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May 7, 2023
LMM 587: Under Cover of Darkness
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 in the dark.
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Under Cover of Darkness
Hallow wordlessly transferred Argent into Jacques’ arms, stood upon Colt’s broad back, and began weaving sigils.
Jacques peered around, but it was wretchedly dark. R...
May 6, 2023
LMM 586: Private Entertainment
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 taskforce member.
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Private Entertainment
Dressage really hadn’t prepared Jacques for straddling someone of Colt’s girth, but the stretch was satisfying in its own way. He relaxed into an easy rhythm that carrie...
May 5, 2023
LMM 585: Protocols
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 schemer.
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Protocols
Canarian awaited them alongside a customs officer, who verified their identities and stamped their passports. Couriers were sent for luggage, and a mini-bus with darkened windows pulled up t...
May 4, 2023
Release Day
Suuzu’s story has officially released! This tale offers a glimpse of what was happening at Stately House while Jacques & Akira (and the rest) were off on the titular uncharted island from Bk6. Once Suuzu and the Nine Nippets of Legend was all told, the final word count was around 38k, so it’s substantial as short stories go. And I’d consider it essential reading. Stuff happens! ::twinkle::
Need more to sway you?
Adventures in avian courting lore, especially where nippets are concerned...May 3, 2023
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. Ch52, “Innocent Bystander” just went live for those in qualifying tiers. AND Ch48, “Friend of a Friend” 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 t...
Nippet Sightings
Nine Varieties. It’s release eve! Suuzu and the Nine Nippets of Legend was a lot of fun to write. I’ve been making up nippet lore and dealing with a “moody chicken.” And then the other Smythe brother showed up, and … well, things got interesting-er! Recently, it occurred to me that not everyone may realize just how PERVASIVE nippets are in the Amaranthing Saga & Songs. So … a montage of sorts!
Nippets first appear in Bk3: Tamiko and the Two Janitors:
Joe sighed and lifted his hand. A...
May 2, 2023
LMM 584: Tarmac
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 irrepressible one.
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Tarmac
A warm hand patted Jacques’ cheek, bringing him out of a dozy haze. He pulled Argent more firmly to his side and peered around the empty plane. “Ricker Thunderhoof, I presume?”
“Ca...
LMM 584: Best Foot Forward
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 irrepressible one.
584
Best Foot Forward
A warm hand patted Jacques’ cheek, bringing him out of a dozy haze. He pulled Argent more firmly to his side and peered around the empty plane. “Ricker Thunderhoof, I presu...
May 1, 2023
LMM 583: Hold Tight
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’s on call.
583
Hold Tight
The enormity of Argent’s trust was flattering, but Jacques had concerns. Tucking his lord and master under his chin, he gazed pleadingly into the camera, sent the selfie, and thum...
Days Away!
Suuzu and the Nine Nippets of Legend releases on May 4, 2023. Have you pre-ordered?
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He’s more accustomed to speaking for others than speaking up for himself.
Stranded at Stately House, Suuzu Farroost is restless and fretful and lonesome for Akira. Waiting is a misery, and all he has to hold onto is the memory of a fleeting kiss, a circlet of nippet eggs, and one very stubborn, very outspoken valet. To keep him from wallowing, Suuzu’s friends find ways to distract him, a...
