Aloof. Overbearing. Uninterested. Turning him into Prince Charming is a tall order. Did Sesshoumaru have any good qualities she could work with? —Lord Charming, Chapter 75: “Tall Order”
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Clumsy 003: Erm… Whoops?
Disclaimer: I do hereby disclaim all rights and responsibilities for the characters in this topsy turvy tale… especially for the one who misses… mostly. A nod of recognition is bent towards Rumiko Takahashi for her creative prowess.
Chapter 3: Erm… Whoops?
Just as the sun dipped below the horizon, Kagomaru heard Continue reading
Mail Order Manga: World Chronicle 01
I’ve been on a CLAMP kick lately, in part because the more of their stories you read, the more you appreciate their stories. The ladies of CLAMP are known for story overlaps and allusions, and a savvy reader can Continue reading
MILESTONE (of a sort)
Thanks for following, m’dears. You keep my life interesting. I can only attempt to return the favor. ~forthy
Clumsy 002, A Respectable Family
Disclaimer: I do hereby disclaim all rights and responsibilities for the characters in this topsy turvy tale… especially for the one who’s hoping her son can marry up. A nod of recognition is bent towards Rumiko Takahashi for her creative prowess.
Chapter 2: A Respectable Family
The Sunset Shrine was certainly respected within the village Continue reading
Mail Order Manga: Behind the Scenes 01
Bisco Hatori of Ouran High School Host Club fame has a new manga out, and I’m already loving the setup Continue reading
FanFic: Clumsy
I’ve been pondering what to put on this blog. There’s plenty I could do, but telling stories is what I love best. So I’m dusting off Clumsy. This is an IY fanfic I began back in 2011, and it involves a fave plot device—genderbending. I’ll post two chapters a week (only here, not on FanFiction.net) each Tuesday and Friday.
Story Summary: AU. She was the most sought-after demoness at court, but no suitor could conquer her. He was only trying to feed his family when his stray arrow felled a mythical beast. A kind-hearted man. A fierce lady. A romance told in bits and pieces. Genderbent SK.
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Lord Charming Prompts
At the footer of every Lord Charming update, I record the original posting date, the writing prompt, and the word count. The notations are a relic of my involvement in everything from the IYFG & LJ contest communities to Dokuga’s Drabble/Drawble Nights. But ever since I started updating Lord Charming again, I’ve had nothing but a lonely “N/A” on the prompt line. Let’s change that. Continue reading
FanArt Links (IY)
I receive regular emails from readers letting me know that the art links on my FanFiction.net profile are broken. Frustrating, I know. Way back when I created that compilation, the site allowed exterior linking. Now, they do not. So I’m moving the list here. Continue reading
Do you have an OTP?
Fandom terminology can be hard to fathom and tricky to explain. I sometimes blurt out things while watching TV/movies, only to receive strange looks from the uninitiated. Like… “I ship them so hard!” Or… “Well, that’s awkward. Did their OTP just go OT3?” As a veteran alt shipper and ficcer, I’m sometimes asked by newbies what OTP means… or if I have one. So let’s go there. Continue reading
I thought it was strange that you of all people would have romantic interest in someone. This makes so much more sense!” —Lord Charming, Chapter 63: “Romantic Interest”
FORTHRIGHT on GoodReads
I opened a FORTHRIGHT account on GoodReads for two reasons:
- To read, rate, and review manga. (I’ve been accumulating for years and have shelves full of favorites.)
- To pave the way for a FORTHRIGHT author account. (That’s what we like to call foreshadowing, m’dears. ::twinkle::)
Manga Review: Gate 7, Vol. 1
Gate 7, Vol. 1 by CLAMP, Dark Horse Manga
“Is that a girl? Or… a boy…?” —Chikahito, Gate 7
Chikahito Takamoto, a high school boy from Tokyo with a fondness for history in general and Kyoto in particular, pays a visit to that city’s landmarks. At a shrine, he spots two men and a beautiful (yet confusingly androgynous) kid sitting in a tree. Shadowy serpents suddenly attack, and these mysterious strangers do battle, saving Chikahito’s life.
He faints and wakes in their company…at the Uri-Shichiken Hana Machi. The men assume he’s ordinary enough, but they can’t exclude him when they envelope an area, and they can’t erase his memory. Chikahito wants an explanation, but the pretty kid grabs his hand, drags him out front, and kisses him. Continue reading
Complete Stories (IY)
Fanfiction can be a risky business. Don’t you hate delving into a story only to discover that it’s a WIP? Waiting for that next chapter can be so… ugh! Lest I leave you story-stuck, here is a list of my completed tales (in no particular order) from the InuYasha fandom. As time allows, I’m hoping to pull more of my unfinished stories into this list. Continue reading
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