Proof that LotR is bordering on a true mythology

[Imladris]

I was reading Firestarter by Stephen King and came across this most excellent sentence:

Rainbird was a troll, an orc, a balrog of a man.

Also, in King's book entitled, On Writing he makes several mention of Tolkien.

So my question is this, where else have you encountered Tolkien in your reading? I do hope this topic isn't a repeat...I did a search but...you never know if I was stupid and missed an obvious keyword.

Note: please don't make this thread a rant about rip offs of LotR. Thanks.

Cheers,
Imladris