Dragged through Hedgerows. Drew Hunter is the Amaranthine member of the cast in my third Songs of the Amaranthine story. A white-collar wolf who has one job … and becoming a family pet isn’t it. ::twinkle::
Mood Stripes 172: Shared
Disclaimer: I do hereby disclaim all rights and responsibilities for the characters in this audacious adventure… especially for the one making excuses. A nod of recognition is bent towards Rumiko Takahashi for her creative prowess.
Chapter 172: Shared
Sesshoumaru looked away, Continue reading
Mood Stripes 171: Itchy
Disclaimer: I do hereby disclaim all rights and responsibilities for the characters in this audacious adventure… especially for the motivated one. A nod of recognition is bent towards Rumiko Takahashi for her creative prowess.
Chapter 171: Itchy
While the others slept, Sesshoumaru Continue reading
Sentient Beasts
“Kith and Kin” is an old-timey phrase that refers to ones friends and family, and it led to the name I gave to the sentient animals who are part of the Amaranthine clans. In the Saga & Songs, the Amaranthine refer to themselves collectively as “the clans” or “the Kindred,” with an imperfectly understood hierarchy. There are the so-called High Amaranthine, who are able to take human form. Then the Kith, who seem to be (unusually large) Amaranthine versions of known animals. And then the Ephemera … but that’s another word for another blog post. ::twinkle::
“Children are precious to the clans. They need our affection, our protection, our attention, our guidance.” Offering a small shrug, Deece added, “This is true for Kith and Kindred alike.”
—Tsumiko and the Enslaved Fox
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Hey! Have you noticed yet that all Kith have four-letter names? That means that Kith-kin are often given a new name when they find their way into speaking form. What do you think Alder Woodacre’s birth name might have been? ::twinkle::
Fun Fact: Moon-kin Ambervelte, who is also Kith-kin, never changed his name. He still goes by Moon.
LMM 159: Discretion
Claimer: I do hereby claim all rights and responsibility for the characters in this series of vignettes because the Amaranthine Saga is mine. (Which means I should probably behave myself since anything I say or do could be taken as canon.) Indulge the lot of us, especially the discreet one.
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Discretion
“Do you approve of Sinder?” Continue reading
Reminder: Photo Challenge
Ideal Setting. This is a quick reminder that there’s a new Photo Challenge underway. Here’s a snapshot of Tsumiko and the Enslaved Fox amidst fallen gingko leaves, sent to me last fall by Jeanine. What would make a good setting for your own photo shoot? ::twinkle::
YOU HAVE TWO MONTHS!
June 20 – August 20
- Send me a link to your #bookstagram or blog post, pins or pic-spam.
- Tweet your pics using @ForthWrites, and I’ll retweet.
- Email me your snapshots or leave them here in comments.
- *DO* notify me via email. Unlike Hisoka-sensei, 4thy isn’t quite omniscient.
always.forthright@gmail.com
Mood Stripes 170: Petted
Disclaimer: I do hereby disclaim all rights and responsibilities for the characters in this audacious adventure… especially for the curious one. A nod of recognition is bent towards Rumiko Takahashi for her creative prowess.
Chapter 170: Petted
For the next two days, Sesshoumaru Continue reading
Pokemon GO!
Let’s Be Friends. It worked so well the last time I asked that I’m going to do it again. Because one of the first challenges issued by Professor Willow this morning (for the new missions leading up to GOfest) was … make a new friend. Anybody else need a friend? ::twinkle::
Email me – always.forthright at gmail dot com – with your friends code!
Mood Stripes 169: Divided
Disclaimer: I do hereby disclaim all rights and responsibilities for the characters in this audacious adventure… especially for the trapped ones. A nod of recognition is bent towards Rumiko Takahashi for her creative prowess.
Chapter 169: Divided
“He’s not angry with us,” Continue reading
LMM 158: Left Holding the Baby
Claimer: I do hereby claim all rights and responsibility for the characters in this series of vignettes because the Amaranthine Saga is mine. (Which means I should probably behave myself since anything I say or do could be taken as canon.) Indulge the lot of us, especially for the one whose persistence is rewarded.
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Left Holding the Baby
Jacques timed his arrival in the kitchen to Continue reading
LMM 157: The Older Brother
Claimer: I do hereby claim all rights and responsibility for the characters in this series of vignettes because the Amaranthine Saga is mine. (Which means I should probably behave myself since anything I say or do could be taken as canon.) Indulge the lot of us, especially the flustered one.
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The Older Brother
Sinder’s eyes widened. “We’re Continue reading
LMM 156: Delicious
Claimer: I do hereby claim all rights and responsibility for the characters in this series of vignettes because the Amaranthine Saga is mine. (Which means I should probably behave myself since anything I say or do could be taken as canon.) Indulge the lot of us, especially the one with his heart set.
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Delicious
Jacques turned his back on the Continue reading
Snapshots
Little Things. While working on today’s chapter, I’m treating myself to the LAST of my stash of kuro goma daifuku. This one looks rather well on a little plate I picked up at a Japanese variety store, which in turn looks rather well with the pajama pants I’m currently wearing. ::twinkle::
For the uninitiated, “kuro” is black, and “goma” is sesame. They’re my personal favorite of the many varieties of daifuku, which are anko (red bean paste) filled mochi rolled in black sesame seeds. If your grocery store carries international foods, check the freezer section. They come in several varieties, including shiro goma (you can work that out, right?), green tea, and sakura.
I don’t usually post a lot of personal snapshots here on the blog. They’ve become one of those things I use Patreon for, so if you like these kinds of peeks into my habits, collections, and whims, consider becoming a patron. Glimmer tier starts at just $1/month. forthright on Patreon >>
LMM 155: Argent, Tsumiko, Michael, Sansa
Claimer: I do hereby claim all rights and responsibility for the characters in this series of vignettes because the Amaranthine Saga is mine. (Which means I should probably behave myself since anything I say or do could be taken as canon.) Indulge the lot of us, especially the close-knit ones.
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Argent, Tsumiko, Michael, Sansa
On the beach below, Continue reading
LMM 154: Unconfined to Quarters
Claimer: I do hereby claim all rights and responsibility for the characters in this series of vignettes because the Amaranthine Saga is mine. (Which means I should probably behave myself since anything I say or do could be taken as canon.) Indulge the lot of us, especially the noteworthy one.
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Unconfined to Quarters
“I’m not supposed to be seen.” Continue reading
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