Updated! Bard & Barbarian has updated over on my Patreon with Ch40, “Close to Hand.” Who knew Lorem could be such a take-charge fellow? To battle!
Bard & Barbarian
Author: FORTHRIGHT
LMM 395: You Are Cordially Dared
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 isn’t shy.
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You Are Cordially Dared
LMM 394: Better Part of Valor
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 been at this for a while.
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Better Part of Valor
Songs of the Amaranthine
Only Mostly Optional. All along, I’ve been saying that the short stories in the Songs of the Amaranthine collection are optional reading. Yes, you’ll pick up more details about the clans and their customs, but the stories stand alone. If you skip them, you’ll still be able to enjoy the Amaranthine Saga. But as is often the case when I write, I’ve been making connections between the Saga & Songs. And they’re now so tightly woven, it’d be a shame if you missed out.
I’ve added a note at the beginning of Bk6: Pimiko and the Uncharted Island, encouraging folks to read Bathed in Moonlight and Flattered by Flowers before proceeding. And Lord Mettlebright’s Man, for that matter. For … reasons.
Thank you to those of you who’ve read ALL the things. And most especially to all of you who also took the time to review & recommend the Saga & Songs to others. I’m grateful.
LMM 393: Slow to Trust
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 cautious one.
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Slow to Trust
LMM 392: Pet Theory
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 investigative reporter.
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Pet Theory
LMM 391: Better Together
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 looks forward to each visit.
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Better Together
Bard & Barbarian
Narrated Edition. Bard and Barbarian has been posting slow and steady over on my Patreon account. Reading along is great, but supporters on some tiers can now listen along. Ch28, “My Lady” just went live for those in qualifying tiers. AND Ch24, “Unfinished Business” just unlocked for the Twinkle and Sparkle tiers.
New narrated chapters will arrive every other Wednesday, which means … there’s always something more to look forward to! Learn more about my Patreon here >>
LMM 390: Just Another Day
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 was enjoying a day off.
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Just Another Day
LMM 389: Break with Tradition
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 admires curls.
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Break with Tradition
Anime Recommendation
If / Then. If you’re like me, and you couldn’t get enough of the comfortable friendship between Tanaka and his reliable bestie Oota in Tanaka-kun Is Always Listless (slice-of-life, comedy, 12 episodes), then I’ve got a winner for you. Aharen-san wa Hakarenai (translates to Aharen-san in Indescipherable ) is currently simulcasting, and it’s got that same ambiance. Recommended!
Pre-Order LIVE!
After a circuitous adventure through three kinds of customer service, Flattered by Flowers: The Anthology is showing up on Amazon as available for pre-order. This is the print edition. 500+ pages. And so, so pretty! So it you’re looking to grab a copy this way, you can go for it now.
Side Note: Ordering signed copies from me won’t begin until May 1.
Paper Parasols
New in the Shops. To celebrate the addition of Flattered by Flowers to the Songs of the Amaranthine collection, we’ve added the pattern to our assorted shops. You can get them on totes, masks, notecards, journals, etc.
TWINKLE PRESS
Threadless | Tee Public
LMM 388: Empty Belly
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 full of news.
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Empty Belly
LMM 387: Worn Out
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 fraught one.
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Worn Out
FORTHRIGHT 