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.
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.
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.
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::
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 being used.
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 clingy one.
Getting the Word Out. I’m doing what I can to give the Immortal Holmes series the best possible start. After receiving an Editor’s Pick from BookLife Reviews and its subsequent appearance in Publisher’s Weekly, I reserved ad space. This will be appearing soon and I hope it catches the eye & the interest of new readers.
How would YOU blurb Folk-Spelled? ::twinkle::
Thank you, as always, for supporting my storytelling. When you read, rate, review, and recommend my books, you’re making a world of difference for an indie author like me.
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 with tons of experience.
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 are catching on.
Always Hexagons, Please. Favorite things tend to work their way into my books, which is why Ramage keeps games on the tables at The Speckled Hen. Naturally, I needed to make them fit in with Newcomb’s unique culture, so chess became a six-sided melee, and decks of cards gained a couple of extra suits. During my research, I found (and purchased) this simple puzzle game, which is just the sort of thing you might play with friends while waiting for dinner to arrive at your table.