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January 15, 2020
LMM 103: Let’s Not Quibble
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 being carried “princess style.”
Chapter One Hundred Three: Let’s Not Quibble
Lord Mettlebright lofted them skyward in a swirl of silver fur. Jacques wasn’t even a little bit tempted by those tails.
“Peace and trust...
January 14, 2020
Mood Stripes 124: Insistent
Disclaimer: I do hereby disclaim all rights and responsibilities for the characters in this audacious adventure… especially for the self-conscious one. A nod of recognition is bent towards Rumiko Takahashi for her creative prowess.
Chapter 124: Insistent
At the encampment, Inuyasha lowered his brother to the seat Kohaku had ready.
Sesshoumaru snagged his sleeve. “Stay close.”
“Not happening.”
The bastard glared up at him.
With a sigh, Inuyasha sat, which was better. Sure, he joked about it,...
Dice Envy
All the Colors. When I opened January’s dice box and found this big old d20, it occurred to me that it would look pretty alongside a Mood Stripes update. And it’s Tuesday. Perfect! ::twinkle::
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Notice. Bard & Barbarian will be updating this Thursday.
January 11, 2020
LMM 102: Reach Back
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 encouraging one.
Chapter One Hundred Two: Reach Back
“Safe, safe,” chanted Tsumiko, whose push was both persuasion and permission.
Very sweet, except that she was pushing Jacques toward a three-story drop.
“Your hand,”...
January 10, 2020
Good Fortune
Reminder! There’s a Fortune Cookie Challenge underway, and it’d be a shame for any of the (admittedly extensive) cast of the Songs & Saga to be left out. Have some fun, get creative, and your fortune may find its way onto one of these snazzy graphics! ::twinkle::
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Personalize your fortunes in comments on the Fortune Cookie Challenge post >>
Mood Stripes 123: Heated
Disclaimer: I do hereby disclaim all rights and responsibilities for the characters in this audacious adventure… especially for the heavy one. A nod of recognition is bent towards Rumiko Takahashi for her creative prowess.
Chapter 123: Heated
“Why are we stopping here?”
Inuyasha wasn’t sure how to read his brother’s sudden tension. “What’s wrong with here?”
“Trees are a feeble defense.”
He bit his tongue. Half his life had been spent up trees… or pinned to one.
Sesshoumaru’s jaw worked. “...
January 8, 2020
LMM 101: So Foxy
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 with nowhere to go.
Chapter One Hundred One: So Foxy
Jacques loitered long after the last crumb was consumed. “I could get used to this.”
Argent raised a cautionary finger. “This will not be your sanctuary. It is...
Bard & Barbarian
It begins. The first chapter of my Patreon-exclusive story is live. ::confetti toss:: Details on how to become a reader in yesterday’s post >>
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January 7, 2020
A Patreon Exclusive
To Thank My Patrons. So far, I’ve used my Patreon account to let supporters sneak a little closer to my life outside of books. Which (let’s face it) is a life surrounded by books. I enjoy taking pictures, so most updates have been snapshots of things that make sense for the forthy side of my life. My manga collection. Japanese tableware and cooking. Reading and writing snacks. Fandom gear. Story-related gifts and splurges. It’s little stuff, really, but it’s mine … so it matters to me. All of...
Mood Stripes 122: Dissatisfied
Disclaimer: I do hereby disclaim all rights and responsibilities for the characters in this audacious adventure… especially for the fidgeter. A nod of recognition is bent towards Rumiko Takahashi for her creative prowess.
Chapter 122: Dissatisfied
Sesshoumaru came to a decision. “You were right.”
“Yeah?” Inuyasha eased him to a seat under an old pine and busied himself gathering kindling.
“About a suitable mount.”
Silvery ears dipped as his brother turned crestfallen. “That bad, huh?”
“To...
