Where Are You? Have you ever thought of showing us your corner of the world by snapping book photos while out and about? Stephanie, who lives in Alaska, sent me a bunch from scenic places. Here’s one I hadn’t shared yet!

Where Are You? Have you ever thought of showing us your corner of the world by snapping book photos while out and about? Stephanie, who lives in Alaska, sent me a bunch from scenic places. Here’s one I hadn’t shared yet!

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 for the banished one.
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Make My Apologies
“Mind the ascot,” grumbled Jacques. Continue reading
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 fashionable one.
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Quirks of Heritage
A handkerchief appeared, and Jacques immediately recognized Continue reading
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 for the one with slightly tipsy inhibitions.
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Very Good
Gilen whispered, “Non.” Continue reading
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 potential whistleblower.
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Mother Tongue
As the young crosser’s onslaught grew increasingly articulate, Continue reading
Daruma Mugs. The design of daruma (sometimes called wishing dolls) varies widely by region and artist in Japan. They’re used as a focus for goals. When you purchase one, its eyes aren’t filled in. You choose a goal or prayer, fill in one eye, and set it in a place where it serves as a reminder. And when your goal is achieved, you celebrate by filling in the second eye.

Different colors represent different areas of life in which you might have goals. Red is traditional, and it symbolizes good luck or good fortune. Blue is specifically for those pursuing goals at school (academic achievement) or at work (success or promotion). We’ll eventually add more colors. Maybe more designs, too.
I designed this one as an homage to the avian clans. Do you see the birds?
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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 used to getting his way.
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Rubbish
“Surely not. My duties don’t…” Continue reading
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 favorite uncle.
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Surely Not
Jacques needed a moment to unfreeze, Continue reading

Songs of the Amaranthine is a collection of short stories set in Forthright’s Amaranthine universe. Before the Emergence, the clans were nothing more than whispers and mysteries and legends and lore. But every so often—in out-of-the-way places or shockingly close to home—an unsuspecting person stumbled into a fateful encounter with someone who was decidedly other. An eclectic collection, spanning continents and centuries. Tales of adventure, discovery, friendship, rescue, belonging, and love. Each short story stands alone and can be read in any order.
He had one job. Becoming a family pet wasn’t it.

Dragged through Hedgerows. For the sake of his people, Daroo-fen has lived among humans, working as a lawyer in a little mountain town. He’s vowed to protect the surrounding woodlands, no matter the cost. But in the course of duty, he meets a man who needs help … and a friend. Too long a loner, Daroo cannot keep away, but there’s a fine line between getting close and getting too close. If the Cooper family finds out his secret, two worlds might brand the wolf a traitor.
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::confetti toss::
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 for the one with a mission.
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Come into my Parlor
Downstairs was warmed by candlelight. Continue reading
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 for the trusting one.
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Languor
Jacques relaxed everything—languid, but far from mindless. Continue reading
Snack Adventurously. Squid Peanuts, folks. I’m sure Kimiko would dare. How about you?

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 for the one who may have missed a cue or two.
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To the Cask
Rather high-flown, but if Jacques Continue reading