Today Only. The Book Blast is still underway, but it’s only for today. Be sure to scroll through the list of cozy fantasy titles.
ICYMI – $.99 SALE
Category: Amaranthine Saga
Cozy Up With Fantasy
$.99 SALE. I’m participating in the Cozy Up with Fantasy book blast. Several authors in the genre have dropped the price on more than 50 books! I’ve marked down Tsumiko and the Enslaved Fox AND Kimiko and the Accidental Proposal for the day … as well as Meadowsweet (Galleries of Stone, #1) by C.J. Milbrandt (that’s one of my other pen names). You’re invited to check out ALL the offerings on the Cozy Up with Fantasy website, which has helpfully listed books along with their summaries, key words, and links.
With a sale like this, you can fill your e-reader in cozy ways. Do take a look. It’s a one-day event.
Starmark Pajamas
Found in the Wild. This is the best time of year for finding new pajamas, since all the stores are bringing in tons of holiday coziness. Scanning through options at our local Walmart had me doing a double-take. Boy, do these look familiar.
Not exactly the same, but close enough to count. If you want ’em, too, best nab a pair in your size before the holiday rush. ::twinkle::
ART: cropped from a fun piece called “Hold Him Down” by FoxOfTwilight
ICYMI – Cozy Up with Fantasy
$.99 SALE. I’m participating in the Cozy Up with Fantasy book blast. Several authors in the genre have dropped the price on more than 50 books! I’ve marked down Tsumiko and the Enslaved Fox for the day … as well as Meadowsweet (Galleries of Stone, #1) by C.J. Milbrandt (that’s one of my other pen names). You’re invited to check out ALL the offerings on the Cozy Up with Fantasy website, which has helpfully listed books along with their summaries, key words, and links.
With a sale like this, you can fill your e-reader in cozy ways. Do take a look. It’s a one-day event.
Book Blast
$.99 SALE. I’m participating in the Cozy Up with Fantasy book blast. Several authors in the genre have pooled together in order to attract new readers. I’ve marked down Tsumiko and the Enslaved Fox for the day … as well as Meadowsweet by C.J. Milbrandt (one of my other pen names.) You’re invited to check out the offerings on the Cozy Up with Fantasy website, which includes summaries, key words, and links. Go, take a look. Maybe something will tickle your fancy. ::twinkle::
AUDIO SALE: Book 4
50% OFF SALE until July 15. You can nab the audio for Bk4: Mikoto and the Reaver Village, narrated by Travis Baldree, for half price over on audiobooks.com.
Bookends by Kristelle Studio
A while back, I was contacted by an overseas artist who wanted to create something special for the Amaranthine Saga. Bookends, sure. But also these bookshelf windows, which include three-dimensional acrylic characters. We chatted about design elements and appropriate imagery.
Ginkgo leaves and forget-me-nots are seen throughout the series. My set of bookends arrived this week!
::twinkle::Four Gentlemen, Lego Edition
Thank you, Lady Ismene! This day-brightner showed up in my inbox yesterday, and it’s worth sharing. Lego has come out with a series that’s modeled after the famous four also known as the Junzi.
Would you collect them, too? ::twinkle::
Russian Language Editions
Tamiko and the Two Janitors. I’ve had word from the publisher that the next book in the Amaranthine Saga will be releasing in December. I’ve previously shared the covers for Book 1, featuring Argent Mettlebright and Book 2, featuring Eloquence Starmark. Here is their depiction of Ash:
To celebrate these international editions, I have permission from the publisher to create art cards with @artovbros illustration. They’ll be my Patreon mailing for December!
Rhomiko: Signed Books
Rhomiko and the Confirmed Bachelor. Book boxes have arrived! I’m ready to begin taking orders for author-signed print editions. For details about what I need from you + payment methods, check out the Signed Books tab >>
I’ll respond to your emails over the next week or two. Have patience with me as I prep the signed books by adding little personal touches … like the stamps I always have made. ::twinkle::
I looked high and low and found something with glittery inclusions to serve as “Chastity Blue” for this lil bonus stamp:
And as always, there are teasers for my next book (a new series will debut in 2025) tucked into each signed copy. It’s tradition! ::wink::
Questions? Email me at always.forthright at gmail dot com.
600+ Pages Later
Tiny Teaser. The print editions of Rhomiko and the Confirmed Bachelor are finally in the works! Here’s a peek at the rubber stamp I had made to help embellish signed copies. (Because if you think about it, this quote can be applied *several* ways in this story.)
Because of the heft of these books & the rising costs of shipping (which I have to pay coming & going), I’m going to have to bump the price of this volume up by a few dollars. Once I have to books in hand, I’ll post pictures & open up for orders. The price for a copy (US addresses, includes shipping) will nudge up to $32. International friends? We’ll have to check the cost based on weight, but it’s always pricey. I’ll get you a price on a case-by-case basis.
Hold off on requesting your copy until I’m ready, please.
AUDIO
Releasing August 20. If you’re awaiting Travis Baldree’s narration of Rhomiko and the Confirmed Bachelor, you can mark your calendars. The story will drop on August 20.
Amazing Art for June
Patreon Mailings. Just a quick peek at crops from the art cards that are going out to patrons this month. There’s still time to take the plunge and support my stories in new ways. Perks include mailings like these, access to Bard & Barbarian (an ongoing original story), narrated chapters of BnB (because Travis Baldree is amazing), and a subscription of sorts to Kimiko and the Cycle of Moons, which is currently seeing monthly updates. Check out the various tiers and choose the one that suits your needs.
June’s regularly scheduled art card features art by Jane Pica.
And one the reverse of the Quarterly Art Card, I’ve printed a brand new, original, highly exclusive missing scene for Suuzu and Akira, entitled “Nesting Instinct.” But let’s not breeze past that gorgeous art just yet. It’s being printed at 5.5″ x 8.5″ and features art by Nicko. This is just a crop. Love that body language!
Patreon is also the first place to find out about my new series. Art and character introductions and cover reveals and summaries! Take a look >>
Narration Day
Rhomiko and the Confirmed Bachelor. Today’s the day that Travis Baldree begins narration of the final book in the Amaranthine Saga. As many of you know, he streams live from his recording booth. Watching him work is fascinating. To take part, you’ll need to join his Discord Server, Cryptid Audio, and then jump into the #listeners-lounge and click the audio stream. I usually pop out the video so I can set it beside chat, which is where I’ll be hanging out all week.
When does the stream start? Umm. Today! Soon(ish), I think? I don’t have an exact time. Best policy is to join up, then go into the #choose-a-role channel under GENERAL and choose the listener role so you get a notification when he begins each sessions.
Squee Post
Rhomiko and the Confirmed Bachelor. If you need a place to react, confer, or kick up a fuss, this is the spot. I’ll enjoy your enthusiasm, I might be willing to clarify small points, but I reserve the right to evade questions that will be answered in other places. (Yes, there are still other places. Bear with me.) ::twinkle::
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