YouTube video by Victoria Griffin | Writing Woods

Even when you’ve accepted the oft-repeated truth that publishing is a slow process, it can be excruciating to wait for all the pieces to come together. Writing a manuscript can take significant time, ...

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YouTube video by Kristopher Ackoury

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Today we’re interviewing Lee Melillo , Dunham Literary’s new Associate Agent. Lee joined us in May 2024 as Jennie Dunham’s assistant, where she spent the last year learning the tools of the tra...

Welcome Home, Hobbit! From the creative studio, Wētā Workshop, live the cosy life of a Hobbit in the wonderfully serene landscape of the Shire. Discover, decorate, and share in this idyllic corner of Middle-earth. Join friendly Hobbits and familiar names awaiting your arrival in Tales of the Shire: A The Lord of the Rings™ Game. Create your own Hobbit as you set forth in Bywater. Greet comfort at the door as you decorate your own Hobbit hole, tend to your garden, fish at clear ponds, forage wild fruits and herbs, and trade with townsfolks. Prepare homemade meals to share with fellow Hobbits and foster relationships. With much to see and lots more to eat, enjoy days of splendor in the picturesque forests, lakes, and pastures. Unwind in the place where what matters most are all the little things. Help bring the community together to achieve village status in Bywater. Experience delight in Tales of the Shire: A The Lord of the Rings Game