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[iamjaynaemarie]

You have no idea how complicated my life has become.

I lost my entire body of work in less than a second due to my hard drive dying in the middle of work. To put that into perspective, I lost 13 years of work on @tkwrtrilogy2 @tkwrtrilogy @tkwrtrilogy3 and my other literary project @thesecretofthehouseofbourbonbook @lesecretdelamaisondubourbon

I am now forced to start all over again. Luckily, however, I still have all the written work. That shall go uninterrupted. But I have to start all the work all over again. I had a mountain of over 10,000 documents and research materials for both projects that just got an obliterated in one second.

I am a king. I didn’t take that well at all.

Someone has to pay the price. But, for now, I’m going to cut my losses and start all over again.

Here we go again.

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Newsfeed #138 January 7, 2024 (7 Narvinyë)

What's going on? Well, after being chased down by book editors (on demand), I decided to put things on Wattpad. That's right, all the books will be able to be read over there as well as here (though I have a feeling more people will end up going over there more so than here or over to WordPress.

I need to explain the Woodland Realm Literary Universe.

So, what this means that if sometime down the road in the future, should a character have their story told, it will be under this umbrella. Of course, this only applies to characters within the TKWRT Trilogy and its 3 standalone novels (which have their beginning within the trilogy (@tkwrtsongofsevenrivers @oflordsandkingstkwrtbook) and the upcoming Loremasters.

Since all the stories are interlocked (kind of like the MCU), this made the work easier to follow. This means that am leaving things somewhat open-ended when the current books are complete. I have been working on these things for nearly 10 years now. It seems like only yesterday I debuted on Tumblr with The Saga of Thranduil. What was supposed to be a brief story in the life of the Mirkwood Elves have become a franchise onto itself (not associated with Rings of Power--that rumor* can die now).

*Yeah, I'm still trying to figure out how that one happened. It reached all the way to my estranged family. Now, I'm attached to another rumor for another project I am writing (@thesecretofthehouseofbourbonbook @lesecretdelamaisondubourbon)--You don't even want to know about that one.

You'll hear about it eventually.

Either way, 2024 will be extremely busy as I forge ahead alone on two major projects that one day (with any luck) will see the publication my readers desperately want to see. I'm excited, personally; after the horrific events that nearly took me away from my work that were put upon me by my own family, I want to move beyond the past and into the future. My only saving grace has been writing. Thank you for your patience and patronage for the past 9+ years.

By the way: Legolas (@trenarnolegolaslasgalen) just made his debut on Wattpad. There is more to come with him, I was just setting up the pages over Christmas with limited internet. That's what is like living under conservatorship--they only give you the bare minimum to survive.

More to come...

[tkwrtrilogy]

HOW TO READ THE KINGDOM OF THE WOODLAND REALM TRILOGY

I have read complaints from people that seem understandably lost when reading from blog to blog, so I’m going to try to explain it has best as I can (especially now that TKWR Trilogy has a larger audience than originally thought). Most people may not be watching the TKWR Trilogy Newsfeed: @tkwrtnewsfeed often (where I often post free downloadable books now and then--one coming next Wednesday on my Dad’s birthday), so I’ll try to explain how to follow this book.

This is the first blog: the FIRST ONE you should start with. It begins here: https://tkwrtrilogy.tumblr.com/post/135724032251/book-ii-the-saga-of-thranduil-chapter-i-i-am. That’s the very first excerpt from the entire first book (either version).

This is also the first book I started with; it began as one book then it was to be a trilogy about Thranduil and evolve into a trilogy about the multi-generational stories of his family (thus is why the links seem odd versus the titles on the page). This blog is THE FIRST HALF OF BOOK II: THE SAGA OF THRANDUIL.

