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October 8, 2018
LMM 07: Issues
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 for the one with emotional baggage.
Chapter Seven: Issues
To Jacques’ extreme dismay, Gingko foisted the baby on him. “I can’t. Take it back.”
“Little bro isn’t an it. He’s a crosser. Like me.” The...
October 7, 2018
LMM 06: Hey, You
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 with hidden depths.
Chapter Six: Hey, You
Gingko represented too many uncomfortable truths, so Jacques labeled him Tsumiko’s ‘beastie bestie’ and pretended the gardener didn’t exist.
“Hey, y...
October 5, 2018
LMM 05: Home Maker
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 on the wrong side of a language barrier.
Chapter Five: Home Maker
Jacques’ hand wavered over the sugar bowl. One of the worst things about living here was that day-to-day conversations took...
Mood Stripes 065: Understanding
Disclaimer: I do hereby disclaim all rights and responsibilities for the characters in this audacious adventure… especially for the thoughtful one. A nod of recognition is bent towards Rumiko Takahashi for her creative prowess.
Chapter 65: Understanding
Kagome had learned her lesson and didn’t ask Kohaku to speculate about Sesshoumaru. But she coaxed for little things about his time traveling with the taiyoukai.
“Why do you want to know?”
She hugged him from behind as Kirara carried them high...
October 4, 2018
LMM 04: Wizard
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 didn’t get the memo.
Chapter Four: Wizard
On bad days, when nightmares and dread came creeping, Jacques would bring tea to Michael’s office. The reaver always welcomed him with a smile a...
Quick aside…
My inbox is teeming with Kimiko pre-orders, but I’m in the middle of one of those big, final, this-time-for-keeps editing passes on the typeset pages. (Pretty, pretty!) Focus mode equals an unplugged forthy. If you’re waiting on a response that can’t be answered by the Signed Books page, I’ll be with you shortly. Thank you for your patience.
… if I could, those of you on hold would now be treated to music from the Mushishi sound track. ::twinkle::
October 3, 2018
LMM 03: Family Style
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 imposing one.
Chapter Three: Family Style
As dinnertime neared, Jacques took a post behind Argent’s chair.
“What is this? You are doing … what?” asked Sansa, sliding bowls of roasted vegetables...
Teaser
New to You? Oh, let’s have us another little teaser. I’ve mentioned new fanfics in the works, and some of them are actually on my publishing schedule. (I’ve justified this by calling them ‘grassroots marketing’ … but we all know I’m just goofing around.) Most of you know me from the InuYasha fandom, but in December, I’m due to unveil a story from outside my usual stomping grounds. And it occurred to me … you might not be familiar with my subject matter! So if you want to get the most enjoyme...
October 2, 2018
LMM 02: Change in Circumstances
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 isn’t human.
Chapter Two: Change in Circumstances
Of Jacques’ earliest memories, the most vivid centered around Argent, a magical creature that his aunt and uncle had somehow tamed. Silvery pale and flawless, w...
Mood Stripes 064: Familiar
Disclaimer: I do hereby disclaim all rights and responsibilities for the characters in this audacious adventure… especially for the one still grieving. A nod of recognition is bent towards Rumiko Takahashi for her creative prowess.
Chapter 64: Familiar
Sesshoumaru withdrew into silence, perturbed as much with himself as with Inuyasha. He had all but admitted missing Ah-Un. Why? He didn’t want his brother’s sympathy.
If only Inuyasha didn’t remind him so much of Father. Some quality of scent....
