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Coop 086: Big Family

Claimer: I do hereby claim all rights and responsibility for the characters in a certain boy’s adventures because the Amaranthine Saga & Songs are mine. Please continue to indulge the lot of us, especially the forward-thinking one.

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Big Family

Around mid-high, Torloo brought Coop to meet Farook-kel, who turned out to be another older brother. Farook had the same light brown hair as Boon, but he was quiet and industrious. Which meant he put Coop and Torloo straight to work, spreading s...

Lunar New Year

January’s Mailing. I’m in the middle of prepping my monthly mailing for patrons. The Year of the Snake is oncoming, and as per tradition, I’m sending out red envelopes and lucky coins.

My stamps are on pre-order from the USPS, and I’m working on inscriptions. If you want to get in on this mailing, join the ranks of my supporters. You’ll need to be at least Twinkle Tier, which also gives you access to fun stuff like two ongoing serials: Bard & Barbarian and Kimiko and the Cycle of Moons. ...

March 11, 2025

New Release Date. I’m doing my best to coordinate all the pieces & parts of publishing Folk-Spelled. In order to have the print, digital, and audio editions releasing at the same time, I’m nudging the release date into March. If you want early looks and behind-the-scenes details, come on over to Patreon. There are free memberships & gift memberships, which opens up new possibilities.

Folk-Spelled (Immortal Holmes, No.1)
Release Date: March 11, 2025

Coop 085: Game for a Game

Claimer: I do hereby claim all rights and responsibility for the characters in a certain boy’s adventures because the Amaranthine Saga & Songs are mine. Please continue to indulge the lot of us, especially the one who’s not like the others.

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Game for a Game

“I wasn’t aware there were humans running with the Elderbough pack.” Gabe asked, “What’s your classification, Coop?”

“American…? Or… do you mean my pack. We’re kinda different. Homeschoolers.”

Torloo explained, “Coop is not a...

Coop 084: Next Gen

Claimer: I do hereby claim all rights and responsibility for the characters in a certain boy’s adventures because the Amaranthine Saga & Songs are mine. Please continue to indulge the lot of us, especially the one who’s feeling his years.

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Next Gen

Gabe’s posture shifted like a wolf’s would. “Hello, Torloo. It has been a while.”

Coop checked, “You’ve met?”

“Oh, yes. We played together as children. But that was a long time ago.”

“Wow. You’ve been friends all your lives?”

Ga...

Coop 083: Call Me Gabe

Claimer: I do hereby claim all rights and responsibility for the characters in a certain boy’s adventures because the Amaranthine Saga & Songs are mine. Please continue to indulge the lot of us, especially the patient one.

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Call Me Gabe

Coop waited patiently for Mikoto to finish.

“May… umm. May the season…?” The boy peered up at the tall, silver-haired man, who wore a pleased little half-smile. “You say it, Dad?”

“I will. Listen close.” His smile widened winsomely to include Coo...

Four Gentlemen, Lego Edition

Thank you, Lady Ismene! This day-brightner showed up in my inbox yesterday, and it’s worth sharing. Lego has come out with a series that’s modeled after the famous four also known as the Junzi.

Would you collect them, too? ::twinkle::

Coop 082: Welcome Delegation

Claimer: I do hereby claim all rights and responsibility for the characters in a certain boy’s adventures because the Amaranthine Saga & Songs are mine. Please continue to indulge the lot of us, especially the little guy.

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Welcome Delegation

Coop dropped into a crouch, something Daroo always did when it came to little kids. This guy couldn’t have been much older than Rose—five or six. His beribboned tunic and breeches were adorably authentic. He was a total mini-reaver.

The old guy...

Coop 081: The Safest Place

Claimer: I do hereby claim all rights and responsibility for the characters in a certain boy’s adventures because the Amaranthine Saga & Songs are mine. Please continue to indulge the lot of us, especially the one with reasons to be glad.

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The Safest Place

“I know I didn’t like it. I didn’t understand it. And I didn’t know what to do.”

Torloo’s hand came to rest on Coop’s back as he listened.

“Dad says that Mom loves me. Buuut I always kinda wondered if she liked me. I… don’t th...

Coop 080: Busy Mom

Claimer: I do hereby claim all rights and responsibility for the characters in a certain boy’s adventures because the Amaranthine Saga & Songs are mine. Please continue to indulge the lot of us, especially the one with mixed feelings.

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Busy Mom

Boundaries were apparently important to all wolves. Coop had thought it was just a Daroo thing. But after the morning meal, Torloo wanted to walk Coop around the Elderbough encampment perimeter.

“Your mom doesn’t live with you?” asked Coop.

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