Bit of an undate

[inzilbeth]

I know I'm probably way behind with keeping up with everybody. I do apologise, though it looks like there's no let up just yet. Lambing is finally over but it's all systems go on the book. I now have a mid May deadline for getting the text into its final format. That means sorting out the literally hundreds of footnotes and all the typos and any additions/alterations to the content in three weeks! In practise, with other commitments, it means about three whole days and a few bits stolen here and there. Yes I'm panicking!

And it occurred to me that I've said very little about the actual content. While, on the face of it, it's about Aragorn, obviously it encompasses so much more such as Numenor and the Dunedain; Elendil, Elrond and Elros; AElfwine and Eriol; Arthur and Charlemagne; Beowulf and Beorhtnoth; Sigurd and Turin; heroism and humility; Arry Lowdham and King Sheave; Finrod and Andreth; death and desire; the Fall of Man and the ending of the World!

So a few diverse topics there but all weaved together by the presence of Aragorn and drawn into six rather long chapters, the titles of which are as follows.

1. The Riddle of Strider
2. Trotter
3. The Numenor Dilemma
4. Fulfilling the Divine Plan
5. A peerless Hero
6. The Importance of Hope

The plan is still for an August launch, details to follow nearer the time as I can't think about that yet, not until the text is finally finished and I've tracked down every last quotation. Estelcontar is going to be here for the next couple of weekends so I think I'll rope her in to help with that.

I'm going to be busy!

Comments

[curiouswombat.livejournal.com]

I am really looking forward to it - are you hoping to launch it at Tolkien 2012? I am very, very, tempted to go to that.

[arwen75]

Do shout if you need any proof-reading or other help - something I am very used to in my day to day job :D Looking forward to being able to read the finished book.

[harrowcatliz.livejournal.com]

Looking forward to a signed copy! As with Arwen, if there is anything I can do to mop the furrowed brow let me know. Btw did you get my message about Tree's visit? I can't seem to find your details which I have obviously put in a very safe place!

[cairistiona7.livejournal.com]

Estelcontar will be of great help, I'm sure of it!

May I add my plug? *g* Having read the book (or at least the last version of it before your latest editing), I can certainly attest to its value as a much-needed, exhaustive examination of how Aragorn came to be, both story internally and externally. Whether or not Aragorn is a favorite character, there's so much information in here that ties the entire legendarium together that it's well worth the read even if you prefer, say, Elves in the 1st Age, or Hobbits in the 3rd Age, or dragons under a Lonely Mountain.

You're definitely in the home stretch now, isn't it! *cheers you on*

[shirebound]

Wow, that book will be awesome. Please keep us updated.

I know how incredibly busy you are. Put Estelcontar to work, and I hope you gals have a blast! :)

[rs9.livejournal.com]

Exciting!!!!!!

[ellynn-ithilwen.livejournal.com]

Will it be any easier for you if I start panicking with you? *lol*

I'm glad to hear that everything is fine with lambing, and I'm sure it'll be a great book. ;) When you'll have time for LJ, keep us informed about the news. ;)

[wellinghall.livejournal.com]

Is an "undate" where you definitely don't go out to a film and dinner with an attractive member of the opposite sex? ;-)

[muuranker.livejournal.com]

Please let me know if you want your bibliography proofing.

[suzll.livejournal.com]

Oh my goodness me, how exciting!!!!!!! I can see how you are going to be very busy! I see you already have several offers for help with editing/cleaning up footnotes/bibliography/etc., but do let me know if you need an extra hand! Believe it or not I enjoy proofing those kinds of things :)

[lindahoyland.livejournal.com]

Good luck and do let me know if you need any help in spotting typos ect.

[endlessrarities.livejournal.com]

It'll be worth the hassle in the end! I shall look forward to reading it in due course!!

[lilybaggins.livejournal.com]

Wow, the book sounds so exciting... you ARE busy!