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July 19, 2020
LMM 160: Idle Hands
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 time on his hands.
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Idle Hands
“One other thing, then,” warned Jacques. “He is bored.”
“You expect this to cause problems?”
“Boredom led directly to some of my greatest debacles,” he assured. “Also, I suspect o...
July 18, 2020
Every Word Matters
Clan Names. I was just mentioning portmanteaux on Patreon last week with regards to Amaranthine “surnames,” which are more properly referred to as clan names. I use a tried-and-true system often found in fantasy books. Mash a couple of words together, and … voila! That means it’s possible to pick apart most clan names and look at their meaning. Argent Mettlebright is an excellent place to start. ::twinkle::
July 17, 2020
Mood Stripes 174: Personal
Disclaimer: I do hereby disclaim all rights and responsibilities for the characters in this audacious adventure… especially for the haunted one. A nod of recognition is bent towards Rumiko Takahashi for her creative prowess.
Chapter 174: Personal
A pillow was clearly an intensely personal item. Sesshoumaru turned his face, then turned his body, nuzzling into the cushion. He breathed deeply, untangling rich layers of scent. Interesting, but incomplete. Especially when their source was so near.
Al...
July 15, 2020
Stay Safe
Amaranthine Masks. We’re delighted to announce that Threadless finally added masks to their orderables. That means you can support the Saga & Songs while staying safe. Currently, there are three patterns available in the Twinkle Press shop: forget-me-not, chrysanthemum, and buttons.
Three styles. Premium masks are pictured above. Regular and Youth styles are also available. Prices vary.
Reminder: Photo Challenge
Pairing Books with Snacks. This is a quick reminder that there’s a new Photo Challenge underway. Here’s a snapshot from last round, courtesy of Saholia. Which has me contemplating a photo shoot of my own, since I still have a small stash of Kimiko-worthy snacks. What do you think pairs well with the Saga & Songs?
YOU HAVE TWO MONTHS!
June 20 – August 20
Send me a link to your #bookstagram or blog post, pins, or pic-spam.
Tweet your pics using @ForthWrites, and I’ll retweet.
Email me your snaps...
July 14, 2020
Mood Stripes 173: Prolonged
Disclaimer: I do hereby disclaim all rights and responsibilities for the characters in this audacious adventure… especially for one who isn’t tired. A nod of recognition is bent towards Rumiko Takahashi for her creative prowess.
Chapter 173: Prolonged
Sesshoumaru let his thoughts drift as the cosmos wheeled above, but his peace came to an abrupt end when Kagome loomed over him.
“Use this,” she mumbled, thrusting her pillow at him.
He took it.
“Behind your head. It’ll be more comfortable.”
Warily...
July 11, 2020
Every Name a Story
Dragged through Hedgerows. Drew Hunter is the Amaranthine member of the cast in my third Songs of the Amaranthine story. A white-collar wolf who has one job … and becoming a family pet isn’t it. ::twinkle::
July 10, 2020
Mood Stripes 172: Shared
Disclaimer: I do hereby disclaim all rights and responsibilities for the characters in this audacious adventure… especially for the one making excuses. A nod of recognition is bent towards Rumiko Takahashi for her creative prowess.
Chapter 172: Shared
Sesshoumaru looked away, striking his best do-as-you-please pose. Much as Kohaku had done, Kagome crawled closer, dragging her blanket along. Not to be left out, Shishi scuffled closer, sharing his warmth.
He … approved.
After a time, Sesshoumaru w...
July 7, 2020
Mood Stripes 171: Itchy
Disclaimer: I do hereby disclaim all rights and responsibilities for the characters in this audacious adventure… especially for the motivated one. A nod of recognition is bent towards Rumiko Takahashi for her creative prowess.
Chapter 171: Itchy
While the others slept, Sesshoumaru developed an itch. Normally, one’s back paw made an ideal scratcher. This was no longer an option, and he wasn’t about to writhe about on the clearing floor, dragging his regal coat through who-knew-what.
Sufficiently ...
July 5, 2020
Sentient Beasts
“Kith and Kin” is an old-timey phrase that refers to ones friends and family, and it led to the name I gave to the sentient animals who are part of the Amaranthine clans. In the Saga & Songs, the Amaranthine refer to themselves collectively as “the clans” or “the Kindred,” with an imperfectly understood hierarchy. There are the so-called High Amaranthine, who are able to take human form. Then the Kith, who seem to be (unusually large) Amaranthine versions of known animals. And then the Ephemera ...
