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July 2, 2024
Coop 064: Knotted Together
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 whose blood was shed.
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Knotted Together
Daroo had used wolf knots to teach eight-year-old Coop about pack. So for him, knots would always mean patience, trust, and belonging.
So when Ninook-dex Elderbough added a new necklace to Torloo’s collection, then tied a matching o...
June 28, 2024
Coop 063: Pack Traditions
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 ones who will be remembered.
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Pack Traditions
Coop had never been to a funeral, not even Grandpa David’s. He probably wouldn’t have figured out that he was in the middle of a wolvish funeral if Daroo hadn’t begun explaining.
“That’s one of Torloo’s sisters,” he murmured. “And...
Amazing Art for June
Patreon Mailings. Just a quick peek at crops from the art cards that are going out to patrons this month. There’s still time to take the plunge and support my stories in new ways. Perks include mailings like these, access to Bard & Barbarian (an ongoing original story), narrated chapters of BnB (because Travis Baldree is amazing), and a subscription of sorts to Kimiko and the Cycle of Moons, which is currently seeing monthly updates. Check out the various tiers and choose the one that suits your...
June 27, 2024
Kimiko and the Cycle of Moons
Chapter 7, “Love Letters” 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.
June 26, 2024
Good News
Other Venues. I just did a quick check, and Rhomiko and the Confirmed Bachelor is showing up in the B&N storefront (for Nook). Keep checking your preferred ebook purveyors! If Bk7 isn’t there yet, the drop has to be imminent.
On a quote-related note, do y’all remember Anjou? He’s one of the toms who arrived for Pim Moonprowl’s consort call back in Bk6:
Anjou is the silver with blue eyes, a tribute of the Bonhomie clan. The other fellow is Eiji Woodhearth.
“Consort Call” | ...
June 25, 2024
Coop 062: On Guard
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 is trying to be wise.
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On Guard
Other Elderboughs arrived, and while Torloo’s dad and oldest brother grumbled and fussed over him, Boon pulled Coop to one side. “Okay if I talk to your denmates about bringing you with us to Wardenclave?”
“Dad might think it’s too dang...
June 21, 2024
Coop 061: Feelings
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 guarding the den.
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Feelings
Coop woke when the howling started.
He was alone, which was probably bad. Chilled, he pulled a blanket around his shoulders and shuffled out. Boon was there, leaning against the cave’s entrance, tail low.
“Is it Lass?”
“Yeah, kid.” Boon s...
June 18, 2024
Coop 060: Hold Out Hope
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 watching over.
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Hold Out Hope
When night fell, Coop led the trackers to Daroo’s den. Boon prowled its many chambers, then lit a fire on the hearth near the entrance. Sitting on the ledge, feet kicking out over its drop-off, Coop contemplated the star-spattered sky with Torlo...
June 17, 2024
Narration Day
Rhomiko and the Confirmed Bachelor. Today’s the day that Travis Baldree begins narration of the final book in the Amaranthine Saga. As many of you know, he streams live from his recording booth. Watching him work is fascinating. To take part, you’ll need to join his Discord Server, Cryptid Audio, and then jump into the #listeners-lounge and click the audio stream. I usually pop out the video so I can set it beside chat, which is where I’ll be hanging out all week.
When does the stream sta...
June 14, 2024
Coop 059: Bartering for Trust
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 ones providing context.
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Bartering for Trust
During dinner, Boon and Uncle Moon talked about themselves. Coop could tell they were bartering for more trust. And that Dad was intrigued.
“So you raised Boon?”
Moon hummed. “He didn’t need raising. Mostly guidance. Dexes watch...
