Author: FORTHRIGHT
Mood Stripes 181: Tormented
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
“Explain.” Continue reading
Photo Challenge
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
- Send me a link to your #bookstagram or blog post, pins, or pic-spam.
- Tweet your pics using @ForthWrites, and I’ll retweet.
- Email me your snapshots or leave them here in comments.
- *DO* notify me via email. Unlike Hisoka-sensei, 4thy isn’t quite omniscient.
always.forthright@gmail.com
P.S. I snapped this pic. ::twinkle::
Mood Stripes 180: Besmirched
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
Photo Challenge
Good Reminder. Quick nudge (because I really should be writing) toward the ongoing photo challenge. This is one of our newest entries, courtesy of Jeanine. Will you also enter? Pretty, pretty prizes (there will be a drawing) were revealed on this post >>
YOU HAVE TWO MONTHS!
MORE LIKE 2 WEEKS
June 20 – August 20
- Send me a link to your #bookstagram or blog post, pins, or pic-spam.
- Tweet your pics using @ForthWrites, and I’ll retweet.
- Email me your snapshots or leave them here in comments.
- *DO* notify me via email. Unlike Hisoka-sensei, 4thy isn’t quite omniscient.
always.forthright@gmail.com
Mood Stripes 179: Compelling
Disclaimer: I do hereby disclaim all rights and responsibilities for the characters in this audacious adventure… especially for the one with her own set of contemplations. A nod of recognition is bent towards Rumiko Takahashi for her creative prowess.
Chapter 179: Compelling
Calm seeped into Kagome’s soul, and Continue reading
Every Word Matters
Stately House has changed quite a bit since the beginning of the Amaranthine Saga. That’s a trend I expect to continue. ::twinkle::
Stately House was refined and inspired, but it existed in such isolation. Like the emptiness clawing inside Argent, the building longed for a soul, for the liveliness and laughter of a loving family.
—Tsumiko and the Enslaved Fox
• • •
“Orphans?”
“We’ve been converting rooms.” Michael seemed confused by his confusion. “You didn’t know?”
Jacques simply repeated, “Orphans?”
“Tsumiko has opened Stately House to children of mixed heritage ….”
Michael went into detail while Jacques tried not to be devastated. Argent would accept children simply because they were part-chicken or part-goat, yet shun someone who wanted a place just as much. Non… more.
—Lord Mettlebright’s Man
Art Card
September’s Mailing. It’s August 1, so I’m revealing the Quarterly Art Card, which is one of the main perks I offer to supporters on Patreon. “The Dance” features Ricker & Fira from Followed by Thunder (Songs of the Amaranthine, #2).
“The Dance” | art by Lara Pickle
If you want to be included in this art card mailing, become a patron. You’ll get in on snapshots, story snippets, first looks, interesting mail, etc. Look over the tiers (just $1 for Glimmers, up to $44 for Reliquaries) and choose a comfy niche. Want to know more about becoming a patron before taking the plunge? I explain things more clearly under the tab I created for Patreon >>
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Community Goal – Progress!
82 / 400
Once I reach 400 patrons, I’ll begin posting a subscription story (available to those pledging $4/month or more). “Loosely based on the old Amaranthine tale, ‘The Wolf and the Moon Maiden,’ this serial will involve three sisters, twelve pledges, and the long-awaited stirring of a sleeping landmark.“ (Yes, I’m talking about the Miyabe sisters. Yes, you’ll get in on more of Kimiko’s courtship of Eloquence Starmark.)
Bard & Barbarian
New Installment. One of the perks my patrons receive is access to an original story about two characters I play(ed) in a longstanding weekly DnD campaign. Bard & Barbarian updates at least once a month, and for July, I scraped in at 10 minutes to midnight on July 31. (Deadlines are miraculous. They have a way of making things happen!)
In related news, our group is gearing up for a new campaign, and I’ll be first-timing as DM. Although it’s less of a dungeon & more of a steampunk airship. ::eyebrow waggle::
Mood Stripes 178: Lasting
Disclaimer: I do hereby disclaim all rights and responsibilities for the characters in this audacious adventure… especially for the deep thinker. A nod of recognition is bent towards Rumiko Takahashi for her creative prowess.
