Writing from Ithilien
Thoughts, stories and ideas.

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21
Jul
Coming soon

Coming soon

This is Writing from Ithilien, a brand new site by Robin Anne Rerid that's just getting started. Things
13
Jul

Lenticular Clouds!

Photos by Robin during a walk in the park near the marina
2 min read
06
Jul
Queer Approaches to Tolkien: Essays on the Many Paths to Middle-earth

Queer Approaches to Tolkien: Essays on the Many Paths to Middle-earth

Now available for pre-order!
4 min read
05
Jul
A Tribute to Sheri S. Tepper's Speculative Fiction

A Tribute to Sheri S. Tepper's Speculative Fiction

Written in 2016-17, republished here in connection with Webs
30 min read
04
Jul
Early Tolkien Scholarship: 1969, Source 1

Early Tolkien Scholarship: 1969, Source 1

Shadows of Imagination, edited by Mark R. Hillegas
25 min read
04
Jul

Personal Presentations & Publications

CV sections adapted for online
20 min read
03
Jul

Tolkien at Kalamazoo, International Congress on Medieval Studies (ICMS), May 14-16, 2026

Hybrid (4), Virtual (3) and In-Person (S) Proposals due Sept. 1, 2025
5 min read
27
Jun
“Music, Dance, and Theatre In Fantasy Worlds: The Role Of Entertainment In Worldbuilding And Magic Systems” [Hosted online 16–17 January 2026]

“Music, Dance, and Theatre In Fantasy Worlds: The Role Of Entertainment In Worldbuilding And Magic Systems” [Hosted online 16–17 January 2026]

Abstract submission deadline: 30 October 2025.
1 min read
17
Jun

Studies in Tolkien Flyer

McFarland Books Publishing Series
1 min read
16
Jun
Response to Tolkien Society re:

Response to Tolkien Society re:

“Race-ing to Gender Arda: A Stylistics Analysis”- proposal
13 min read