Shawn E Marchese
@shawnemarchese.bsky.social
He/him. Co-author of Why We Love Middle-earth. Co-founder and resident word nerd on The Prancing Pony Podcast. Aiya Eärendil elenion ancalima.
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Greater Austin Book Festival is this Saturday, April 26! Central Library branch of the Austin Public Library, 710 W. Cesar Chavez St. on Sat, April 26 from 10a-5p. FREE to enter!
#GABFest2025 #greateraustinbookfest #Tolkien #atx
#GABFest2025 #greateraustinbookfest #Tolkien #atx
Greater Austin Book Festival is this Saturday, April 26! Central Library branch of the Austin Public Library, 710 W. Cesar Chavez St. on Sat, April 26 from 10a-5p. FREE to enter!
#GABFest2025 #greateraustinbookfest #Tolkien #atx
#GABFest2025 #greateraustinbookfest #Tolkien #atx
April 21, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Greater Austin Book Festival is this Saturday, April 26! Central Library branch of the Austin Public Library, 710 W. Cesar Chavez St. on Sat, April 26 from 10a-5p. FREE to enter!
#GABFest2025 #greateraustinbookfest #Tolkien #atx
#GABFest2025 #greateraustinbookfest #Tolkien #atx
GABFest 2025 is less then 2 wks away, Sat April 26! Author meet/greets, book sales/signing, panels & more! FREE to enter!
I’ll be on a panel about world building, and selling and signing copies of Why We Love Middle-earth. Hope to see you there!
#GABFest2025 #greateraustinbookfest #Tolkien #atx
I’ll be on a panel about world building, and selling and signing copies of Why We Love Middle-earth. Hope to see you there!
#GABFest2025 #greateraustinbookfest #Tolkien #atx
April 14, 2025 at 3:49 PM
GABFest 2025 is less then 2 wks away, Sat April 26! Author meet/greets, book sales/signing, panels & more! FREE to enter!
I’ll be on a panel about world building, and selling and signing copies of Why We Love Middle-earth. Hope to see you there!
#GABFest2025 #greateraustinbookfest #Tolkien #atx
I’ll be on a panel about world building, and selling and signing copies of Why We Love Middle-earth. Hope to see you there!
#GABFest2025 #greateraustinbookfest #Tolkien #atx
Join me at GABFest 2025, all day Saturday April 26! Author meet/greets, book sales/signing, panels & more! FREE to enter!
I’ll be on a panel about world building, and selling and signing copies of Why We Love Middle-earth. Hope to see you there!
#GABFest2025 #greateraustinbookfest #Tolkien #atx
I’ll be on a panel about world building, and selling and signing copies of Why We Love Middle-earth. Hope to see you there!
#GABFest2025 #greateraustinbookfest #Tolkien #atx
April 7, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Join me at GABFest 2025, all day Saturday April 26! Author meet/greets, book sales/signing, panels & more! FREE to enter!
I’ll be on a panel about world building, and selling and signing copies of Why We Love Middle-earth. Hope to see you there!
#GABFest2025 #greateraustinbookfest #Tolkien #atx
I’ll be on a panel about world building, and selling and signing copies of Why We Love Middle-earth. Hope to see you there!
#GABFest2025 #greateraustinbookfest #Tolkien #atx
Reposted by Shawn E Marchese
Today is #TolkienReadingDay!
Founded by the Society and held on the date the Ring was destroyed, Tolkien Reading Day is an opportunity to read your favourite #Tolkien passages. This year's theme is "Fellowship and Community". But what will you be reading?
www.tolkiensociety.org/2025/03/toda...
Founded by the Society and held on the date the Ring was destroyed, Tolkien Reading Day is an opportunity to read your favourite #Tolkien passages. This year's theme is "Fellowship and Community". But what will you be reading?
www.tolkiensociety.org/2025/03/toda...
Today is Tolkien Reading Day!
Today is The Tolkien Society's international Tolkien Reading Day! The theme this year is Fellowship and Community. Share a video, or let us know what you're reading in the comments below or by using #...
www.tolkiensociety.org
March 25, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Today is #TolkienReadingDay!
Founded by the Society and held on the date the Ring was destroyed, Tolkien Reading Day is an opportunity to read your favourite #Tolkien passages. This year's theme is "Fellowship and Community". But what will you be reading?
www.tolkiensociety.org/2025/03/toda...
