Forthright .'s Blog, page 99
June 20, 2021
ART: Game Changer
Happy Father’s Day. I’ve been saving up an illustration of Timur’s smol family, and this is the perfect day to unveil it. I am placing it under a cut, though, since it’s a spoiler for the end of Mikoto and the Reaver Village (Amaranthine Saga, #4). I consider it a companion piece (of sorts) to “Two Halves.”
Game Changer | art by FoxOfTwilight
Will they be back? Pfft.
You have to ask?
June 19, 2021
LMM 259: Push
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 no-nonsense one.
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Push
Jacques was on the official naproom rotation, but he slept here more than he slept in his own bed. Willingly. Because Kyrie had changed his life almost as much as Argent had. Turns out, J...
June 18, 2021
LMM 258: Four Parents
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 in the lead.
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Four Parents
Still ignoring Argent, Jacques asked, “Where’s Lilya?”
“With Mum.”
“Is it naptime?”
“Yes.” Kyrie leaned up to whisper in Jacques’ ear. “I am not sleepy.”
Argent ...
June 17, 2021
LMM 257: Skip the Jitters
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 monumentally intimidating one.
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Skip the Jitters
Argent bowed them through the door, though his usual elegance was somewhat diminished by the little boy wrapped around his leg.
“I’m home,” Jacques sang out. ...
June 16, 2021
LMM 256: Reprise
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 may be a teensy bit nervous.
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Reprise
Nonny ran ahead, eager to spread the word.
With a soft oath, Ginkgo started after him. “Sorry! Better introductions later, I swear.”
The wolf raised a hand in...
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. Ch9, “Lazy Morning” just went live for those in qualifying tiers. AND Ch5, “Long While” 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 ab...
June 15, 2021
LMM 255: Consistently Inconsistent
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 “clan-fluid, crossdressing virgin mother.” ::twinkle::
255
Consistently Inconsistent
Nonny lost his combative posture and crossed to Jacques. “You can be both a boy and a girl?”
“Personally? Non.”
The kid sn...
June 14, 2021
LMM 254: Two Sides
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 flexible one.
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Two Sides
They took the quickest route to Stately House, which wasn’t entirely legal and did criminal things to Jacques’ hair.
Ginkgo waved from the limb of a sentinel tree.
Nonny planted h...
LMM 253: Manhandling
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 caught in the middle.
253
Manhandling
Sonnet started toward them with little mincing steps that quickly lengthened into a businesslike bustle. “Is something the matter with Jacques?” Leaning close and touching...
June 12, 2021
LMM 252: Carrying Off
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 courage to spare.
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Carrying Off
Sentinel’s long, smooth strides carried them far. Sonnet’s dad seemed a responsible sort, if a bit… distracted. Normally, Amaranthine didn’t tote around their human acqu...
