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September 3, 2024
Coop 076: Unending
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 with a goal.
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Unending
Coop had never experienced anything like running with a pack. Oh, he’d ridden Daroo, and they’d sometimes run, but always along familiar paths that returned them home. Torloo and the other Elderboughs weren’t running in circles.
They ran far.
T...
August 27, 2024
Coop 075: Between Us
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 strong one.
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Between Us
Halting, Torloo shifted in order to face Coop. “Bough?”
“Like the branch of a tree. Something strong that can support lots of things. Including me. Coop and Bough. They can be our names for each other. Unless you want to give me a special nickname, too...
August 23, 2024
Pressed into Service
Songs of the Amaranthine, #10. I clicked “publish,” so the newest short story is releasing! Kindle usually shows up within a few hours. Other virtual venues often take up to 5 days, but Pressed into Service is on its way!
Edit at 8pm PST – The story is LIVE! Go for it!
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Squee Post. If you need a place to react, confer, or kick up a fuss, this is the spot. I’ll enjoy you...
August 20, 2024
Release Day!
Book 7. If you’ve been waiting for the final book in the Amaranthine Saga to drop, it’s here. Travis Baldree’s narration of Rhomiko and the Confirmed Bachelor is live on Audible! Enjoy!
August 17, 2024
Coop 074: Partnership
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 pleased one.
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Partnership
“You did real good, kid. Today, you’ll ride Torloo.” Boon produced a long loop of knotted cords. “This’ll be a loan, little bro. You and your partner will need to make your own, savvy?”
Torloo’s tail swung in a wide arc.
After Boon sauntered off, ...
August 13, 2024
Coop 073: Strong and Brave
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 weary one.
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Strong and Brave
Torloo’s tail thumped against Coop’s leg. “What name will you bestow?”
“Mmm… something strong and brave.”
“I would like to be strong and brave. Someday.”
“Yeah, same.” Coop slid lower, trying to get comfortable.
Torloo shifted, which simp...
Pressed into Service
Releasing in August. Quick update on the next Songs of the Amaranthine title. I’m aiming for an August 22 release. I can’t set up pre-orders, so I’ll be hitting “publish” and we’ll count down together. Heh.
The main cast members for the story are a journalist & her editor. So … workplace rom-com vibes with an Amaranthine twist. Look forward to it!
August 12, 2024
Kimiko and the Cycle of Moons
Chapter 8, “Second Kiss” 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.
August 9, 2024
Coop 072: Pack Name
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 with a bedtime.
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Pack Name
Wolves could run fast and run silent. They could also run all night… when they weren’t running with a boy who needed sleep.
Camping didn’t involve tents or fires. Torloo’s dad, who was bigger than a house in truest form, was all they needed. Coo...
August 6, 2024
Coop 071: Away
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 went from zero to pell-mell.
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Away
Coop planted his sneaker on Torloo’s flattened palm and grabbed fur. Between yanking fistfuls and Torloo’s boost, Coop was able to swing a leg over.
“Lower,” coached Torloo. “Rest on your elbows.”
“Gotcha.”
Torloo snugged up be...
