At work, I'm known as the "Tolkien Guy." I've spent the past two years consuming all manner of material written by or about Tolkien, including books and podcasts. I know a fair amount about J.R.R. Tol... kien well beyond just The Lord of the Rings. I even wrote an essay about Tolkien that got published in the Tolkien Society's quarterly newsletter. If you have a project about Tolkien and need some help, I'm the one to talk to.read more

Hello! Hola! Bonjour! Guten tag! Konnichiwa! Buona sera! Mae govannen! My name is Conner McClain. I'm a lover of story and language and have been for years. I'm also a husband, a father of two, and c... at caretaker. Currently, I'm attending Southern New Hampshire University (online) in pursuit of a bachelor's in creative writing so that I can later pursue a master's of literature and language from Signum University. I'm a total nerd for all things Tolkien, Star Wars, MCU, Disney, and mythology. I enjoy writing and have been slowly working on worldbuilding for a collection of stories. I have also written several essays and poems, partially for school, partially for fun. Writing is simply what I do. It helps me express who I am, what I've been through, and what I believe. So what makes me "me"? In a word, sincerity. I don't do jargon. I tell it like it is (as kindly as possible). I seek to build people up through encouragement and constructive criticism. For the record, I define criticism as "an analytical look at a thing." Ultimately, your work is your own. You are responsible for it. I am only here to help and guide as best I can. I can't wait to see the brilliance you come up with!read more