Disclaimer: I do hereby disclaim all rights and responsibilities for the characters in this audacious adventure… especially for the confident one. A nod of recognition is bent towards Rumiko Takahashi for her creative prowess.
Chapter 184: Calm
Sesshoumaru wasn’t thinking about anything in particular when he realized she was absent.
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Patron Perks. From time to time, I mention my Patreon account here on the blog. This is a good time to consider joining since I’m gearing up for the next Quarterly Art Card, which I’ll send out in September to those who qualify. This time around, the featured illustration is called “The Dance,” and is inspired by Ricker & Fira in Followed by Thunder (Songs of the Amranthine, #2).
Patrons who pledge at least $4/month & are interested in receiving the art card have until the Autumnal Equinox to request one. (Those selecting higher tiers receive the art cards automatically, along with bi-monthly or monthly mailings.) All fun stuff, I assure you.
So much is happening on September 22!
“The Dance” | Lara Pickle
Prize Drawing. Ye Olde Random Number Generator has spoken. The first five numbers that came up match the following names:
Anisa
Wendy
Lindy
JN
Leslie
Congratulations to our winners, and many thanks to everyone who participated. I’ll be posting your pictures at intervals as we race toward our next release day. ::glomp::
Winners, please do check in with me to verify your mailing addresses.
Playing with Possibilities. There are ups and downs with any update to a program/platform. While WordPress’s new system has thrown my usual routine for a loop, I know I’ll get the hang of it soon. And there are fun new features. Let’s test drive one of them now. Polls have been added. Here’s one that serves as a teaser for Book 4, which releases in September. ::twinkle::
Reminder! Marked by Stars & Mikoto and the Reaver Village share a setting, so while you’re waiting for release day, sneak in a re-read! ::twinkle::
Disclaimer: I do hereby disclaim all rights and responsibilities for the characters in this audacious adventure… especially for the one with clothing options. A nod of recognition is bent towards Rumiko Takahashi for her creative prowess.
Chapter 183: Complimentary
When Sesshoumaru donned one of his other sets of clothing, Kagome couldn’t help smiling.
Continue readingLast Day. Today is the last day to send me your entry to the Photo Challenge. Here’s a lovely entry from Anne, who created a nest for Tamiko and the Two Janitors. Pretty, pretty prizes (there will be a drawing) were revealed on this post >>
YOU HAVE TWO MONTHS!
YOU HAVE TODAY!
June 20 – August 20
always.forthright@gmail.com
Take Two. After chatting with support, I believe we’ve discovered a way to prevent a full post from arriving in your inboxes. While not completely ideal, I’m told that Word Press developers are finessing everything so in the future, I can once more determine exactly where the cut appears. Improvements on the way! Better things ahead! More to look forward to! (Yes, I’m padding like a NaNoWriMo-er on November 29, but I have no idea how far into a post the cut will auto-interrupt, so I’m giving it plenty of space.)
And we’ll introduce the cut here. Chanting html incantation…
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Don’t mind me. Just trying to figure out WordPress’s lovely new imposition on my usual routine. They revamped some stuff. Gotta get this rigamarole down! Especially the part where you have to click through to my blog in order to read a chapter. (Basic business practice, you understand.)
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Disclaimer: I do hereby disclaim all rights and responsibilities for the characters in this audacious adventure… especially for the ones that go together. A nod of recognition is bent towards Rumiko Takahashi for her creative prowess.
Chapter 182: Unified
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Two Days Left. We’re nearing the deadline for the latest Photo Challenge. Here’s another entry that came in recently. Anisa garnered the cooperation of her nephew-dog Lucky for a snapshot with Dragged through Hedgerows (Songs of the Amaranthine, #3). Will you also enter? Pretty, pretty prizes (there will be a drawing) were revealed on this post >>
YOU HAVE TWO MONTHS!
MORE LIKE 2 DAYS
June 20 – August 20
always.forthright@gmail.com
Mikoto and the Reaver Village (Amaranthine Saga, #4) is now available for pre-order on Amazon. At this point, it’s only the e-book. Print editions will begin showing up closer to release day. The same goes for other storefronts. Patience! The whole project is coming along nicely. And you now have a firm release date!
September 22, 2020
This summer is his last chance to win his first love.
Wardenclave has always been a place of secrets and sway. For most of the year, the remote mountain village is closed off from the rest of the world, but each spring, they issue invitations to the most promising young reavers all over the world. Summer skill camps provide opportunities for the elite to train with the best. And by longstanding tradition, for teens of the In-between to evaluate the compatibility of their peers. Glint Starmark’s reputation as a matchmaker has been holding true for millennia.
At seventeen, Mikoto Reaver is the youngest headman in Wardenclave’s history. He’s had very little time to adjust to his new role before their close-knit community opens its doors to children of pedigree, the specialists who will mentor them, an allotment of battlers, and a celebrity or two. Glint means well, but Mikoto won’t commit until he can speak to the only girl he’s ever loved. There’s just something about her.
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You can also shelve this book on Goodreads >>
Disclaimer: I do hereby disclaim all rights and responsibilities for the characters in this audacious adventure… especially for the one offering salvation. A nod of recognition is bent towards Rumiko Takahashi for her creative prowess.
Chapter 181: Tormented
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Button Splosion. Another quick nudge (because I really, really should get back to writing) toward the ongoing photo challenge. So many more entries came in this week, and I love your creativity. I’m always delighted when you pose my books with pets, and we’re about even … cats vs. dogs. Will you be entering? Hope so. There’s time! Pretty, pretty prizes (there will be a drawing) were revealed on this post >>
YOU HAVE TWO MONTHS!
MORE LIKE 1 WEEK
June 20 – August 20
always.forthright@gmail.com
P.S. I snapped this pic. ::twinkle::
Disclaimer: I do hereby disclaim all rights and responsibilities for the characters in this audacious adventure… especially for the cynical one. A nod of recognition is bent towards Rumiko Takahashi for her creative prowess.
Chapter 180: Besmirched
Sesshoumaru was looking at her. Continue reading
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