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August 6, 2019
Mood Stripes 096: Changed
Disclaimer: I do hereby disclaim all rights and responsibilities for the characters in this audacious adventure… especially for the frustrated one. A nod of recognition is bent towards Rumiko Takahashi for her creative prowess.
Chapter 96: Changed
Kagome really wished there was more light. Not that Sesshoumaru’s mood was a mystery. He was displeased.
And very heavy.
And very close.
She squirmed, but he was immovable. She sighed, and his words purred against her ear. “Something else has change...
August 2, 2019
Twitter Poll
My first. Open to suggestions for future polls. ::twinkle::
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**EDIT** If you don’t have Twitter (and therefore cannot vote), give your #BestBoy some love in comments. Next week, we’ll give the ladies a turn.
Mood Stripes 095: Undimmed
Disclaimer: I do hereby disclaim all rights and responsibilities for the characters in this audacious adventure… especially for the one in want of answers. A nod of recognition is bent towards Rumiko Takahashi for her creative prowess.
Chapter 95: Undimmed
She woke with a start, eyes wide and unseeing, but she calmed almost immediately. Recognition. He spoke into her ear. “What have you done?”
A tiny headshake. A faint hum.
He removed his hand from her mouth, revealing a smile.
“You’re feelin...
August 1, 2019
Photo Challenge – Kimiko Edition
Let’s Double Up! Because of … reasons, we never got around to hosting a photo challenge for Kimiko and the Accidental Proposal. So let’s do that now! Use your creativity to stage snapshots featuring the second book in the Amaranthine series. Story props are fun. So are peeks into your corner of the world. Why not gather up some Kimiko-worthy snacks? As previously stated, get creative Be enthusiastic. Impress me. Be elegant or silly. Make me smile. Because there will be fabulous prizes.
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Photo Challenge – Tamiko edition
Cameras Ready?! Take pictures for me! Snap a picture of Tamiko and the Two Janitors when it arrives. Prop it up in your favorite reading spot. Snag a book-sniffing selfie. Showcase it with the other books in your set … with props from the story … with your mug of tea … with your pets … with your plushies … with character doodles … with a Kimiko-worthy snack. Get creative. Be enthusiastic. Impress me. Be elegant or silly. Make me smile. Because there will be fabulous prizes.
YOU HAVE ONE MON...
Bookplates
For the Flyleaf. I feel like I should explain bookplates because I’ve managed to confuse so many of you. When you order a signed book from me, I fill in the bookplate that’s printed on the flyleaf of the print editions.
But knowing that some of you would order your books elsewhere, we created bookplates that you can order separately. These are stickers, and they’re designed to be affixed over the blank space on the flyleaf. I’ve mentioned them in passing, but they’re not in high demand. Ho...
Assembly Line
Restocked! Here’s a peek behind the scenes of my morning. Book boxes arrived from the printer, and they’re freshly stamped and ready for signing and shipping. I’ll be at the post office again this afternoon. If you want a SIGNED COPY >> now’s your chance. ::twinkle::
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July 31, 2019
Winner
Camp NaNoWriMo. I kept my goal low (just 20,000 words) because book releases have a way of eating up my usual writing routines. But I persevered and validated a win. Give me a couple more weeks, and I may be able to set a release date for the third Songs of the Amaranthine story. ::twinkle::
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July 30, 2019
Mood Stripes 094: Constant
Disclaimer: I do hereby disclaim all rights and responsibilities for the characters in this audacious adventure… especially for the sneaky one. A nod of recognition is bent towards Rumiko Takahashi for her creative prowess.
Chapter 94: Constant
Kohaku was an attentive constant for which Sesshoumaru was privately grateful. Except when he would have been grateful for more privacy. He didn’t protest, though. The boy had his own reasons.
He wasn’t fussing or fretting or minding. He wasn’t shelter...
July 29, 2019
Enamel Tradition
Who doesn’t love pins?! In keeping with tradition, one of my friends found a pin to fit the release of Tamiko and the Two Janitors. (Okay, she found *two* … but that’s another post.) Here’s a lovely feather to match those on the book cover. ::twinkle::
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