Founded by the Society and held on the date the Ring was destroyed, Tolkien Reading Day is an opportunity to read your favourite #Tolkien passages. This year's theme is "Fellowship and Community". But what will you be reading?
www.tolkiensociety.org/2025/03/toda...
Happy #TolkienReadingDay! I had the pleasure of rejoining @prancingponypod.bsky.social for the 10th annual TRD episode, and joined a stellar lineup of readers for A Long Expected Soundscape’s TRD Special on YouTube on Sunday.
What are you reading, and why?
What are you reading, and why?
March 25, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Happy #TolkienReadingDay! I had the pleasure of rejoining @prancingponypod.bsky.social for the 10th annual TRD episode, and joined a stellar lineup of readers for A Long Expected Soundscape’s TRD Special on YouTube on Sunday.
What are you reading, and why?
What are you reading, and why?
Looking forward to watching this! If you’re outside Europe, see further down the thread. #Tolkien
WORLDWIDE PREMIERE - new #Tolkien documentary.
"Tolkien: The True Story of the Rings"
Available: Dec 5th, 2024, 5am CET [DE|EN|FR]
I am one of the scholars you will see in this. 🤩
www.arte.tv/en/videos/11...
"Tolkien: The True Story of the Rings"
Available: Dec 5th, 2024, 5am CET [DE|EN|FR]
I am one of the scholars you will see in this. 🤩
www.arte.tv/en/videos/11...
Tolkien: The True Story of the Rings - Watch the full documentary | ARTE in English
J.R.R Tolkien’s fantasy novels hold a unique place in twentieth century English literature and are much loved by readers the world over. This documentary explores the real places in England and elsewh...
www.arte.tv
December 5, 2024 at 8:52 PM
Looking forward to watching this! If you’re outside Europe, see further down the thread. #Tolkien
Reposted by Shawn E Marchese
Everything in my shop is 20% off thru December 4, so I thought this week I’d share some of my favorite items. First up, this poster illustration of the Prancing Pony Inn, a collaboration with @shawnemarchese.bsky.social & Alan Sisto—I am very proud of it!
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November 25, 2024 at 8:43 PM
Everything in my shop is 20% off thru December 4, so I thought this week I’d share some of my favorite items. First up, this poster illustration of the Prancing Pony Inn, a collaboration with @shawnemarchese.bsky.social & Alan Sisto—I am very proud of it!
emilyaustindesign.etsy.com/listing/1613...
emilyaustindesign.etsy.com/listing/1613...
This was my other favorite talk of the day. What a weekend it’s been! Thank you @tolkiensociety.org ! #ChristopherTolkienCentenaryConference #Tolkien
Fantastic presentation from Robin Reed about the absent female characters in the legendarium, lessened by the work that Christopher did in expanding the works. The outpouring of camaraderie in the Zoom chat was wonderful! For all the unnamed daughters! #TolkienSociety #ChristopherTolkien
November 24, 2024 at 7:13 PM
This was my other favorite talk of the day. What a weekend it’s been! Thank you @tolkiensociety.org ! #ChristopherTolkienCentenaryConference #Tolkien
Too many great talks today at #ChristopherTolkienCentenaryConference to mention them all! Just heard this one by James Tauber @digitaltolkien.com and I’m inspired to go on some new research adventures. #Tolkien
Now we get to listen to James Tauber talking about "Continuing Christopher Tolkien’s Work in a Digital Age"
#ChristopherTolkienCentenaryConference online (via Zoom)
#Tolkien #Conference
www.tolkiensociety.org/events/chris...
#ChristopherTolkienCentenaryConference online (via Zoom)
#Tolkien #Conference
www.tolkiensociety.org/events/chris...
Christopher Tolkien Centenary Conference
The Tolkien Society is pleased to announce it will be hosting the online Christopher Tolkien Centenary Conference on Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th November 2024. This November marks 100 years since th...
www.tolkiensociety.org
November 24, 2024 at 7:07 PM
Too many great talks today at #ChristopherTolkienCentenaryConference to mention them all! Just heard this one by James Tauber @digitaltolkien.com and I’m inspired to go on some new research adventures. #Tolkien
Perhaps my favorite talk of #ChristopherTolkienCentenaryConference so far. It was incredible to hear how Parma Eldalamberon became the venue for Tolkien’s linguistic papers. #TolkienSociety #Tolkien
The early evening session of the #ChristopherTolkienCentenaryConference opens with Parma Eldalamberon's editor Christopher Gilson's talk on "Christopher Tolkien’s involvement in the publication of his father’s linguistic writings in Parma Eldalamberon"
www.tolkiensociety.org/events/chris...
www.tolkiensociety.org/events/chris...