THE SECOND HALF of BOOK II: THE SAGA OF THRANDUIL starts here: @tkwrtrilogy2. You are taken to the additional 9 chapters of Book II: The Saga of Thranduil. It begins here: https://tkwrtrilogy2.tumblr.com/post/147531755302/chapter-i-a-love-beyond-time-pt-i-legolas-was. The chapter titles reflect what would have been the original THIRD BOOK of the ORIGINAL TRILOGY. It was easier to do that than add to this blog because I already had ended what was the original end of Book II.

THE EXTENDED VERSION: First, it’s here: @extendedtkwrtrilogyend. Secondly, it begins before Êlúriel dies in the first (original) versions–i.e., the above two blogs. It begins here: https://extendedtkwrtrilogyend.tumblr.com/post/148916252443/chapter-xviii-ext-the-return-to-shadow-pt-i. The Extended Version starts in the middle of Book II: The Saga of Thranduil and covers parts you read in the first two blogs. The chapter titles reflect the additional titles for the (now) new trilogy (that added 9 chapters and 140+ additional pages). This is part of a SEPARATE BOOK; the extended version of Book II: The Saga of Thranduil.

BOOK I: THE EPIC OF ERYN GALEN

Going back into time: After doing some research to make this entire story appear to work alongside actual Tolkien, I realized that when Oropher dies during the War of the Last Alliance, he was too young to be “awakened” by Lake Cuiviénen; hence I had to create his family while all the while making him related to Celeborn (as Christopher Tolkien said his father said he was but never elaborated). That took about six months and when it was ready, Book I: The Epic of Eryn Galen went up here: @tkwrtrilogy3. This is the book I am writing now. I am technically done with Book II and going through editing both versions.

The NEW Book III: THE LAST TALE OF LEGOLAS GREENLEAF (LASGALEN)

I knew that all the generations of the Woodland Royals had to be consistent. Book I is told by Orothôn, father of Oropher and Oropher himself. You can thank Thranduil for making it possible that all generations tell their story from their point of view. So I decided to change what was a diary into a book. So now Legolas is Book III. He can be found here: @trenarnolegolaslasgalen. It will still be written in Sindarin more than the others; as the name suggests it means “The Last Tale of Legolas Lasgalen”. That will be the last book in the trilogy. Since Legolas is in most of Book II and its extended version, this means Legolas’ book has an extended version. That one is here: @tkwrtrilogylasttale. Nothing’s there yet (obviously). That doesn’t mean I’m not working on it--I am.

The only “updates” to the blogs will be in PDF versions of the books as they are made available periodically (like next week’s download that will last for 24 hours in honor of my father’s birthday). The online versions are the very first rough drafts. 

You are reading the evolution of a high fantasy novel based on the Tolkien characters Oropher, Thranduil and Legolas from their point of view (so look for a lot of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings in Legolas’ story (Book III) and a lot of The Silmarillion in Orothôn and Oropher’s point of view in Book I. There will be an end--unlike other fan fictions. Also, unlike other fan fictions, the entire book will have an annotated version--complete with notes for source material for how this book evolved in the first place; when that day comes, you’ll know: This book has 10 TKWRT related blogs.

In conclusion: the first two blogs mentioned here are the same book (Book II: The Saga of Thranduil), the third mentioned is the extended version of the first book which is Book II, Book I (fourth link) is the story of Thranduil’s ancestors and Book III (fifth and sixth links) is Legolas telling his story as his father did in Book II and his great-grandfather and grandfather did in Book I. 😁 I hope this helps somewhat as the story continues to get more detailed and comprehensive.--JMM, author.

Images: ©2001, 2002, 2003. Warner Brothers Pictures. The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King. All Rights Reserved.

© 2015. “The Kingdom of the Woodland Realm Trilogy by J. Marie Miller.

Disclaimer: New characters are intermingled with canonical characters–from the books, not the films. My non-canonical characters were created and based solely on Tolkien’s Middle-Earth (on purpose). Though there are events and relationships between new and canonical characters, the story itself is original, there are absolutely no passages, prose or quotes within this story that come from either The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings or any volume on the History of Middle Earth or the History of the War of the Ring written by J.R.R. Tolkien or Christopher Tolkien unless specified (in the form of Tolkien Elvish).**

**Annotated version of The Kingdom of the Woodland Realm Trilogy by J. Marie Miller (forthcoming).

Spanish and French versions TBA.

