Forthright .'s Blog, page 56
August 24, 2022
Bard & Barbarian
Updated! Bard & Barbarian has updated over on my Patreon with Ch49, “Marshmallow Wargoat.” Because Imber’s naming sense is truly unique.
August 23, 2022
LMM 472: No Holds Barred
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 insider information.
472
No Holds Barred
Jacques wasn’t going to make this hard for Sonnet. “No need to hold back. I’m looking forward to an encounter with your wild side.”
In the softness of candlelig...
August 22, 2022
LMM 471: Vivid Imagination
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 opposed.
471
Vivid Imagination
“It makes a difference in the accoutrement. I’d thought rugged was required, but before I consult with our tailor, I need to know my part.” Jacques eased more onto his ...
August 19, 2022
LMM 470: Casting Call
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 trusted one.
470
Casting Call
Jacques remarked, “Most people wouldn’t dare get between a mother and his baby.”
“I trust you with him.”
He could feel the compliment. He could also feel the hand at his hip and...
August 18, 2022
LMM 469: Spoons
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 things to say.
469
Spoons
“Merci.” Jacques arched his brows. “Are you going to tuck us in together?”
Sonnet waved at the bed he’d prepared. “I’ll keep you warm.”
“Both of us?”
He collected Vanya ...
August 16, 2022
Coming Soon
Pimiko and the Uncharted Island (Amaranthine Saga, #6) will be releasing October 22, 2022, and the digital edition is available for pre-order on Amazon.
LMM 468: More than Ornamental
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 welcome one.
468
More than Ornamental
Jacques exited the bath to find furs already spread… and Sonnet seated upon them.
His dress hung neatly from a peg, and his hair fell loose around bare shoulders. Vanya dra...
August 15, 2022
ART: Dressage
Jacques & Nonny. While Nonny does show up briefly in the main books of the Amaranthine Saga, you only really get to know the goat-crosser if you read Lord Mettlebright’s Man. He first appears in Ch54: “Prat” and goes on to become Jacques’ apprentice. Fun Fact: for those not in the know, in the audio editions, Travis Baldree gives Nonny a Cockney accent.
“Dressage” | art by FoxOfTwilight
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Jacques took delivery of a parcel from Uppington and immediately sought out Nonny. “My...
LMM 467: Resources
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 insider information.
467
Resources
The sun dipped low, and Harmonious urged Jacques to make use of one of the guest pavilions. Carpet bag in hand, he strolled along a covered walkway, admiring the leaves ...
August 12, 2022
LMM 466: Congratulations
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 loves children.
466
Congratulations
Jacques mostly hung back, letting Sonnet bask in the warmth of her clan’s congratulations. With Vanya in her arms, she was courage itself.
Brava.
Hands down, Jacqu...
