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November 9, 2022
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. Ch42, “Queasy” just went live for those in qualifying tiers. AND Ch38, “Trellis” 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 ...
November 8, 2022
LMM 530: Missed a Spot
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 master of illusions.
530
Missed a Spot
Three of the Argents went very still, their expressions carefully—dangerously—neutral. But the fourth giggled and flung his arms around Jacques’ neck. Which was utterly absur...
November 7, 2022
LMM 529: Fraught with Potential
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 real one.
529
Fraught with Potential
When Jacques—eventually—arrived in the foyer, he wheeled a trunk behind him.
Argent eyed first him, then it, before remarking, “Is that all?”
“Non. I sent the larger one ...
New Pattern
She Sells Sea Shells. We’ve added a new pattern to the Twinkle Press storefronts over on Threadless and TeePublic. You can get the Pimiko seashell pattern on items ranging from totes and masks to journals and note cards. Be sure to watch for sales right on through the holidays if you want to build your Amaranthine collection. ::twinkle::
November 4, 2022
LMM 528: Always Important
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 sang.
528
Always Important
Jacques was honestly afraid to ask. “Is that… important?”
“Always.” Ginkgo leaned to the side and turned Jacques’ face to meet his gaze. “Wolfsong is always important. And in ...
November 3, 2022
LMM 527: Too Soon
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 an en suite.
527
Too Soon
The claw-footed tub in Jacques’ suite fit two. Barely. And only because Ginkgo cut a trim figure. Sonnet would have spilled over, all on his own.
“Dad wants you to go after Ki...
November 2, 2022
ART: Bloom for You
Hajime and Naoki. We first meet this duo in Flattered by Flowers (Songs of the Amaranthine, #8). Naoki is a bookseller in the city of Keishi, and he befriended Junpei, who became a regular at his shop. Only after a bit of tanuki mischief did Junpei realize that Naoki wasn’t alone.
“Tell me what you see,” Naoki prompted, his expression guarded.
Meeting a red-eyed gaze, Junpei offered a respectful nod. “I see another man with long, black hair and a lavish crown of red flowers. You are similar t...
November 1, 2022
LMM 526: Mutual Appreciation
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 who are touching.
526
Mutual Appreciation
Ginkgo piggybacked Jacques toward home. “You’re escorting Inti to Jiminy’s enclave. But first, we’re hitting the nearest bathtub.”
“You’re coming with me?” asked J...
October 31, 2022
LMM 525: Morning After
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 supportive one.
525
Morning After
Jacques woke alone.
Well, not truly. Ginkgo lounged on the floor, elbow propped on the sleeping platform. “Morning.”
“Lord. Did something happen?”
“Sonnet went to fix bre...
LMM 524: Be Honest
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 wasn’t prepared. Not really.
524
Be Honest
In an attempt to be the responsible one, Jacques had prepared a lecture—largely anecdotal, geared to intrigue, and… entirely superfluous. Sonnet proved he’d never...
