Tea with Tolkien

what do you call a Balrog that’s actually pretty chill and friendly? a Palrog

[New Video] 10 Lore Moments I Hope to See in The Rings of Power Season 3 Watch here: youtu.be/srJ1_G6v86k

The Filth of Saruman | LOTR Book Club Part 9: Book III, Ch. 9-11 Blog Post: www.teawithtolkien.com/blog/lotr-20... YouTube: youtu.be/dLZKHNFHfnY

My interviews with the cast and showrunners will be live in one hour! #TheRingsofPower The Tea on Season 3 | Chatting The Rings of Power with the Cast & Showrunners youtu.be/eIixYvdLMqM

The tea on season three is brewing… interviews coming 10:00am EST tomorrow! 🫖 The Tea on Season 3 | Chatting The Rings of Power with the Cast & Showrunners youtu.be/eIixYvdLMqM

New video: Rohan Rides to War | LOTR Book Club Part 8: Book III, Ch. 5-8 Listen here: youtu.be/HsD4jIs403Y

This week in our book club, Gandalf returns and Rohan rides to war! ⚔️ My notes here: www.teawithtolkien.com/blog/lotr-20...

Our book club started The Two Towers this week! Check out my recap and major highlights here: The Doom of Choice | LOTR Book Club Part 7: Book III, Ch. 1-4 youtu.be/sKQf-gT-g9o

Watch my recap of The Rings of Power Hall H panel and teaser here: youtu.be/fCwXITLJOaE #SDCC #TheRingsofPower

If you missed the start of our The Lord of the Rings book club, you’re welcome to jump in now as we begin The Two Towers - the discussion opens for the first few chapters on July 27th! More info here: www.teawithtolkien.com/blog/2026/3/...

If I were to imagine Middle-earth as a tapestry, it would be woven with every color. So too should be its adaptations. So too should be its fan communities. You are welcome here. 🫶

New video: JRR Tolkien & Pope Leo XIV | Pope Leo XIV quotes The Lord of the Rings in 'Magnifica Humanitas' Watch here — youtu.be/wFq5uIqfBVw

I’ll be on TORn Tuesday tonight talking all things LOTR at #SDCC (and continuing to wonder if we’ll see anything from The Rings of Power this year?!) The stream begins at 8:00pm EST. youtube.com/@theoneringnet

Pilot: we have an emergency!!! Is there anyone on board who remembers the difference between Finarfin, Fingolfin, Finwë, and Finrod?????

Will you be at #SDCC this year? I’ll be bringing copies of my book, along with tons of freebies that I’d love to give to YOU! I can’t wait! 🤩

Messing around with maps again! #middleearth #beleriand #tolkien

A long-expected party! 🍄 Our family is so grateful to share that our newest little hobbit has arrived safely! Both of us are doing well. Thank you for all of the prayers and kind wishes! 🤎

Taking some time off from socials to prepare for the birth of my baby! Some things will continue to be auto-posted, but my responses will likely be delayed. Just wanted to give everyone a heads up! 🫶

I'm so sorry to hear that folks outside the US have had issues purchasing my book from Amazon. My publisher has advised purchasing through one of these two retailers instead. Redemptorist Publications: www.rpbooks.co.uk/into-the-hea... Blackwells: blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/pro...

Sending my love to everyone attending WestMoot this weekend! I wish I was able to join you, but I’m home getting ready to meet our newest little hobbit any day now! For those attending in person, I sent some special free goodies - so make sure you grab one! And send photos! 🫶

me everyday now that I’ve won a Tolkien Society award

Happy Coronation day to King Aragorn II, Elessar, Estel, son of Arathorn, fostered by Elrond Half-elven, Heir of Isildur, Chieftain of the Dúnedain, unifying King of Gondor and Arnor, descendant of Númenor, formerly known as the scoundrel Strider, opener of double doors, wifeguy to Arwen Undómiel

The Tolkien Society Awards 2026 locusmag.com/2026/04...

Vairë’s task is ever so clearly beautiful yet subtly critical + the fact that Míriel joins her to tell the story of her husband and children… which is, you know, quite rich. So I wanted this piece to be the richest. If you can figure, there are 2 events on tapestries, one about Míriel’s firstborn +

Congrats to all the Tolkien Society award winners, including @teawithtolkien.com, @alas-not-me.bsky.social, @miriamellis.bsky.social, and Michael Drout!

I am pleased to report that my article, "The Tides of Time, the Tides of Fate, and the Power of Song," has won the best article of the year award from the @tolkiensociety.org. Cakes and ale for everyone! My article is available at the Journal of Tolkien Research: https://… See more

Congratulations to all the Winners of the 2026 #Tolkien Society Awards 🎉😍

More postcards!

I've been sitting with this news for two days now, completely overwhelmed and in disbelief to have won. This award means so much to me and it's such an honor to receive it. I'm so grateful to everyone who has supported my work, and to my fellow nominees who are also so deserving of this recognition.

Congratulations to the winners of the Tolkien Society Awards for 2026! 1/5

@alas-not-me.bsky.social @teawithtolkien.com, Dr. Drout, and all the winners and shortlisted creators, Dwarf-candles and Elf-fountains for you all this year! Celebrating with you.

I'm so, so overjoyed to share that the Spanish version of my Silmarillion guide has been completed! I have so much gratitude to the generous volunteer translators who took on the project. I'm reviewing and formatting it now and it will be added to our free resource library ASAP!

Reminder for all members of the Tolkien Society to vote for this year's awards by April 24th! You can log into the Members' Area to cast your vote: www.tolkiensociety.org/login/

I’m so honored to have been included in the shortlist for the 2026 Tolkien Society Awards for ‘Best Online Content’. Members of the TS may vote online in the Members’ Area of the Tolkien Society website before April 24. Best wishes to all of the nominees. 💕 www.tolkiensociety.org/2026/04/vote...

In case you missed my live interview on CFN this morning, you can find the replay here - starting at about 14 minutes in: www.catholicfaithnetwork.org/cfn-live We talked about my book, my mission for Tea with Tolkien, and more!

The hobbits when the Black Rider starts sniffing towards them:

I’m so honored to have been included in the shortlist for the 2026 Tolkien Society Awards for ‘Best Online Content’. Members of the TS may vote online in the Members’ Area of the Tolkien Society website before April 24. Best wishes to all of the nominees. 💕 www.tolkiensociety.org/2026/04/vote...

In my opinion, this is a great sign. Viggo was brilliant in the Jackson trilogy and will always hold a special place in my heart, but I’m thrilled for new actors to join the Middle-earth family. Tolkien’s myth lives on in the re-telling and the way I see it: the more the merrier!

OH AND @teawithtolkien.com ‘s BOOK IS ON THE WAY 🎉

Congratulations to @teawithtolkien.com on her book debut day! Get your copy of "Into the Heart of Middle-earth" now.

Congratulations to the amazing @teawithtolkien.com so excited for you and looking forward to reading this gift of a book. 💫💫

For anyone who missed our virtual book launch party and Q&A last night, it's been uploaded to Youtube! Catch it here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=te_u...

BTW: No AI was used for writing my book, editing it, or for the creating cover art. In case anyone was wondering. 🤎

In case you missed it, my interview with NOTR dropped last night: youtu.be/cjvpo-JkJEA?...

My interview with Fellowship of Fans is now live: youtu.be/aT6_bCOVffU?...

Come chat about the many forms of love in Tolkien’s legendarium at the Carrock Smial meeting tonight! Bring a passage to share, a piece of art that embodies love, or just come and vibe. The meeting is on Zoom from 8-9 PM pacific, and everyone is welcome to join! 💚