Disclaimer: I do hereby disclaim all rights and responsibilities for the characters in this topsy turvy tale… especially for the repentant one. A nod of recognition is bent towards Rumiko Takahashi for her creative prowess.
Chapter 16: Getting to the Bottom
Hunting down the poor wretch who’d brought harm to his precious daughter Continue reading
Disclaimer: I do hereby disclaim all rights and responsibilities for the characters in this topsy turvy tale… especially for the one who’s master of the silent approach. A nod of recognition is bent towards Rumiko Takahashi for her creative prowess.
Chapter 15: The Second Demon
Kagomaru stood and turned towards the house, only to Continue reading
Disclaimer: I do hereby disclaim all rights and responsibilities for the characters in this topsy turvy tale… especially for the stubborn one. A nod of recognition is bent towards Rumiko Takahashi for her creative prowess.
Chapter 14: Suspicious Behavior
The Western Lord patiently awaited an answer. Continue reading
Disclaimer: I do hereby disclaim all rights and responsibilities for the characters in this topsy turvy tale… especially for the one who’s well and truly caught. A nod of recognition is bent towards Rumiko Takahashi for her creative prowess.
Chapter 13: Parental Concern
“Good morning, daughter.” Continue reading
She snorted at him. Sesshoumaru was certain this was a first. His mother was too genteel to indulge in such unladylike behavior, and no one else would dare.
—Lord Charming, Chapter 86, “Derisive Snort”
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Disclaimer: I do hereby disclaim all rights and responsibilities for the characters in this topsy turvy tale… especially for the independent one. A nod of recognition is bent towards Rumiko Takahashi for her creative prowess.
Chapter 12: A Fierce Lady
The demoness tugged unhappily at the spoiled fabric of her Continue reading
Q. Will you make your chapters longer?
A. Nope. I’m fond of the 100-word “perfect drabble” format, and I’m sticking with it for this story.
Q. Do you know how many chapters will be in Lord Charming?
A. Nope. But once I get close to the end of the story, I’ll aim to finish on a nice, round number.
Q. Do you know where you’re going with the story?
A. Yes. This is the course I’d set for Lord Charming right from the beginning.
Q. I’m confused. Why don’t you ever explain what’s happening? Continue reading
Disclaimer: I do hereby disclaim all rights and responsibilities for the characters in this topsy turvy tale… especially for the one with reason to worry. A nod of recognition is bent towards Rumiko Takahashi for her creative prowess.
Chapter 11: Backward Glance
Sesshoume fled the shrine as if the hounds of hell were at her heels. Continue reading
I bought the first two volumes of The Ancient Magus’ Bride by Kore Yamazaki on impulse. I’ll admit to finding the “beauty and the beast” vibe attractive … and reviewers on GoodReads hinted at a setting lush in whimsical detail. Within the first few pages, I was in love. Continue reading
Disclaimer: I do hereby disclaim all rights and responsibilities for the characters in this topsy turvy tale… especially for the one who’s better. A nod of recognition is bent towards Rumiko Takahashi for her creative prowess.
Chapter 10: Good Morning
Kagomaru held very still as he opened his eyes. Continue reading
My inbox on FF teems with questions, most of which go unanswered. Not because I’m too epic for my own good, let alone anyone else’s. My opinions are many, and I don’t mind sharing them. But… time! I barely manage a thin trickle of fandom writing. Why talk about telling stories when I could be telling them? However, I’m willing to answer a few here and there.
I’d rather not set myself up as some kind of writing guru. The interwebz are full of pros who love to pontificate about storycraft and wordsmithery. But maybe I can offer a unique perspective because I’m a fandom fumbler turned author originale. So if you PM me on FF or drop a question in a comment, I may answer it sometime in a blog post much like this one. Continue reading
Disclaimer: I do hereby disclaim all rights and responsibilities for the characters in this topsy turvy tale… especially for the one being held. A nod of recognition is bent towards Rumiko Takahashi for her creative prowess.
Chapter 9: Unguarded Moment
The demoness didn’t immediately wake, but Continue reading
So youkai do care about something other than strength?”
Sesshoumaru’s mother stopped and turned. “Are you asking if we can love?”
—Lord Charming, Chapter 68: “Good Omen”
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Disclaimer: I do hereby disclaim all rights and responsibilities for the characters in this topsy turvy tale… especially for the tender-hearted one. A nod of recognition is bent towards Rumiko Takahashi for her creative prowess.
Chapter 8: Sleeping Dragon
Wrapping lean fingers around the arrow, Kagomaru braced Continue reading
I vividly remember my first encounter with Natsume Yujinchou. Each episode of the anime’s first season stole a little piece of my soul, and I’d often be left blinking misty eyes. The format is episodic, and the story of a boy who can see youkai is gently-paced and heartwarming. Continue reading
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