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September 3, 2019
Mood Stripes 104: Skeptical
Disclaimer: I do hereby disclaim all rights and responsibilities for the characters in this audacious adventure… especially for one who’s thinking clearly. A nod of recognition is bent towards Rumiko Takahashi for her creative prowess.
Chapter 104: Skeptical
“He admitted that it distresses him when you leave his presence?” asked Sango.
“Yes.” Kagome twisted her hair in a towel. “Although he used fewer words.”
“And you don’t think that’s strange?”
“Erm… what do you mean?”
“The people he cared...
September 2, 2019
LMM 33: Painfully Honest
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 for the susceptible one.
Chapter Thirty-Three: Painfully Honest
“Oh, very well.” Lapis set aside his tea. “Dragons have a way with words. We can be very persuasive.”
Argent bluntly said, “He lies beautifully.”
“I could,” c...
September 1, 2019
LMM 32: Devilishly Unfair
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 trustworthy one.
Chapter Thirty-Two: Devilishly Unfair
Quite sure he was playing with fire, Jacques dared to question Lord Mossberne. “Are you dangerous?”
“No.”
Heady relief washed over Jacques, for it must be true. Thi...
Jackie and Bon-Bon
Jacques Smythe of the Uppington Smythes. In my mind, he barely resembles the character from Impeccable who shares his name, but since readers sometimes like knowing “behind the scenes” details, here’s something that even many of my fandom readers didn’t pick up on. In InuYasha, there’s a group of villains known as the Band of Seven.
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Jakotsu & Bankotsu from InuYasha
In Impeccable, members of the Band of Seven were “cleverly” disguised among the Smythe relations (some of whom had the surname K...
August 31, 2019
Nightspangles
Thank you to Rayah for this entry in the Photo Challenge underway this month. Her figures are handmade and hand-painted. Beautiful! ::twinkle::
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Last Day to Enter!
For those needing an exact deadline – 11:59 p.m. PDT
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Twitter Poll
Siblings. Open to suggestions for future polls. ::twinkle::
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If you don’t have Twitter (and therefore cannot vote), give some love in comments. Next week, I’m thinking of doing some duos.
Want to see past polls? Click the Twitter Polls tag.
August 30, 2019
Don’t Put it Off!
Today and Tomorrow. Send me a snapshot to be entered into the drawing for the two Photo Challenges currently running. Prizes = adorable tote bags. Here’s one of my own pics, since I’m sure some of you have been wondering what Tami’s daruma mug may have looked like. ::twinkle::
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Mood Stripes 103: Needful
Disclaimer: I do hereby disclaim all rights and responsibilities for the characters in this audacious adventure… especially for the concerned party. A nod of recognition is bent towards Rumiko Takahashi for her creative prowess.
Chapter 103: Needful
The following morning, Inuyasha talked things through with Miroku.
“He needs her to stay close? How close?”
“How the hell should I know? I’m surprised we got that much out of him.”
“But he accosted her in her bed?” The monk’s eyebrows gave a littl...
August 28, 2019
Audio Reader
Thank you to Leslie for her entry in the Photo Challenge for Kimiko and the Accidental Proposal. She’s been enjoying Travis Baldree’s narration. (Psst. You know that Book 3 will be coming out in audio format on September 10, right? Good!) ::twinkle::
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There’s still time to enter the Photo Challenge >>
A few days to enter…
Send Me Your Snapshots! There are two photo challenges running concurrently at the moment. One for Kimiko and the Accidental Proposal and another for Tamiko and the Two Janitors. Fabulous prizes are on the line, and you don’t want to miss your chance. Just to be clear:
You can enter both challenges. This isn’t a contest, and I won’t be choosing a “winner.” You’re entering a drawing. Equal opportunity! If you only have the ebook or audio book, you can still take a picture for me to share. Fou...
