Forthright .'s Blog, page 2
November 1, 2025
Minutes Away
It’s a Drop. Swing by Patreon. “Sipping at Happiness” is dropping in mere minutes! They add a little pomp and circumstance. Listen & chat. It’s pretty fun.
Coop 147: Pending Approval
Claimer: I do hereby claim all rights and responsibility for the characters in a certain boy’s adventures because the Amaranthine Saga & Songs are mine. Please continue to indulge the lot of us, especially the ones with limits.
147
Pending Approval
Coop was on enough pins and needles to weave a pine needle basket, one of the camp crafts he’d attempted.
Finally, Ninook returned.
“What did my dad say?” Coop blurted.
“I spoke with Charles at length, and so long as we return to W...
October 30, 2025
Dropping on the 1st
“Sipping at Happiness” is the latest in a series of Amaranthine Outtakes: moments that fit in and around or soon after the more official moments in the Saga & Songs … and Interludes. This scene is a moment between the Smythe Brothers, written as a companion to the recently revealed artwork by Mart Lett. It’s pretty short, just 10 minutes, but it has been narrated by Travis Baldree. ::starry eyes::
The story snippet drops on November 1. You can purchase it in my shop on Patreon and queue u...
October 28, 2025
Coop 146: Resemblance
Claimer: I do hereby claim all rights and responsibility for the characters in a certain boy’s adventures because the Amaranthine Saga & Songs are mine. Please continue to indulge the lot of us, especially the one with duties.
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Resemblance
Torloo eagerly explained, “This is my eldest brother, Naroo-soh.”
“You may call me Roo-nii, the same as Torloo.”
This new brother definitely took after their mom. Coop didn’t look like his dad either, but resemblance wasn’t always about hair ...
October 25, 2025
Updating Tomorrow!
Chapter 19, “Fool’s Errand” is dropping tomorrow morning on Patreon! Subscription to this story is one of the perks that starts at the Twinkle tier ($4/month). Thanks to those who’ve chosen to read along! I’m grateful.
October 18, 2025
Coop 143: Talk it Through
Claimer: I do hereby claim all rights and responsibility for the characters in a certain boy’s adventures because the Amaranthine Saga & Songs are mine. Please continue to indulge the lot of us, especially the one who’s in trouble.
143
Talk it Through
Coop looked to Merl for help on what to do next. The horse clansman said, “You must be hungry.”
Right on cue, Shilah’s stomach growled.
“I will see to your wake feast.” Merl stood to go. “In the meantime… Coop, everyone would be more...
October 14, 2025
Coop 142: Let’s Say
Claimer: I do hereby claim all rights and responsibility for the characters in a certain boy’s adventures because the Amaranthine Saga & Songs are mine. Please continue to indulge the lot of us, especially the evasive one.
142
Let’s Say
“You’re awake!” Coop searched greenish-gray eyes. They held wariness, but it seemed to be directed toward Torloo.
The coyote lifted his arms in silent plea, so Coop crowded close. The guy huddled against his chest, as if needing to match Coop’s heartb...
October 10, 2025
Coop 141: Cooped Up
Claimer: I do hereby claim all rights and responsibility for the characters in a certain boy’s adventures because the Amaranthine Saga & Songs are mine. Please continue to indulge the lot of us, especially the one who’s usually really active.
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Cooped Up
At home, Dad was the one who looked after Daroo when he went deep. Coop and Rose helped, giving their dad breaks, but this was way different. Coop was it.
For five days.
Then seven days.
Then nine.
He grew increasingly res...
October 8, 2025
Are you reading along?
Boniface Smythe of the Stately House Smythes has been underway for a week already. The serial is available to all of my members over on my Patreon, including FREE members. So hustle on over and catch up.
The story will update every day this month. I hope you’ll join in & enjoy!
October 7, 2025
Coop 140: Extraordinary
Claimer: I do hereby claim all rights and responsibility for the characters in a certain boy’s adventures because the Amaranthine Saga & Songs are mine. Please continue to indulge the lot of us, especially the watchful one.
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Extraordinary
Coop felt guilty, lazing in bed while Mutt moved around the shelter, picking up his wet things. He shook out each item and draped it to dry. It reminded Coop of Dad, who was always tidying up, making food, doing laundry. Ordinary, everyday stuff tha...