Chapter 178: Lasting
Sesshoumaru appreciated the miko’s compliance. Continue reading
Photo Challenge
Bright as Pennies. Entries have started rolling in! Therefore, we’re due for a quick reminder that there’s a new Photo Challenge underway. This time, I’m prepared with a quick snapshot of the oft-mentioned “fabulous prizes.” This round, I have 5 of these pretty blank books with Starmark-esque copper accents. They’ll come inscribed to winners in the drawing.
Fun Fact: Merit Starmark (that’d be Harmonious’ eldest son) was nicknamed “Penny” by Boonmar-fen Elderbough, his childhood friend. Obviously, it’s a reference to the color of his eyes. I can’t say that always-serious Merit is entirely thrilled by the endearment. ::twinkle::
YOU HAVE TWO MONTHS!
MORE LIKE 3 WEEKS
June 20 – August 20
- Send me a link to your #bookstagram or blog post, pins, or pic-spam.
- Tweet your pics using @ForthWrites, and I’ll retweet.
- Email me your snapshots or leave them here in comments.
- *DO* notify me via email. Unlike Hisoka-sensei, 4thy isn’t quite omniscient.
always.forthright@gmail.com
Mood Stripes 177: Both
Disclaimer: I do hereby disclaim all rights and responsibilities for the characters in this audacious adventure… especially for the one without excuse. A nod of recognition is bent towards Rumiko Takahashi for her creative prowess.
Chapter 177: Both
Kagome peered up through her lashes at Continue reading
Post Fest Post
#PokemonGOFest2020 took up most of my weekend, and in the nicest way. I had fun, which was my only real goal. I’ve never experienced the like, and I’m glad I decided to splurge on a ticket.
- I finished 3 audio books while I played. ::twinkle::
- Although it was a bit of a scramble, it was nice, nice, nice to be able to invite reader friends (or be invited by them) to participate in raids. I now have So Much rare candy. Must distribute strategically. ::plots::
- My longtime Pokemon buddy (Lucario) earned his “Best Buddy” badge yesterday, so I nicknamed him Sempai. He’s had to step back so I can walk with some of my new (shiny) Go Fest acquisitions, but his place at my side is assured.
- Did I mention shinies? I caught at least a dozen. (Not sure on the exact count, but the thrill will never get old.)
- Most notable, I somehow managed to catch what I’ve long considered the holy grail of shiny Pokemon, a golden Magicarp. ::swoon:: I actually named her Grail.
Screencapped a few for y’all. I’d share more, but they’re off defending gyms at the moment. And do you REALLY want me to bore you with a slide show?
Do you name your pokemon? When I single out strong ones to train up, I generally give them names at that time. For example, the shiny Growlithe/Arcanine was immediately dubbed Kinpatsu (Japanese for blond). And Marimo (Sanji’s nickname for Zoro in One Piece) was a no-brainer for my shiny Tangela.
As always, if you also play Pokemon GO and you want to friend me, email me your friend code @ always.forthright at gmail dot com.
… and now, back to writing.
Mood Stripes 176: Staggered
Disclaimer: I do hereby disclaim all rights and responsibilities for the characters in this audacious adventure… especially for the one who’s subject to moods. A nod of recognition is bent towards Rumiko Takahashi for her creative prowess.
Chapter 176: Staggered
Although she couldn’t possibly Continue reading
Pokemon GO Fest 2020
Play from Home. Thanks to the quarantine, I’ll be participating in Pokemon GO Fest for the first time ever. I have secured my ticket, stockpiled pokeballs, and blocked off my weekend for some guilt-free playtime. Looks like events run from 10am – 8pm local time (I’m in the Pacific time zone) on July 25 & 26. No idea what to expect, but … I’m sure it’ll be fun. ::twinkle::
If you need a friend, I like connecting with my readers. Send me your friend code at always.forthright at gmail dot com. I’ll TRY to send you cute gifts, but many of the spinners in walking distance from home are (cringe) entirely un-photogenic dirt lots (a.k.a. baseball fields). May every blest one grant you many a lucky egg & vial of stardust!
FORTHRIGHT 