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Coop 041: Big Time

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 room for two.

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Big Time

Coop had to look up… and up some more. The crouched wolf was at least as big as Daroo, and his coloring was sorta similar. More tanned maybe. And Daroo’s jeans weren’t half so faded or frayed.

The young wolf croaked, “Boon!”

“Right here. Aw...

Coop 040: Good Manners

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 can’t help but be a little glad.

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Good Manners

Coop couldn’t do that growly rumble thing that Daroo used to soothe. Still, he hummed a low note. His intentions must have translated okay because the young wolf pressed closer, whined softly, and gave in to tears.

His sh...

Kimiko and the Cycle of Moons

Chapter 3, “Dress the Part.” With this and that, I didn’t get around to posting some of the most recent peeks at what’s going on in the serial that’s updating over on my Patreon. If you’re thinking of joining my supporters over there, it’s a pretty great time, perks-wise. Monthly updates on Kimi’s courtship … a new arc in Bard & Barbarian … and early teasers about my next series. ::eyebrow waggle::

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Coop 039: Thick in the Air

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 embattled ones.

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Thick in the Air

Vinca’s sisters had turned the Coopers’ dining room into a makeshift surgery. The big table groaned under the weight of a limp wolf. Vinca bustled Rose straight upstairs, but Coop spied his new friend and joined him on the floor.

The poor guy...

Coop 038: Homeward

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 isn’t a wolf.

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Homeward

Coop started comparing Vinca to Chumani. They were nothing alike, but Daroo had mentioned tricksters. For several minutes, he tried to figure out if Vinca might be Chumani. But as she led them along, step light upon the homeward trail, he decided ...

Bard & Barbarian

Updated! Bard & Barbarian has updated over on my Patreon with Ch71: “Newel Post,” in which Imber gets his first glimpse of gnomes. They run the inn where Yarrow is checking for any letters that have arrived for the crew.

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Coop 037: Who Goes There

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 ready for a fight.

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Who Goes There

A lady’s voice carried from the den’s entrance, clear and calm. “Cole and Rose? Come with me, please. The pack is on the move.”

“Everyone calls me Coop,” he grumbled, letting Rose tug him along the short passage.

Their Amaranthine vis...

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. Ch63, “Twiggen Trapping” just went live for those in qualifying tiers. AND Ch59, “Treasure Room” 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...

Coop 036: Connected

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 daddy’s girl.

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Connected

Half an eternity later, Coop left off reading aloud. There was a far-off look on Rose’s face, like she was listening to something other than their book. It figured, since Rose took after Dad. She had a starry soul. Which meant she was sorta… sensitive. Picki...

December Mailings

Patrons and Perks. I’ve been away for a few weeks, being a semi-adventurous traveler, but now that I’m safely home & settling in for holiday shenanigans, I’m catching up. Some of the boxes that awaited my return held the art cards for December. This month’s regular mailing features art by Mart on a lovely linen paper. It’s the first in what will be a set of four commissions, and patrons have the chance to collect them all.

Kusunoki | art by Mart

Dichotomy Day is nearly upon us, and tha...