Frodo Baggins of Bag End's Journal

Tuesday, October 6th, 2015

12:29 am - FIC: "Soup & Secrets" (PG, 1/1) by Febobe

It is now officially the anniversary of Frodo's wounding on Weathertop, and the day I'll attempt my bMRI again...and I want to mark the occasion with a recipefic. I hope you all enjoy. Links are fine as I'm putting this one on public lock.

-Febobe

Author: Frodo Baggins of Bag End (FboBE/”Febobe”)
Title: Soup and Secrets (though I’m open to suggestions)
Rating: PG for mild angst – no sex, slash, violence, or profanity. Food detail warning (as in there’s plenty of it!)
Author's Notes: Written for the 2015 anniversary of Weathertop (and the day I’m supposed to make another attempt at a test I need for cancer staging)
Summary: When Frodo’s anniversary illness returns with the autumn chill, Rose summons her own gifts in an effort to call him back from the shadows….
Word Count: 3004 including recipe

Cross-posted to LJ & DW. Comments welcome on either or both; take your pick! :)

current mood:

nervous

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Thursday, June 4th, 2015

9:21 pm - Most beautiful Frodo footage...

I hadn't seen this somehow, but it's from Elijah's last day on set for LOTR, doing pickups for the ROTK scene where his Weathertop wound is hurting him, and he's closing up the Red Book...it's got some beautiful angsty Frodo shots, with more sound than we get during the movie. This is so beautiful it's downright inspiring. <3 Now I feel like writing some more fic!!! Seriously, doesn't he look so poorly, so unwell?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aVMq7ynj_64

Thought y'all might enjoy, and I'd like to keep it for later too. :)

<3

-Febobe :)

Cross-posted to LJ & DW. Comments welcome on either or both; take your pick! :)

current mood:

ecstatic

Sunday, May 10th, 2015

3:58 pm - FIC: "An Orphaned Son's Longing" (1/1) by Febobe

For Mother's Day, here's a little fic I wrote. It's Frodo-centric, as usual, and features some mention - sometimes more! - of THREE lost mothers in Middle-earth....

ETA: I might lengthen the ending just a bit when I have time. On a time crunch as my in-laws are coming over!

Cross-posted to LJ & DW. Comments welcome on either or both; take your pick! :)

current mood:

happy and teary

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Monday, September 22nd, 2014

12:02 pm - "Arrangements" by Febobe (1/1), a Birthday Ficlet

( Happy birthday, Frodo & Bilbo!Collapse ) Cross-posted to LJ & DW. Comments welcome on either or both; take your pick! :) current mood: happy
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Saturday, June 29th, 2013

2:47 pm - Three Awesome Reading Articles :) - Saving for Later!

Three AWESOME, ROCKIN' articles on reading I just want to have for later. <3 Enjoy if you like - I did, and I think most of my friends around here are about as bookish as I am, so y'all might like them too, even though you already KNOW the benefits of reading. :)

-Febobe :)

http://www.lifehack.org/articles/lifestyle/10-benefits-reading-why-you-should-read-everyday.html

http://www.lifehack.org/articles/lifestyle/how-to-read-52-books-in-52-weeks-and-save-yourself-21000.html?utm_source=post&utm_medium=whatsthepointrightwhybothertryingtoreadabookaweekforayear&utm_campaign=innerlink

http://www.lifehack.org/articles/lifestyle/14-ways-to-cultivate-a-lifetime-reading-habit.html?utm_source=post&utm_medium=wanttocultivatealifetimereadinghabitheresarelatedarticleforyou&utm_campaign=innerlink

Cross-posted to LJ & DW. Comments welcome on either or both; take your pick! :)

current mood:

chipper

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Sunday, August 26th, 2012

8:47 am - FIC: "Into the East" by Febobe (17/?, PG)

The first sixteen chapters were posted over the period Sept. 7-19, 2011. I don't find that I had posted Ch. 17 yet; if it's a repeat, please forgive me, but I don't see it, so I don't think I'd gotten that far. Ch. 18 to come in the next few days as well.

I don't want to say too much just yet, but I've had a rush of new ideas for what's ahead in this fic, and I think y'all will REALLY enjoy what's coming several chapters down the road. And no, Frodo is NOT going to die in this fic. :) In fact, he's going to be having several new and exciting small adventures which will delight him, perhaps Sam, and possibly our beloved readers too. :)

Love always,
Febobe :)

current mood:

accomplished

Saturday, August 25th, 2012

4:54 pm - FIC: "Smoke & Shrimp" by Febobe (1/1, G)

The teaser preview I posted earlier today comes from this fic's opening, so those who read that will recognise the beginning. :) Bon appetit!

