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February 20, 2023
LMM 563: But Soft
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 early bird.
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But Soft
“Pardon my intrusion.”
Jacques opened an eye and huskily drawled, “But soft, what bird through yonder window breaks.”
Juuyu’s gaze was carefully averted. “You did not return home.”
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February 18, 2023
Farley Narration
Travis Reads. If you’re interested in the sequel series to Galleries of Stone by C.J. Milbrandt (one of my other pennames), Travis Baldree will launch into the prologue of Farley (Journeymen of Stone, #1) this morning. The tale of Tupper’s younger brother will take a handful of days to tell. If you want to drop by for a sneak look/listen, join Travis’s Discord server. (Details on this post.) It’s always fun to watch him do his thing. ::twinkle::
February 17, 2023
Audio Book Sale
Songs of the Amaranthine. Good news! The audio edition of Governed by Whimsy: The Anthology is on sale until 2/24/23. Travis Baldree narrates the first four short stories in the Songs of the Amaranthine collection:
Marked by StarsFollowed by ThunderDragged through HedgerowsGoverned by Whimsy
February 15, 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. Ch47, “Last Bell” just went live for those in qualifying tiers. AND Ch43, “Galeskeep” 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! Learn more abou...
February 14, 2023
Happy Valentine’s Day
First and Last and Always. The Amaranthine Saga begins with Argent and Tsumiko, and later this year, when the final book in the main series releases, we’ll be right back at Stately House. Happy Valentine’s Day, reading friends! ::twinkle::
Bonded | art by FoxOfTwilight
January 30, 2023
Of Mugs and Men
Author Confession. I sometimes buy things for my characters. This mug was a gift for Jacques. I don’t take my coffee nearly as strong as he does, but he puts up with me anyhow. Also … I play a lot of Scrabble, and J – A – C – Q – U – E – S scores pretty darn high, especially with a triple word square. (Which he insists on calling “scoring a threesome.”) ::sigh::
Lord Mettlebright’s Man should be back next week! Thank you for your patience.
January 27, 2023
January Mailing
Incentives Abound. After a week’s delay (printer error required a re-order), I’m pulling together January’s monthly mailing for my patrons. Here’s a small teaser because many of this year’s art cards will include story snippets. This one goes along with the art “Warm Enough?” There are a few days left in the month. Join at the appropriate tier, and you’ll have nice mail next week! ::twinkle::
January 26, 2023
ART: Opal the Sage
Opulence Windlore. When this dragon clansman showed up for Bathed in Moonlight, it must have been a “confluence of destinies,” because he charmed his way into all my future plans for the Amaranthine Saga (and quite possibly a future Interlude). A song-writer and storyteller of some fame, he’s long-winded, high-handed, self-important, and often smug … yet somehow manages to be (as Sinder would put it) one of the good guys. Opal is due to recur in Bk7. ::twinkle::
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Where are my ma...
January 25, 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. Ch46, “Armory” just went live for those in qualifying tiers. AND Ch42, “Queasy” 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! Learn more about my P...
January 24, 2023
ART: Two Bars
Poor Sinder. His missions are forever sending him out of wifi range. Just a little something silly that Fox whipped up & I tucked away for a rainy day. ::twinkle::
“Two Bars” | art by FoxOfTwilight
