The Hobbit – Chapter XVIII – The Return Journey
One of the nice things about Tolkien is that he lets his stories end naturally. …
The Hobbit – Chapter XVII – The Clouds Burst
Here we have the Battle of Five Armies. If you're keeping track, it's the dwarves,…
The Hobbit – Chapter XVI – A Thief In The Night
A Thief In The Night is a short, but crucial, chapter. The action is really…
Dawn (10,399 words) plus Commentary
Before you can be good at writing, you have to be bad at writing. This…
The Hobbit – Chapter XV – The Gathering Of The Clouds
We're back to the story with this chapter, so that's a relief. We're back with…
The Hobbit – Chapter XIV – Fire And Water
I need to start this chapter with a little rant. This is my least favorite…
A Small Change To Make Everyone Happier
I think we've been living with a mistake, but I don't know who to go…
Navel Gazing
I hate thinking about myself and talking about myself. That may sound strange coming from…