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November 17, 2021
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. Ch20, “New Members” just went live for those in qualifying tiers. AND Ch16, “Don’t Be Strangers” 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 about my Patreon here >>
November 16, 2021
Mood Stripes 273: Simple
Disclaimer: I do hereby disclaim all rights and responsibilities for the characters in this audacious adventure… especially for the startled one. A nod of recognition is bent towards Rumiko Takahashi for her creative prowess.
Chapter 273: Simple
Kagome hadn’t expected Sango to take charge, though it did simplify matters. Going home was a necessity. There was no way she could abandon her family without a word. Just as there was no way she’d abandon the consequences of the wish she could...
November 15, 2021
LMM 330: Dragons and Fours
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 enjoys pampering.
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Dragons and Fours
The following Thursday, two more members of the Amaranthine Council arrived unannounced. Jacques found them in the front hall, not quite squabbling.
“But… I clear...
Every Word Matters
Shelter Me. We’ve encountered several reaver classifications with each new installment of the Saga & Songs. Many of you picked up on a tiny detail in Book 3, where Argent refers to Tsumiko as a bastion. In essence, those with a bastion’s classification serve as an anchor for the wards and barriers that protect a location. Usually, this means they have to stay put.
Argent was inclined to agree. “You would not be the first unofficial beacon. My own bondmate is unregistered, yet she has bee...
November 13, 2021
Brew & Bubble
As Seen on Patreon. Whether you call it boba tea, bubble tea, or even pearl shakes, these drinks are something I first discovered when I moved to California. I’ve tried so many flavors! My favorites are a Vietnamese coffee shake & several of the real fruit smoothies my local Boba Bar serves up. Just yesterday, I was craving a melon one. Lovely stuff.
If you’re a patron (or if you ordered a signed book from me), you may have received one of the promotional postcards pictured below, which incl...
November 12, 2021
ART: Lost Harbor Lockets
“Added security, you understand.” When Argent Mettlebright sets his trap for the Gentlemen Bandit, he arranges for a security team he can trust. So Juuyu Farroost meets the formidable duo known as the Lost Harbor Lockets. ::twinkle::
Lost Harbor Lockets | art by FoxOfTwilight
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“Curious?” The woman smiled broadly and crooked a finger. “You can look, but don’t touch. They’re loaded.”
The sigils stood out like lace upon her skin, inked in white, shimmering with power.
“These are w...
November 11, 2021
LMM 329: In a Hurry
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 voice has probably changed.
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In a Hurry
“Yeah, yeah. Been a while.” Nonny reset his hooves and squared his shoulders. “You look like Jacques just said something sketchy. Want me to make him take it ba...
November 10, 2021
Bard & Barbarian
Updated! Bard & Barbarian has updated over on my Patreon with Ch32, “Theory and Practice.” There’s a gap between Imber’s training and his experience.
Ko-fi Mugs Four Ways
Hug-a-Mug Season. We decided to use the design created for my Ko-fi account on totes and colored them four ways. For those who don’t know, I mostly use my Ko-fi account for a monthly foray into fandom writing. There are a handful of unfinished stories (and their readers) that have been waiting for my time and attention. Once a month is better than nothing. Little by little, I’ll see those fics through to their intended conclusions. ::twinkle::
November 9, 2021
Mood Stripes 272: Claimed
Disclaimer: I do hereby disclaim all rights and responsibilities for the characters in this audacious adventure… especially for the assertive one. A nod of recognition is bent towards Rumiko Takahashi for her creative prowess.
Chapter 272: Claimed
Shippo’s tail puffed. “Are you taking her away?”
“Where would I go?”
That gave the kit pause. “Do you have a home?”
How long had it been since Sesshoumaru cared enough to claim a place? He countered, “Do you?”
“Miroku’s shoulder. ...
