Jeremy
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Jeremy
@uruloke.tolkienguide.com
· Nov 17
1000 followers (and counting)! Thank you all 😁
To celebrate, I will share something from my collection for every like this post gets.
I’ll start things off with a special fanzine (by request) - I Palantir #1 (August 1960). The very first Tolkien specific fanzine!
To celebrate, I will share something from my collection for every like this post gets.
I’ll start things off with a special fanzine (by request) - I Palantir #1 (August 1960). The very first Tolkien specific fanzine!
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The SoCaliquendi Smial is a group of fans in the Southern California Region, brought together by the enjoyment, exploration, and study of the life and works of J.R.R Tolkien. All fans are welcome!
Linktree: linktr.ee/socaliquendi
Discord: discord.gg/tzcbDfT2uF
Instagram: instagram.com/SoCaliquendi
Linktree: linktr.ee/socaliquendi
Discord: discord.gg/tzcbDfT2uF
Instagram: instagram.com/SoCaliquendi
February 4, 2026 at 6:13 AM
The SoCaliquendi Smial is a group of fans in the Southern California Region, brought together by the enjoyment, exploration, and study of the life and works of J.R.R Tolkien. All fans are welcome!
Linktree: linktr.ee/socaliquendi
Discord: discord.gg/tzcbDfT2uF
Instagram: instagram.com/SoCaliquendi
Linktree: linktr.ee/socaliquendi
Discord: discord.gg/tzcbDfT2uF
Instagram: instagram.com/SoCaliquendi
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Just a reminder that I'm doing this tomorrow!
February 3, 2026 at 9:22 PM
Just a reminder that I'm doing this tomorrow!
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I don't know about that, but I will say that great wealth is like the One Ring: Often the person with it thinks they are wielding it, but ultimately it wields them, and for its own ends, not theirs. It takes a strong person to resist its temptations, and that sort of person is not likely to seek it.
wealth is a mental illness
There's a point, well below a billion dollars, where the amount of money you have lets you rid yourself of anyone who can be a check on your worst impulses, and replace them with people who tell you those worst impulses are somehow valorous. Rare is the billionaire with someone to tell them "no."
February 3, 2026 at 7:54 PM
I don't know about that, but I will say that great wealth is like the One Ring: Often the person with it thinks they are wielding it, but ultimately it wields them, and for its own ends, not theirs. It takes a strong person to resist its temptations, and that sort of person is not likely to seek it.
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Submit a contribution to the Masquerade & Ents at #Westmoot26! Submissions due by March 30. #intothewest #westmoot #tolkien
February 3, 2026 at 1:19 AM
Submit a contribution to the Masquerade & Ents at #Westmoot26! Submissions due by March 30. #intothewest #westmoot #tolkien
It's time to show the February art from the 2026 Beyond Bree calendar! The main piece is titled "Boromir Ndangen" ("Boromir Slain"), by Patrick Wynne - from the first BB calendar in 1985. Pat is well known in Tolkien circles as one of the editors of Parma Eldalamberon. Order at beyondbree.org
February 1, 2026 at 8:42 PM
It's time to show the February art from the 2026 Beyond Bree calendar! The main piece is titled "Boromir Ndangen" ("Boromir Slain"), by Patrick Wynne - from the first BB calendar in 1985. Pat is well known in Tolkien circles as one of the editors of Parma Eldalamberon. Order at beyondbree.org
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Westmoot, the #Tolkien Society's annual event in the USA, returns in May!
The programme is filling up with talks, art, gaming and more. And special guests Sara Brown and Kristine Larsen will be joining us. Book now at www.tolkiensociety.org/events/westm...
The programme is filling up with talks, art, gaming and more. And special guests Sara Brown and Kristine Larsen will be joining us. Book now at www.tolkiensociety.org/events/westm...
Westmoot 2026
Westmoot 2026 will be held from May 22nd-24th in Minneapolis, Minnesota at the Royal Sonesta Minneapolis Downtown! The first Westmoot was held from May 9th-11th, 2025 in Kansas City, Missouri, at the…
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February 1, 2026 at 6:57 PM
Westmoot, the #Tolkien Society's annual event in the USA, returns in May!
The programme is filling up with talks, art, gaming and more. And special guests Sara Brown and Kristine Larsen will be joining us. Book now at www.tolkiensociety.org/events/westm...
The programme is filling up with talks, art, gaming and more. And special guests Sara Brown and Kristine Larsen will be joining us. Book now at www.tolkiensociety.org/events/westm...
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Hey folks!
