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Clumsy 040: Tableau
Disclaimer: I do hereby disclaim all rights and responsibilities for the characters in this topsy turvy tale… especially for the one who needs help. A nod of recognition is bent towards Rumiko Takahashi for her creative prowess.
Chapter 40: Tableau
Kagomaru was at a loss. Even after two weeks, Sesshoume Continue reading
Clumsy 039: Unaccustomed Resentment
Disclaimer: I do hereby disclaim all rights and responsibilities for the characters in this topsy turvy tale… especially for the talkative one. A nod of recognition is bent towards Rumiko Takahashi for her creative prowess.
Chapter 39: Unaccustomed Resentment
Sesshoume didn’t realize she was grinding her teeth until Continue reading
Lord Charming: Curbing
I’m sometimes asked to explain references in Lord Charming because the reader doesn’t remember details I wrote about months (or even years) ago. Most of the time, I recommend a reread. Stories have more impact when they’re happening. Explaining what happened is just so … anticlimactic. But I have to sympathize with this reader because “curbing” was coined back in 2012.
In a review for Lord Charming, Chapter 692, “They Waited,” Kalaharia wrote:
Okay for the life of me I cant remember what curbing means. Could you possibly explain?
Rather than explain, I’ll take you back to the pertinent chapters: Continue reading
Clumsy 038: Bringing Home the Bacon
Disclaimer: I do hereby disclaim all rights and responsibilities for the characters in this topsy turvy tale… especially for the huntress. A nod of recognition is bent towards Rumiko Takahashi for her creative prowess.
Chapter 38: Bringing Home the Bacon
Kagomaru finished his day’s work and meandered Continue reading
Mail Order Manga: Bride’s Story
Bride’s Story isn’t Kaoru Mori’s first manga. I’d heard of her previous series, Emma, which has been on my To Read list for ages. But the summary for Bride’s Story snagged my interest, so I ordered the first three volumes. Oh, my… love at first page! Continue reading
Any last minute advice?” she whispered.
The taiyoukai’s golden eyes slanted her way, and he answered, “Do not kill anyone.”
—Lord Charming, Chapter 34: “Floating Castle”
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Clumsy 037: Facing Realities
Disclaimer: I do hereby disclaim all rights and responsibilities for the characters in this topsy turvy tale… especially for the resolute one. A nod of recognition is bent towards Rumiko Takahashi for her creative prowess.
Chapter 37: Facing Realities
When a soft clatter and the scent of steeping herbs filtered through Continue reading
Clumsy 036: Holding Back
Disclaimer: I do hereby disclaim all rights and responsibilities for the characters in this topsy turvy tale… especially for the one who just made a vow. A nod of recognition is bent towards Rumiko Takahashi for her creative prowess.
Chapter 36: Holding Back
Sesshoume stared idly at the contrast made by Continue reading
The Perfect Drabble
Perfection comes with editing. If there’s one thing I’ve learned from writing in drabble format, it’s that perfection comes with editing. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve checked the word count of a Lord Charming chapter and landed at 126 words. So I Continue reading
Clumsy 035: Life and Limb
Disclaimer: I do hereby disclaim all rights and responsibilities for the characters in this topsy turvy tale… especially for the brave one. A nod of recognition is bent towards Rumiko Takahashi for her creative prowess.
Chapter 35: Life and Limb
Kagomaru floundered miserably for several moments. Continue reading
Clumsy 034: Come a Little Closer
Disclaimer: I do hereby disclaim all rights and responsibilities for the characters in this topsy turvy tale… especially for the one who rolls over on command. A nod of recognition is bent towards Rumiko Takahashi for her creative prowess.
Chapter 34: Come a Little Closer
Mama insisted on giving Kagomaru and Sesshoume the inner room despite Continue reading
Mail Order Manga: The Ancient Magus’ Bride 05
Pre-ordered this. The Ancient Magus’ Bride, Volume 5 by Kore Yamazaki is on the top of my To Read pile for tonight … except I might go back and reread Volumes 1-4 first. ::twinkle:: Continue reading
Clumsy 033: Bare Minimums
Disclaimer: I do hereby disclaim all rights and responsibilities for the characters in this topsy turvy tale… especially for the one who keeps a promise. A nod of recognition is bent towards Rumiko Takahashi for her creative prowess.
Chapter 33: Bare Minimums
Shortly after the last villagers took their leave, Sesshoume stiffened when Continue reading
Clumsy 032: Searching for Compliments
Disclaimer: I do hereby disclaim all rights and responsibilities for the characters in this topsy turvy tale… especially for the tall one. A nod of recognition is bent towards Rumiko Takahashi for her creative prowess.
Chapter 32: Searching for Compliments
Kagomaru was honored when the village’s lord approached Continue reading
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