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October 1, 2020
LMM 161: All Very Hush-Hush
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 manfully hauls.
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All Very Hush-Hush
Sinder scanned the slip of paper with Stately House’s wifi password with far more interest than the tray Jacques had manfully hauled up three flights.
“Tea?”
“S...
September 30, 2020
Bard & Barbarian
New Chapter. I’ve added this month’s installment to Bard & Barbarian. It’s an original story about two of the OCs I played during my first DnD campaigns. What can I say … I got attached. Their serialized adventure will undoubtedly be a stand-alone book one day, but if you want to be a part of their story while it’s unfolding, become a patron. (I’m teetering on the cusp of a milestone: 99 patrons.)
As it happens, Ch14: “Commission” brings a close to Part 1 of Bard & Barbarian. The story’s...
#Inktober2020
Are you ready? If you’ve been hanging about long enough, you might recall that Lord Mettlebright’s Man got its start with the prompts for #Inktober2018. I also treated you to a whole month of Jackie during #Inktober2019, and (yay!) we’ll be back to daily chapters, beginning tomorrow. Here are the prompts:
If it’s been a while since you reread LMM, I suggest you take it from the top. Jacques Smythe’s story begins here >>
September 29, 2020
Guardian [Spirited Away]
Tuesday’s Tote. Okay, technically, it’s more than a tote. Patterns are currently available on totes, masks, and notecards. But alliteration can be nice. The PLAN is to add a new fandom book cover to Goodreads & to the fanfic site every week. AND add the pattern to the offerings in my Threadless & TeePublic shopfronts. This week it’s Guardian‘s turn.
Summary: Chihiro spends a long, hot summer in a tiny seaside community, minding an old auntie’s store, but a legend whispered by locals lead...
News Hound
Updated! Iruka is sent undercover on a mission that bears every resemblance to an enforced vacation. It’s the world’s most boring assignment. And the loneliest. Until a chatty photojournalist named Sukea starts hanging around. Canon Divergence. [Iruka & Kakashi/Sukea/Hound]
This Naruto fanfic updates on Tuesdays. Chapter 3: “Hint Dropping” just posted.
**Author’s Note from Ch2** For those who maybe didn’t make it all the way to Episode 469 of Naruto Shipuuden, you’re ...
Mood Stripes 193: Good
Disclaimer: I do hereby disclaim all rights and responsibilities for the characters in this audacious adventure… especially for the one with a secret. A nod of recognition is bent towards Rumiko Takahashi for her creative prowess.
Chapter 193: Good
“I will consider it.”
Hours had passed since Sesshoumaru uttered those four words, and he was still considering them. And still, he had no answer.
Not long after midnight, Kagome came to sit at his side. “I’ll tell you a secret,” she o...
September 28, 2020
Mikoto Reaver
Headman at Seventeen. With his father’s passing, Mikoto suddenly finds himself in the role of headman, but Wardenclave (and its founders) stand ready to back him up. Fox was good enough to create a portrait of the Amaranthine Saga’s newest “miko.”
Mikoto Reaver | art by FoxOfTwilight
September 25, 2020
Mood Stripes 192: Persuasive
Disclaimer: I do hereby disclaim all rights and responsibilities for the characters in this audacious adventure… especially for the one who takes charge. A nod of recognition is bent towards Rumiko Takahashi for her creative prowess.
Chapter 192: Persuasive
“Your brother left me in charge of getting us back,” said Kohaku.
Surprising. Inuyasha barely let Sesshoumaru out of his sight. Once upon a time, he’d have been glad to be free of the hanyou.
“I persuaded him,” added Kohaku.
...
September 23, 2020
Book Boxes
Prettier in Person. I couldn’t be happier with the arrival of several book boxes on my front step. Rolling up my sleeves for a quick tally & inspection, then I’ll get my fingers all inky with the stamping. The evening will undoubtedly be spent signing your books.
Mr. Right will lug the first shipment to the post office tomorrow. You still have time to place an order. Details on how to do that are on the Signed Books page >>
September 22, 2020
Cross and Crosser
InuYasha x Amaranthine Saga. I’m calling this the day’s finale. You’ve been waiting for it, haven’t you? ::twinkle::
Summary: Sesshoumaru applies for adoption at Stately House, but Argent Mettlebright won’t let his orphans go to just anyone. Especially not to a dog who cannot produce a satisfactory pedigree. Reinforcements arrive on either side of the standoff. (IY x Amaranthine Saga crossover) Canon Divergence.
