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October 23, 2018
LMM 23: Absinthe Eyes
Lord Mettlebright’s Man
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 one who even pouts in French.
Chapter Twenty-Three: Absinthe Eyes
Jacques’ lips formed a moue. “Is Argent trying to muddy things by throwing other men at me? I won’t be distracted!”
Michael smil...
Mood Stripes 069: Abandoned
Disclaimer: I do hereby disclaim all rights and responsibilities for the characters in this audacious adventure… especially for the busy one. A nod of recognition is bent towards Rumiko Takahashi for her creative prowess.
Chapter 69: Abandoned
Kagome leaned her broom in the corner and mopped her forehead. “Cobwebs, conquered!” But happiness over the accomplishment quickly ebbed. Empty buildings are so sad.
Inuyasha had hauled away musty tatami. Sango was putting the kitchen to rights. Miroku...
October 22, 2018
Roses Are Red
For those following my InuYasha x YuYu Hakusho crossover, Affinity has just updated. Another installment will be coming in the next few days. Meanwhile, I found a bit of fanart in the depths of my archive. Kurama (the male lead in Affinity) is famous for using a red rose as a weapon. James from Pokemon‘s Team Rocket (I officially claim him as my first anime crush) is also prone to flourishing a red rose. So my good friend jupeboxgal created this art for me ages ago. Enjoy!
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Roses Are Red by j...
LMM 22: In True Form
Lord Mettlebright’s Man
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 one who clearly knows his way around a wine cellar.
Chapter Twenty-Two: In True Form
“All right, there?” asked Michael, who wore pajama pants and was toweling his hair.
Jacques’ eyes widened at...
Blurb-My-Book Challenge
You have the rest of today to take part in the Blurb-My-Book Challenge for Tsumiko and the Enslaved Fox. Several have already taken part. You can be next!
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Squee Post
Kimiko and the Accidental Proposal. 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]]]
October 21, 2018
Release Day!
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She wasn’t aware of her gift’s significance, yet he expects to be courted.
Kimiko enrolls at the In-between’s prestigious new high school, which is designed to promote the integration of the human and inhuman races. As a reaver, she’s supposed to act as peacemaker, bridging a formidable cultural gap, but the other two members of her triad don’t need any help in that department. Akira and Suuzu have been friends since middle school. Instead, the boys must rally...
Blurb-My-Book Challenge
You’re making me blush. You can still take part in the Blurb-My-Book Challenge, which will put your accolades on the cover of Tsumiko and the Enslaved Fox. (I’ll email it to you, to cherish or to share.) Here are three more participants… what would you say?
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NaNoWriMo Prep
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I have pre-release jitters, so I’m treating myself to an evening of NaNoWriMo prep. With side-by-side documents, I’m formatting, outlining, and gently informing the spellchecker that wolf names aren’t typos. (Doon-wen is not pleased.) Clan names are also making Word grumpy. (Woe to those who bear the Sunfletch or Woodacre crest.) Even a few of my “ordinary” surnames are snagging in the filters, as are just about any names with Japanese roots.
Anyone else gearing up for NaNoWriMo? I’m glad fo...
LMM 21: Chastisement
Lord Mettlebright’s Man
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 one who grew up in France.
Chapter Twenty-One: Chastisement
When Jacques revived, he wasn’t in his own bed—mattress too soft, sheets too rough, and musky with a scent that hadn’t come from a bot...
