My book, The Proverbs of Middle-earth, came out 6 months before my publisher folded, so since then I’ve self-published – dependent on word of mouth. It’s done very well. My original goal was to sell 2000 – I’m now at 3085. Buy one! Direct or via Amazon.

Do not judge the counsel of Gandalf until all is over. ARAGORN. #LOTR #Tolkien.

The world changes, & all that once was strong now proves unsure. THEODEN. #LOTR #Tolkien.

RT @mrdavidrowe: Wormtongue does a brilliant job at isolating Théoden from those who might help him. It's a great reminder that allies – an….

He that flies counts every foeman twice. WESTFOLD SCOUT. #LOTR #Tolkien.

Dwarves are strange folk. LEGOLAS. #Tolkien #LOTR.

Oft the unbidden guest proves the best company. EOMER. #LOTR #Tolkien.

Men need many words before deeds. GIMLI. #LOTR #Tolkien.

To crooked eyes truth may wear a wry face. GANDALF. #Tolkien #LOTR.

Faithful heart may have froward tongue. THEODEN. #Tolkien #LOTR.

The wise speak only of what they know. GANDALF. #LOTR #Tolkien.

Webs of deceit were ever woven in Dwimordene. WORMTONGUE. #Tolkien #LOTR.

News from afar is seldom sooth. THEODEN. #Tolkien #LOTR.

Ill news is an ill guest. WORMTONGUE. #Tolkien #LOTR.

All friends should gather together, lest each be singly destroyed. GANDALF. #Tolkien #LOTR.

In doubt a man of worth will trust to his own wisdom. HAMA. #LOTR #Tolkien.

The staff in the hand of a wizard may be more than a prop for age. HAMA. #LOTR #Tolkien.

Every man has something too dear to trust to another. ARAGORN. #LOTR #Tolkien.

Prudence is one thing, but discourtesy is another. GANDALF. #LOTR #Tolkien.

A king will have his way in his own hall, be it folly or wisdom. GANDALF. #LOTR #Tolkien.

RT @mrdavidrowe: I’m not saying that you need to spend time in the English countryside to really understand Hobbits and their love for the….