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Interview with Dolwen by the Realm of Vaire

What was is about CoE that first drew your interest?

Actually it was learning Sindarin, strangely the one thing I haven’t spent much time on yet. Also the chance to discuss Tolkien with other fans because there is nobody in my life that shares my Tolkien obsession.

Which of the forums is your favorite and why?

Definitely Discuss the Books forum. Can’t really say why it is my favorite. I guess because there are so many interesting topics and it is a place to discuss all of Tolkien’s works. There are only so many discussions you can have about the movies but the books can go on forever.

If you had a chance to go to ME for a day and do whatever you wanted, where would you go and what would you do?
I guess that would depend on which age of ME I was allowed to visit. 1st age- I would want to see Menegroth and spend the day exploring with a guide who could tell me everything I wanted to know. 3rd age- I would want to go to Rivendell and just spend the day relaxing and listening to all the stories and songs.

Is there anything in Tolkien’s writing that has made you cry?
I got a little choked up at Sam’s lines when he thought Shelob had killed Frodo.

A Silmaril has fallen into your hands what would you do with it?

Well being and uncorrupted weaver, I of course would send it back to Valinor in hopes that the Two Trees could be re-made.

Christopher Tolkien is releasing and expanded version of his fathers Narn i Chin Hurin. Are there any tales that you would like to see fleshed out more fully and why?

I am very excited about the Children of Hurin’s release because it is my favorite Tolkien tale. But I would also like to see more detail about The Last Alliance.

When were you first introduced to Tolkien’s work?

Although I remember loving The Hobbit animated movie when I was a kid, I didn’t really know anything about Tolkien until I saw Fellowship on dvd. Like many others, I went out and got the books and was hooked after that.

Which is your favorite Tolkien work?

The Silmarillion, but especially the tale of Turin.

Who are your favorite authors, apart from Tolkien?
I don’t really have any other favorites. Honestly, I don’t have a lot of time to read with 3 kids and I haven’t had anything but Tolkien in my hand for a few years. (almost finished with the HoMe series).

You are a wonderful nature photographer-could you tell us a bit more about this, and your other interests?

I have always enjoyed photography and wanted to be a professional when I was younger, but unfortunately never had the opportunity. I can’t draw or write well so through a camera I am able to capture all the beautiful things there are to see. My other big interest is sewing. I enjoy making Halloween costumes for my sons, nieces and nephew each year. The costumes I am most proud of are The Lord of the Rings ones I made a couple of years ago. I am also addicted to Tolkien trivia