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Audio Books

Do you have Discord? Oh, m’dears, I am giddy. I have been saving up a nice treat for you, and I can finally share the news. As you know, Travis Baldree is our narrator for the Amaranthine Saga. Currently, the first three books are available in this format. The quarantine rather disrupted Tantor’s production schedule, so Bk4: Mikoto and the Reaver Village and Governed by Whimsy: The Anthology have been patiently waiting their turn. And … it’s their turn! ::twinkle::

Why you really want Di...

Showing Up

Captured on Film. After a lengthy delay, Captured on Film (Songs of the Amaranthine, #6) is beginning to crop up in other venues. It’s live on the Barnes & Noble site, which means the wait is (or nearly is) over for those still waiting to meet the Dare brothers.

This means that by the end of the month, I’ll be able to share quotes or character art or some of the other fun stuff that’s come my way since Songs 06 first released. ::confetti toss::

ART: Uncle Laud

“I have two fathers.” In the aftermath of the accidental proposal, I’m sure Quen would have liked Uncle Laud’s opinion on the matter. After all, Laud practically raised him. Quick Reminder: Laud Starmark is one of Harmonious Starmark’s younger brothers. As you can see, Laud strongly resembles his mother (Radiance), having inherited the Ambervelte pack’s distinctive coloring.

Uncle Laud | art by FoxOfTwilight

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Wolfs has tails!” exclaimed Ever, his own a blur. “But dogs is bes...

Inventory

Running Low. I hadn’t realized how low my stock of books had run until I filled a couple of orders and took the next-to-last copy. Time to place an order with the printer! I was low on bookplates, too. (Oops.) A quick check confirmed that I was out of large blue bubble mailers (the kind that neatly fits 4 books). PLUS … I’ve started get orders for All The Books (5+). So I did some quick measuring and will soon add boxes to my repertoire. Once those come in, I’ll have to snap a photo for you.

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Lulling

So close. When I near the end of a manuscript, it’s all I can see. So I’m going to let Mood Stripes & Lord Mettlebright’s Man lull for a couple of weeks. Thank you for your patience.

You might be asking yourself:

What about your May fandom event on Ko-fi? Will you update Unexpected? Yep. But because of how the calendar stacked up this month, we’ll convene on the 5th Saturday: May 29, 2021.Will Bard & Barbarian update next week on Patreon? Nope. I’m giving myself a week off (since I did al...

LMM 240: Grumpy Goat

Claimer: I do hereby claim all rights and responsibility for the characters in this series of vignettes because the Amaranthine Saga is mine. (Which means I should probably behave myself since anything I say or do could be taken as canon.) Indulge the lot of us, especially the one who is usually the life of the party.

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Grumpy Goat

Jacques next texted Ginkgo. Predictably, Nonny answered with a glaring selfie. Jacques wasn’t sure if the goat-crosser had been designated Ginkgo’s secreta...

Bard & Barbarian

Narrated Edition. Bard and Barbarian has been posting slow and steady over on my Patreon account. Reading along is great, but supporters on some tiers can now listen along. Ch7, “Light as Feathers” just went live for those in qualifying tiers. AND Ch3, “Enter the Sun Elf” just unlocked for the Twinkle and Sparkle tiers.

Twinkle Press Presents | art by FoxOfTwilight

New narrated chapters will arrive every other Wednesday, which means … there’s always something more to look forward to! L...

LMM 239: Coordinated Effort

Claimer: I do hereby claim all rights and responsibility for the characters in this series of vignettes because the Amaranthine Saga is mine. (Which means I should probably behave myself since anything I say or do could be taken as canon.) Indulge the lot of us, especially the one who’s starting high school tomorrow.

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Coordinated Effort

While Valor and Ever secured an entire tray of pillowy white mochi, Jacques texted Isla.

What time should I pick you up?

Can you manage 7am?

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Mood Stripes 250: Irrevocable

Disclaimer: I do hereby disclaim all rights and responsibilities for the characters in this audacious adventure… especially for the one who’s eager to please. A nod of recognition is bent towards Rumiko Takahashi for her creative prowess.

Chapter 250: Irrevocable

“You want my life?”

“That would please me.” Sesshoumaru’s gaze did not waver. “I believe I could please you, as well.”

The way he said it was almost suggestive. Plummy hues seeped into his stripes before snapping back to...

LMM 238: Way Back When

Claimer: I do hereby claim all rights and responsibility for the characters in this series of vignettes because the Amaranthine Saga is mine. (Which means I should probably behave myself since anything I say or do could be taken as canon.) Indulge the lot of us, especially the one who’s been around for a long time.

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Way Back When

With a promise to meet on the morrow, Jacques—now in possession of his pants—left with Valor, but they didn’t get far.

“Listen up, Ever. This is importan...