Forthright .'s Blog, page 193
August 7, 2018
Mood Stripes 048: Connected
Disclaimer: I do hereby disclaim all rights and responsibilities for the characters in this audacious adventure… especially for the unpredictable one. A nod of recognition is bent towards Rumiko Takahashi for her creative prowess.
Chapter 48: Connected
What wish? Kagome doubted Sesshoumaru’s heart’s desire had been a make-over. And I certainly didn’t ask for—let alone imagine—something like this.
She was definitely the only one seeing the color show, but it was also obvious that the others we...
August 4, 2018
Favorite Character Bingo
I’ve seen these character boards floating around and decided to do one of my own. Although the original intent seems to be favorite characters (as in one person), I usually gravitate to duos and trios. You all know I ship around, but my favorite ships are very often about kinship or friendship or mentorship. (Though I have a definite fondness for loners.) Behold!
[image error]
The gist of the game: if you also love a character, you cover the square. Five-in-a-row in any direction gives you a bingo. How ma...
August 3, 2018
Mood Stripes 047: Returned
Disclaimer: I do hereby disclaim all rights and responsibilities for the characters in this audacious adventure… especially for scarred ones. A nod of recognition is bent towards Rumiko Takahashi for her creative prowess.
Chapter 47: Returned
That afternoon, they reached Sango’s and Kohaku’s childhood home. The taijiya village remained empty, except for the rows of low mounds in an inner field. Graves. Kagome could remember when they were fresh-dug and flower strewn. Sango still bore the sca...
August 1, 2018
Always Forthright
Just back from the post office, where a batch of signed books was sent off to new homes. (Thank you for your support!) Funny thing. The USPS is particular about details, so when I send books internationally, FORTHRIGHT needs a first name. It has to go in the computer system to be legit. So according to the postal service, forthy’s first name is AL. Short for Always.
July 31, 2018
Mood Stripes 046: Excellent
Disclaimer: I do hereby disclaim all rights and responsibilities for the characters in this audacious adventure… especially for the subtle one. A nod of recognition is bent towards Rumiko Takahashi for her creative prowess.
Chapter 46: Excellent
Kagome revised her original question, not because she suspected that Kohaku was seeing things. She suspected he knew them. “How does Sesshoumaru-sama seem to you?”
“Why ask me?”
“I’m stumped, and your insights might help.”
“No.” Kohaku slowed his pace...
July 30, 2018
Surrounded by Foxes
I love it when readers send me creative book photos! Here’s one of the snapshots I received for our Photo Challenge. Thank you, Honey!
[image error]
July 27, 2018
Mood Stripes 045: Stubborn
Disclaimer: I do hereby disclaim all rights and responsibilities for the characters in this audacious adventure… especially for the sympathetic one. A nod of recognition is bent towards Rumiko Takahashi for her creative prowess.
Chapter 45: Stubborn
Kagome faltered, for she hadn’t truly considered Kohaku’s grief. But his sooty face was burned into her memory, tear-streaked and tragic. “You traveled with him.”
“Them,” he gently corrected. “And I still am.”
That took her aback. “You’re here for...
July 26, 2018
Autographed Books
Personal Touch. There’s been a small rush for signed copies of Tsumiko and the Enslaved Fox (understandable, since they are rather pretty), and I don’t want to run short. At the moment, I have…
8 copies left
All the information you need for ordering can be found on this post. I’ll update the numbers as books are claimed… and put together an order to restock. ::twinkle::
SAMPLE
[image error]
More petal-strewn interior photos…
[image error]
[image error]
[image error]
[image error]
How to request a signed copy >>
July 25, 2018
Digital Sale
Go figure! Amazon must want to sell MOAR copies of Tsumiko and the Enslaved Fox. Enticement comes in the form of a small savings on the ebook (at least in the US), which is currently $5.39 (down from $5.99 retail). SALE >>
Kimiko and the Accidental Proposal
The Saga Continues. Many of you are asking about the second book in the Amaranthine Saga. Its summary was revealed in the back of the print edition of Tsumiko and the Enslaved Fox, so those of you with digital editions only know the title. Here’s what’s coming…
She wasn’t aware of her gift’s significance, yet he expects to be courted.
[image error]
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...
