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LMM 498: Demonstrations

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 dad.

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Demonstrations

Inti’s gaze sharpened.

Jacques knew he’d been caught out, but he pasted on a smile.

Gripping Jacques’ shoulder, Inti pulled Jacques back to Michael’s side. “Here, here, hold.”

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LMM 497: Smile for the Camera

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 apologetic one.

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Smile for the Camera

“Can you see, Kurogi-kun?”

“Think so!” Jiminy gave a thumbs up. “Don’t move too fast, okay Inti?”

The monkey crosser batted his eyes at the camera, then whispered som...

LMM 496: Your Wish Is My Command

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 a mentor.

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Your Wish Is My Command

While Michael and Isla analyzed Inti’s first sigil, the crosser asked, “Want, wish, what?”

“Pardon?”

“What can Inti make Jacques?”

“Lord, I don’t know.” He considered. “Can you make a sigil that hums a lullaby?”

Inti slowly straightened, then scur...

LMM 495: Bit of Mischief

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 eavesdropper.  

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Bit of Mischief

Inti climbed onto Jacques’ back to eavesdrop on his texts.

Up for a bit of mischief?

What did you have in mind?

If I were to allow Inti to smuggle us over
Would we be in...

ART: Marvelous Actors

5th Inktober = 4th Anniversary of Jacques-tober. (Okay, maybe I’m trying too hard to shoehorn a 4 into the festivities.) Are you ready for a whole month of daily updates for Lord Mettlebright’s Man? It’s a little early to begin (Jacques never has been much of a morning person), but Cat and Canary brought coffee and are quite willing to bolster their good friend in any way. (Ah, cats.)

Marvelous Actors | art by FoxOfTwilight

For those who may need a refresher, Cat & Canary (or more prope...

Author Signed Copies

Pimiko and the Uncharted Island. A partial delivery has arrived, and according to my courier’s emails, I should be receiving the balance of my book order on Monday! ::confetti toss:: In advance of Bk6’s impending release, I’m opening up for pre-orders of Pimiko and the Uncharted Island. The print editions you get from me come signed & stamped. I usually sneak in an enclosure or two (swag), and I only include the summary of the NEXT book in the back matter of the print edition. Worth? I hope you’...

LMM 494: Know It All

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 whose visits to Stately House remain secret.

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Know It All

Isla brightened, but then her face fell. “Papka might be interested, but we’re meant to stay out of sight.”

Jacques indicated the table. “These a...

LMM 493: Clay Wards

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 is no reaver.

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Clay Wards

Bamboo skewers and a jumble of metal instruments that looked suspiciously like lockpicks strew across a table. Jacques eyed Inti, who smiled sweetly while kneading a gray lump....

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. Ch39, “There’s a Trick to It” just went live for those in qualifying tiers. AND Ch35, “Nest and Swarm” 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...