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February 9, 2024
REPOST: Trackers
Boon & Moon. Given where we are in Coop and the Elderbough Trackers (Amaranthine Interludes, #4), I thought this repost of Fox’s art wouldn’t be amiss.
“Trackers” | art by FoxOfTwilight
Coop 048: Local Specialty
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 older than he looks.
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Local Specialty
Uncle Moon’s shirt had one word printed in large letters—WOOF. Kinda funny. Kinda perfect.
“Am I allowed to ask about your ears and stuff?”
Furred knuckles brushed Coop’s cheek. “Not today.”
“Okay. Wanna come to the house?...
February 7, 2024
Bard & Barbarian
Updated! Bard & Barbarian has updated over on my Patreon with Ch72: “She Who Stands Between,” in which Imber has another deity to consider. Because it’s probably a bad idea to refuse a goddess.
February 6, 2024
Coop 047: Not Even a Little Bit
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 not wearing shoes.
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Not Even a Little Bit
Coop sloshed onto the bank, his feet chilled from standing in the creek. He wanted Torloo’s uncle to read his posture. “It’s okay,” he repeated. “I’m not even a little bit scared.”
Boon jerked a thumb Coop’s way. “Wolf-fostered. H...
February 2, 2024
Coop 046: Out of Consideration
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 a gentle nature.
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Out of Consideration
Boon asked, “They targeted you?”
“Not exactly.” Torloo’s tail tucked. “I was beside Uncle Moon. He’s the one….”
“Hell and hellions.” Boon shot to his feet. “Where’d he get to?”
“Nearby.” With a sidelong look at Coop, Torlo...
January 31, 2024
January Mailing
Includes a Rhomiko Excerpt! I finally received my box of art cards from the printer for the January mailing (better late than never). They include an excerpt from the upcoming series finale, Rhomiko and the Confirmed Bachelor, which I’ll need to push off another month. Probably looking at a March release now. If you want to get in on this lovely art card (5×7″ on heavy linen paper), today’s the last day to become a patron at the appropriate tier (Sparkle on up will be included in this one).
...Coop 045: Current
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 dangerous quarry.
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Current
Coop liked the feel of mud between his toes, the way running water gently tugged at his calves. Even swollen by rain, his creek was a lazy thing, meandering between mossy banks, rippling over smooth stones.
“Hey, Torloo? Why were those guy...
January 28, 2024
Kimiko and the Cycle of Moons
Chapter 4, “Dipping Moods” is live over 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.
January 26, 2024
Coop 044: Back Yard
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 giving orders.
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Back Yard
Boon pushed them to their feet. Torloo’s tail tucked, and his attention strayed to the healers, but he didn’t resist when Coop pulled him along. Kitchen. Den.
This room belonged to Dad and Daroo, and Coop hoped they wouldn’t mind him bringing str...
January 24, 2024
Bard & Barbarian
Narrated Edition. Bard and Barbarian has been posting slow and steady over on my Patreon account. Reading along is great, but supporters on some tiers can now listen along. The story is being narrated by Travis Baldree. Ch64, “Empty Hours” just went live for those in qualifying tiers. AND Ch60, “Portrait of a Lady” has unlocked for the Twinkle and Sparkle tiers.
New narrated chapters will arrive every other Wednesday, which means … there’s always something more to look forward to! Lear...
