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A Founder of Middle-earth Network and the Director of Middle-earth News. Arwen is a mother of two, an uber geek, loves all things Tolkien, pretends to understand LOTRO, and kicks ass at fantasy card games. She constantly quotes from The Muppets, Doctor Who, The Lord of the Rings, Battlestar Galactica, Stargate…. you get the point. Spontaneous bursts of singing have been known to occur. Charlie is her guitar and Chewbacca is her car. Her wardrobe consists of geeky tees, jeans, and Chucks.

‘Home Sweet Hole’ Now Available in Paperback

‘Home Sweet Hole’ Now Available in Paperback

This past March I had the privilege of reviewing Lynn Dean’s new book, Home Sweet Hole: A Folio of Feasible Fantasy Floor Plans, featuring 12 detailed floor plans sure to capture any fantasy fan’s eye . At the time, it was [...]

Announcing David Rowe’s ‘The Proverbs of Middle-earth’

Announcing David Rowe’s ‘The Proverbs of Middle-earth’

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (April 9 2013) – Oloris Publishing is pleased to announce David Rowe’s The Proverbs of Middle-earth, scheduled to be released later this year. Proverbs are ships in which wisdom sails. On his great [...]

Medium Rare and Back Again: Oloris Publishing and Heath Dill embark on a culinary journey to Middle-earth

Medium Rare and Back Again: Oloris Publishing and Heath Dill embark on a culinary journey to Middle-earth

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (April 7 2013) – Let your own unexpected adventure start right in your kitchen. Join Oloris Publishing in an exciting new foray into Middle-earth with chef and food blogger Heath Dill in [...]

The One Ring that ruled Tolkien’s inspiration?

The One Ring that ruled Tolkien’s inspiration?

Believe it or not, there’s actually an ancient gold ring out there, complete with it’s own inscription and curse. Better still, this particular ring is thought to be studied by J. R. R. Tolkien before he wrote [...]

Female dwarf to join the cast of ‘The Hobbit’ – and she’ll be joining the company too!

Female dwarf to join the cast of ‘The Hobbit’ – and she’ll be joining the company too!

*In case you haven’t figured it out yet, this is indeed out April Fools post. Hope if gave you some laughs! HAPPY APRIL, EVERYONE! In an amazing development, we can reveal that Thorin & Company [...]

Dream of living in the Shire? Well, we’ve got a plan….

Dream of living in the Shire? Well, we’ve got a plan….

Actually, we’ve got quite a few plans! Floor plans, that is. Lynn Dean is the author of the newly released book, Home Sweet Hole. Currently on Kindle (for the low price of $2.99 USD) and [...]

Available Summer 2013: Songs of Sorrow and Hope – The Art of Jenny Dolfen

Available Summer 2013: Songs of Sorrow and Hope – The Art of Jenny Dolfen

Enter worlds of fantasy, myth and legend in a new title to be released this summer by Oloris Publishing: ‘Songs of Sorrow and Hope’ – The Art of Jenny Dolfen FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (March 28, 2013) [...]

Our Tolkien Reading Day Contest Winner!

Our Tolkien Reading Day Contest Winner!

There were over 50 comments received on our Tolkien Reading Day Giveaway post, and each and every one of them, fantastic! Some were so inspirational, they brought tears to our eyes. It is truly amazing to [...]

PRESS RELEASE: Fans Worldwide Unite to Celebrate Tolkien Reading Day

PRESS RELEASE: Fans Worldwide Unite to Celebrate Tolkien Reading Day

FANS WORLDWIDE UNITE TO CELEBRATE TOLKIEN READING DAY Today fans of The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings, and the works of J.R.R. Tolkien will join together in a worldwide celebration of the late author’s [...]

Middle-earth News Rings in the Gondorian New Year with a New Look!

Middle-earth News Rings in the Gondorian New Year with a New Look!

You might notice a slight change on Middle-earth News today. Ok, “slight” is a vast understatement. Our website has received a total face-lift, and we’re rather excited about it! When I first launched the Middle-earth [...]

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