A writer called Eowyn Ivey - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Faramir Jones · 02-16-2012, 04:20 AM

People might be interested to know that there’s a writer around with the first name of Eowyn!

Her full name is Eowyn LeMay Ivey, from Alaska in the USA; and her website can be found at:

http://www.eowynivey.com/

I recently heard a fragment of Ms. Ivey being interviewed on the radio; and she said, something her website comfirms, that she was named by her mother after a character who needs no introduction to us. She has a book out called The Snow Child, hence the publicity about her at the moment.

Morthoron · 02-16-2012, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Faramir Jones

People might be interested to know that there’s a writer around with the first name of Eowyn!

Her full name is Eowyn LeMay Ivey, from Alaska in the USA; and her website can be found at:

http://www.eowynivey.com/

I recently heard a fragment of Ms. Ivey being interviewed on the radio; and she said, something her website comfirms, that she was named by her mother after a character who needs no introduction to us. She has a book out called The Snow Child, hence the publicity about her at the moment.

I hope my daughter Thuringwethil becomes famous one day.

Galadriel55 · 02-16-2012, 04:27 PM

I know the Russian story she based her novel on...

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Eowyn (pronounced A-o-win)

So many pronunciations for Tolkien names! I always thought it's Eh-o-win...

Formendacil · 02-16-2012, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Galadriel55

So many pronunciations for Tolkien names! I always thought it's Eh-o-win...

That's the Canadian pronunciation.

Galadriel55 · 02-16-2012, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Formendacil

That's the Canadian pronunciation.

Eh? Can't possibly know whatcha talkin' about!

Mithalwen · 02-17-2012, 02:24 PM

My kindle has just posted an article about this book. It has fantastic reviews so I might give it a whirl over the week end.

Edit.. I got this yesterday afternoon and finished it this morning having done nothing between save sleep a few hours and make coffee. It is an absolutely beautiful book that skates on the borders of fairytale and reality. Brilliant and maybe shades of "our" Eowyn in the central character (ddesperate attempt to keep this Tolkien related).

Faramir Jones · 02-23-2012, 05:40 PM

Thanks for your opinion of the book, Mithalwen! It must have been good to keep you up most of the night!

I loathe people who reach opinions on things they haven't read or watched, so refrained from comment on Ms. Ivey's book, not having read it myself. You've certainly encouraged me to get hold of it.

Mithalwen · 02-24-2012, 07:54 AM

I should thank you for drawing it to my attention. I think it is remarkable and for a first novel astounding - so many first novels are "over written". I don't think as many are as technically accomplished - as well as being "literary" and satisfying, enjoyable reads...

Estelyn Telcontar · 02-24-2012, 09:43 AM

Mithalwen, your recommendation is another nail in the coffin of my "I don't need a Kindle" resolution - the e-book is considerably cheaper than the hardback, and the paperback won't be out for months...

02-16-2012, 04:20 AM	#1
Faramir Jones Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Lonely Isle Posts: 706	A writer called Eowyn Ivey People might be interested to know that there’s a writer around with the first name of Eowyn! Her full name is Eowyn LeMay Ivey, from Alaska in the USA; and her website can be found at: http://www.eowynivey.com/ I recently heard a fragment of Ms. Ivey being interviewed on the radio; and she said, something her website comfirms, that she was named by her mother after a character who needs no introduction to us. She has a book out called The Snow Child, hence the publicity about her at the moment.

02-17-2012, 02:24 PM	#6
Mithalwen Pilgrim Soul Join Date: May 2004 Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle... Posts: 9,460	My kindle has just posted an article about this book. It has fantastic reviews so I might give it a whirl over the week end. Edit.. I got this yesterday afternoon and finished it this morning having done nothing between save sleep a few hours and make coffee. It is an absolutely beautiful book that skates on the borders of fairytale and reality. Brilliant and maybe shades of "our" Eowyn in the central character (ddesperate attempt to keep this Tolkien related). __________________ “But Finrod walks with Finarfin his father beneath the trees in Eldamar.” Christopher Tolkien, Requiescat in pace Last edited by Mithalwen; 02-19-2012 at 08:10 AM.

02-23-2012, 05:40 PM	#7
Faramir Jones Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Lonely Isle Posts: 706	Thanks for your opinion! Thanks for your opinion of the book, Mithalwen! It must have been good to keep you up most of the night! I loathe people who reach opinions on things they haven't read or watched, so refrained from comment on Ms. Ivey's book, not having read it myself. You've certainly encouraged me to get hold of it.

02-24-2012, 07:54 AM	#8
Mithalwen Pilgrim Soul Join Date: May 2004 Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle... Posts: 9,460	I should thank you for drawing it to my attention. I think it is remarkable and for a first novel astounding - so many first novels are "over written". I don't think as many are as technically accomplished - as well as being "literary" and satisfying, enjoyable reads... __________________ “But Finrod walks with Finarfin his father beneath the trees in Eldamar.” Christopher Tolkien, Requiescat in pace

02-24-2012, 09:43 AM	#9
Estelyn Telcontar Princess of Skwerlz Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: where the Sea is eastwards (WtR: 6060 miles) Posts: 7,500	Mithalwen, your recommendation is another nail in the coffin of my "I don't need a Kindle" resolution - the e-book is considerably cheaper than the hardback, and the paperback won't be out for months... __________________ 'Mercy!' cried Gandalf. 'If the giving of information is to be the cure of your inquisitiveness, I shall spend all the rest of my days in answering you. What more do you want to know?' 'The whole history of Middle-earth...'