[newsfromthehouseofbourbon]

So, I'm back. I briefly stopped off in the middle of Louis XIV's teenage years, and that was only supposed to last through February*. Needless to say, it got a little heated in there.

*Before I go any further, February is always set aside for love. So there is always something interesting to write about. There are 3 months of love here. Good luck with that.

Now, as the writer of @tkwrtrilogy, @tkwrtrilogy2, @tkwrtrilogy3 @extendedtkwrtrilogyend, @tkwrtlegends, @tkwrealm, @trenarnolegolaslasgalen @tkwrtrilogylasttale, @tkwrtnewsfeed, @oflordsandkingstkwrtbook, @eeveningpostcomics, @thegnotesots, @keyldonchildrenoftheprohecy and co-author of @thesecretofthehouseofbourbonbook, @lesecretdelamaisondubourbon (as well as the now extremely infamous Instagram story known as I à XIV (and everything book here is replicated to some degree on WordPress, Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook), I am busy. But this is the new writing schedule for one of the books (this one). With everyone jacked up on Louis' love life, the next excerpt (which is already done and ready to go) will be a nice break as Louis is back to being a 4-year-old for a little while (with his infamously outspoken baby brother Philippe raising a whole lot of heck at his side).

But, in case you missed all the love stuff, here's a sample*:

This scene takes place at the Old château of Versailles before he turns into the golden box on the hill. Hell, he's only 18 years old. He's not even married, cut him some slack. Yes, he could play harpsichord (who knew).

SPOILER: There are at least 10 women before he's married. 🤫 (Fun fact: This is way too much fun for one human being to have). Either way, I cannot wait to get started. I can hardly sleep. Patience is a virtue I do not like, but I will try my hardest to remain calm.

See you soon.--JMM (XIV).

*Disclaimer: This entire trilogy is based on the historical record. It is written in all the languages Louis XIV was fluent in: French, Spanish, English, and Italian. It helps that my co-author @fortunatelyclevercandy (representing all the brothers of my kings but she loves herself some Monsieur) is Italian and knows English and French. I know English, French, Spanish, and two forms of Elvish (but that is for another book entirely). Though there are some created characters, most of them are created from actual living people whose names have been lost to history (such as Isabeau in the above excerpt--yes, she did exist but her name was purposely lost to history at the command of Louis XIV himself--you'll find out why when you read the book). The story is not based on the television show Versailles or any other media representation of the House of Bourbon in the 196/7 year period we are covering. We think the actors are cute--who doesn't? I mean, seriously people. Come on! But I digress. Thank you for reading. We hope you enjoy it. And if you don't, that's okay. I will find you because that is what kings do. 😛

[bellevox]

Good morning everyone. 

@jaynaemariemiller , @tkwrtnewsfeed She went completely mad and started blocking me and sending messages everywhere. You're slandering me too. I did not understand anything. I DO NOT KNOW WHAT SHE IS TALKING! So, please, if anyone knows, let me know. And as she cowardly blocked me, I can not ask her what it's all about. There are no "rumors", I posted a post of her defending herself, I was never against her and always defended her while the entire fandom accused her of publishing unsigned works. Was she crazy? Can someone tell me about this? Look what she wrote me: "Why did you stab me in the back with Moon on Morrigan by spreading lies?" "I do not trust you anymore or anyone on the Daily Thranduil Project. And I think it's just that I want you to know that I'm not going to do it. The first copy. " I do not know what she's talking about. I do not know anything about that. Please let me know if she's feeling ill.

