Hi there everyone. I'm Elanor. I got my name from the Lord of the Rings books. I am an aspiring writer, I don't just write Christian topics but I like to think my Christianity has a big input in what I write. I thank God for giving me a vivid imagination! I have almost finished my first book and have sent it to some of my friends to be proof read and maybe they'll come back with some good ideas for how to change certain parts etc.
I am only young but I have just trained in Dog Grooming and am currently starting up my own business from home which I'm hoping will also give me more time for my writing. In February I have my exams which will (God willing) make me a fully qualified dog groomer.
I love fantasy, it has always been the kind of book I enjoy to read the most although I have never actually written any myself, I hope to at some point.
I have heard a lot about the Rebelution web site these past few weeks from friends but I haven't searched it out yet. Seeing that a lot of people are here talking about it I might just do that!
I have been a Christian for about 18 years, (I got saved when I was 3) and have been home-schooled by 2 wonderful parents! I enjoyed every minute of it! I have two sisters and one brother. Anyhow its so nice to be able to join here! I'm looking forward to finding out how everything works and meeting everyone.

Welcome to Holy Worlds! I hope you will find some... civilized company here, most here are crazy and... we won't go there (We also LOVE smilies) Once again we're glad to have you here!

Welcome, Elanor. I must say, I think you're name is very pretty. Of course, most LotR name are, excepting Sauron, Morgoth, and Smeagol/Gollum. But I think you picked a lovely one. Out of curiosity, what is your book about?

Ahem, what was that, Phillip? Speak for yourself! (I'm kidding. )

I always liked the name Smeagol. And what was the other guys name? Dreagol? It just kind of rolls off your tongue. Smeagol.

Hee hee



It was Deagol

Mae govennan! Your name has such a lovely spelling... where in the LotR "trilogy" does that character appear? I'm still working through The Two Towers, and I don't think I've passed her yet.

Homeschooling is fantastic!

Welcome to Holy Worlds! Don't you worry, we'll have you writing fantasy prolifically very soon.

Welcome to the craziness, Elanor! Here you'll find random movie quotes, off-tune welcome songs, firework dragons, amazing stories, and a lot of helpful people. If you aren't crazy, you'll soon become so. Don't worry--it's just an occupational hazard.

Btw, that is a pretty username. It's an elvish flower and Sam's daughter's name, correct? (I don't remember exactly...)

'Out of curiosity, what is your book about?'

My book is a mystery set in Elizabethan times, I love historical novels!

'where in the LotR "trilogy" does that character appear?'

'It's an elvish flower and Sam's daughter's name, correct? (I don't remember exactly...)'

You are right Amanda! Its the small golden flower named the Elanor found in Lothlorien and it is what Sam names his daughter at the end of the book I've grown very attached to the name and use it alot!

Welcome to HW!

Love your signature. I considered setting mine to that, but couldn't remember it all, so I went with one I did. (I can't read the books yet, so all the quotes and things I know are the result of a good memory and a indulgent sister. )

Yay! Glad I was right.

By the way, the way to quote people is to either (if doing one quote) hit the "quote" button at the bottom of their post, or (this is handy if doing multiple) hit the "quote" button above the reply box, and then paste the text you wish to quote between the two sets of brackets given to you.

I love that quote, too. I tried to write a song around it once, but it didn't work very well. One night a friend of mine were waiting for something and neither of us could remember the whole thing, so we sat there for an hour working it out. It was great fun. I love the poetry from LotR.

*whispers* Elanor is Samwise Gamgee's little daughter. I think....it's also a flower.

WELCOME Elanor! I love your username, and actually plan on naming one of my children that should I ever have any!

I think you'll have a great time on here. If you have any questions feel free to ask me or any other members of the forum team!

Thanks. I didn't realize I could press Quote but now I do lol
Yeah, I've always thought it a lovely name for a girl! There's not many girls' names I can think of that I like, I can always think of boys' names but never girls.

Welcome, Elanor! (wow, our names are similar) I think you'll really enjoy HWs. Any crazy author does.

LOL They are, so where did you get your name from, out of interest? Because yours is a boy's name and mine's a girl's. Yeah I'm enjoying it already, a little bit nervous about posting just in case I write something where I shouldn't but I guess I'll get used to it in time!

Well, at first I came up with a random name: 'Merashath.' Next through many events that name was bestowed to my devil character so I changed my name to the hero, Elanhil. It's similar to the word 'noble' in my language, Shilne. (Noble is elanni.)

Yes! Another mystery/historical novel lover! I'm working on a story that is sort of historical fiction (recent history) and fantasy. Right now it is a bit of a mess...

I have to say, I like your avatar and your signature. Tolkien wrote beautiful poems. The fact that it's a prophecy from LotR makes it even better, in my opinion.

I'll stop rambling now, but welcome again!

Welcome Elanor, I’m glad you found where I was talking about!

Don’t worry about posting in the wrong place. If you do your Moderators (the green named people) or your Marcher Lords (yellow named people) will graciously rectify the situation until you get the hang of things. Just make your most educated guess.

We are happy to have you with us and hope your stay will be enjoyable. You can ask any of the crazies running around here for help if you need and they will happily give it. I think you chose a lovely name for the forum too.

I will look forward to reading a story excerpt at some point (please share!)

God Bless, and happy thread hunting!

Thanks to everyone whose helped me up to now! I will try to be very careful where I post things. Hopefully I'll make the right choices when I'm brave enough to post. I've never done fantasy writing yet so I thought I'd try doing a short story and see what you guys think of it, if that's ok.

That would be lovely Elanor.

And the Rebelution is wonderful (I forgot to say something earlier when you asked about it). Lots of us Holy Worlders are also over there. In fact, lots of us (like myself) started over there.

Is anyone allowed to join there as well? Is it like a writing forum like here?

Welcome Elanor!

(And here, George, have a cucumber)

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Welcome, Elanor, to Holy Worlds Fantasy Forum!!!!

Your book is based in the Elizabethan Era? Cool! I absolutely love historical novels! I almost like them more than fantasy, but I think it's pretty equal...

My own story I'm working on is in the Victorian Era, but depending on my research it may change. I have to say, the hardest part of historical fiction is the researching. That is, if you want to portray a time period correctly.

Again, welcome!

Haha Evening! That was one welcome! Thanks!!


Yea Calen it does take alot of research. I love C J Sansoms historical novels, have you ever read them?

I have never heard of C.J. Sansoms before. I'll see about looking up some of their books.

He is not a christian author so sometimes I don't like everything in his books, but I enjoy most of them and love the style!

Hey I am a new member also!

whoo nice to have you here Lady You should start a new thread under introductions and tell us all about yourself