"First, let me introduce you to yourself" (Beware RotE Spoilers)

[Narya]

Hi, my name is Laurie, and my screen name is Narya. I stumbled upon this forum through the wiki. I've been on other forums for about 17 years now, mostly Lord of the Rings forums (hence the obsure LOTR screen name) and love to talk passionately about Life, the Universe and Everything in a framework of a well thought out fictional world (which is probably why I am NOT on a Douglas Adams forum). Unfortunately, there are not enough Hobbs fans in my current home forum, or among my family and friends in "real" life, carry on a discussion. So I'm glad to have found you.

I was first introduced to the Live Ship trilogy, from my local library. Soon after I read it, I got to see RH at WorldCon and gushed and squeed shamelessly for a woman of my age. Coming from a nautical family, I was delighted with the authenticity and detail of the series.

Then I read the Farseer and Tawny Man series in rather quick succession ... Several times. It felt like a Skill command - I just had to keep reading them. I just finished Fool's Fate again. I also read the Soldier Son trilogy but did not feel the same deep connection. I started the latest RotE book, but put it down - I just couldn't get into it. But I think I'll try again, as several of you have said it was good, after a slow start.

But enough about me!