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Newsfeed #137 November 1, 2023 (1 Hísimë)

I know it has been a while, but if you only knew what I have to go through regularly, you would understand why it takes me so long to do anything. I will go into that on another day. It is special because today, the world gets the first look at Book II: The Saga of Thranduil--Extended Version.

If you are a member of the Facebook Group, then you can get it there. If you are not, you will have to go here. It will be available in both places from now until November 7, 2023. It would be appreciated if you would leave a comment on this thread about whether you liked it or not because I sent it out for beta readers for a reason.

I have been in talks with a lot of publishers on demand who want to publish this book. One of them overzealously wanted to turn the book into a Netflix series. (do not ask). I would rather film the story in order, which begins with @tkwrtrilogy3. At over 1200 pages (currently), the entire trilogy is long enough to have a television show (but I would want it to include @oflordsandkingstkwrtbook and @tkwrtsongofsevenrivers). I am aware of that. To be honest, I would like to be the one to write the script as I also know how to do that (from experience). But, because my stepsister (Roseann Grotjan) stuck me into a Britney Spears situation, I do not have access to my money or any way to negotiate the publication of any of my books (and I have several) on my own, so this is going take a while. I have millions of adoring fans willing to scare the BeJesus out of her in order to get their favorite book in print and onscreen.

But. someone leaked to me what a perspective book cover of The Saga of Thranduil would look like. I will post one of the mock-ups because seriously, who is going to notice? It is a mock-up, so it is not a final design. Also, I didn't choose it. It was chosen for me to persuade me to choose this particular company. There are at least seven or eight of these people trying to persuade me to publish this book. One of them has actually read the book, and it made them cry.

They want to sell it in hardcover and paperback. Wouldn't that be nice? My bestie (@fortunatelyclevercandy) wants me to wait. I will not tell you why because I know why, and I'm about to do what she asked me to do. I want literally no FREE PR around it.

Oh, that is a lot I know. But if it were not for my stepsister, the state of Missouri, and the crappy hellhole they put me in the middle of nowhere with shitty internet (on purpose), I would be farther along, and everybody probably would have several copies of this book series by now. The moral of my story is: do not trust your family after your father dies and leaves you some money. They might just get the idea in their head to take it from you to make $20/hour as your guardian by claiming that you're crazy when you just asked them about your own trust fund. But I digress.

Enjoy The Saga of Thranduil--Extended Version. You will be the ones who will decide which version of this story gets published. You will be the ones that will make it possible to see the Elvenking's life story in a book store, online, or even on Netflix.

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Newsfeed #136 August 23, 2023 (23 Urimë)

You are probably wondering where I went. Well, someone like this series. And so at the moment, they are looking to publish the entire Kingdom of the Woodland Realm Trilogy. Yes, so, if everything goes according to plan, you will be able to buy the books.

At the moment I do not have to change a thing, but if I get the green light the way it is planned, this page will only exist, and all the other ones: @tkwrtrilogy, @tkwrtrilogy2, @tkwrtrilogy3, @extendedtkwrtrilogyend, @trenarnolegolaslasgalen, @tkwrtrilogylasttale, @oflordsandkingstkwrtbook @tkwrtlegends @tkwrtsongofsevenrivers will be abandoned as I will have to work with the publisher to bring the books to a worldwide audience.

Now, they did mention a series, but I'm not going to put the cart before the horse. I'm a realist first, and a truly diabolical human second. But this HUGE NEWS, yes. Thranduil began here in 2015 as the last of many Middle-Earth stories of the Elvenking, and he slowly rose to heights I could have never imagined. I hope I will be allowed to continue working here (should everything go as planned), and allow me to continue to entertain you as a published author. This will be another era for me and the Middle Earth of J.R.R. Tolkien. Thank You.--JMM (@jmmauthoroftkwrtrilogy @iamjaynaemarie)

The Saga will ALWAYS continue.

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Newsfeed #134 June 12, 2023 (2 Nárië)

You know how it is when a celebrity sends you a DM asking to read your books, and you have to drop everything you're doing to make sure he gets a copy of your book? I know, it happens all the time.

