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Story for the Day: The Pet Fish

 Soledhan caught a fish today and he decided to keep it as a pet. He asked me to write a story about it. Here it is.

The Pet Fish                 It was soon evening and Soledhan's nightly visit to the commons was expected. The commander and Den Asaan sat at the table finishing their correspondence for the day when the door to the main room was thrown open and Soledhan burst toward his parents with all the gaiety and wholesome happiness a child in recent possession of something special...

Story for the Day: Prince Lamir

Here is a little bit about Prince Lamir of Lucentia.


Lamir's Footman                A new footman was brought to the palace in Lucentia for Prince Lamir's inspection. He had not expected the business to detain him by any means. It was to be a simple investigation one to make certain his preferences were obeyed and one to convey what was expected of her service. The last one had not done for him: she was spiritless and obedient to be banal. Lamir required someone with more animation, someone...

Arkastino and Nidello

Arkastino and Nidello are Ladrei's most intimate friends and bodyguards.  They are briefly in book 1 but we get to learn a lot about them in subsequent books. Here is a bit from book 8. Enjoy!


Arkastino and Nidello Ladrei and the symbol of Lucentia                Ladrei emerged from his private quarters and went into the main room of the guild where he found his two intimate friends and guards sharing a bottle of licorice wine between them, discussing the various guild members with callous...

Story for the Day: The Mark of a Lady

The Mark of a Lady Ladrei Maccadrin: Guild Lord of Lucentia and right hand of Prince Lamir                It was dawn in Lucentia, and before the sun gained command over the morning skies, Ladrei had awakened from a short but pleasant sleep. He had passed a most wondrous evening between the welcoming thighs of his former assailant, whose arms and legs now lay draped across his inked and bare form. It had been an object more desired but one he believed he would have little chance of seeing:span

Interview on Juniper Grove

Unghaahi and Kai Linaa in honour of "Come and Get it" weekTwisk and I were featured on Jaidis Shaw's Juniper Grove "Come and Get It" Romance & Erotica Week!

Please take a look at the interview here: http://junipergrove.wordpress.com/201...

As well, you can win an advance copy of Tales from Frewyn from her giveaway page: http://junipergrove.wordpress.com/201...

Thank you to Jaidis for the interview!

Story for the Day: Definitions

We had a long debate about this word. Here is the result.
Definitions                 Definitions were of great consequence to King Alasdair. In drawing up a treaty or in the fashioning of a trade agreement, the meaning and clarity of words was eminent to the detailed document he must produce. He was always careful with the terms and phrases employed, but as the herald could not be applied to for a reading of his documents without the usual ingratiating commentary, Alasdair always chose to ...

A very special present: The Troll

Today, I received a very special gift for Soledhan.
Some of you know the Frewyn story of Teacup the Troll. When Twisk saw this book in the shoppe, she had to buy it. In fact, she bought two and sent one down here.
Upon opening the book, I saw this:

If Teacup, the Frewyn legend himself, approves then this book must be astounding. I soon discovered, however, that there were other friends to be found within.

There is Crab Asaan hiding in a bucket.

 There is Mr Craw beneath the plank. And there are ot...

The Den Asaan and the Cook

Rautu and Martje are mortal enemies. His hatred of cooks, however, began at an earlier time, as we see from book one of the series.
Confectionary Conquest
On his way to the garden, the Den Asaan stopped to send his correspondence by way of one of the messengers in the Haven. He gave the direction of the letters but the hint of a familiar scent made him hurry through the address. The lingering aroma of chocolate tarts grew stronger and he was unable to concentrate on anything other than...

Story for the Day: Lucentian Breakfast

Ladrei Maccadrin of Lucentia Finished mapping out plots for future books while I couldn't sleep. Here is what happened during breakfast.
Lucentian Breakfast                 The sun gained power over the morning and the commander and Den Asaan were invited to breakfast with his royal highness, the prince of Lucentia. As those of the noble classes in Lucentian believe it was expected and fashionable to be late, when the Den Asaan and commander were ushered into the private dining room, the...

Story for the Day: Fashionable Sense

Fashionable Sense A WIP of Alasdair. Look at that hair.                The commander and Alasdair waited in their joint quarters for Prince Aldan Buthaena of Livanon to appear on the veranda of the palace. They looked below at the amassing nobility and watched them mill together while speaking in a polite hum and enjoying their spiced wines: glasses were clinked together, the smiles of civility and royal coldness were exchanged, and everyone seemed pleased to enjoy the quiet festivities...