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May 28, 2022
Nearly June
Lord Mettlebright’s Man. I’m in the throes of an editing pass on Bk6: Pimiko and the Uncharted Island. Had to make sure the timeline behaved itself, and I found a couple of dangling plot threads and three (le gasp) teensy-tiny contradictions. Also planning to cross-check a couple of things against statements in earlier books/stories, for the sake of series continuity. Fiddly stuff. Finessing.
Focusing on Pim & Co. requires a kind of tunnel vision, so LMM is being set aside until this coming ...
May 26, 2022
Quarterly Art Card
Perks of Patronage. One of the thank you gifts I create for my supporters over on Patreon is a Quarterly Art Card. For June’s summer solstice mailing (which is Dichotomy Day, you know), I’ve had prints made of one of the Ephemera that I commissioned from Ren this past spring. There will be four in all, so if you join up now, you may be able to collect them all! ::twinkle::
Quisp | art by Ren
“They are Ephemera.” Suuzu quietly explained, “A rare variety that develops a symbiotic relatio...
May 25, 2022
Tsumiko Translated
Show & Tell. Tsumiko and the Enslaved Fox (Amaranthine Saga, #1) has its first international edition, thanks to Alma Books, which specializes in romantic speculative literature. The cover illustrator is Omri Koresh, and to celebrate this milestone, I’ve gotten permission from him and from the publisher to create an art card of his rendition of Argent & Tsumiko. It’ll be our Quarterly Art Card over on Patreon for September 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. Ch31, “Paladin for Hire” just went live for those in qualifying tiers. AND Ch27, “Looking After” 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 Patreon here >>
May 24, 2022
LMM 414: Everything and Nothing
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 team up. Because Suuzu really does need a break.
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Everything and Nothing
“Right, then!” Jacques firmed his stance. “Suuzu needs a break.”
There were groans and whinging, but Deece arrived with a cou...
May 23, 2022
LMM 413: No Contradiction
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 playful one.
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No Contradiction
Laughter drew Jacques’ attention to Nonny, who had buddied up with Sonnet. Their game made no sense—lunging, dodging, circling, and growling. Wolf versus goat, but without a hint ...
May 22, 2022
Release Day
Flattered by Flowers: The Anthology has released in both print & audio formats! ::confetti toss:: I’m so pleased to add these editions for your enjoyment. You’ll want to give them ALL a listen!
Thank you (as always) to everyone who takes the time to read, (often reread), rate, and review my stories. Your support is invaluable.
May 20, 2022
LMM 412: Splendid Acquisition
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 charismatic one.
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Splendid Acquisition
Jacques stayed with Arnaud so Gilen could have a turn in Suuzu’s clutches. Josheb was queued up, and he offered his hand to Gilen. The American’s methods were very differe...
May 19, 2022
Days Away
Flattered by Flowers: The Anthology will be releasing in print & audio formats in just a few days! There’s still time to pre-order. Further inducement comes in the form of … another audio clip, courtesy of Travis Baldree, this time from the titular Flattered by Flowers (Songs of the Amaranthine, #8).
On a related note, if you’re planning to buy a signed copy of the anthology from me, the first shipment’s out the door, as of M...
LMM 411: In a Pinch
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 French-speaking denizens of Stately House.
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In a Pinch
Michael lounged in the shallows with Gilen and one of Stately House’s newbies. Arnaud’s diaper had been adapted to make room for a long, spotted tail. The ...
