I have chatted with the Powers That Be and learned why Amazon hasn’t yet listed the digital edition of Tsumiko and the Enslaved Fox. I won’t bore you with all the rules, regulations, and red tape. Not to mention… addendums. ::shudder::
Long story short, the ebook WILL be available (internationally) from Amazon on Release Day (2/22), but it will not be available for pre-order. On behalf of everyone at Twinkle Press, we apologize for any inconvenience or diminished enthusiasm.
Autographed Copies. A handful of you are requesting signed books, no small feat for an author working behind a pseudonym. But after mulling over my options, I can offer you two. 1) A signed bookplate can be yours at minimal cost, or 2) if you want an actual book that I have actually touched and personalized, the cost will vary depending on your country of origin. (International shipping can be steep!)
First off, a peek at the print edition’s flyleaf and built-in bookplate. (Because forthy really does plan ahead.) Continue reading
Full Spread. I have a dwindling pile of spoiler-free promotional oddments, but I’m saving back a bunch of quotes and character introductions and discussion posts until after release day. (Mostly because I’ve always preferred to let a story tell itself.) So with the countdown hitting four days, I’ll stick to safe territory. For instance, here’s what the full spread of Tsumiko and the Enslaved Fox‘s cover looks like:
On a related note, here’s the social media spread. Have you variously friended and followed me in the places I’m active? Continue reading
Disclaimer: I do hereby disclaim all rights and responsibilities for the characters in this topsy turvy tale… especially for the touchable one. A nod of recognition is bent towards Rumiko Takahashi for her creative prowess.
Chapter 98: Room for Improvement
Sesshoume could admit—to herself—that her human husband had touchable hair and an Continue reading
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IY – Youkai Shitsuji by j-lianne
A show of hands! How many of you have reread Impeccable in advance of the release of Tsumiko and the Enslaved Fox? (It’s certainly not required. I’m just curious.) While it’s true that I borrowed some elements from Impeccable when I framed the first book in the Amaranthine Saga, the cast are no longer loaners from Rumiko Takahashi. I know you’ll spot parallels (because I intentionally translated certain elements into the Amaranthine universe), but I hope you’ll be able to see these characters for themselves. (Most of all, I hope you’ll enjoy the story. That would please me greatly.)
For fun, let’s look at the first chapter of Impeccable, a fanfic I began back in 2009. It’s an AU (alternate universe) adventure I started after a fandom friend made a remark about raunchy slave!fics. ::twinkle:: Continue reading
Disclaimer: I do hereby disclaim all rights and responsibilities for the characters in this topsy turvy tale… especially for the insulting one. A nod of recognition is bent towards Rumiko Takahashi for her creative prowess.
Chapter 97: She Runs Alone
“My wife isn’t running away from me?” Continue reading
Lately, I’m all, “blah, blah, blah, buy my book, blah, blah!” And you’re all humoring me like troopers and helping me celebrate like the awesome friends you are. But I get tired of hearing myself saying nothing but, “blah, blah, blah, buy my book, blah, blah!” So let’s do something fun and silly and FREE!
It’s time to collect prompts for a new fanfic! Continue reading
One question that’s coming up often enough to qualify as a FAQ is a matter of size. “How long will Tsumiko and the Enslaved Fox be?” And on a related note, are the chapters drabble-length? (Hey, I do have a reputation in that department.)
And let’s face it… I posted pictures of physical copies, but they don’t offer much scale. For all you know, they could be itty-bitty … and hardly worth the price tag. Now, if you read the fine print on most book sale venues, they’ll give dimensions (some sites even list the weight), but that’s never stopped anyone from margin-abuse. ::nods wisely::
So! I have prepared a simple fandom-friendly framework to give you a better sense of size. (Photos included!) Wanna reassure yourself? Continue reading
Thanks to Jana, who has our first e-book spotting! For those who Nook their books, you can pre-order a digital edition of Tsumiko and the Enslaved Fox at Barnes & Noble. More venues are sure to follow.
Yesterday was one of those sit-on-your-hands, distract-self-with-manga kind of days. Because focus is non-existent when you have one eye on the clock and an ear tuned to the distant rumble of delivery trucks in the neighborhood. Because a box from the printer was due… with pre-release copies of Tsumiko and the Enslaved Fox.
The book box FINALLY arrived, but not until after dark. So I waited for daylight to take pictures. Wanna see? Continue reading
Disclaimer: I do hereby disclaim all rights and responsibilities for the characters in this topsy turvy tale… especially for the one who finds females confusing. A nod of recognition is bent towards Rumiko Takahashi for her creative prowess.
Chapter 96: Fatherly Advice
Kagomaru piled blankets in his lap and Continue reading
I know I’m spamming your inboxes this morning, but you guys must be pre-ordering like crazy because Amazon has actually put Tsumiko and the Enslaved Fox on sale! The nice thing about pre-ordering is that you always get the lowest price. So the upshot of all your purchases is … you’re all getting a price break! Nicely done, squee-buddies!
As of this morning, the book that retails at $16.99 can be had for $14.18. Good job!
…an email arrives to let you know that a shipment of pre-release books will be arriving from the printer. TOMORROW.
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The world might be full of worries and wonders, but at the end of the day, roasted rabbit and ramen still felt like a feast, spring water still took forever to boil, and Sesshoumaru still wanted his tea.
—Imperceptible, Chapter 91: “Lull”
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