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LMM 556: Like Bees to Honey

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 gourmet tastes.

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Like Bees to Honey

Jacques watched the coat racks fill and the stage lights go on. Noise levels increased enough to drown out a popcorn cart, and all arriving children made a beeline f...

LMM 555: When in Rome

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 ones on friendly terms.

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When in Rome

Harrison smuggled Jacques into a booth at the back corner of the hall where bingo would transpire. People were already claiming seats and ordering snacks.

“Do you want s...

Amaranthine Interludes, #2

New Years Eve/Day Teaser! I’ve been dropping hints here and there (mostly Patreon & Twitter), but now I have a finished cover, so I can sneak you something more. After a bit of shuffling, the second Amaranthine Interludes story has been locked in. Suuzu’s story will publish in 2023, and it’ll be set between Bk5 and Bk6. More soon! ::twinkle::

Happy New Year!

Amaranthine Tattoo

Shared with Permission. Weeks ago, Sam contacted me with her plans for an Amaranthine-inspired tattoo. The design would include elements from all seven of the Saga book covers … if I was willing to sneak her a little information about the final miko. Only too happy to comply, my cover illustrator and I pulled together a reference sheet of the pertinent elements, and Sam’s tattoo artist ran with them. Their design pulls it all together: forget-me-nots, feathers, acorns, ginkgo leaves, sea shells,...

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. Ch44, “The Meritorious Tome” just went live for those in qualifying tiers. AND Ch40, “Close to Hand” 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! ...

LMM 554: What Are Your Intentions

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 candid one.

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What Are Your Intentions

Harrison’s gasp was pure delight. He gave Jacques a meltingly grateful smile before offering his hands to Argent. “Good evening, Lord Mettlebright. This is truly a pleasure...

LMM 553: Exemption

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 worked a bit of magic.

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Exemption

Jacques suspected he was glowing with sigilcraft—both Juuyu’s and Argent’s—not that he could tell. Nor would anyone else, which was rather the point. He was somewhat mi...

LMM 552: Spare Me

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 concerned party.

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Spare Me

Jacques held out a frosty blue suitcoat, the one with the Mettlebright crest stitched in silver. Argent would be mingling with local dignitaries—or the American equivalent—at an impro...

LMM 551: Lend an Ear

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 listener.

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Lend an Ear

Harrison added oranges to the trolley. “I deal with lonely kids all the time.”

“You… think I’m lonely?”

“Oh, my goodness! I shouldn’t be making–”

“Non. Don’t apologize.” And...

Bard & Barbarian

Updated! Bard & Barbarian has updated over on my Patreon with Ch55, “Priorities.” Because every member of the team has their part to play.

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