Christopher Tolkien Centenary Conference
The Tolkien Society is pleased to announce it will be hosting the online Christopher Tolkien Centenary Conference on Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th November 2024. This November marks 100 years since th...
www.tolkiensociety.org
November 23, 2024 at 5:50 PM
Perhaps my favorite talk of #ChristopherTolkienCentenaryConference so far. It was incredible to hear how Parma Eldalamberon became the venue for Tolkien’s linguistic papers. #TolkienSociety #Tolkien
A toast to Christopher Tolkien on what would have been his 100th birthday, for his lifelong dedication to his father‘s literary legacy and for bringing so much more Middle-earth to light for fans around the world. His importance to us fans cannot be overstated. Eglerio! Praise him with great praise!
November 22, 2024 at 2:31 AM
A toast to Christopher Tolkien on what would have been his 100th birthday, for his lifelong dedication to his father‘s literary legacy and for bringing so much more Middle-earth to light for fans around the world. His importance to us fans cannot be overstated. Eglerio! Praise him with great praise!
You don’t want to miss this event! #Tolkien
Today is Christopher Tolkien's 100th birthday, and we are so grateful to him for everything he has done in enriching our understanding of #Tolkien's life and works.
In his honour, we are hosting a free online event this weekend. Find out more on our website www.tolkiensociety.org/events/chris...
In his honour, we are hosting a free online event this weekend. Find out more on our website www.tolkiensociety.org/events/chris...
Christopher Tolkien Centenary Conference
The Tolkien Society is pleased to announce it will be hosting the online Christopher Tolkien Centenary Conference on Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th November 2024. This November marks 100 years since th...
www.tolkiensociety.org
November 21, 2024 at 10:20 PM
You don’t want to miss this event! #Tolkien
#TolkienTrewsday: “Christopher”
In the preface to The Fall of Gondolin (2018), Christopher Tolkien wrote these words. As a tribute to him, please join me in recognizing how masterfully he achieved this “underlying purpose” and acknowledging the debt we owe him as fans of Middle-earth.
In the preface to The Fall of Gondolin (2018), Christopher Tolkien wrote these words. As a tribute to him, please join me in recognizing how masterfully he achieved this “underlying purpose” and acknowledging the debt we owe him as fans of Middle-earth.
November 19, 2024 at 11:28 PM
#TolkienTrewsday: “Christopher”
In the preface to The Fall of Gondolin (2018), Christopher Tolkien wrote these words. As a tribute to him, please join me in recognizing how masterfully he achieved this “underlying purpose” and acknowledging the debt we owe him as fans of Middle-earth.
In the preface to The Fall of Gondolin (2018), Christopher Tolkien wrote these words. As a tribute to him, please join me in recognizing how masterfully he achieved this “underlying purpose” and acknowledging the debt we owe him as fans of Middle-earth.
Reposted by Shawn E Marchese
This Thursday marks the100th birthday of Christopher Tolkien (JRR’s third child, and longtime literary executor and editor).
As a result, this week’s #TolkienTrewsday theme is “Christopher.”
I remembered this open letter I wrote to Christopher on his 95th birthday: luke-shelton.com/2019/11/21/a...
As a result, this week’s #TolkienTrewsday theme is “Christopher.”
I remembered this open letter I wrote to Christopher on his 95th birthday: luke-shelton.com/2019/11/21/a...
An Open Letter to Christopher Tolkien on His 95th Birthday
An open letter to Christopher Tolkien: Dear sir, I wanted to share something with you on this day of special magnificence, your ninety-fifth birthday. For more than a year, I have asked for fans of…
luke-shelton.com
November 19, 2024 at 4:32 PM
This Thursday marks the100th birthday of Christopher Tolkien (JRR’s third child, and longtime literary executor and editor).
As a result, this week’s #TolkienTrewsday theme is “Christopher.”
I remembered this open letter I wrote to Christopher on his 95th birthday: luke-shelton.com/2019/11/21/a...
As a result, this week’s #TolkienTrewsday theme is “Christopher.”
I remembered this open letter I wrote to Christopher on his 95th birthday: luke-shelton.com/2019/11/21/a...
Reposted by Shawn E Marchese
I think I have reached enough followers to start asking questions (a lot of my research is about the reception of #Tolkien’s works, so I love asking about it)!
