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July 23, 2021
LMM 274: Polyglot in the Making
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 plans.
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Polyglot in the Making
Tsumiko had been a schoolteacher before Aunt Eimi found her, and under her tutelage, Jacques’ grasp of Japanese was flourishing. Incentives abounded, not the least of whi...
Governed by Whimsy: The Anthology
Pre-order! Travis Baldree’s narration of the first four stories in the Songs of the Amaranthine collection will be releasing on August 10, 2021. You can pre-order the anthology now! Titles include …
Marked by StarsFollowed by ThunderDragged through HedgerowsGoverned by Whimsy
July 15, 2021
LMM 273: Silver Linings
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 been putting in effort.
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Silver Linings
“Your reasoning?” Argent’s gaze held a challenge. “In Japanese, if you please.”
Meaning his private language lessons had begun for the day. Jacques ordered h...
July 14, 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. Ch11, “Good Customers” just went live for those in qualifying tiers. AND Ch7, “Light as Feathers” 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! Lea...
July 13, 2021
Mood Stripes 255: Ready
Disclaimer: I do hereby disclaim all rights and responsibilities for the characters in this audacious adventure… especially for the one who listens. A nod of recognition is bent towards Rumiko Takahashi for her creative prowess.
Chapter 255: Ready
Upon his return, Inuyasha didn’t bat an eye at finding Kagome on Sesshoumaru’s lap. “So there’s nothing much. Found an old den. Kinda small, but Kohaku’s clearing it, getting a fire going.”
“How far?” asked Sesshoumaru.
“We’ll make it b...
July 12, 2021
LMM 272: Bundles
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 studious one.
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Bundles
“Be there in a minute,” called Tsumiko distractedly. She was bent over a book that was nearly half her height. Probably on loan from one of the dragon lords.
Jacques moved to the tea s...
July 11, 2021
GO Fest 2021
Pokemon GO! From time to time, I mention here that I enjoy playing Pokemon. Since we’re nearing the annual extravaganza that is GO Fest, it seems a good time to bring up my ongoing offer. If you also play Pokemon GO, email me your friend code > always.forthright at gmail dot com. I play daily. I send gifts. I love raids. To quote Professor Willow, “Let’s GO!”
July 8, 2021
LMM 271: Private Entrance
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 is expected.
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Private Entrance
Jacques ended chaos and sent Nonny off, promising to find him before the evening’s grooming session. Then he strode to the ornate door at the hall’s end and touched the gl...
July 2, 2021
Mood Stripes 254: Confident
Disclaimer: I do hereby disclaim all rights and responsibilities for the characters in this audacious adventure… especially for the one who knows what they want. A nod of recognition is bent towards Rumiko Takahashi for her creative prowess.
Chapter 254: Confident
“Is that why you don’t make demands with me?” Kagome asked. “So you’ll become my leader?”
“Between you and me, whose wish is more important?”
“Neither of us remembers what we wanted.”
“In this moment. Now.” Sesshouma...
June 30, 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. Ch10, “Larking in Brindleby” just went live for those in qualifying tiers. AND Ch6, “Turn on the Charm” 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 t...
