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2021

Looking Ahead. I’m not sure pantsers can have resolutions. Too many rules. Too much structure. I do have a vague idea of what I want to accomplish this year, and I’ll be making the rest up as I go along. Gotta stay flexible. Gotta be nimble. Gotta take life one day at a time! ::twinkle::

With that in mind, stick a whopping “if life cooperates” in front of all of these:

I’ll publish the next Songs of the Amaranthine title. (That one’s easy to list since it’s already available for pre-orde...

Every Word Matters

Reaver Classifications. Every so often, someone will ask me for a glossary of terms, and reaver classifications are high on that list. While I mention several in passing, it’s my custom not to sit down and define every little thing until it becomes relevant to the story. (Spare me from blocks of unnecessary discourse.) Pinions came up in Governed by Whimsy because that’s Greta’s classification.

Back in April (2020), someone asked me about Greta’s reaver classification, and since I didn’t...

Mood Stripes 219: Forced

Disclaimer: I do hereby disclaim all rights and responsibilities for the characters in this audacious adventure… especially for the one with close ties. A nod of recognition is bent towards Rumiko Takahashi for her creative prowess.

Chapter 219: Forced

Inuyasha started walking. “So, uhh… you guys seem close.”

“It is the wish at work.”

“You figured it out, then?”

“No.”

He risked a look. His brother’s face was inscrutable as ever. “No?”

“There is no other explanation.”

...

Mood Stripes 218: Taken

Disclaimer: I do hereby disclaim all rights and responsibilities for the characters in this audacious adventure… especially for the one who knows what it’s like to have nothing. A nod of recognition is bent towards Rumiko Takahashi for her creative prowess.

Chapter 218: Taken

She was sleeping with Sesshoumaru. Kohaku was, too, but… the way Sesshoumaru pulled Kagome close felt like… like a push.

Inuyasha stepped back.

Had the Jewel taken something after all? Taken what was too goo...

ART: Songsters

Avian Minstrels. We’ve worked up a little surprise for Christmas, setting the copperplate shopping list from Hemmed in Silver to music. But because I’m shy, it’s a Patreon Exclusive. (More about becoming a patron here >> ). Meanwhile, you can enjoy the companion artwork. Here are Pennythwaite and Thrussel, who are surely more tuneful than Mr. Right and I. (But we had fun with our little ditty.) ::twinkle::

“Songsters” | art by FoxOfTwilight

LMM 204: Readiness

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 evasive one.

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Readiness

“Uncle isn’t here, yet, but I’ll… ah.” Canarian trailed off when he realized Argent had vanished. “Does he do that often?”

“Leave me in the hands of another gentleman? Not often enoug...

LMM 203: Charmed, I’m Sure

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 for the inimitable one.

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Charmed, I’m Sure

“How many barriers are there?”

“The last three were more for sentiment than security.” Argent’s tone gentled noticeably. “From Michael’s student days.”

“Was he appre...

LMM 202: For a Good Cause

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 with an apprentice.

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For a Good Cause

“Isla lives here?”

“She has a room.” Argent smirked. “And an adjoining library.”

“I assumed they were a little more… alone together,” Jacques admitted.

“Twines...

Captured on Film

Cover Reveal. Due to this and that, I’ve been playing with a Songs of the Amaranthine adventure all month. It’s simply easier to sneak in the writing time when I can finish scenes in short bursts. Progress has been good, so I went ahead and set a release date. If you use Amazon/Kindle, you can pre-order Captured on Film. Yes, it’ll eventually be available everywhere.

One brother believes in impossible things. One brother denies he can see them.
When Caleb Dare’s younger brother shows up o...

Mood Stripes 217: Unsure

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

Chapter 217: Unsure

Inuyasha wasn’t worried when he found the spring and its surroundings abandoned.

No signs of trouble.

Clear trail to follow.

Running through the night with the scent of Kagome’s shampoo to guide him, he figured out where Kohaku w...