Yes, that happened. I was right in the middle of working, and I got a DM from a famous person (I am not going to say whom; if they read the work and like it, I will let them tell the world who they are).

Anyway, if you want to become a beta reader for the extended version of Book II: The Saga of Thranduil--Extended Version, watch this space for the next few months. I will be telling you when that will become available and what to do.

Also, people seem to be having issues with WordPress and reading this book, so I am going to figure out what is going on today and probably until tomorrow. I don't know what happened. It works for me obviously because I'm the one posting things on my website. But for some reason it is not working for readers, so I'm going to be looking into that today and probably over the next few days to rectify this issue. In the meantime, anyone not on WordPress please try to read Tumblr for a while. I hope it doesn't take too long.

If you follow on Facebook, I am also working on getting an administrator for the group page because I've gotten so busy. It is making it difficult to work and talk to everybody at the same time. I never anticipated that when I started writing this book in 2015, that it would be this big. It is already taken down Tumblr twice and forced me to change cellphone companies due to the sheer amount of data used on the go.

It's good to be the Elvenking. (Sometimes).

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Newsfeed #133 May 2, 2023 (2 Lótessë)

You are about to read the Legolas origin story shortly. But first, a few notes. (You didn't think you'd have to do homework first, did you?)

So, anyway, that story is found in two places 1) @trenarnolegolaslasgalen (regular version), and 2) @tkwrtrilogylasttale (extended version). The extended version combines plot points from the extended version of his father's story.

(Yeah, this guy. The subject of Book II: The Saga of Thranduil @tkwrtrilogy and @tkwrtrilogy2, and the extended version @extendedtkwrtrilogyend). Oh, now you remember. Moving on.

Now, back to Legolas. The story begins today. Yay! I will not go into the details of how hard it was to get what is going up first done, but it was more harrowing than the first season of Rings of Power (or so I've been told). For those who read the books on WordPress, we're fixing that due to the minor hiatus Book I is going through.

Oh, in case you didn't know about Book I: The Epic of Eryn Galen (@tkwrtrilogy3), it takes place during this part except in actual Middle-Earth (Arda/Endor). We're almost nearing the end of the First Age, so we're WAY ahead of the television show. To be fair, I started this book in 2015, so I had a head start. Now, back to Legolas.

Yes, this book will take him on the Fellowship--just as soon as he grows up. Just so you know, he's going to do a lot of growing up like his father did in his story. I mean, it IS an origin story. Also, some things from his dad's story will overlap. It's supposed to do that. It's a generational family epic set in Middle-Earth. Uh, yeah. 🤪

Now for those that often read this on WordPress--it's coming. We have to set it up for the pause between the middle of Book I and the beginning of Book III: The Last Tale of Legolas Lasgalen*.

For those that don't know: There are actually TWO Legolas' in Tolkien (the first one makes his appearance in Book I: The Epic of Eryn Galen). He is an elf from Gondolin and his name is Legolas Greenleaf. Oropher (whose story got preempted by my family pulling a Jamie Spears on me--later about that) knew the first Legolas. Can't imagine how it got transferred to this Legolas (yet 🤫).

Wait! There's more (that you'll have to wait until after I post the first excerpt of Book III: The Last Tale of Legolas Lasgalen). I'm sure you'll like it.

Yeah, so enjoy what is about to be a really long book. 😁

And don't forget, after this one, there are 3 other books:

The Song of Seven Rivers (the story of Legolas' mother) @tkwrtsongofsevenrivers

Of Lords & Kings: The Legacy of Dale (about the Bardings) @oflordsandkingstkwrtbook

And coming soon (or eventually) is Loremasters: The Keepers of the Tales. (TBA)

Yeah, I think we're done here--for now.

*Lasgalen is Greenleaf in Sindarin (and Sindarin is Quendi for Grey Elven Language).

