Forthright .'s Blog, page 150
February 26, 2020
ART: Connoisseur
Jacques Smythe of the Uppington Smythes. Maybe he wasn’t your favorite character in Tsumiko and the Enslaved Fox, but Uncle Jackie is here to stay. Lord Mettlebright’s Man will probably hang around for several hundred (admittedly short) chapters, skimming through the backdrop of the series, giving you glimpses of life at Stately House from the point of view of an ordinary, unendowed, freeloading gentleman’s gentleman.
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Connoisseur | art by FoxOfTwilight
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He was still sulking in his linen...
February 25, 2020
Mood Stripes 134: Traded
Disclaimer: I do hereby disclaim all rights and responsibilities for the characters in this audacious adventure… especially for the one who has suffered so many losses. A nod of recognition is bent towards Rumiko Takahashi for her creative prowess.
Chapter 134: Traded
The confession slipped out. “I hated you.”
“Likewise.” Sesshoumaru’s gaze lost its focus. “I wanted to die.”
“I won’t let you.”
“You stopped me.”
Inuyasha winced. “I hurt you.”
“You saved me.” Sesshoumaru managed to make it...
February 24, 2020
Mochi
Tasty Treat. I found myself in an Asian market yesterday. Much to my delight, they had fresh mochi. I’m always there for mochi and/or daifuku. Before eating the last few pieces with coffee for breakfast this morning, I snapped a few pictures for you.
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For the uninitiated, mochi is made by pounding rice until it’s sticky/stretchy. In deserts like this, it’s sweetened and wrapped around a filling. Anko (red bean paste) is classic, but you’ll find all sorts of variations.
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Fandom: enriching...
February 21, 2020
Twitter Poll
Mikoto and the Reaver Village. I’m very busy behind the scenes getting out both Songs #4 and Saga #4. Since teasers are fun, I thought I’d spur on your anticipation with a poll. If you can’t vote because you don’t have Twitter, speak up in comments. ::twinkle::
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**NOTE** I’ll do official cover reveals w/ full summaries here on the blog once I’m ready to make these books available for pre-order. (Soon!)
Mood Stripes 133: Repetitive
Disclaimer: I do hereby disclaim all rights and responsibilities for the characters in this audacious adventure… especially for the one who’s so not cute. A nod of recognition is bent towards Rumiko Takahashi for her creative prowess.
Chapter 133: Repetitive
Sideswiped and sprawling, Inuyasha swallowed the outburst that’d only wake Kagome. She needed the sleep. More importantly, she didn’t need to see this. Probably call it cute.
But it wasn’t.
Teeth pressed his throat.
No question the...
February 19, 2020
FanArt: Kimiko
Middle Sister. Little gifts make me happy. Many thanks to FerperoNii, who’s been thinking about the Miyabe sisters.
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I do love art. It’s a gift I can share with everyone! ::twinkle::
February 18, 2020
Poll Results
Not really surprised. But let’s see if I can surprise you. I’ll work up a little scene for Quen’s Valentine, which will post here on the blog once I’m happy with it. ::twinkle::
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February 14, 2020
LMM 109: Life Choices
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 ready one.
Chapter One Hundred Nine: Life Choices
Jacques wasn’t a respected kind of chap. He wasn’t even a respectable one. His life choices always triggered scandals. What would dear Maman say if she found out an...
February 13, 2020
Twitter Poll
“Let me call you sweetheart…” A quick poll for this Valentines weekend. The winner may lead to a little outtake here on the blog. ::wink wink::
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February 11, 2020
Mood Stripes 132: Alert
Disclaimer: I do hereby disclaim all rights and responsibilities for the characters in this audacious adventure… especially for the one with better instincts. A nod of recognition is bent towards Rumiko Takahashi for her creative prowess.
Chapter 132: Alert
Inuyasha stayed put. He’d always been half-scared of Sesshoumaru. Apparently, that was his human half. No coincidence that he was doubly aware of the threat his brother posed.
“Come here.”
“Keh. What for?”
Sesshoumaru, who answered to no...