When did you first read anything by Tolkien (or watch/play/listen to an adaptation if that came first)?
Reskeet for more answers!
When did you first read anything by Tolkien (or watch/play/listen to an adaptation if that came first)?
Reskeet for more answers!
November 16, 2024 at 2:13 PM
I think I have reached enough followers to start asking questions (a lot of my research is about the reception of #Tolkien’s works, so I love asking about it)!
When did you first read anything by Tolkien (or watch/play/listen to an adaptation if that came first)?
Reskeet for more answers!
When did you first read anything by Tolkien (or watch/play/listen to an adaptation if that came first)?
Reskeet for more answers!
I can’t wait for this (absolutely free) event. The lineup of Tolkien scholars is spectacular beyond words. I hope to see you there!
The Tolkien Society are hosting a conference to celebrate Christopher Tolkien on what would have been his 100th birthday ❤️ I am very proud to have played a part in bringing it together. The speaker list is truly phenomenal and the event is completely free!
www.tolkiensociety.org/events/chris...
www.tolkiensociety.org/events/chris...
Christopher Tolkien Centenary Conference
The Tolkien Society is pleased to announce it will be hosting the online Christopher Tolkien Centenary Conference on Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th November 2024. This November marks 100 years since th...
www.tolkiensociety.org
November 19, 2024 at 6:56 PM
I can’t wait for this (absolutely free) event. The lineup of Tolkien scholars is spectacular beyond words. I hope to see you there!
It was an honor to be interviewed about Why We Love Middle-earth, the Prancing Pony Podcast, and so much more! Thanks @jlasala.bsky.social!
Eärendil, Éowyn, and Prancing Ponies: Why Shawn Marchese Loves Middle-earth
In 2017, when I considered pitching a series for Tor.com focused on The Silmarillion, and was wondering whether there would be sufficient interest—given that it lies deep in the shadow of both The �...
www.tor.com
November 19, 2024 at 6:56 PM
It was an honor to be interviewed about Why We Love Middle-earth, the Prancing Pony Podcast, and so much more! Thanks @jlasala.bsky.social!
Reposted by Shawn E Marchese
Join us for a fun and wide-ranging chat with Tom Hillman - @alas-not-me.bsky.social - author of the just released book _Pity, Power and Tolkien's Ring_. Not only do we chat about his new book, but about The Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit, and lots of other topics.
youtu.be/7s8F0706QwQ
youtu.be/7s8F0706QwQ
Tom Hillman new book - Pity, Power and Tolkien's Ring (and more!)
Join us for a fun and wide-ranging chat with Tom Hillman - author of the just released book _Pity, Power and Tolkien's Ring_. Not only do we chat about hi...
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November 20, 2023 at 5:49 PM
Join us for a fun and wide-ranging chat with Tom Hillman - @alas-not-me.bsky.social - author of the just released book _Pity, Power and Tolkien's Ring_. Not only do we chat about his new book, but about The Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit, and lots of other topics.
youtu.be/7s8F0706QwQ
youtu.be/7s8F0706QwQ
My new favorite passage in Tolkien’s expanded Letters, from No. 36a to Michael Tolkien, March 1, 1939.
The “infernal lecture” he had not yet written would turn out to be “On Fairy-stories,” and was presented in Scotland *seven days later.*
The “infernal lecture” he had not yet written would turn out to be “On Fairy-stories,” and was presented in Scotland *seven days later.*
November 19, 2024 at 6:56 PM
My new favorite passage in Tolkien’s expanded Letters, from No. 36a to Michael Tolkien, March 1, 1939.
The “infernal lecture” he had not yet written would turn out to be “On Fairy-stories,” and was presented in Scotland *seven days later.*
The “infernal lecture” he had not yet written would turn out to be “On Fairy-stories,” and was presented in Scotland *seven days later.*
Had a great discussion with Joseph-Beth Books about Why We Love Middle-earth!
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November 19, 2024 at 6:56 PM
Had a great discussion with Joseph-Beth Books about Why We Love Middle-earth!
fb.watch/nU55ajd3Rj/?...
fb.watch/nU55ajd3Rj/?...
Out of the Great Sea to Bluesky I am come! In this place will I abide… but my kids will inevitably end up on TikTok.
November 19, 2024 at 6:56 PM
Out of the Great Sea to Bluesky I am come! In this place will I abide… but my kids will inevitably end up on TikTok.