Due to a series of unforeseen expenses, I need to raise some cash before royalty season rolls around at the beginning of April. Because of that, I am going to do something I don't usually do and offer paid mentoring sessions for aspiring writers.
Due to a series of unforeseen expenses, I need to raise some cash before royalty season rolls around at the beginning of April. Because of that, I am going to do something I don't usually do and offer paid mentoring sessions for aspiring writers.
February 1, 2026 at 4:48 PM
Hey folks!
Due to a series of unforeseen expenses, I need to raise some cash before royalty season rolls around at the beginning of April. Because of that, I am going to do something I don't usually do and offer paid mentoring sessions for aspiring writers.
Due to a series of unforeseen expenses, I need to raise some cash before royalty season rolls around at the beginning of April. Because of that, I am going to do something I don't usually do and offer paid mentoring sessions for aspiring writers.
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I'm beyond honored to have written the chapter on Theological Criticism for what will be a phenomenal book. Mazel Tov to @lukebshelton.bsky.social, @dimitrafimi.bsky.social, and my brilliant fellow-conributors. A huge step in a mammoth undertaking!
Submitted today! Following a few years of rigorous peer-review and working with my co-editor @lukebshelton.bsky.social and many Tolkienists!
- 44 chapters
- 46 Tolkien scholars globally
- over 280K words overall
Still tons of work to do as proofs arrive, but feels like a moment to celebrate. ☺️
- 44 chapters
- 46 Tolkien scholars globally
- over 280K words overall
Still tons of work to do as proofs arrive, but feels like a moment to celebrate. ☺️
January 31, 2026 at 1:05 PM
I'm beyond honored to have written the chapter on Theological Criticism for what will be a phenomenal book. Mazel Tov to @lukebshelton.bsky.social, @dimitrafimi.bsky.social, and my brilliant fellow-conributors. A huge step in a mammoth undertaking!
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So happy that @tolkienguide.com and i got to sit down with @teawithtolkien.com to discuss her new book “Into the heart of Middle-earth” hope y’all enjoy our chat!
m.youtube.com/watch?v=s5-4...
m.youtube.com/watch?v=s5-4...
Into the Heart of Middle-earth - Tea with Tolkien Interview
YouTube video by TolkienGuide
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January 31, 2026 at 1:40 AM
So happy that @tolkienguide.com and i got to sit down with @teawithtolkien.com to discuss her new book “Into the heart of Middle-earth” hope y’all enjoy our chat!
m.youtube.com/watch?v=s5-4...
m.youtube.com/watch?v=s5-4...
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Honoured to be asked to co-write a chapter for this with the brilliant @mariebreta.bsky.social. 😄
Submitted today! Following a few years of rigorous peer-review and working with my co-editor @lukebshelton.bsky.social and many Tolkienists!
- 44 chapters
- 46 Tolkien scholars globally
- over 280K words overall
Still tons of work to do as proofs arrive, but feels like a moment to celebrate. ☺️
- 44 chapters
- 46 Tolkien scholars globally
- over 280K words overall
Still tons of work to do as proofs arrive, but feels like a moment to celebrate. ☺️
January 30, 2026 at 6:27 PM
Honoured to be asked to co-write a chapter for this with the brilliant @mariebreta.bsky.social. 😄
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So happy to share that @dimitrafimi.bsky.social and I have submitted this project to the publisher.
I am very excited for the pieces in this volume to get into circulation because our authors worked diligently and put together some amazing chapters!
I am very excited for the pieces in this volume to get into circulation because our authors worked diligently and put together some amazing chapters!
Submitted today! Following a few years of rigorous peer-review and working with my co-editor @lukebshelton.bsky.social and many Tolkienists!
- 44 chapters
- 46 Tolkien scholars globally
- over 280K words overall
Still tons of work to do as proofs arrive, but feels like a moment to celebrate. ☺️
- 44 chapters
- 46 Tolkien scholars globally
- over 280K words overall
Still tons of work to do as proofs arrive, but feels like a moment to celebrate. ☺️
January 30, 2026 at 1:21 PM
So happy to share that @dimitrafimi.bsky.social and I have submitted this project to the publisher.
I am very excited for the pieces in this volume to get into circulation because our authors worked diligently and put together some amazing chapters!
I am very excited for the pieces in this volume to get into circulation because our authors worked diligently and put together some amazing chapters!
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Very honored to have a chapter (on ecology and worldbuilding) in this anthology.
Submitted today! Following a few years of rigorous peer-review and working with my co-editor @lukebshelton.bsky.social and many Tolkienists!
