Library Shelves

Did you know you can get Tsumiko and the Enslaved Fox on the bookshelf at your public library? Most city and county library websites include a place where you can request they add a book that’s not currently in their system. (Which means they’ll buy the book.) So far, two of you have mentioned to me that Tsumiko is now in their local library. Thanks for that! ::twinkle::

Tsumiko is in Libraries

This is amazing to me! I have a library book! ::confetti toss::

Mood Stripes 052: Contingent

Disclaimer: I do hereby disclaim all rights and responsibilities for the characters in this audacious adventure… especially for the influential one. A nod of recognition is bent towards Rumiko Takahashi for her creative prowess.

Chapter 52: Contingent

Sesshoumaru saw her point. “The boy is old enough to choose.” Continue reading

Mood Stripes 050: Intrusive

Disclaimer: I do hereby disclaim all rights and responsibilities for the characters in this audacious adventure… especially for the one who barges in. A nod of recognition is bent towards Rumiko Takahashi for her creative prowess.

Chapter 50: Intrusive

Sesshoumaru registered the miko’s approach and dismissed her. Continue reading

Foxy Photos

I still have a stockpile of snapshots taken by readers from our (first) Photo Challenge. Here’s a creative (and dare I say crafty) one from Possessed.

from Possessed

Always glad to see your photos. Post them, tweet them, bookstagram them … and email me, so I can share them here! ::twinkle::

Now accepting PayPal

Payment Options

Those wanting signed books now have TWO payment options. You can continue to send me funds with an Amazon Gift Card (which I solemnly swear to immediately squander on books/manga) or you can send money to my new Twinkle Press account on PayPal. Either way, use the always dot forthright at gmail dot com email address. Options—you have them!

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Mood Stripes 048: Connected

Disclaimer: I do hereby disclaim all rights and responsibilities for the characters in this audacious adventure… especially for the unpredictable one. A nod of recognition is bent towards Rumiko Takahashi for her creative prowess.

Chapter 48: Connected

What wish? Kagome doubted Sesshoumaru’s heart’s desire had been Continue reading

Favorite Character Bingo

I’ve seen these character boards floating around and decided to do one of my own. Although the original intent seems to be favorite characters (as in one person), I usually gravitate to duos and trios. You all know I ship around, but my favorite ships are very often about kinship or friendship or mentorship. (Though I have a definite fondness for loners.) Behold!

forthright's anime favorites BINGO

The gist of the game: if you also love a character, you cover the square. Five-in-a-row in any direction gives you a bingo. How many can you get? Impress me! And link me to your bingo boards if you’re making one of your own. ::twinkle::

Always Forthright

Just back from the post office, where a batch of signed books was sent off to new homes. (Thank you for your support!) Funny thing. The USPS is particular about details, so when I send books internationally, FORTHRIGHT needs a first name. It has to go in the computer system to be legit. So according to the postal service, forthy’s first name is AL. Short for Always.