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March 3, 2023
Cover Reveal: Songs 09
Scribbled in Margins. The next short story in the Songs of the Amaranthine collection will be releasing next month!
They were sent into solitude, yet
neither of them was ever truly alone.
Wrongfully accused of insulting a man of higher rank, a bright young man is banished to a remote post where he must stand watch over a signal fire. Batu isn’t entirely alone, though. There’s an orange-robed monk who checks in on him from time to time, and he’s somehow befriended a golden eagle. But str...
March 2, 2023
LMM 569: Natter
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 isn’t comfy.
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Natter
Jacques allowed Kip to steer him out the door and into an alley.
“You’re not a reaver.” His confusion seemed to be getting in the way of courtesies, but no matter.
“You’re not...
March 1, 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. Ch48, “Friend of a Friend” just went live for those in qualifying tiers. AND Ch44, “The Meritorious Tome” 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...
February 28, 2023
LMM 568: Fancy
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 good boy.
568
Fancy
Jacques didn’t even care that somewhere across the world, Sonnet was currently wearing shoes. He’d happily steal them in a capricious reversal of the Cinderella story, then lure him into some q...
February 27, 2023
LMM 567: Midnight Muffins
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 conniving one.
567
Midnight Muffins
Sonnet bent over a cookbook, a finger pushing loose tendrils from her coiffure behind one pointed ear. Several spice jars were already on the counter, alongside the basket in wh...
February 25, 2023
ART: Pitter Patter
Smol Spoiler. On the off-chance that folks here are still skittish about Pimiko spoilers, you’ll need to click through for the full illustration. Suffice to say … many plot threads converged in Bk6, and some weren’t bad outcomes. ::twinkle::
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Pitter Patter | art by FoxOfTwilight
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Fox and I had fun adding the custard cups that were part of a previous Patreon mailing to this illustration.
A silver spoon from one doting uncle & a blue stone from th...
February 24, 2023
LMM 566: Common Good
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 smitten one.
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Common Good
Jacques took a seat in one of the bakery’s booths, snapped a picture of his selection, and texted it to Nonny.
No lovely lie-in for me
But here’s a bright side
It didn’t take long...
February 23, 2023
LMM 565: Tough Nut
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 with a day job.
565
Tough Nut
Armed with a to-go cup from Founders, personally poured by Rook, Jacques entered the bakery next door, where redheads ruled the day. Only to realize—quite belatedly—that he knew t...
February 22, 2023
Bard & Barbarian
Updated! Bard & Barbarian has updated over on my Patreon with Ch58: “Likeness,” because if you think about it, there are a lot of look-alikes in this tale. Some are incidental. And others are pivotal.
February 21, 2023
LMM 564: Look at the Time
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 with longstanding priorities.
564
Look at the Time
A smile creased the corners of Juuyu’s eyes, and he reached across to gently rearrange Harrison’s sleep-rumpled hair. “I must decline. Jacques will be late if...