- 44 chapters
- 46 Tolkien scholars globally
- over 280K words overall
Still tons of work to do as proofs arrive, but feels like a moment to celebrate. ☺️
- 44 chapters
- 46 Tolkien scholars globally
- over 280K words overall
Still tons of work to do as proofs arrive, but feels like a moment to celebrate. ☺️
January 30, 2026 at 1:21 PM
Very honored to have a chapter (on ecology and worldbuilding) in this anthology.
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The cat's out of the bag!!
My work is appearing in this very important incoming volume!!! It's been so hard keeping it secret for the last couple of years!!
My work is appearing in this very important incoming volume!!! It's been so hard keeping it secret for the last couple of years!!
Submitted today! Following a few years of rigorous peer-review and working with my co-editor @lukebshelton.bsky.social and many Tolkienists!
- 44 chapters
- 46 Tolkien scholars globally
- over 280K words overall
Still tons of work to do as proofs arrive, but feels like a moment to celebrate. ☺️
- 44 chapters
- 46 Tolkien scholars globally
- over 280K words overall
Still tons of work to do as proofs arrive, but feels like a moment to celebrate. ☺️
January 30, 2026 at 2:35 PM
The cat's out of the bag!!
My work is appearing in this very important incoming volume!!! It's been so hard keeping it secret for the last couple of years!!
My work is appearing in this very important incoming volume!!! It's been so hard keeping it secret for the last couple of years!!
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Can we talk about it now??? It's been a highlight of my budding career to be asked to co-author a chapter with @joelmerriner.bsky.social. I'm sooo excited to read everyone's contributions, especially @mercuryreads.bsky.social ✨
Submitted today! Following a few years of rigorous peer-review and working with my co-editor @lukebshelton.bsky.social and many Tolkienists!
- 44 chapters
- 46 Tolkien scholars globally
- over 280K words overall
Still tons of work to do as proofs arrive, but feels like a moment to celebrate. ☺️
- 44 chapters
- 46 Tolkien scholars globally
- over 280K words overall
Still tons of work to do as proofs arrive, but feels like a moment to celebrate. ☺️
January 30, 2026 at 4:19 PM
Can we talk about it now??? It's been a highlight of my budding career to be asked to co-author a chapter with @joelmerriner.bsky.social. I'm sooo excited to read everyone's contributions, especially @mercuryreads.bsky.social ✨
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I’m honoured to have a chapter in this volume on visualization, both on Tolkien’s visualizations as he composed his stories and on ways that viewers can imaginatively engage with his invented worlds through illustrations. I can’t wait to read the whole book!
Submitted today! Following a few years of rigorous peer-review and working with my co-editor @lukebshelton.bsky.social and many Tolkienists!
- 44 chapters
- 46 Tolkien scholars globally
- over 280K words overall
Still tons of work to do as proofs arrive, but feels like a moment to celebrate. ☺️
- 44 chapters
- 46 Tolkien scholars globally
- over 280K words overall
Still tons of work to do as proofs arrive, but feels like a moment to celebrate. ☺️
January 30, 2026 at 5:03 PM
I’m honoured to have a chapter in this volume on visualization, both on Tolkien’s visualizations as he composed his stories and on ways that viewers can imaginatively engage with his invented worlds through illustrations. I can’t wait to read the whole book!
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Submitted today! Following a few years of rigorous peer-review and working with my co-editor @lukebshelton.bsky.social and many Tolkienists!
- 44 chapters
- 46 Tolkien scholars globally
- over 280K words overall
Still tons of work to do as proofs arrive, but feels like a moment to celebrate. ☺️
- 44 chapters
- 46 Tolkien scholars globally
- over 280K words overall
Still tons of work to do as proofs arrive, but feels like a moment to celebrate. ☺️
January 30, 2026 at 12:28 PM
Submitted today! Following a few years of rigorous peer-review and working with my co-editor @lukebshelton.bsky.social and many Tolkienists!
- 44 chapters
- 46 Tolkien scholars globally
- over 280K words overall
Still tons of work to do as proofs arrive, but feels like a moment to celebrate. ☺️
- 44 chapters
- 46 Tolkien scholars globally
- over 280K words overall
Still tons of work to do as proofs arrive, but feels like a moment to celebrate. ☺️
I AM DRAGGING MY ANCHOR
January 30, 2026 at 4:39 AM
I AM DRAGGING MY ANCHOR
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something beloved about an old as fuck fandom that nothing new has is that any time you are curious about something related to it there is inevitably a forum or niche website dedicated specifically to what you’re looking for that was built when you were in kindergarten and is still updated regularly
January 28, 2026 at 5:19 AM
👀
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now hold on just one minute. when I signed on to work for a creepy right-wing surveillance company named after seeing stones used by the dark lord Sauron to manipulate and control others in an attempt to enslave the free people of middle earth I had no idea we might do some evil.
