Disclaimer: I do hereby disclaim all rights and responsibilities for the characters in this audacious adventure… especially for the one in need of rescue. A nod of recognition is bent towards Rumiko Takahashi for her creative prowess.
Chapter 72: Vulnerable
Sesshoumaru disliked the miko’s medicines Continue reading
“I should bring one home to show Tsumiko.”
Akira rolled his eyes. “Like you don’t want it for your collection.” To Kimiko, he added, “Argent’s a repeat offender when it comes to smuggling Ephemera across borders.”
—Kimiko and the Accidental Proposal (Amaranthine Saga, #2)
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Disclaimer: I do hereby disclaim all rights and responsibilities for the characters in this audacious adventure… especially for the one who gets his way. A nod of recognition is bent towards Rumiko Takahashi for her creative prowess.
Chapter 71: Allotted
Sesshoumaru didn’t appreciate being deposited inside. Continue reading
Since it’s become tradition to put up a squee post, here’s a place for you to react, effuse, speculate, or simply chat amongst yourselves. I might be willing to clarify a point here or there, but I must remain reticent if I’ve raised questions that will be answered in the main series. ::twinkle::
[[ HERE THERE BE SPOILERS ]]
Now Available! It’s release day for the first short story in my Songs of the Amaranthine collection. Digital only. Currently on Amazon. Need more incentive to splurge? How about twin wolves?
Highwind Twins by FoxOfTwilight
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Beloor-dex and Loor-ket were alike
in every way except significance.
—Marked by Stars
FYI. Marked by Stars is a short story. In fandom circles, it’s what we call a long oneshot. I wrapped it up in just under 20,000 words. That’s the target range for all future stories in the Songs of the Amaranthine collection. That way, when I have four stories completed, I can bundle them into a print anthology that’ll look nice alongside the Amaranthine Saga.
Marked by Stars is the first of many short stories set in the Amaranthine universe. The tales will give me the chance to go beyond the plot of the Amaranthine Saga and explore the inner workings of other places and peoples. Each story will stand alone, though it will contribute to your knowledge of clans and cultures. I’ll borrow from various genres—adventure, romance, mystery, slice of life. All of the stories pre-date the Emergence, and they’ll span history, from ancient and medieval to contemporary. Marked by Stars gives you a peek into a past referenced in Kimiko and the Accidental Proposal. Here’s a screencap of the page just before the tale gets underway…
I survived! Which means I am allowed to play with some of those fanfics that have been lulling. Looking forward to some relaxing reading & writing right on through December. ::twinkle::
If you’re thinking of giving/getting a signed book for the holidays, now’s a good time to place your order. I have copies of both Tsumiko and Kimiko available. More information here >>
It’s Cyber Monday, but I’m not really offering any spiffy deals. So let’s make do with a special announcement. Amaranthine Saga audio books are coming in 2019!
Always & Ever by FoxOfTwilight
a.k.a. “Headphones Challenged”
Enamel Pins. For someone like me, traditions just sort of start, seemingly all on their own. One thing leads to another thing, and suddenly, it’s a Thing. A good example is a recent gift from the same person who bought me a forget-me-not pin to celebrate Tsumiko and the Enslaved Fox. I now have a lovely chrysanthemum pin to mark the publication of Kimiko and the Accidental Proposal. ::twinkle::
And of course, I’m now seriously tempted to have my own pins made for the series.
Turtle Chips stand out in the crowd of snacks on convenience store shelves because of their distinctive 3D shape. They come in a wide range of flavors. This bag happens to be cinnamon-flavored.
Cute mascots on snack packaging always make me smile.
Born the same year as the Emergence, Ever Starmark was the most famous hybrid on the planet. His mother, Dad’s second bondmate, was human, and Ever’s very existence was considered proof that peace wasn’t just possible, it offered new possibilities for the human and inhuman races.
Eloquence slouched into Rise and smiled at Ever’s shifting expression. He knew every quirk and dip of those auburn ears, the swirl of emotion through shining eyes, and the eager thump of his stubby tail. If Quen was completely honest, Ever was the main reason he’d dragged his feet about enrollment. He couldn’t exactly bring a three-year-old to class.
How was he supposed to explain high school to Ever?
—Kimiko and the Accidental Proposal (Amaranthine Saga, #2)
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Runt. Kimiko and the Accidental Proposal opens by introducing readers to Eloquence Starmark, who holds a unique place within his clan. For reasons, he never expected to have a bondmate, but he was (mostly) content and entirely grateful for the den he shares with a bachelor uncle, a baby brother, and whoever else may be looking for a cozy place to bed down. No matter what, Quen has Ever, and Ever has Quen. Continue reading
Wow. Until someone linked me, I wasn’t aware that Tsumiko and the Enslaved Fox made it onto Amazon Editors’ Picks for the Top 20 Best SciFi/Fantasy Books of 2018. Continue reading
Not on the List. When fans shop, seemingly random items can make their way into the cart for no better reason than … squee factor. Case in point: on a recent stroll through the international aisle at a local grocery store, a line of fancy-schmancy pasta caught my eye. But it was the name for this particular variety that secured a purchase.
Arcobaleno = Rainbow
…but to this fangirl, Arcobaleno = Reborn!
Katekyo Hitman Reborn! is a one of those long-running shonen series with the sort of running jokes that I associate with gag anime. Everyone has their schtick and their catchphrases, so the entire character introduction phase (more than thirty episodes) gets a little … repetitive. But Akira Amano is laying the groundwork that becomes the foundation for an amazing storyline. It’s such a favorite of mine that even though the anime is more than 200 episodes long, I’ve watched it all the way through three times. (No surprise, since it encompasses some of my favorite themes: friendship, kinship, and mentorship.)
Have you ever bought a random thing for its fandom significance?
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