I don't know how it happened, but somehow I missed the right of passage that most normal people had when they discovered J.R.R. Tolkien somewhere between the ages of 10 and 14 years. If the truth be known, I was even "made" to see the first movie. Imagine my complete surprise after seeing it. I left the theatre determined to find out more about this Tolkien guy. Since then, I've been transformed. I've read the trilogy and have moved on to the rest of the amazing things Prof. Tolkien wrote. I'm a late bloomer I confess, but I have the first flush of what I believe will be a love affair that will last me the remaining years of my life. I also realize I've "discovered" Tolkien at just the right age.

The Shimmer Saga is my first attempt exploring the "what if" of Tolkien's world. Actually, Maedhros' End is my first attempt at writing anything so I ask for your indulgence and your reviews.

Update: Maedhdros' End - Third Place Winner for Multi Part for the My Precious Awards 2006.