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March 6, 2020
Mood Stripes 137: Amazing
Disclaimer: I do hereby disclaim all rights and responsibilities for the characters in this audacious adventure… especially for the one who followed through. A nod of recognition is bent towards Rumiko Takahashi for her creative prowess.
Chapter 137: Amazing
Even before she was fully awake, Kagome’s hands were up, shielding her head from … what?
Something pinged her shoulder and pattered to the floor.
She lifted her head and spied cave walls. A scattering of pebbles. Twin glint of gold....
March 5, 2020
Governed on Goodreads
Governed by Whimsy has now been added to the Songs of the Amaranthine series page on Goodreads (thanks, Goodreads librarians!), so you can add it to your shelves. Again, this ISBN/edition is the solo digital edition. When the anthology comes out, it’ll have a different designator, and the (oh, so clever) title will be … Governed by Whimsy: The Anthology.
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If you’re not already following me on Goodreads, it’s a great way to keep up with whatever’s going on: book giveaways, new titles, release...
Book Recommendation
What Do You Read? Everywhere I have readers, I receive messages asking for book (or fanfic) recommendations. You ask for novels that have been my inspirations, for my current reads, for my favorite series. But most of all, you ask for MOAR stories just like those I write. Which is always Awkward, since I mostly use this penname and its associated accounts to chat about fandom & my anime/manga habit.
(Spoiler: forthy is not a mangaka.)
I do read more than manga. Plenty more. Lots. Current...
March 4, 2020
LMM 111: Layers of Meaning
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 trickster.
Chapter One Hundred Eleven: Layers of Meaning
Argent’s lips quirked. “Anyone who has regular dealings with canines may find themselves with a nickname.”
Oooh, he was deflecting. Jacques rubbed his hands...
Reminder!
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Today’s the last day to participate!
Fortune Cookie Challenge >>
March 3, 2020
Fortune Cookie Challenge
Deadline & Dango. If you want to take part in my whimsical little fortune cookie challenge, the deadline is end-of-day (11:59 p.m. Pacific) TOMORROW (3/4). Fabulous prizes have been determined:
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These sweet notebooks called to me from the shelves at a Japan-based variety store that I frequent. I will do a drawing from all participants. Four most fortunate winners will receive one of these notebooks as a thank you for chiming in.
If you want to take part, there’s still time! Please comment on...
Governed by Whimsy
Available for Pre-Order. I’m finally ready to set the release date for the fourth story in the Songs of the Amaranthine collection. This is the solo digital edition. The print anthology will be coming along later, probably in May. An audio edition of the 4-story collection is already contracted, so you can also look forward to Travis Baldree’s narration.
His whims drove off her predecessors.
Her whimsy drives him to distraction.
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To Ambrose P. Merriman, a stage actor who’s gained acclaim on...
Mood Stripes 136: Brave
Disclaimer: I do hereby disclaim all rights and responsibilities for the characters in this audacious adventure… especially for the sleepy one. A nod of recognition is bent towards Rumiko Takahashi for her creative prowess.
Chapter 136: Brave
Inuyasha marveled over Kohaku’s compliance. Not only had he surrendered himself into the bastard’s clutches, he’d curled up beside Sesshoumaru, head pillowed on a billow of fur.
“Brave kid,” he mumbled, stifling a yawn.
“Sleep,” Sesshoumaru ordered. “I...
February 28, 2020
Mood Stripes 135: Unsuspecting
Disclaimer: I do hereby disclaim all rights and responsibilities for the characters in this audacious adventure… especially for the first line of defense. A nod of recognition is bent towards Rumiko Takahashi for her creative prowess.
Chapter 135: Unsuspecting
“Kohaku is here.”
“He’s coming?” Inuyasha pushed and wriggled. “Let me up.”
“No.” Sesshoumaru could feel whenever the boy’s thoughts circled around to touch on him. “He followed and stayed.”
“Want me to bring him in?” Inuyasha waved a...
February 26, 2020
LMM 110: Gentleman’s Agreement
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 really shouldn’t let go at the moment.
Chapter One Hundred Ten: Gentleman’s Agreement
“How does this work?” asked Jacques.
“I keep you close. You keep my secrets.”
“You’ll confide in me?”
“That is my intention,”...
