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Songs of the Amaranthine

Only Mostly Optional. All along, I’ve been saying that the short stories in the Songs of the Amaranthine collection are optional reading. Yes, you’ll pick up more details about the clans and their customs, but the stories stand alone. If you skip them, you’ll still be able to enjoy the Amaranthine Saga. But as is often the case when I write, I’ve been making connections between the Saga & Songs. And they’re now so tightly woven, it’d be a shame if you missed out.

I’ve added a note at the beginning of Bk6: Pimiko and the Uncharted Island, encouraging folks to read Bathed in Moonlight and Flattered by Flowers before proceeding. And Lord Mettlebright’s Man, for that matter. For … reasons.

Thank you to those of you who’ve read ALL the things. And most especially to all of you who also took the time to review & recommend the Saga & Songs to others. I’m grateful.

April 18, 2022 by FORTHRIGHT Categories: Uncategorized 6 Comments

Flattered by Flowers

Showing Up. The digital short story that’s releasing next week (4/4) is now showing up in other venues, like Barnes & Noble and Kobo. If you shop somewhere other than Amazon, you can probably pre-order Songs of the Amaranthine, #8 now!

March 30, 2022 by FORTHRIGHT Categories: Uncategorized Leave a comment

LMM 355: On the Contrary

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 share of interests.

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On the Contrary

::twinkle::

January 27, 2022January 31, 2022 by FORTHRIGHT Categories: UncategorizedTags: Lord Mettlebright's Man 8 Comments

Colored Pencils

Mood Stripes. Here’s a fun fact for y’all. If I post a chapter a day for the rest of the month, Mood Stripes will wrap up before we kick off the new year. So that’s the plan. :: confetti toss :: Here’s another fun fact. I began posting Mood Stripes on release day for Tsumiko and the Enslaved Fox back in 2018. I’m celebrating the oncoming finish of this fic by unveiling cover art & adding the pattern to the Twinkle Press shopfronts.

SHOPS! >>

December 9, 2021 by FORTHRIGHT Categories: Uncategorized 1 Comment

Pokemon GO!

Let’s Be Friendly. From time to time (usually when a challenge demands it), I remind my followers that 1) I play Pokemon GO! and 2) I prefer to friend my readers (rather than random strangers). If “gotta catch ’em all” is also one of your goals, don’t be shy. Drop me an email with your friend code, and I’ll happily add you.

always.forthright at gmail dot com

September 27, 2021September 27, 2021 by FORTHRIGHT Categories: Uncategorized Leave a comment

LIVE Recording

Travis Baldree will begin soon. He’ll be creating the audio book for Fumiko and the Finicky Nestmate (Amaranthine Saga, #5) LIVE on his Discord server: Cryptid Audio. I’m there. Join if you dare! ::twinkle::

September 22, 2021 by FORTHRIGHT Categories: Uncategorized Leave a comment

Bard & Barbarian

Narrated Edition. Bard and Barbarian has been posting slow and steady over on my Patreon account. Reading along is great, but supporters on some tiers can now listen along. Ch16, “Don’t Be Strangers” just went live for those in qualifying tiers. AND Ch12, “At the Pike & Lager” just unlocked for the Twinkle and Sparkle tiers.

New narrated chapters will arrive every other Wednesday, which means … there’s always something more to look forward to! Learn more about my Patreon here >>

September 22, 2021 by FORTHRIGHT Categories: Uncategorized Leave a comment

GO Fest 2021

Pokemon GO! From time to time, I mention here that I enjoy playing Pokemon. Since we’re nearing the annual extravaganza that is GO Fest, it seems a good time to bring up my ongoing offer. If you also play Pokemon GO, email me your friend code > always.forthright at gmail dot com. I play daily. I send gifts. I love raids. To quote Professor Willow, “Let’s GO!”

July 11, 2021 by FORTHRIGHT Categories: Uncategorized Leave a comment

Okay, so … head canon

Vassal. Some of my reviewers are confused because Miroku believes he is returning to the Western Lady’s airborne castle. I mean, that was canon. I can picture the panels clearly. The lady. The stairs. The … oh. Oh, wait.

So. If something happened in Unspoiled, it’s still pretty much canon. Right? ::facepalm:: Do I fix it … or leave it?

“Who Stole the Cookie” | art by lila-me

June 26, 2021 by FORTHRIGHT Categories: Uncategorized 6 Comments

Sinder Stuff

Thinking of You. When Fox and I were working on the “Summer Friends” illustration for Mikoto and the Reaver Village, I needed to throw something on Sinder’s T-shirt. So I made that something up. On the spot. And was so entirely pleased with it, we’ve now added Sinder’s “Thinking of You” design to the Twinkle Press shops >>

SHOPS >>

June 10, 2021 by FORTHRIGHT Categories: Uncategorized 2 Comments

Narration, Day 9

Governed by Whimsy. Join me over at Cryptid Audio, where Travis Baldree will soon be wrapping up Governed by Whimsy: The Anthology with its titular story. Today’s probably the last session for my books (for a while). If you weren’t able to drop in, fear not! The anthology audio book will be available from Tantor on August 10, 2021. And Mikoto and the Reaver Village will release on August 17, 2021.