Home Alone: Forgotten in Formenos

Published on 25 December 2019 | Novella

In the rush to depart for a Yule celebration in Taniquetil, Amrod and Amras are accidentally left behind by their family. When two skeevy Maiar vying for Melkor's attention set their sights on Fëanor's treasury, only these two can protect it. Yes indeed, it is a Silmarillion/Home Alone crossover.

Daytracer

Published on 2 January 2014 | Short Story | Author's Choice | Gift Story 

After the Darkening of Valinor, the Aulendur struggle to find a way to bear aloft the final fruit and flower of the Two Trees. Nerdanel finds a unexpected ally in Arien, who helps her discover the secret knowledge that will return the world to light.

This work is part of the collection Felakverse.

The Coronation

Published on 23 December 2007 | Short Story | Gift Story | Reader's Choice 

Nerdanel, Finarfin, and Eärwen on the day of Finarfin's coronation.

This work is part of the collection Felakverse.

Rekindling

Published on 1 December 2007 | Short Story | Author's Choice | Award Winner | Gift Story 

Fëanor and Nerdanel meet again at the end of the world. A tale of loss and redemption.

This work is part of the collection Felakverse.

The Peril (and Potential) of Unleashing Lightning in a Fishbowl

Published on 5 July 2018 | Short Story | Reader's Choice 

Caranthir is a socially awkward public servant and Amarië is a politically radical performance artist when a prestigious battle of the bards entices them to come together in an unexpected friendship that produces an even less-expected new musical genre. Also featuring the printing press, underground nightclubs, an electric guitar, and Caranthir's bitchy resting face. Part of the Republic of Tirion series but you don't have to be familiar with the other stories to understand this one.

This work is part of the collection Republic of Tirion.

Prayers about Rain

Published on 17 March 2014 | Short Story | Author's Choice | Reader's Choice 

Finwë has left his people and chosen exile alongside his son Fëanor. Indis, left behind as his regent, must determine the best course of action for his forsaken people, but her choice to pass the regency to her son Fingolfin seems fraught with peril amidst the divided Noldor.

Character Biography: Nerdanel

Published on 1 August 2018 | Essay

Nerdanel is a rare character among Tolkien's woman characters, possessing skill and fortitude rather than beauty, yet due to editorial intervention, has been removed almost entirely from the published text. Fans--mostly women--have effected her rescue through transformative works.

A Woman in Few Words: The Character of Nerdanel and Her Treatment in Canon and Fandom

Published on 15 January 2008 | Essay | Award Winner 

A review of the canon facts available on Nerdanel and discussion of why she remains so popular with fans despite her scarce appearances in the texts.