Reviews for "Okay, NOW Panic!"

Fri Apr 18, 2008 3:44 pm

Ok, no I can review, after spending the last week and a half getting completely caught up with Penny's adventures. :0) I had read ‘Don't Panic’ and started reading ‘Okay, Now Panic!’ *years* ago, but the last chapter posted had been right after the party first left Imladris for Gondor (I want to say chapter 5 or 6, but I can’t remember), and due to school and the rest of RL, I eventually lost track of them. Needless to say, I was thrilled to discover both stories were posted here on Open Scrolls.

I also wanted to take a moment and tell you that, on top of a well-written and highly entertaining story (I would love to see both Lindir and Tadion in action), Penny's tales have really helped me re-discover my love of both the LotR stories, and Middle Earth in general. Not only is your knowledge of canon extensive, but the steps you’ve taken to apply that to how a normal 21st-century woman would react to it is really fantastic (I have to say, Penny’s reaction to Edoras reminded me in vivid detail of my experiences at the Jorvik Viking museum. Good LORD, could I relate :0D). The amount of research you've done and detail you write with is absolutely incredible, and to be applauded. I'm sure Tolkien would be impressed :0) I wish I could say you've inspired me to once again try to read the books, but after several failed attempts to get through even Fellowship (most while in the midst of the high point of my LotR obsession :0D), I think I'll have to content myself with stories like yours to make Middle Earth all the more real for me.

So yeah. There’s my epic review. I’ll content myself that it’s for 50+ chapters.

Thank you again for such a wonderful adventure. It's so much fun to go 'behind the scenes', as it were, especially with someone like Penny. :0) Brava, and I can't wait for more!!!

Tue May 27, 2008 1:25 pm

Love this story very much. I was talking to my husband about this story. I told him that you make the reader feel like we are part of the story...only more of an observer. Like you are part of the crew but only watching and listening. I cried for too for those who lost someone or are about to and so on. I was so moved by Lord Elrond emotions when he finally talked with Penny about the fate of his daughter Arwen. I was bawling my eyes out. As a matter of fact I was doing alot of bawling in and out of stories of key individuals lives of trauma. I ran out of tissues (darn!) and ended up using the ole role of toilet paper(or Bw...butt wipe as I call it) You write so well with the knowledge you have I think you should write a book! I mean that. By the way when is she going to help them learn how to say the long version of her name. Penelope was it? I think that is a very pretty name and I think they would feel the same too! I know how you feel about being able to continue writing with RL always staying your hand at one point or other or a writers block. I am suffering from both myself and can't seem to get going on my story which has been waiting for me in the 'Wings'. But my brain has other ideas. Thoughts escape me, but I know someday it will come. I see you started this story in 2004. I started reading this a couple of days ago and today I just noticed chp 52 has popped into the picture. "YEA!!" So now I go back to reading and will try to be patient as I wait for the others. Great job though. A great read too! Maria.

Sat May 31, 2008 7:18 pm

still following and waiting for more chapters!
I can't wait until Penny gets settled and the traveling is over.

Wed Jun 04, 2008 1:33 am

Wonderfully happy Penny is feeling better after her talk with Galadriel. Well done as always and worth the wait for this chapter, looking forward to the next!

Mon Jun 16, 2008 11:28 am

*sigh*
I love this story. Every time I read a chapter, I am left aching for the next. A wonderful job as usual.

Mon Jun 16, 2008 1:08 pm

Good writing(er...typing?) Can't wait for the next update. Aww..and Penny has finaly admited that she is in love! It is obvious tho that Halladan is in love with her. Now if only the two could get together and admit openly...

Mon Jun 16, 2008 1:11 pm

I feel like i have been waiting years for Pen-ii to really feel something more than friendship for Halladan. Another wonderfull chapter.

Tue Jun 17, 2008 12:48 pm

*cheers* Penny finally realized what was going on!!! Knowing her, it'll be weeks before she gets up the nerve to talk to anyone about it... even Gandalf.

Great chapter, and I hope the Penny-muse keeps on bugging you!

Tue Jun 17, 2008 7:49 pm

Great chapter! I am glad that Penny is realizing what I have suspected for quite some time. I also really liked your description of her inner struggle and her trying to cope with the possibility of just remaining friends while loving Halladan as more. So can relate to that one. Looking forward to more.

Tue Jun 24, 2008 11:16 am

Oh wow! I think my heart just stopped. Oh poor, poor Penny! I can't wait to read the next chapter!

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