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Coop 058: Big on the Inside

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 pondering insides and outsides.

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Big on the Inside

Coop and Torloo took turns stirring the stew, which was bubbling nicely when Daroo and Dad came along the homeward trail with Rose.

Introducing Uncle Moon took a while, and being surrounded made Coop try to stand taller, ...

Coop 58: Big on the Inside

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 pondering insides and outsides.

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Big on the Inside

Coop and Torloo took turns stirring the stew, which was bubbling nicely when Daroo and Dad came along the homeward trail with Rose.

Introducing Uncle Moon took a while, and being surrounded made Coop try to stand taller, ...

Kimi2

Worth It. Took a day to comb through upcoming events in Kimiko and the Cycle of Moons. Plotting twelve kisses requires creativity and coordination (and continuity checks). I fussed until I was satisfied with the pacing. Now to write this month’s installment!

Coop 057: My Own Age

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 wants are changing.

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My Own Age

When Torloo said he wanted to stay close, he wasn’t exaggerating. Coop had to slow way down because every time he moved, he and Torloo would jostle into each other. It was strange, but in a really amazing way.

“I never had a friend my...

Coop 056: All You Need

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 in need of support.

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All You Need

The wolves responded to Coop’s assertive posture, making it clear that he was in charge. Maybe it was like Uncle Moon said earlier—just a courtesy—but it sure was useful.

Torloo stirred, finally focusing on Coop. “What are you…?”

“Bloo...

Coop 055: Meeting Sadness

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 needs a friend.

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Meeting Sadness

A low whistle alerted Coop to the hunters’ return. He thrust a fist high, welcoming them back.

Boon answered by lifting several limp carcasses by their hind legs. “I’ve got this,” he rumbled. And he gave a silent order, jutting his chi...

Bard & Barbarian

Narrated Edition. Bard and Barbarian has been posting slow and steady over on my Patreon account. Reading along is great, but supporters on some tiers can now listen along. The story is being narrated by Travis Baldree. Ch69, “Toll” just went live for those in qualifying tiers. AND Ch65, “Floundering” has unlocked for the Twinkle and Sparkle tiers.

New narrated chapters will (usually) arrive every other Wednesday, which means … there’s always something more to look forward to! Lear...

Coop 054: Sudden Clarity

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 in charge of dinner.

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Sudden Clarity

One thing Coop loved about living in the woods was the pace. Everything took time, so he found himself slowing down, calming down. He breathed more deeply, thought more clearly, and took less for granted. Coop liked the person he became h...

Squee Post

Rhomiko and the Confirmed Bachelor. If you need a place to react, confer, or kick up a fuss, this is the spot. I’ll enjoy your enthusiasm, I might be willing to clarify small points, but I reserve the right to evade questions that will be answered in other places. (Yes, there are still other places. Bear with me.) ::twinkle::

[[[WARNING: HERE THERE BE SPOILERS]]]

Release Day!

Rhomiko and the Confirmed Bachelor. We’re here at long last! The final book in the Amaranthine Saga is complete, and the files have been uploaded. We’re simply waiting for it to go LIVE. Thank you to all of you who’ve been patiently (and impatiently) awaiting the conclusion of the main series.

Release Day • May 22, 2024

One bachelor is love-shy. One is unrequited. One is much-loved. One is blindsided.

Argent Mettlebright knows how to keep a secret safe, but it’s only a matte...