Hey, fellow travelers! I'm MaskedNicci - most call me MN. And I may be younger than a lot of you, but I assure you, I am at least decent in company. I'm not new to forums, and I read my dad's old and worn out 'Lord of the Rings' set about...hm...I think it was four and a half years ago. I read the series twice or so, and I loved Shelob's lair the best. After that, I discovered the Hobbit, and it has been my favorite of Tolkien's work since, which is possibly removing me from the cliché "Favorite book? Well, it's LOTR". My favorite is the Hobbit, which makes a world of a difference, right?
I've tried reading Silmarillion, but I wasn't able to make it far. I want to be able to comprehend and enjoy it for what it is, instead of rushing through it for the simple fact of being able to say I've read it.
I'm also into musicals, have a fetish for vampires, werewolves, and mythical creatures. I love to read the older literature, because I find the air of the language so poetic - which has resulted in my writing style being very formal and detailed. Which brings me to the next 'me' part of this post.
I long to be a writer of fantasy/mystery novels, and this has always been my dream. I've written mere fanfiction thus far, and it is usually ignored and avoided because of the excessive length of my chapters! I love creating these new worlds with beauteous characters for others to envy and enjoy. It's just always been that way for me, as natural as breath itself.
Finally, I'm glad to be on this site, as the colors rock, the place looks lively enough, and it's well-run from what I've seen. And who
doesn't want to find a well-run place to talk about their obsessions?