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May 26, 2020
Mood Stripes 160: Ridiculous
Disclaimer: I do hereby disclaim all rights and responsibilities for the characters in this audacious adventure… especially for the one who’s being ridiculous. A nod of recognition is bent towards Rumiko Takahashi for her creative prowess.
Chapter 160: Ridiculous
Consequences. Sesshoumaru had pushed beyond his limits. Leaden-limbed, he waited for the world to stop spinning. He didn’t notice Kagome’s arrival until her hand was on his muzzle.
“You look like you could use some medicine. Can you cha...
May 25, 2020
Quarterly Art Card
Final Reminder. I don’t like to pester, so this is your final reminder for this quarter. If you want to get in on the June art card mailing, hustle over to Patreon. “The Den” is available to those who pledge $4/month (an up). A closer crop of Lara’s art can be found on this post. These incentives are limited edition … like the labels on Junzi chocolates. The next art card is scheduled for September, since we’re going all Amaranthine on this. Solstices and equinoxes! ::twinkle::
The Den | Lara...
LMM 127: Homecoming
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 bossy ones.
Chapter One Hundred Twenty-Seven: Homecoming
“Real kids? Are you not real?”
“Not born-here real,” Nonny muttered sulkily.
“Who was born here?”
Michael’s children, as it happened. Jacques had known baby Lilya ha...
May 24, 2020
LMM 126: Worst of the Worst
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 isn’t in the garden.
Chapter One Hundred Twenty-Six: Worst of the Worst
Nonny collided and hid his face against Jacques’ hip. It took a few moments to realize that the kid was swearing at him. In tears.
Jacques pic...
Sorta Swag
Small Changes. It’s hidden in plain sight, but it’s sorta swag. With every book release, we’ve updated the shipping labels I use, changing the color of little 4thy’s socks & the book cover. Because details matter (at least to me). ::twinkle::
Next batch of books will ship Tuesday if you want to nab a copy.
May 23, 2020
LMM 125: Unmissed
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’s missed a week of work.
Chapter One Hundred Twenty-Five: Unmissed
Jacques returned to his room, bathed, and dressed with care. It was back to buttling, even though he was still a trifle hazy on the job description...
The Personality Database
Personality Types. This has been floating around Twitter for a week or more, which everyone chiming in with the people/personalities/characters who share their Myers-Briggs profile. I tweeted this compilation, but I’ll put it here, too. Because it’s intriguing to see facets of yourself reflected in another’s soul (especially when you realize that there’s a reason certain characters are so easy to write).
I’m an INFJ, which means I am every wise mentor, kind soul, voice of reason, cryptic oracle,...
May 22, 2020
Governed by Tote Bags
Pink Buttons. In honor of Release Day for Governed by Whimsy: The Anthology, we’ve added a pink tote bag to my storefront on Threadless.
Mood Stripes 159: Awkward
Disclaimer: I do hereby disclaim all rights and responsibilities for the characters in this audacious adventure… especially for the tactful one. A nod of recognition is bent towards Rumiko Takahashi for her creative prowess.
Chapter 159: Awkward
“Erm… I meant… can you hear both of them?”
“No. Only Shishi.” Kohaku looked off in the direction Sesshoumaru had indicated. “It may take some time to reach water. Shall we begin?”
Kagome’s plan proved problematic. Shishi had little strength, and the wood...
Inky Fingers
Four Stories, Four Stamps. It’s Release Day for Governed by Whimsy: The Anthology, and the first big batch of books have shipped, thanks to Mr. Right, my sometimes shipping clerk. ::twinkle:: Already at work on another pile, so don’t be shy about contacting me with your orders. Details on the Signed Book page >>
As additional enticement, I’m showing off the inked first page. One stamp for each story in the set. They were fun to design, and they came out so pretteh! ::bliss:: (I’ll leave it unde...
