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 in a satisfactory arrangement.
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Kith Sire
Patreon Teaser. For August’s mailing (I do monthly/bi-monthly mailings) for my patrons, I’ve revealed a postcard we whipped up special. There’s a drabble on the reverse, which is a (spoiler=free) teaser for Fumiko and the Finicky Nestmate (Amaranthine Saga, #5), which is currently available for pre-order. If you want to get in on this mailing, consider becoming a patron.
No matter how or where you support me and my writing, I’m grateful! ::glomp:: If you want more details about why I have Patreon & the other incentives at each tier, I explain a bit more on this page >>
Mikoto and the Reaver Village, the fourth book in the Amaranthine Saga, is now available in audio format. Travis Baldree narrates!
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 smallest one.
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Eeny, Meeny, Miny, Moe
Disclaimer: I do hereby disclaim all rights and responsibilities for the characters in this audacious adventure… especially for the one who will be quiet. A nod of recognition is bent towards Rumiko Takahashi for her creative prowess.
Chapter 261: Awake
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Fall Releases. New stories are scheduled for release in both October and November, which may seem a long way off. If so, I’m suggesting you tide yourself over with other titles currently in stock. I have copies of the Galleries of Stone trilogy on the shelf. Its a trilogy I mentioned on this post >>
This is a fantasy series, complete in three volumes. (Although there’s a second trilogy in the works.) The story involves a magical master sculptor and living statues … and Tupper. Naturally, it’s also available digitally. These print editions have full-color illustrations, and if you order them from me, they’ll be stamped & signed (and include swag). If you’re interested, email me at always.forthright at gmail dot com.
$25 each, includes shipping in the US
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 doing menial things.
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Winter Picnic
Disclaimer: I do hereby disclaim all rights and responsibilities for the characters in this audacious adventure… especially for the safe one. A nod of recognition is bent towards Rumiko Takahashi for her creative prowess.
Chapter 260: Inviting
::twinkle::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. Ch13, “Runaway Heir” just went live for those in qualifying tiers. AND Ch9, “Lazy Morning” just unlocked for the Twinkle and Sparkle tiers.
Twinkle Press Presents | art by FoxOfTwilight
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 >>
Governed by Whimsy: The Anthology, which contains the first four stories in the Songs of the Amaranthine collection is now available as an audio book. Travis Baldree narrates:
Don’t forget, you can still pre-order Mikoto and the Reaver Village‘s audio edition, which releases next week! ::twinkle::
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 gets right to work.
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Positive Reinforcements
Brightest of the Bright. In the Amaranthine Saga, the most powerful reavers are given “beacon” status. This is more about rank than specialties. So a beacon might belong to any of the various reaver classifications. Or not.
In Tamiko and the Two Janitors (Amaranthine Saga, #3), we learn that Argent Mettlebright has become something of an expert where reavers are concerned.
In my capacity as a member of the Amaranthine Council, I have personally met sixteen of the world’s beacons.”
“How many are there?” asked Joe.
“Officially? Twenty.” Argent inspected his claws, though he was actually focused on calming his tails. They felt as puffed as a squirrel’s. Far from dignified. “By longstanding tradition, only the twenty brightest souls alive can attain the title. However, Glint Starmark recently redefined and expanded the classification to account for perennial members … and to respectfully retire reavers who have reached the limit of their legacy.”
Kip leaned forward. “Perennial members?”
“More than half of the beacons alive today are either tree-kin like Joe’s sister or bound to an Amaranthine partner.” Argent smiled thinly. “The former still do their part, if sporadically, but the latter muddle Glint’s precious pedigrees by mingling species. He has opened the rank to new blood, provided they are adding to their legacy.”
Fun Fact: In Fumiko and the Finicky Nestmate (Amaranthine Saga, #5), you’ll be meeting one of those perennial members of the beacon rank. ::twinkle::
Bathed in Moonlight (Songs of the Amaranthine, #7) is now available for pre-order on Amazon (for Kindle). This short story will release as a digital only title (for now). Since this is the seventh title in the Songs of the Amaranthine collection, we’re only one away from having enough to create a second print anthology. And yes, closer to release, the story should show up in other venues.
Some courtships follow all the rules. Some courtships bend them.
As the Seven Score Moons cycle through their phases, the appointed time for the Queen’s Festival draws near. Wolves from all over will gather at a site that the packs count as sacred, to sing for the Moon and her maidens. Rinloo is part of an allotment of dexes sent to guard the Circle, which has long been anchored by an Amaranthine tree. There he encounters a girl-child spirited to safety by imps and an unhappy maid from the Luminous Court.
releases November 4, 2021
Disclaimer: I do hereby disclaim all rights and responsibilities for the characters in this audacious adventure… especially for the one who found the den. A nod of recognition is bent towards Rumiko Takahashi for her creative prowess.
Chapter 259: Founded
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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 founding an enclave.
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Bird Sanctuary
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