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August 11, 2021
Mood Stripes 260: Inviting
Disclaimer: I do hereby disclaim all rights and responsibilities for the characters in this audacious adventure… especially for the safe one. A nod of recognition is bent towards Rumiko Takahashi for her creative prowess.
Chapter 260: Inviting
Sesshoumaru had wondered what sorts of demands Inuyasha might make of him, but all he asked for were more stories. Just like a pup.
As a human, Inuyasha changed in small ways. Shifting scent. Softer voice. Silkier hair. He pressed close, held ...
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. Ch13, “Runaway Heir” just went live for those in qualifying tiers. AND Ch9, “Lazy Morning” just unlocked for the Twinkle and Sparkle tiers.
Twinkle Press Presents | art by FoxOfTwilight
New narrated chapters will arrive every other Wednesday, which means … there’s always something more to look forward to! Learn more...
August 10, 2021
Release Day
Governed by Whimsy: The Anthology, which contains the first four stories in the Songs of the Amaranthine collection is now available as an audio book. Travis Baldree narrates:
Marked by StarsFollowed by ThunderDragged through HedgerowsGoverned by Whimsy
Don’t forget, you can still pre-order Mikoto and the Reaver Village‘s audio edition, which releases next week! ::twinkle::
August 9, 2021
LMM 279: Positive Reinforcements
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 gets right to work.
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Positive Reinforcements
“While it’s true Argent’s finery survives on a wing and a prayer, today’s disaster is culinary in nature.”
Randolla chuckled through Jacques’ description ...
Every Word Matters
Brightest of the Bright. In the Amaranthine Saga, the most powerful reavers are given “beacon” status. This is more about rank than specialties. So a beacon might belong to any of the various reaver classifications. Or not.
In Tamiko and the Two Janitors (Amaranthine Saga, #3), we learn that Argent Mettlebright has become something of an expert where reavers are concerned.
In my capacity as a member of the Amaranthine Council, I have personally met sixteen of the world’s beacons.”
“Ho...
August 7, 2021
Pre-Order a Song
Bathed in Moonlight (Songs of the Amaranthine, #7) is now available for pre-order on Amazon (for Kindle). This short story will release as a digital only title (for now). Since this is the seventh title in the Songs of the Amaranthine collection, we’re only one away from having enough to create a second print anthology. And yes, closer to release, the story should show up in other venues.
Some courtships follow all the rules. Some courtships bend them.
As the Seven Score Moons cycle t...
August 6, 2021
Mood Stripes 259: Founded
Disclaimer: I do hereby disclaim all rights and responsibilities for the characters in this audacious adventure… especially for the one who found the den. A nod of recognition is bent towards Rumiko Takahashi for her creative prowess.
Chapter 259: Founded
To Kagome’s delight, Sesshoumaru shared a childhood memory of his father, who liked to play what he called puppy games. Part training. Part excuse to cuddle.
“So he wasn’t all pomp and conquer?” Inuyasha asked longingly.
“Not ...
LMM 278: Bird Sanctuary
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 founding an enclave.
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Bird Sanctuary
The sedge had arrived the previous summer. In keeping with the adage, one man’s trash is another man’s treasure, Randolla Demoiselle had taken a shine to scruffy m...
August 4, 2021
Pre-Order Mikoto
Audio Book. Travis Baldree’s narration of Mikoto and the Reaver Village is up for pre-order on Audible! Make sure to reserve your copy, which releases on August 17, 2021.
Bard & Barbarian
Updated! Bard & Barbarian has updated over on my Patreon with Ch26, “In and Out.” The party’s leader is eager to be off on what will become Imber’s first real adventure. Easy peasy, yeah?
