Songs of the Amaranthine

Twitter Poll

“Let me call you sweetheart…” A quick poll for this Valentines weekend. The winner may lead to a little outtake here on the blog. ::wink wink::

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February 13, 2020 by FORTHRIGHT Categories: Amaranthine Saga, Songs of the AmaranthineTags: Twitter Polls 3 Comments

Commissioning Art. I haven’t done a Twitter poll in a while, but I’ve been inspired by one of my resolutions for 2020. I want to commission at least one piece of art every month, either of characters or scenes from my stories. Certainly a splurge. But it’s a treat I can share. Options are manifold, so I thought a poll would be fun. Who do you think is most “deserving” of art?

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If you don’t have a Twitter account & can’t vote there, by all means, shout out in comments. ::twinkle::

January 24, 2020 by FORTHRIGHT Categories: Amaranthine Saga, Songs of the AmaranthineTags: Twitter Polls 3 Comments

Fira by Aviva

Followed by Thunder. I have permission from Aviva to share her newest Saga/Songs fanart with everyone here. This is her portrait of Fira.

Fira by Aviva Godfrey
On Patreon >>

January 15, 2020January 15, 2020 by FORTHRIGHT Categories: FanArt, Songs of the AmaranthineTags: 02 Followed by Thunder, Character: Fira 3 Comments

Fortune Cookie Challenge

Confessions of a Collector. It’s becoming established I collect many things. Those who’ve begun supporting me on Patreon even have photographic evidence. My collections aren’t always big and grand. Sometimes, they’re small and simple … and ride around in my coin purse for months … and have been piling up in a small box for years. Case in point: Continue reading →

January 4, 2020January 4, 2020 by FORTHRIGHT Categories: Amaranthine Saga, Songs of the Amaranthine 20 Comments

Title Reveal

Governed by Whimsy (Songs of the Amaranthine, #4)

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…more details soon! ::twinkle::

Merry Christmas!

December 25, 2019 by FORTHRIGHT Categories: Songs of the AmaranthineTags: #ForthComing, 04 Governed by Whimsy 1 Comment

Hint, Hint

Up Next. I tweeted a teaser this morning about the next Songs of the Amaranthine title. While these short stories have always been intended to stand alone, I somehow still manage to give them a teensy tie-in to the main series. This time, that link is … Evernhold. You know what that means, don’t you? ::twinkle::

Cover reveal for Songs #4 is on the calendar for December!

December 3, 2019 by FORTHRIGHT Categories: Songs of the Amaranthine 2 Comments

Have you read (or recently re-read) Followed by Thunder? The history and culture of the horse clans is interesting stuff. ::twinkle::

One sister, a pure light that beckons, the other, a fierce light that burns. Fira and her sister are chased out of another village. Fleeing on foot across the empty moors, they’re caught by a storm that roars like the monsters ever in pursuit. But the wind changes and the thundering brings a stampede of defenders who carry them off to a secret place. Where mares dance and rabbits mine. Where the lost clans hid a lasting treasure. Where the girls’ curse is considered a blessing.

October 20, 2019September 23, 2019 by FORTHRIGHT Categories: Songs of the AmaranthineTags: 02 Followed by Thunder 1 Comment

Rumor Me This

Let’s start a nice little rumor. Tantor Audio will be contracting the remaining books in the Amaranthine Saga. Travis Baldree’s narration will continue!

Rumorish Postscript. They’re also looking at the short stories in the Songs of the Amaranthine collection. Wouldn’t that be grand? ::twinkle::

October 18, 2019 by FORTHRIGHT Categories: Amaranthine Saga, Songs of the AmaranthineTags: Audio Books 7 Comments

RELEASE DAY – Songs #3

Songs of the Amaranthine is a collection of short stories set in Forthright’s Amaranthine universe. Before the Emergence, the clans were nothing more than whispers and mysteries and legends and lore. But every so often—in out-of-the-way places or shockingly close to home—an unsuspecting person stumbled into a fateful encounter with someone who was decidedly other. An eclectic collection, spanning continents and centuries. Tales of adventure, discovery, friendship, rescue, belonging, and love. Each short story stands alone and can be read in any order.

He had one job. Becoming a family pet wasn’t it.

Dragged through Hedgerows. For the sake of his people, Daroo-fen has lived among humans, working as a lawyer in a little mountain town. He’s vowed to protect the surrounding woodlands, no matter the cost. But in the course of duty, he meets a man who needs help … and a friend. Too long a loner, Daroo cannot keep away, but there’s a fine line between getting close and getting too close. If the Cooper family finds out his secret, two worlds might brand the wolf a traitor.

Now Available!

::confetti toss::

October 4, 2019 by FORTHRIGHT Categories: Songs of the AmaranthineTags: 03 Dragged through Hedgerows 15 Comments

COUNTDOWN: Songs #3

Dragged through Hedgerows will be releasing this Friday, October 4. Do you have your copy of this short story pre-ordered? ::twinkle::

September 29, 2019September 23, 2019 by FORTHRIGHT Categories: Songs of the AmaranthineTags: 03 Dragged through Hedgerows 1 Comment

Countdown to Songs 3

One More Week. Dragged through Hedgerows should be showing up for pre-order in ALL the places now, so go secure your copy of the next short story in the Songs of the Amaranthine collection. It’s another stand-alone story, but like the others, it’ll contribute to your knowledge of the clans and their customs.

As you may have gathered from the summary, this one’s much more contemporary. Here’s a teaser!

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Have you read the other Songs of the Amaranthine titles? Here’s a friendly reminder every author’s ranking depends in large part upon their readers’ reviews. Even a sentence or two would be greatly appreciated. ::bow::

September 26, 2019September 26, 2019 by FORTHRIGHT Categories: Songs of the AmaranthineTags: 03 Dragged through Hedgerows 2 Comments

Update: Songs #3

Dragged through Hedgerows. Edits came back for the next short story in the Songs of the Amaranthine collection. We’re on track for next month’s release. This is your reminder that if you read via Kindle, the story is available for pre-order on Amazon. It’ll probably start showing up in other venues soon. (After I make these tweaks.)