More: “I’ve read stories of folks rounded up who were seeking asylum with no order to leave the country, no criminal record, and consistently check in with authorities. Literally no reason to be rounded up. Surely we aren’t helping do that?”
www.wired.com/story/palant...
www.wired.com/story/palant...
January 26, 2026 at 10:48 PM
now hold on just one minute. when I signed on to work for a creepy right-wing surveillance company named after seeing stones used by the dark lord Sauron to manipulate and control others in an attempt to enslave the free people of middle earth I had no idea we might do some evil.
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Hey #tolkien folks. Annie Grob, a wonderful musician who some of you will know from Oxonmoot has just released her first single from an album inspired by Tolkien's writings. Give it a listen and like of you have a chance.
youtu.be/xFV2yZCcgcc?...
youtu.be/xFV2yZCcgcc?...
Anna Grob - The Messenger (official video)
YouTube video by Anna Grob
youtu.be
January 26, 2026 at 2:11 AM
Hey #tolkien folks. Annie Grob, a wonderful musician who some of you will know from Oxonmoot has just released her first single from an album inspired by Tolkien's writings. Give it a listen and like of you have a chance.
youtu.be/xFV2yZCcgcc?...
youtu.be/xFV2yZCcgcc?...
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My essay 'Should Galadriel have taken the Ring?' has been nominated for the #BSFA Award for Best Short Non Fiction and @speculativeinsight.bsky.social have very kindly made it free to read for the voting period. So please read to find out about the significance of #Galadriel being the Fairy Queen.
Should Galadriel have taken the Ring? — Speculative Insight
The Fourth Age under the dominion of men isn’t going too well, is it? Did the free peoples of Middle-earth really combine to overthrow Sauron so that the world would be delivered on a plate to the lik...
www.speculativeinsight.com
January 23, 2026 at 12:34 PM
My essay 'Should Galadriel have taken the Ring?' has been nominated for the #BSFA Award for Best Short Non Fiction and @speculativeinsight.bsky.social have very kindly made it free to read for the voting period. So please read to find out about the significance of #Galadriel being the Fairy Queen.
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Another edition of the Roving Ranger has just been sent to its subscribers.
Including: Kullervo in cinemas; Balrog Beatdown; Tolkien Tapestries Return; Leadership in Middle-earth (i.e. in Zurich!); Tolkien Day Ball; nominations for TSA open: music for a sorrowless forest; Grendel/ond; & much more!
Including: Kullervo in cinemas; Balrog Beatdown; Tolkien Tapestries Return; Leadership in Middle-earth (i.e. in Zurich!); Tolkien Day Ball; nominations for TSA open: music for a sorrowless forest; Grendel/ond; & much more!
The One hundred and seventy-first Roving Ranger
The Roving Ranger #171 brings you all the interesting things Tolkienian of the last week and the weeks upcoming, curated by the Tolkienist.
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January 21, 2026 at 11:39 PM
Another edition of the Roving Ranger has just been sent to its subscribers.
Including: Kullervo in cinemas; Balrog Beatdown; Tolkien Tapestries Return; Leadership in Middle-earth (i.e. in Zurich!); Tolkien Day Ball; nominations for TSA open: music for a sorrowless forest; Grendel/ond; & much more!
Including: Kullervo in cinemas; Balrog Beatdown; Tolkien Tapestries Return; Leadership in Middle-earth (i.e. in Zurich!); Tolkien Day Ball; nominations for TSA open: music for a sorrowless forest; Grendel/ond; & much more!
And the answer is.....
All are true! I was doing some research on one of the first Tolkien related fanzines and a few hints and cross references exposed me to a newszine titled Skyrack, whose editor liked Tolkien and reported some news tidbits in various issues. 1/🧵
All are true! I was doing some research on one of the first Tolkien related fanzines and a few hints and cross references exposed me to a newszine titled Skyrack, whose editor liked Tolkien and reported some news tidbits in various issues. 1/🧵
January 21, 2026 at 9:52 PM
And the answer is.....
All are true! I was doing some research on one of the first Tolkien related fanzines and a few hints and cross references exposed me to a newszine titled Skyrack, whose editor liked Tolkien and reported some news tidbits in various issues. 1/🧵
All are true! I was doing some research on one of the first Tolkien related fanzines and a few hints and cross references exposed me to a newszine titled Skyrack, whose editor liked Tolkien and reported some news tidbits in various issues. 1/🧵