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Newsfeed #133 March 3, 2023 (3 Súlimë)

Before I go ANY further: Let me tell you what happened (briefly):

I was told all of this on February 16, 2023. So I had to put Book I: The Epic of Eryn Galen (@tkwrtrilogy3) on hiatus until all of my source material was replaced. All of this was on the heels of deciding what to do with all this work I've done on the life and times of the Elves of the Woodland Realm (i.e.: publishing).

NOW, for the MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT:

I just noticed that @trenarnolegolaslasgalen begins on May 2, 2023. That is on a Tuesday (aka Aldúya/Aldëa or Treesday in Quendi; Orgaladh in Sindarin). Legolas' Birthday. Fate seems to always be written in the stars. Either way, if you're on Facebook or Instagram, there's a lovely video marking the occasion of this wonderful announcement.

As we get closer to that date, I will explain (again) how you will be able to read the Extended Version (@tkwrtrilogylasttale) works. I remember how confusing it was for Thranduil's story (@tkwrtrilogy & @extendedtkwrtrilogyend).

As for my beloved stepsister Roseann Grotjan, I pray she does nothing else to hinder the completion of this trilogy and its other 3 standalone books (including @oflordsandkingstkwrtbook @tkwrtsongofsevenrivers). She has no idea how much she is going to have to replace when it comes to my Tolkien Collection I spent years building. On the upside, she did bring me some books that I asked for (even though I asked for them all). What I do have has allowed me to move Legolas' story up the ladder.

I would like to finish these books as people are dying to edit them for publication apparently. And what the world needs now more than ever is another installment of Tolkien stories for their personal libraries, I am sure. Especially the story (Amazon 🤫) keeps tabs on. To be honest, they want the entire trilogy. I wasn't born yesterday.

Note: When I said three standalone books, the final installment is about someone you adore so much. (later on that one).

Spoiler: Everything is tied to Book I: The Epic of Eryn Galen. Just so you know. And all of these books have ties to @thehouseofdurin in one way or another. On the upside, my family has no idea how far I have come as a writer (of now TWO trilogies [@lesecretdelamaisondubourbon & @thesecretofthehouseofbourbonbook) and they're missing all the fun. Because no matter how hard you try, you cannot interfere with God's plan for others. 🙂 Yay.

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Newsfeed #135 June 22, 2023 (22 Nárië)

MY PERSONAL INSTAGRAM WAS HACKED: HEADS UP!

Normally, I know most people here did not follow me on Instagram, but I have a good following over there for this book. From all nations of the world, so this is why I have it in three languages. I have been writing in those three languages for quite some time: full disclosure.

This is my NEW INSTAGRAM. I just thought I would leave with that today seeing as it has taken me literally a week and a half to fix everything Instagram messed up. First, they claimed a was using some program to get likes--which I would never do. Then, they said I was hacked. That was it. They left it at that and didn't help me to figure out how to change anything. It would be nice if they had technical support.

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Newsfeed #132 February 8, 2023 (18 Nénimë)

I think this says it all.

They are adamant about trying to make this an actual book you can buy on amazon.com or at a Barnes & Noble. They've been asking for years, and finally, I am ready to give them an answer. Where you read the Legolas origin story (@trenarnolegolaslasgalen) which hopefully I'll get to start this summer without any further interruptions, read this article about his father.

So now you know where I've been. Negotiating.

[iamjaynaemarie]

Anyone want to read a book for me?

Information about Thranduil coming soon on @tkwrtnewsfeed.

Information about Louis XIV coming soon on @newsfromthehouseofbourbon.

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Newsfeed #131 November 18, 2022 (18 Hísimë)

I was going to take my work off of Facebook--until the iceberg that was Elon Musk hit Twitter and turned it into Titanic. See, that sink was symbolic. So now, this weekend has to be spent helping my Twitter followers find me elsewhere (and setting up shop elsewhere).

All you need to know (for now) is at the end of this WordPress article.