This fic is set in post-Quest Minas Tirith, before the arrival of Arwen and Elrond and their party, fairly early into Frodo's recovery - but far enough out that he is no longer in danger. It is a deviation from my usual practise of assuming Gondorian food to be Italian in nature. Please pardon the amount of canon-bending in this. If you can't tolerate some fun with canon, then you definitely don't want to read this, as it's not exactly what you'd call orthodox. ;) Oh, and you may notice that Sam reacts differently to shrimp here than he expresses in "Into the East." I tend to vary in whether I keep my fics consistent across the board...and one thing I love to vary is Frodo and Sam in their reactions to fish and seafood. It makes me happy to explore.

And this was another one that took a surprise turn on me. I thought it was done, but I felt like something was missing, and I caught hints of it as I was titling the piece...but when I started to paste it over to post here, I suddenly knew what was missing, so I went back and finished it. Man, talk about fic taking you places you didn't even know you were going to go....

Love,
Febobe :)

current mood:

accomplished

Friday, August 24th, 2012

6:22 pm - FIC: "Pop-Corn and Perspectives" (1/1, G) by Febobe

I am open to title suggestions; I'm not thrilled with what I came up with, but it'll do. This is a little angsty, but I think it's still a G.

You know how sometimes you start a fic light and fluffy and then it goes all sad and angsty on you? Yeah, this was one of those. Don't worry, dear readers like Shirebound and others who aren't big on dark fics - it's not THAT dark. No deaths, and a definitely sweet and warm and loving ending. This one is just chock full o'Frodo love. It's set in post-Quest Minas Tirith.

Hope y'all enjoy it. I'll go finish wiping my tears now!

-Febobe

current mood:

drained

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5:22 pm - FIC: "Ranch Dressing" by Febobe (1/1, G)

This is based on a 25_foods prompt - Salad Dressing! Enjoy. More of these to come in future. :) This is also from the Life Out of the Ruins universe, in which Frodo and his companions live in Nashville, Tennessee in the 21st century...and of course learn to experience many of the same things we enjoy. Like bottled salad dressings. ;)

Hugs,
Febobe :)

current mood:

happy

Thursday, August 23rd, 2012

10:30 pm - FIC: "Coffee" by Febobe (1/1, G)

Another little ficlet from my work tonight, from work started during B2MEM. :) Enjoy! This one's more sweet than funny, I think. :) Another one for fans of Frodo and Aragorn, with a little Gandalf thrown in. :) ( Coffee Collapse ) current mood: accomplished
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6:33 pm - FIC: "Briefs or Boxers?" by Febobe (1/1, G)

I suppose this could be PG if you're squinting at it, but as usual, this is intended in my standard no-sex, no-slash, no-profanity way. I don't have all my usual disclaimers and such attached ATM, but no, I don't own these guys, I just borrow them from JRRT. This is from B2MEM this year, and the info on that is below the cut. :)

Enjoy! Oh, BIG WARNING...humor. You may not wish to be drinking anything when you read this. I mean, maybe it's not that funny to y'all, but I certainly wouldn't want to drink anything while reading this. ;)

current mood:

amused

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Tuesday, July 3rd, 2012

3:49 pm - FIC: Untitled (PG, 3/?) for Mewsie, by Febobe

Author's Notes: I think this chapter is long enough to compensate for that incredibly short Ch. 1 back yesterday! :) I have no clue when I'll get another chapter posted; it'll have to be Sunday or next week, because I'm driving back tomorrow, and going offline Thurs-Sat, so I don't know when I'll have a chance to write much on it until Sunday (though maybe if I take my Neo, perhaps!).

Some spoilery author's notes beneath the cut, too. Just FYI. :)

current mood:

happy

Monday, July 2nd, 2012

2:29 pm - FIC: Untitled as yet (PG) (2/?) by Febobe for MEWSIE!

Thank you all for the delightful and encouraging responses thus far! Mewsie, I'm so glad you like it, and everyone else too! (Moit, I totally understand. I'll skip your sex toy fics and you can skip my cuddly foodie fics! Works for me! :D And thank you about the icon. Made by one of my sweet friends here!)

