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July 26, 2019
Mood Stripes 093: Formidable
Disclaimer: I do hereby disclaim all rights and responsibilities for the characters in this audacious adventure… especially for the one in charge. A nod of recognition is bent towards Rumiko Takahashi for her creative prowess.
Chapter 93: Formidable
The miko acted with an authority Sesshoumaru had never given. She set herself up as a barrier between him and further annoyances. None could look upon him without getting past her, and she was smilingly formidable. Isolation was a welcome balm.
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July 25, 2019
Delivered
Pre-order Arrival. Ever since the delays that accompanied the release of the first book in the Amaranthine Saga, I’ve placed my own books on pre-order with Amazon so I get the same communication as readers. Yesterday afternoon, my copy of Tamiko and the Two Janitors arrived without a fuss. Only two days after release day. Which means they express-ordered copies in order to fulfill orders. Not bad, Amazon. Not bad at all. ::twinkle::
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Get your cameras ready, friends! With print editions arrivi...
July 24, 2019
Already Restocking
Signed Books. I have another stack of books ready to bring to the post office this afternoon. This shipment just about cleaned me out! (Good problem to have.) Restock order has already been placed with the printer. And hey, if you want to sneak into this batch, I do still have 2-3 books on hand. More about how to secure one is on the SIGNED BOOKS page >>
ART: Ash and Kip
Two Janitors. It’s not often that a book has 3 titular characters (okay, okay, Betsy, Tacy, and Tib comes to mind, but that’s old school and really beside the point). I showed you Fox’s portrait of Tamiko on release day. Meet the janitors!
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Two Janitors by FoxOfTwilight
**Please do keep your comments here spoiler-free. If you need to unburden yourself, there’s a Squee Post that’s a free-for-all of reactions & speculations. ::twinkle::
July 23, 2019
Mood Stripes 092: Blameless
Disclaimer: I do hereby disclaim all rights and responsibilities for the characters in this audacious adventure… especially for the one with regrets. A nod of recognition is bent towards Rumiko Takahashi for her creative prowess.
Chapter 92: Blameless
Sesshoumaru wanted to blame the miko for every shred of misery he’d endured—to hate her and to hurt her. He glared darkly and flexed his claws, but Kohaku’s embrace pinned his arms and kept him off balance, pressed into his solitary corner.
The...
July 22, 2019
ART: Tami Reaverson
The Third Miko. Tamiko and the Two Janitors, the third book in the Amaranthine Saga, introduces everyone to Principal Tami Reaverson, who has big plans for her small town.
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“How was the conference?”
Tami’s heart skipped with nervous excitement. “Amazing. And intense. We had classes from morning to night, but they were all so interesting. And I was able to meet real Amaranthine!”
“Look at you, snubbing the slang!”
“Our first lessons were in etiquette.” Tami shook her head. “Everyone’s alw...
July 21, 2019
Squee Post
Tamiko and the Two Janitors. 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 later in the series. ::twinkle::
[[[WARNING: HERE THERE BE SPOILERS]]]
Release Day!
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In doing her part for world peace, she puts one crosser’s whole world at risk. Conspiracy theories, werewolf scares, and protest rallies have hampered the peace process in America, where social and political unrest keep most Amaranthine from declaring themselves. Those not in seclusion rely heavily on illusion to mask their true nature.
As the newly appointed principal of a small elementary school, Tamiko Reaverson is doing her part for world peace. She rallies h...
Flyleaf
Sign Here. On the flyleaf of every book in the Amaranthine Saga, we’ve created a bookplate. It’s an old tradition from a bygone century, but they’re a pretty way for me to personalize signed copies. For Tamiko and the Two Janitors, we went with a circle.
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I’ll be at the post office again tomorrow. If you’d like signed copies of any of the books in the Amaranthine Saga, details are found here – SIGNED BOOKS >>
For reference, here are the first two books:
July 19, 2019
Stamping
Personal Touches. If you’ve ordered books from me before, you know that I stamp them. Sometimes it’s hard to decide what to put on them … a little detail that’s significant to the story, but not too big a spoiler. This time around, there’s a moon in the mix. I played around, trying to settle on colors.
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Here’s a refresher peek at Kimiko. For Tsumiko, it’s just the 4thy stamp.
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There’s still time to get your own SIGNED BOOKS >> (I’ll probably be at the post office at least twice today!) ::twin...
