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June 22, 2020
LMM 150: Longest Flight
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 finally gets around to it.
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Longest Flight
As sunset neared, Michael and Sansa came down to the beach.
Roughing hair.
Cupping cheeks.
Wrapping towels.
Listening ears.
Each gathered up a weary boy. Gingko and Suu...
Moth Clan
Dimityblest. One of my friends likes to surprise me with enamel pins that suit my stories. Each book in the Amaranthine Saga has a pin or two that fits. This wee giftie doesn’t fit a specific book, although the Dimityblest clan has been mentioned regularly enough to hint at how large a part they play in the day-to-day workings of the In-between. I find this moth clan’s soft gray-browns soothing.
Dimityblest Quotes:
Sansa brought cups of tea and took the seat beside Tsumiko’s. “The clan who make...
June 21, 2020
LMM 149: Playful Partnership
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 safe one.
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Playful Partnership
A large bird burst on the scene, seemingly out of nowhere. Jacques started forward when the thing grasped Akira in its talons and made to carry him off.
Deece held him back. “He is safe. T...
June 20, 2020
LMM 148: Incentivized
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 plays games.
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Incentivized
Gingko immediately inducted the lot of them. “Michael wards our beach against sea monsters and sharks, but everyone who lives at Stately House needs to be a strong swimmer.”
“What if w...
Mood Stripes 166: Personal
Disclaimer: I do hereby disclaim all rights and responsibilities for the characters in this audacious adventure… especially for the man of many talents. A nod of recognition is bent towards Rumiko Takahashi for her creative prowess.
Chapter 166: Personal
Miroku took charge. His questions were gentle, his attention kind. And then he reminded everyone that he was a monk.
As the sun set, he sang prayers for those lost and gone. For the ancestors left behind. He somehow managed to weave in personal ...
LMM 147: Extracurricular
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 multilingual ones.
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Extracurricular
“We cannot possibly continue like this.”
Ginkgo snorted. “Is this about the fundoshi?”
Jacques sighed. “Can any of them swim?”
Gingko paused, swore, and sloshed ashore. “Form ranks!”
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Photo Challenge
Cameras Ready?! Take pictures for me! This time around, I’m inviting you to send me snapshots of ANY of the books (Saga & Songs). Jumble them together or feature them individually. Prop one up in your favorite reading spot. Snag a book-sniffing selfie. Showcase the latest title with the other books in your set … with props from the story … with your mug of tea … with your pets … with your plushies … with character doodles … with a Kimiko-worthy snack. Get creative. Be enthusiastic. Impress me. B...
June 18, 2020
LMM 146: Carried Away
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 ones who are stronger than they look.
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Carried Away
Jacques couldn’t fathom the workings of boyish affection that resulted in his being bodily flung into the sea. He was feeling rather Jonah-ish. But before giving much ...
Behind the Name
Argent. I often go with (what I consider) unimaginative names for my characters if I think they’ll provide a secure hook for readers. Argent is a good example of this. A silver fox whose name means silver? Perhaps trite, but it suited him.
Since the release of Tsumiko and the Enslaved Fox, I’ve fielded a few questions about Argent’s name. One was … why doesn’t he have a Japanese name? The answer to that is simple. He’s not from Japan. He landed there during his proving journey. In fact, his nam...
June 17, 2020
LMM 145: If I Were Amaranthine…
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 good cat.
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If I Were Amaranthine…
Touch was a reassuring part of feline culture. Jacques decided it might also be an important part of Jacques culture. “Would I make a good cat?”
“No.” There was a smile in Deece’s voice...
