Claimer: I do hereby claim all rights and responsibility for the characters in a certain boy’s adventures because the Amaranthine Saga & Songs are mine. Please continue to indulge the lot of us, especially the generous one.
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A Good Word
Author: FORTHRIGHT
When it all goes wrong…
I had so much fun creating the lingo used by the people of Newcomb in the Immortal Holmes series. Slang and colloquialisms. Oaths and idioms. They lend ambiance and even nuance. For instance, you may have noticed that city-dwellers use more steampunk-y slang (eg. “rust it all!”), but woodfolk like Philtrum Kemp lean more toward nature-based sayings (eg. “that’ll flourish!”).
Widdershins. It’s a quirky term I’ve always loved. Widdershins is just another way to say counterclockwise, so it’s perfect for a town that’s full of coggers & steamworks.
Begging your pardon, gents. I happened to overhear a bit of what you were saying, and I’ll confess myself curious. What you’re saying. It’s all widdershins. I’d swear you’re having two entirely different conversations.”
— Folk-Spelled (Immortal Holmes, No.1)
Coop 180: Reaver Track
Claimer: I do hereby claim all rights and responsibility for the characters in a certain boy’s adventures because the Amaranthine Saga & Songs are mine. Please continue to indulge the lot of us, especially the one in a class of his own.
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Reaver Track
Coop 179: White Barn
Claimer: I do hereby claim all rights and responsibility for the characters in a certain boy’s adventures because the Amaranthine Saga & Songs are mine. Please continue to indulge the lot of us, especially the ones with a wild side.
179
White Barn
Harpy Feet
I … I have no excuse. Ashes and rust, don’t let Ramage see me like this. It’s embarrassing.
:: blush ::
Coop 178: Roundabout
Claimer: I do hereby claim all rights and responsibility for the characters in a certain boy’s adventures because the Amaranthine Saga & Songs are mine. Please continue to indulge the lot of us, especially the one who’s made up his mind.
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Roundabout
Coop 177: Loser
Claimer: I do hereby claim all rights and responsibility for the characters in a certain boy’s adventures because the Amaranthine Saga & Songs are mine. Please continue to indulge the lot of us, especially the envious one.
177
Loser
Coop 176: Maybe Not Always
Claimer: I do hereby claim all rights and responsibility for the characters in a certain boy’s adventures because the Amaranthine Saga & Songs are mine. Please continue to indulge the lot of us, especially the one who disagrees.
176
Maybe Not Always
New Chapter for Kimi2
I’ve updated Kimiko and the Cycle of Moons over on Patreon. We’re 23 chapters in already! Will I finish this novel during 2026? Maaaybe. ::twinkle::
Coop 175: Guard Your Pockets
Claimer: I do hereby claim all rights and responsibility for the characters in a certain boy’s adventures because the Amaranthine Saga & Songs are mine. Please continue to indulge the lot of us, especially the affectionate ones.
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Guard Your Pockets
Coop 174: Playground
Claimer: I do hereby claim all rights and responsibility for the characters in a certain boy’s adventures because the Amaranthine Saga & Songs are mine. Please continue to indulge the lot of us, especially the playful one.
174
Playground
Coop 173: Refreshing
Claimer: I do hereby claim all rights and responsibility for the characters in a certain boy’s adventures because the Amaranthine Saga & Songs are mine. Please continue to indulge the lot of us, especially the one who skimped on introductions.
173
Refreshing
Coop 172: All Due Respect
Claimer: I do hereby claim all rights and responsibility for the characters in a certain boy’s adventures because the Amaranthine Saga & Songs are mine. Please continue to indulge the lot of us, especially the courteous one.
172
All Due Respect
Coop 171: Look Up
Claimer: I do hereby claim all rights and responsibility for the characters in a certain boy’s adventures because the Amaranthine Saga & Songs are mine. Please continue to indulge the lot of us, especially the one who’s pretty impressive. And … well, also pretty.
171
Look Up
Lunar New Year
Year of the Horse. This little tradition of mine just about counts as “longstanding.” Every year, I do a Lunar New Year mailing for my patrons, with red envelopes, lucky coins, and well wishes for the year ahead. Interested? It’s one of the best times to join as a patron. Take a look at my tiers and choose one that suits >>
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