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Newsfeed #130 October 25, 2022 (25 Narquelië)

I am taking my work off of Facebook. Once again, I was banned for 24 hours just for using the word "hate". I was calling out hate speech. But doing that is against their community standards. I am through with their unprofessionalism. I will not allow this company to diminish my name or my hard work with their frivolity and nitpicking. I have work to do, and I need a platform that allows me to do that work. Facebook is not that platform.

From now on, I will only be found on this platform--which often blocks my work that in NO way breaks their standards but somehow my readers complain to me about how @support somehow blocks a book that has NO graphic sex or violent language whatsoever (and ZERO images of said topics). I do not know how companies stay in business banning everything and taking issue with common words in the English language without regard to context. Either way, if you wish to download the books upon completion, watch this space.

The books will always be available on WordPress (if they are not always available here due to Tumblr's unorthodox algorithms that end up blocking posts for unfounded reasons.--JMM

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Newsfeed #128 September 30, 2022 (30 Yavannië)

Yes, I am back (and after this post, I will be back later today after getting so sleep. It has been a while. I would explain what happened and how some unscrupulous people try to interfere with the completion of this trilogy*, but that is whole other book in itself.

While I was preparing to return to writing this story, I hadn't realized that the Facebook page for this book had blown up to his largest did. I did not find out until after my ordeal that I'm not going to discuss right now. So naturally, when I announced I was coming back, it blew up some more. I should learn to expect that when I'm dealing with Thranduil’s side of the family. Got worse after the premiere of Amazon Prime’s Rings of Power series. That, I can't explain.

I’ll be bringing sexy back with @thegnotesots​ (hopefully soon, but I digress).

Let me update you on a few things before the events coming later today:

1. We’re back to Middle-Earth. I missed it a great deal. I was right in the middle of returning sooner when something interrupted that continuity and nearly cost me everything. It is a long story that I may share one day on @jmmauthoroftkwrtrilogy​ after everything gets back on a steady schedule.

2. This book is currently about 1400+ pages long (that is including Book II: The Saga of Thranduil and current first half of Book I: The Epic of Eryn Galen. This number does not include the @extendedtkwrtrilogyend​ which is longer than the original by a lot of pages.

3. There are Videos. I will do those a lot on the book’s Instagram page. As with everything else, they are clever visual metaphors to tell people about things coming up and/or things you might find interesting.

4. This schedule is this way because I am also writing with a co-author on @thesecretofthehouseofbourbonbook​ (which is also a trilogy about the House of Bourbon). Currently, I am also writing on @lesecretdelamaisondubourbon​ (about Louis XIV). Yes, it is another king telling his story. I enjoy writing for that perspective. It is comfortable for me, and most people seem to enjoy doing that. It is not every day a short woman gets to play two tall/blonde blue eyed kings. Somehow, I will manage.

Also, I let it slip about the return of the standalone books (like @oflordsandkingstkwrtbook​)

The story of Legolas’ mother side of the story called “The Song of Seven Rivers”.

And the final installment called “The Lore Masters.” I had to stop somewhere. That will be six books, you realize. (and that doesn’t include the sister series called @thehouseofdurin​ by @fortunatelyclevercandy​. But even with delay of over a year, I have somehow managed to stay abreast of the storylines, and I’m sharp as a tank. Tack, I meant tack. Look, it’s almost 2 in the morning and I haven’t had much sleep. Cut me some slack. Be glad that even after a year, I am still way ahead of schedule. I know, that’s really weird.

The reason for such a short writing schedule for TKWRT is because I am the most familiar with the stories. After all, it all began here on Tumblr in 2015. The Secret of the House of Bourbon just started its reign in 2019 and only recently started being posted on all the important sites. Which reminds me, TKWRT is on Twitter and Instagram as well as Tumblr and WordPress.

Okay, so we’re good, then? We’ll see you later today. I better set the alarm. Great. This is going to be an interesting seven days. Night, night. 🌜✨🛌