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February 25, 2022
LMM 366: Pardon My French
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 a crush.
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Pardon My French
“I hate them,” Nonny muttered.
“No, you don’t. You’re just jealous.”
“What’s so great about cats, anyhow?”
“Mmm… felines have a certain je ne sais quoi.”
“Is that...
Fandom Foray
Tomorrow. Even though my usual 4th Saturday clashes badly with the huge Johto event for Pokemon GO!, I’ll still plan to update Unexpected and Vassal. In fact, I’ll be working on those chapters today, so go ahead and drop your prompt suggestions over on my Ko-fi account. ::twinkle::

On a related note, if you need a friend during Pokemon GO! Tour: Johto, drop me an email with your friend code: always dot forthright at gmail dot com.
February 24, 2022
LMM 365: Redolent of Bear
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 hospitable one.
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Redolent of Bear
“I have no plans to get up to anything with Cat and Canary.”
“This time,” snapped Nonny.
“This time,” Jacques returned evenly. He perched on the edge of a strawbale. “I i...
February 23, 2022
ART: Nestmates
Akira and Suuzu. They’re the closest of friends, the lifelong sort. And their story threads straight through the Amaranthine Saga. We haven’t had art of them since they were in middle school, so it was time for an update.

“Nestmates” | art by FoxOfTwilight
Quarterly Art Card. As most of you are probably aware, I create art cards as thank yous for my patrons. More and more, I’ve begun including story snippets on them. Little scenes or outtakes. The next Quarterly Art Card will go out i...
Bard & Barbarian

Twinkle Press Presents | art by FoxOfTwilight
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. Ch25, “Fidelio” just went live for those in qualifying tiers. AND Ch21, “Precocial” just 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 ab...
February 22, 2022
LMM 364: Always the Last Place
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’s polite to bears.
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Always the Last Place
Back at Stately House, Jacques was having trouble locating his apprentice. He checked Nonny’s usual haunts. Naturally, he was in the last and farthest from home...
February 21, 2022
Day 4
Narration Continues. Travis Baldree will continue his narration of Flattered by Flowers: The Anthology this morning. We’re making headway through Bathed in Moonlight. He’s hit upon just the right tone for Char, and Opal the Sage is making me smile.

I hope you can join the fun! I explained the HOW TO on this post, from when Travis narrated Galleries of Stone.
LMM 363: Canoodle
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 behind the wheel.
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Canoodle
Jacques sat up front with Cat so that Argent could use the car ride to confer with Canarian, who was no mere personal assistant. Whenever Canarian was involved, things got done.
...February 20, 2022
Day 3
Narration Continues. Travis Baldree will continue his narration of Flattered by Flowers: The Anthology this morning. There’s a bit left of Captured on Film. He’s doing amazing things with the Dare brothers. Then, he’ll dive into Bathed in Moonlight. Anyone else looking forward to wolves, moon maids, and Opulence Windlore? ::twinkle::


I hope you can join the fun! I explained the HOW TO on this post, from when Travis narrated Galleries of Stone.
February 19, 2022
Day 2
Narration Continues. Travis Baldree will continue his narration of Flattered by Flowers: The Anthology this morning. He’ll be wrapping up Hemmed in Silver. (The song is still oncoming!) And then he’ll dive right into Captured on Film with the Dare brothers. ::twinkle::


I hope you can join the fun! I explained the HOW TO on this post, from when Travis narrated Galleries of Stone.