The Hobbit – Chapter XIX – The Last Stage
Here we are at the final chapter. It's a short chapter, but it is broken into three parts. First, Bilbo...
Month: May 2017
The Hobbit – Chapter XVIII – The Return Journey
One of the nice things about Tolkien is that he lets his stories end naturally. Of course Bilbo can't stay...
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 men, the elves, the...
The Hobbit – Chapter XVI – A Thief In The Night
A Thief In The Night is a short, but crucial, chapter. The action is really straightforward. Bilbo, you may remember...
Dawn (10,399 words) plus Commentary
Before you can be good at writing, you have to be bad at writing. This story is an excellent example of...
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 Bilbo and the dwarves. This...
The Hobbit – Chapter XIV – Fire And Water
I need to start this chapter with a little rant. This is my least favorite chapter in the book. That's...
A Small Change To Make Everyone Happier
I think we've been living with a mistake, but I don't know who to go to so that it will...
Navel Gazing
I hate thinking about myself and talking about myself. That may sound strange coming from someone who has spent the...
