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Mood Stripes 140: Tight
Disclaimer: I do hereby disclaim all rights and responsibilities for the characters in this audacious adventure… especially for the changed one. A nod of recognition is bent towards Rumiko Takahashi for her creative prowess.
Chapter 140: Tight
Sesshoumaru’s fangs grazed Continue reading
Enticement
For those who may have missed the book recommendation I made in this post, I offer the additional enticement of this fellow. Brand is one of the denizens of the Statuary, where the handiwork of master sculptors take on a life of their own.
Mood Stripes 139: Undocumented
Disclaimer: I do hereby disclaim all rights and responsibilities for the characters in this audacious adventure… especially for the one who gives as good as she gets. A nod of recognition is bent towards Rumiko Takahashi for her creative prowess.
Chapter 139: Undocumented
“Sadness comes and goes. So does happiness,” Continue reading
LMM 112: Decampment
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 lingering longer.
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Decampment
The wolves left first, and Jacques was suffering from withdrawal. Continue reading
Bard & Barbarian
“Turn on the Charm.” My Patreon-exclusive story has updated, and I’m pleased with the warm reception Imber (and Marc) have received. At the moment, the only way to read along is to become a patron, but I’m not setting any tiers. Even if you can only part with $1 a month, you’re in … and warmly welcomed. And as an added bonus, you’ll contribute to the community goal I’ve set. Once I reach 400 followers, I’ll begin another Amaranthine story over there. Involving three sisters, twelve pledges, and the long-awaited stirring of a sleeping landmark. ::eyebrow waggle::
From today’s chapter…
Bard & Barbarian has already garnered some fanart! Many thanks to FerperoNii for her concept of the ranger Desiderii, who is Imber’s human mother.
Mood Stripes 138: Accusatory
Disclaimer: I do hereby disclaim all rights and responsibilities for the characters in this audacious adventure… especially for the one who’s something. A nod of recognition is bent towards Rumiko Takahashi for her creative prowess.
Chapter 138: Accusatory
When Sesshoumaru crooked his fingers, Kagome Continue reading
Mood Stripes 137: Amazing
Disclaimer: I do hereby disclaim all rights and responsibilities for the characters in this audacious adventure… especially for the one who followed through. A nod of recognition is bent towards Rumiko Takahashi for her creative prowess.
Chapter 137: Amazing
Even before she was fully awake, Kagome’s Continue reading
Governed on Goodreads
Governed by Whimsy has now been added to the Songs of the Amaranthine series page on Goodreads (thanks, Goodreads librarians!), so you can add it to your shelves. Again, this ISBN/edition is the solo digital edition. When the anthology comes out, it’ll have a different designator, and the (oh, so clever) title will be … Governed by Whimsy: The Anthology.
If you’re not already following me on Goodreads, it’s a great way to keep up with whatever’s going on: book giveaways, new titles, release dates, etc.
Book Recommendation
What Do You Read? Everywhere I have readers, I receive messages asking for book (or fanfic) recommendations. You ask for novels that have been my inspirations, for my current reads, for my favorite series. But most of all, you ask for MOAR stories just like those I write. Which is always Awkward, since I mostly use this penname and its associated accounts to chat about fandom & my anime/manga habit.
(Spoiler: forthy is not a mangaka.)
I do read more than manga. Plenty more. Lots. Current favorite genres (which are totally subject to mood swings) are adventure and mystery. Subgenres would include historical mystery, magical realism, and paranormal mystery or suspense. I love fantasy creatures, shifters, myths, and legends. Sometimes it’s dragons. Sometimes it’s steampunk. Sometimes it’s a fresh spin on an old fairy tale.
I read what I like. I reread what I love. I’ll try anything that strikes my fancy, but I ditch fast when I’m dissatisfied. My needs are simple: make me care. Want to win my fangirly heart? Leave me smiling at the end.
Who Writes Like You? It’s rare to find ALL my favorite things in one book. When I do run across an author whose story grips me, I usually buy up every durn thing they’ve ever written. This may be why my To Read pile is mountainous. But … I’m supposed to be leading up to a (mountainous) book recommendation here.
Oh, hey… nice segue! Continue reading
LMM 111: Layers of Meaning
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 trickster.
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Layers of Meaning
Argent’s lips quirked. “Anyone who has regular dealings with canines Continue reading
Reminder!
Fortune Cookie Challenge
Deadline & Dango. If you want to take part in my whimsical little fortune cookie challenge, the deadline is end-of-day (11:59 p.m. Pacific) TOMORROW (3/4). Fabulous prizes have been determined:
These sweet notebooks called to me from the shelves at a Japan-based variety store that I frequent. I will do a drawing from all participants. Four most fortunate winners will receive one of these notebooks as a thank you for chiming in.
If you want to take part, there’s still time! Please comment on the Fortune Cookie Challenge post!
Governed by Whimsy
Available for Pre-Order. I’m finally ready to set the release date for the fourth story in the Songs of the Amaranthine collection. This is the solo digital edition. The print anthology will be coming along later, probably in May. An audio edition of the 4-story collection is already contracted, so you can also look forward to Travis Baldree’s narration.
His whims drove off her predecessors.
Her whimsy drives him to distraction.
To Ambrose P. Merriman, a stage actor who’s gained acclaim on three continents, reaver escorts are more trouble than they’re worth. Easy-come, easy-go, he hardly bothers to learn their names anymore. But the director and producer of their theater troupe, who are already dancing on the fringes of acceptability, won’t risk losing their independence by neglecting this duty to the In-between.
Reaver Greta Demerara comes with suspiciously excellent references, but by the time the Evernhold brothers realize she’s carrying considerably more baggage than anyone bothered to mention, the train’s already left the station. What’s more, it’s quickly apparent that Greta’s no easier to deal with than their star. It’s either a game of cat and canary or a courtship. And Ambrose would give almost anything for a look at the script.
Release Date: April 4, 2020
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Mood Stripes 136: Brave
Disclaimer: I do hereby disclaim all rights and responsibilities for the characters in this audacious adventure… especially for the sleepy one. A nod of recognition is bent towards Rumiko Takahashi for her creative prowess.
Chapter 136: Brave
Inuyasha marveled over Kohaku’s compliance. Continue reading
