Claimer: I do hereby claim all rights and responsibility for the characters in a certain boy’s adventures because the Amaranthine Saga & Songs are mine. Please continue to indulge the lot of us, especially the worried one.
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Listen Good
NEW SERIAL: Boniface
Boniface Smythe of the Stately House Smythes debuts today! You can read it over on my Patreon account. This story is available to ALL members, even free members. With this serial updating every day in October, it’s the perfect time to find & follow me there. forthrightly on Patreon >>
Boniface Smythe of the Stately House Smythes (Amaranthine Interludes, #6)
a Patreon exclusive serialization with 100-word chapters
He wants to figure this out on his own, only he really hates being alone. Boniface Smythe has secured both a position as Suuzu Farroost’s man and a place at Stately House. Unfortunately, residence in the enclave means forced proximity to his brother Jackie, who is everybody’s darling, and to Argent bloody Lord Mettlebright, who needs to mind his own business.
The story begins immediately after the events of Alder Woodacre and the Acorns of Affection, which places the beginning of Boniface Smythe of the Stately House Smythes roughly one and a half years after the final book in the Amaranthine Saga. Cozy Fantasy. Slice-of-Life. Brotherhood. Dad friends. Midlife crisis. Putting a Q in LGBTQQIP2SAA+.
Coop 138: Honored
Claimer: I do hereby claim all rights and responsibility for the characters in a certain boy’s adventures because the Amaranthine Saga & Songs are mine. Please continue to indulge the lot of us, especially the ones who were rained on.
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Honored
Boniface Smythe of the Stately House Smythes
Debut Day is Tomorrow. I have a new serialization ready for readers. Boniface’s story will be told in the same style as his brother’s, with 100-word chapters. And just like I did for Lord Mettlebright’s Man, I’ll be using Inktober prompts to get things started. Here is the list for 2025:
As I mentioned back on this post, I’m not posting Boniface here on the blog. Coop will remain here, but Boniface will be unfolding over on Patreon, where it’ll be available to ALL members, including free members. You can follow without joining a tier that requires payment. I hope to see you there!
Coop 137: Sad
Claimer: I do hereby claim all rights and responsibility for the characters in a certain boy’s adventures because the Amaranthine Saga & Songs are mine. Please continue to indulge the lot of us, especially the one whose attitude shifts.
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Sad
Year of the Gorgon
Coop 136: Safe Haven
Claimer: I do hereby claim all rights and responsibility for the characters in a certain boy’s adventures because the Amaranthine Saga & Songs are mine. Please continue to indulge the lot of us, especially the one who’s in so much trouble.
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Safe Haven
Royal Colors
Artsy Souvenir. While I was traipsing through art galleries in the nation’s capital, I visited plenty of museum shops. I collect enamel pins. I send my fair share of postcards. And I’m always on the lookout for a book-related souvenir. This is the treasure I brought home.
::twinkle::
Coop 135: Lofting Crystals
Claimer: I do hereby claim all rights and responsibility for the characters in a certain boy’s adventures because the Amaranthine Saga & Songs are mine. Please continue to indulge the lot of us, especially the one who’s in the dark.
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Lofting Crystals
COMING SOON!
Boniface Smythe of the Stately House Smythes. Although he doesn’t really like the idea of following (even more) in his brother’s footsteps, dear Bon-Bon has been politely adamant with regards to a new serialization. It’s his turn.
Here are some things you should know:
- In keeping with my usual style, Boniface’s story will unfold in small chapters of exactly 100 words. So it’ll be just like Lord Mettlebright’s Man.
- Boniface will be debuting on October 1, with new chapters posting every day that month, using the prompts from Inktober 2025 for inspiration. (Because that’s how LMM started out.)
- After that initial flurry, Boniface will settle down to a twice-a-week pace for posts. I have him penciled in for Mondays and Thursdays, since Coop has a lock on Tuesdays and Fridays. Caveat: my “free” serials will sometimes take a pause when I’m editing or on deadline. Thank you in advance for those times when you’ll need to be patient.
- Yes, I’ll probably do another month-long posting marathon in June for Pride Month. Let’s call it a Smythe family tradition.
- This is important. I’m not posting Boniface here on the blog. Coop will remain here, but Boniface will be unfolding over on Patreon, where it’ll be available to ALL members, including free members. You can follow without joining a tier that requires payment. I hope to see you there!
Questions you might have:
Does Boniface expect to also reach 700 chapters?
I mean, there’s a glint in his eye and a lot going on in his life right now, so … maybe? The boy’s ambitious.
Will you be using reader prompts?
Yes! I enjoy working the words/phrases you suggest into my stories. I’ll begin collecting prompts in October. Expect a later post.
Will Boniface Smythe of the Stately House Smythes be published?
That’s the plan. Once the story is complete, I’ll publish it digitally. And it’ll probably pair up with another short story to create a print anthology & audio edition. (Just like I did by bundling LMM with Suuzu and the Nine Nippets of Legend.)
When can I see the full cover?
Now, if you’re willing to follow me on Patreon, where I posted a cover reveal with the story’s official summary. It’s visible to all members, including free members. Join us. It’s pretty lively over there. ::twinkle::
Coop 134: Dig
Claimer: I do hereby claim all rights and responsibility for the characters in a certain boy’s adventures because the Amaranthine Saga & Songs are mine. Please continue to indulge the lot of us, especially the cornered one.
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Dig
Kiss-up Kemp
Of the Badge Irregulars. Varti Weller’s best friend Phil is properly Philtrum, which is a lovely word. He’s a blithesome fellow.
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More behind-the-scenes details about Folk-Spelled to come! The books is now available in digital, print, and audio editions. (You can also procure author-signed copies from me.) It’d be brillsome if you picked one up, and truly stellward if you recommended it to another reader, rated it wherever you picked it up, and left a review.
Coop 133: Growl
Claimer: I do hereby claim all rights and responsibility for the characters in a certain boy’s adventures because the Amaranthine Saga & Songs are mine. Please continue to indulge the lot of us, especially the one standing guard.
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Growl
Coop 132: Distress
Claimer: I do hereby claim all rights and responsibility for the characters in a certain boy’s adventures because the Amaranthine Saga & Songs are mine. Please continue to indulge the lot of us, especially the one making a bad impression.
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Distress
Art Peek: Skrik
Eyes in the Shadows. When I described Skrik to illustrator Mart Lett, I compared his form as something between a feline & a small gargoyle, a shadow with wisping edges that are in constant motion.
He’s small enough to perch on Enzo’s shoulder. In fact, he’ll often drape himself along his shoulders and peek out from under his hair. Shy thing.
More behind-the-scenes details about Folk-Spelled are sure to turn up here. But if you want LOTS more posts like this, they’re the sort of thing I share over on Patreon. Consider joining, even as a free member. I’d be grateful.
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