Forthright .'s Blog, page 13

Wait. What?

How have I never heard the term “hopepunk” before?

Screen-capped from my google search (because I have noticed the term in a couple of book ads and finally looked it up).

Kinda suits, right?

Kimiko and the Cycle of Moons

Chapter 10, “Kiss Me at Christmas” is live over on Patreon! Subscription to this story is one of the perks that starts at the Twinkle tier ($4/month). Thanks to those who’ve chosen to read along! I’m grateful.

forthrightly on Patreon >>

Signed Books

Assembly Line. I’ve been working through my pile, stamping & inscribing books. If you’re interested in securing one of these copies, you can check out the particulars on the Signed Books page, then email me!

always.forthright at gmail

Rhomiko: Signed Books

Rhomiko and the Confirmed Bachelor. Book boxes have arrived! I’m ready to begin taking orders for author-signed print editions. For details about what I need from you + payment methods, check out the Signed Books tab >>

I’ll respond to your emails over the next week or two. Have patience with me as I prep the signed books by adding little personal touches … like the stamps I always have made. ::twinkle::

I looked high and low and found something with glittery inclusions to serve as “...

Quarterly Art Card

Patreon Perk. One of the perks that patrons can expect is the Quarterly Art Card. For September, we have another of Asha’s lovely lettered pieces, this time featuring a snippet from Tamiko and the Two Janitors.

Art Card: 5×7″ on heavy stock with gold foil stamping
Art: “She Gave Me a Paperclip”
Lettering and Art by Asha

To receive this mailing, you’ll need to be a patron at the Twinkle tier (or higher) during the month of September. So there’s still time. If you do join at the $4/month...

Kimiko and the Cycle of Moons

Chapter 9, “After We Graduate” is live over on Patreon! Subscription to this story is one of the perks that starts at the Twinkle tier ($4/month). Thanks to those who’ve chosen to read along! I’m grateful.

forthrightly on Patreon >>

September’s Mailing

Heroic Rivals. Patron mailings are a perk for some of the tiers over on Patreon. Those who receive monthly art cards can look forward to something with cast members of Bard & Barbarian this month. (Art by Jane Pica.) Added bonus? These D&D themed stamps from the USPS came out just in time! Perfect postage, acquired!

Interested in reading along … receiving mail … or catching all the gossip that I only tell patrons? Well, come on over! You can even join as a free member now (no cost), whic...

600+ Pages Later

Tiny Teaser. The print editions of Rhomiko and the Confirmed Bachelor are finally in the works! Here’s a peek at the rubber stamp I had made to help embellish signed copies. (Because if you think about it, this quote can be applied *several* ways in this story.)

Because of the heft of these books & the rising costs of shipping (which I have to pay coming & going), I’m going to have to bump the price of this volume up by a few dollars. Once I have to books in hand, I’ll post pictures & ope...

Coop 077: Strong Bough

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 slipped.

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Strong Bough

Coop only put his head down for a second. Suddenly, Torloo was smiling at him. Somehow, he’d shifted without Coop noticing. Cradled in arms that didn’t look like they’d be this strong, Coop smiled back. Sheepishly.

“You fell asleep, Lad.”

“I ...

Pressed into Service

Songs of the Amaranthine, #10. In case you missed it, this short story is ready for readers.

She’s used to writing headlines.
She’s about to become one.

Levity Jones is a local celebrity. As a journalist with the Perspective, her reports connect a whole city. Nobody would believe that the one bringing them heartwarming human-interest stories isn’t human. Unless she goes public. Which is exactly what the Five are asking her to do. The clans are about to become breaking news, and they ne...