Dear friends,
I’m thrilled to share with you a new project that has been close to my heart for quite some time:
When All Other Lights Go Out – Scrolls from Middle-earth.
As the founder of Tolkienology, a community of 220k+ passionate followers reaching over 40 million users per month, I’ve been fortunate to witness firsthand how Tolkien’s work has touched lives across the world. Tolkienology, which was born six years ago during some of my darkest hours, became a glimpse of light for me—offering connection, hope, and a sense of purpose when everything else seemed lost.
Now, through this book, I invite you to walk alongside me on a journey through the shadows and into the light that still remains.
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When All Other Lights Go Out is my personal reflection on the lessons of hope, healing, and redemption found within Tolkien’s world. It’s a heartfelt offering for those who have faced struggles of their own and need a reminder that there is always light, even in the darkest of times.
A Book of Scrolls, Not Chapters
When All Other Lights Go Out isn’t a typical novel or self-help book. It’s a collection of 30 poetic scrolls, each one inspired by the characters and themes of Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings and The Silmarillion. In these scrolls, I take you through the heart of Middle-earth, drawing from the struggles of Frodo, Sam, Aragorn, and others to illuminate the universal themes of hope, redemption, healing, and resilience.
These scrolls aren’t just for Tolkien fans—they are for anyone who has carried burdens and found a way to keep moving forward, even when the path seems impossible.
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Why Tolkien? Why Now?
Tolkien’s world has always spoken to me in a way that transcends the fantastical. He understood the darkness of the world—and he understood that hope doesn’t always come in grand gestures. Sometimes, it comes in the quietest of moments:
- A hobbit’s courage to take a step forward when the road seems impossible.
- A king’s humility when he chooses mercy over vengeance.
- A small star in the sky that guides us through the darkest night.
Through Tolkien’s characters, I’ve learned how to find light when I felt most lost.
This book is my attempt to pass that light on to you.
What You’ll Find Inside
🌀 30 Scrolls of Hope and Healing
Each scroll draws a direct line from Tolkien’s wisdom to real-world struggles. You’ll find reflections on themes such as:
- The Burden of the Ring – how we all carry burdens in our lives
- Sam’s Loyalty and the Strength of Friendship – how we carry each other through
- The Power of the Light of Eärendil – a symbol of hope when all other lights go out
🌑 A Journey Through Darkness
This book doesn’t shy away from the hard moments. You’ll walk alongside Frodo as he faces his worst fears and alongside Sam as he discovers that even in the darkest times, there is still something worth fighting for.
🎁 Exclusive Gifts for Readers
When you purchase When All Other Lights Go Out, you’ll receive:
- 🎨 Exclusive artwork
- 🕯️ A downloadable “Phial of Galadriel” print
- 🔓 Access to deeper content on my Patreon—including personal reflections, audio scrolls, and more
The Healing Power of Middle-earth: A Personal Mission
Through Tolkienology, I’ve had the privilege of connecting with Tolkien fans around the world. But beyond being a thriving community of 220,000+ followers, Tolkienology has allowed me to explore a profound truth: Tolkien’s work has the power to heal.
This understanding is what has driven me to also offer speeches and lectures on the Healing Power of Middle-earth—showing others how Tolkien’s stories can help us navigate our personal struggles and find our way back to hope.
The stories we tell ourselves have the power to shape us. Through the characters of Middle-earth, we see that even in the deepest shadows, there is always the possibility of healing, renewal, and rebirth.
How You Can Join the Journey
This book is not just something you read—it’s an experience.
It’s a way to explore the quiet, hidden places within ourselves and find the light that shines even in the darkest times.
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Stay tuned for:
- 📬 Exclusive early access through my Patreon
- 🔔 Pre-order announcements and updates
- 🎥 Behind-the-scenes content on how the book was written and what inspired the scrolls
Thank You for Walking This Road with Me
I can’t wait to share this journey with you.
Writing When All Other Lights Go Out has been both a cathartic and deeply personal experience for me, and I hope it speaks to you as it did to me.
Whether you’re a longtime Tolkien fan or someone looking for a reminder of hope in your own life, this book is for you.
Your journey, and mine, is just beginning.
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