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Miriam Ellis @miriamellis.bsky.social · 6h

Very kind of you, Robert. Thank you!

Miriam Ellis @miriamellis.bsky.social · 8h

I like anecdotal news, especially when it's good news! 🥰

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Miriam Ellis @miriamellis.bsky.social · 8h

Very honored that my book, The Art of Mercy in Middle-earth, received a favorable review from Nancy Martsch in the respected Beyond Bree Newsletter. I especially appreciated her praise of my hobbits and lighting, as well as my more painterly than graphic approach. Very thankful! #Tolkienbooks

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Miriam Ellis @miriamellis.bsky.social · 9h

I'm truly touched by this beautiful description of how the piece makes you feel. Thank you, Putri.

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Miriam Ellis @miriamellis.bsky.social · 12h

Fascinating. Thank you for sharing this Putri, and honored by your use of my painting.

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Miriam Ellis @miriamellis.bsky.social · 12h

Thank you kindly, dear Marcel! Always such a treat to see this appear in my inbox.

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Marcel R. Bülles 📚💍🌋🎉 @thetolkienist.com · 1d

Another edition of the Roving Ranger has just been sent to its subscribers.

Including:

Lustrum 2026 GoH - me 🤩; next Omentielva; SoCailquendi Yule; (Last) Tolkien to Busan; Mythlore 44/1 out; mounted on the monster; crochet Gandalf & Frodo; Bird & Baby to return; RIP Becky 😢... and more...

The One hundred and fifty-eighth Roving Ranger

The Roving Ranger #158 brings you all the interesting things Tolkienian of the last week and the weeks upcoming, curated by the Tolkienist.

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Miriam Ellis @miriamellis.bsky.social · 3d

This is true!

Miriam Ellis @miriamellis.bsky.social · 3d

😂 Haha! I see it now. Thank you, Brian.

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Miriam Ellis @miriamellis.bsky.social · 3d

Happy weekend, #Tolkien friends. No new paintings to share today, but I am studying the Oxford Oratory and, for a moment, looking at this front door, I felt as if saying "Speak friend and enter" might cause it to open. Do you see what I see?

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Miriam Ellis @miriamellis.bsky.social · 3d

So enjoying this! I cannot believe we are going to get 10 whole episodes on this wondrous tale. Thank you @prancingponypod.bsky.social !

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Miriam Ellis @miriamellis.bsky.social · 3d

What marvelous prayer cards. Beautiful.

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Miriam Ellis @miriamellis.bsky.social · 3d

Some of the finest photos we have of the dear Professor and Mrs. Tolkien.

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Miriam Ellis @miriamellis.bsky.social · 4d

Making a #holidaygift list? Have a #TolkienFan in your life? May I suggest: www.amazon.com/dp/196136118...

The Art of Mercy in Middle-earth: Paintings Inspired by Tolkien's Legendarium

Amazon.com: The Art of Mercy in Middle-earth: Paintings Inspired by Tolkien's Legendarium: 9781961361188: Ellis, Miriam: Books

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Miriam Ellis @miriamellis.bsky.social · 4d

New #Tolkien video short on my YouTube channel to help you imagine getting to set out on a hobbit walking party of your own! www.youtube.com/watch?v=NKCT...

A Hobbit Walking Party - Miriam Ellis Fine Art

YouTube video by Miriam Ellis

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Miriam Ellis @miriamellis.bsky.social · 4d

New blog post for your weekend enjoyment from my illustrated #TolkienBlog: www.miriamellis.com/blog

www.miriamellis.com/post/a-hobbi...

A Hobbit Walking Party in the Sweet Shire Air

Have you ever gotten very far away from the thing known as "modern civilization"? If so, you'll be able to imagine the clarity of the light and the freshness of the air in the garden courtyard of Bag ...

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Miriam Ellis @miriamellis.bsky.social · 4d

New Prints Available Today of "A Hobbit Walking Party". More links in comments! Imagine setting out with Bilbo and Frodo from Bag End and walking anywhere you wanted to in the Shire! www.miriamellis.com/product-page...
#Tolkien #TolkienArt #Travel

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Miriam Ellis @miriamellis.bsky.social · 8d

That's so nice to hear you enjoyed it. Thank you for sharing the article. I'm grateful.

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Thoughts on Tolkien @tolkienthoughts.bsky.social · 8d

I enjoyed this recent blog post from @miriamellis.bsky.social about what the Hobbits might have observed and learned while with the Ents: www.miriamellis.com/post/fangorn...

Fangorn's Lore: The Old Lists of the Ents

People-centric stories can be so moving, but they are only one strand of all that is going on in Middle-earth. For an expanded view of diverse life, perhaps no other section in J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lo...

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Miriam Ellis @miriamellis.bsky.social · 10d

An Unexpected Livestream is now going on over on the @prancingponypod.bsky.social's YouTube channel right. Come have some #Tolkien fellowship today: www.youtube.com/live/Le0pQlK...

PPP - An Unexpected Livestream

YouTube video by The Prancing Pony Podcast Productions

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Miriam Ellis @miriamellis.bsky.social · 10d

My friends and the @prancingponypod.bsky.social have at least 8 hours of moot talk going on tomorrow. Pop in!

Roäc the Grey Haven Raven (Katie) @roac.bsky.social · 11d

An Unexpected Livestream!

The PPP Manic Moot Marathon is happening this Saturday, Oct 4—starting at 10a PDT / 12p CDT / 1p EDT and running for at least 8 hours!

We’ll have:
- Chats about the Moot (including from yours truly)
- Potentially some special guests

#LOTR #middleearth #Tolkien #Luinellë

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Thoughts on Tolkien @tolkienthoughts.bsky.social · 11d

During the month of October @princetonupress.bsky.social has @johngarthwriter.bsky.social's excellent book "The Worlds of J.R.R. Tolkien" available for 70% off! If you don't have it already, this is a great opportunity.

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Miriam Ellis @miriamellis.bsky.social · 12d

I appreciate hearing that, Joel! Thank you so much. I hope things are going well with your new book!

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Miriam Ellis @miriamellis.bsky.social · 12d

Absolutely right, Derek! Good eye. The bi-colored tile floor, the bell pull, and the dark paneling are all from that very picture. Appreciate you noticing.

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Miriam Ellis @miriamellis.bsky.social · 12d

It pleases me very much to think of you sharing this with your friend. Sounds like some very kindly fellowship! Please, give your friend my best.