Here is the second installment of the fic. I still don't have a good title; maybe by the end of the fic I'll come up with something appropriate. :) Warning: hobbits ahead!

current mood:

happy

11:23 am - FIC: Untitled as yet (PG) by Febobe for MEWSIE!

This is a fic for Mewsie, which I will also post to the Mewsie-specific comm later today...but I'd like to put it here, too! I'll also toss a link over to the fffc, as they requested Mewsfics not too long ago. :) Enjoy, Mewsie and everyone...Shirebound, I think this is more your sort of fic than some of mine are, so you might enjoy reading too! Hugs to all the sweet and gentle souls out there. :)

The PG is just in case there's any sad or medical parts later; I don't expect this to be a very graphic fic in anything but food. It might even merit a G instead. I'm not sure...when I have all the chapters up, y'all can help me decide that. :)

Yes, I am aware that this could be the world's shortest chapter. I may try to flesh that out later and maybe merge a short chapter one and short chapter two together to form ONE chapter before ff.net or other comms. Have patience with my WIP nature, please. :)

Aragorn and hobbits to appear in the upcoming chapters...Bilbo, Sam, Merry, and Pippin! :)

Love,
Febobe :)

current mood:

happy

Thursday, April 19th, 2012

2:00 pm - 100 Things Challenge and First Entry!

I need to get my sign-up done once I post this; maybe I can put the image into the next post. I do want to say how excited I am that so many people are taking this on. Everyone's challenge choices sound so very exciting and I can't wait to enjoy them all! :)

Today's entry, my very first, is from the 100 Foods (I Love To Talk About) edition. Bon appetit!

current mood:

happy

Saturday, March 31st, 2012

12:44 pm - FICLET: "A Forest Feast" (G/K) by Febobe (B2MEM)

B2MeM Challenge: I22, Food and Drink of Middle-Earth (hunting and gathering)
Format: Ficlet
Title: A Forest Feast
Genre: Gen
Rating: G/K
Warnings: None
Characters: Frodo, Sam, Legolas, Boromir, Merry, Aragorn, Gimli, Pippin, Gandalf
Pairings: N/A
Summary: Early in the Quest, the Fellowship enjoy an unexpected treat - a foraged meal from the delights of the forest.

current mood:

full

12:02 pm - FICLET: "Pints" (G/K) by Febobe (B2MEM)

B2MeM Challenge: I18, Food and Drink in Middle-Earth ("It comes in pints?") Format: Ficlet Title: Pints Genre: Angst Rating: G/K Warnings: Mild angst Characters: Frodo, Pippin Pairings: N/A Summary: At the Prancing Pony in Bree, Frodo observes his young cousin and contemplates their situation. ( Read more...Collapse ) current mood: hungry
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11:59 am - FICLET: "No Longer the Same" (PG/K+) by Febobe (B2MEM)

B2MeM Challenge: I18, Write What You Know (a character with whom you have something in common)
Format: Ficlet
Title: No Longer the Same
Genre: Angst, mild hurt/comfort
Rating: PG/K+
Warnings: Angst, some food detail. NOT a deathfic, despite the angst, okee?
Characters: Frodo, Aragorn
Pairings: N/A
Summary: Frodo's suffering failed to end with the Quest.
Author's Note: Frodo is the character to whom I relate most closely; I also relate to some degree to Sam and Eowyn, and I may do ficlets for them at some point...but my nickname in childhood cancer circles has been Frodo for about a decade and a half, because Frodo's experience is mine. There is a myth that the endpoint of treatment is the end of the suffering, but in some ways it is only beginning. I have struggled for decades with survivor guilt, post-traumatic stress symptoms, and severe depression, including suicidal thoughts. Frodo tells my story. It is only right that I, in turn, should tell his, which is why I spend so much time writing Frodo h/c fic.

current mood:

contemplative

Friday, March 30th, 2012

2:46 pm - FICLET: "Shadows of What Might Have Been" (PG/K+) by Febobe (B2MEM)

B2MeM Challenge: B10, Hobbits (Deagol & Smeagol); N41, Food (tarts)
Format: Ficlet
Title: Shadows of What Might Have Been
Genre: Angst
Rating: PG/K+
Warnings: None
Characters: Frodo, Pippin, Merry, Sam
Pairings: N/A
Summary: The October following the Quest, four hobbits share tea in Rivendell...but curious Pippin discovers that there is more on Frodo's mind than any of them realized.

current mood:

busy