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Quarter of the Way. I’m a firm believer in celebrating little things and silly things and special things. Milestones are for marking, and to day we reached one. I currently have 100 patrons over on Patreon. That means we’re 1/4 of the way to my (eventual) Community Goal of 400 patrons. More about Patreon >>

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What’s the big deal?

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Once I reach that number, I’ll begin posting a subscription story (available to those pledging $4/month or more). “Loosely based on the old Amaranthine tale, ‘The Wolf and the Moon Maiden,’ this serial will involve three sisters, twelve pledges, and the long-awaited stirring of a sleeping landmark.“ (Yes, I’m talking about the Miyabe sisters. Yes, you’ll get in on more of Kimiko’s courtship of Eloquence Starmark.) I’m excited for that one. ::twinkle::

Who else is looking forward to Kimiko and the Cycle of Moons?

Release Day • September 22, 2020

This summer is his last chance to win his first love.
Wardenclave has always been a place of secrets and sway. For most of the year, the remote mountain village is closed off from the rest of the world, but each spring, they issue invitations to the most promising young reavers all over the world. Summer skill camps provide opportunities for the elite to train with the best. And by longstanding tradition, for teens of the In-between to evaluate the compatibility of their peers. Glint Starmark’s reputation as a matchmaker has been holding true for millennia.

At seventeen, Mikoto Reaver is the youngest headman in Wardenclave’s history. He’s had very little time to adjust to his new role before their close-knit community opens its doors to children of pedigree, the specialists who will mentor them, an allotment of battlers, and a celebrity or two. Glint means well, but Mikoto won’t commit until he can speak to the only girl he’s ever loved. There’s just something about her.

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If you’ve already begun reading, hold onto your comments and put them on the Squee Post. (I want this thread to remain spoiler free.)

SIGNED COPIES >>

If you haven’t checked your e-reader in a hot minute, give it a peek. My copy of Mikoto and the Reaver Village arrived almost an hour ago. ::twinkle::

Official Release Day / Fanniversary posts will begin posting once the calendar shows it’s the 22nd in my time zone.

I have book boxes arriving on Thursday, September 24. (Two days after release day, but hey. They’re on their way!) My assembly line will be primed, labels all ready. Should be able to ship signed copies the next day. ::hopeful::

Play from Home. Thanks to the quarantine, I’ll be participating in Pokemon GO Fest for the first time ever. I have secured my ticket, stockpiled pokeballs, and blocked off my weekend for some guilt-free playtime. Looks like events run from 10am – 8pm local time (I’m in the Pacific time zone) on July 25 & 26. No idea what to expect, but … I’m sure it’ll be fun. ::twinkle::

If you need a friend, I like connecting with my readers. Send me your friend code at always.forthright at gmail dot com. I’ll TRY to send you cute gifts, but many of the spinners in walking distance from home are (cringe) entirely un-photogenic dirt lots (a.k.a. baseball fields). May every blest one grant you many a lucky egg & vial of stardust!

Disclaimer: I do hereby disclaim all rights and responsibilities for the characters in this audacious adventure… especially for the one who’s found a place to belong. A nod of recognition is bent towards Rumiko Takahashi for her creative prowess.

Chapter 164: Safe

Sesshoumaru pointedly ignored Masa’s Continue reading →

A Week and a Day. We’re nearing release day for the Songs of the Amaranthine print edition (5/22 ::confetti toss::), but I think we’re all about to face a quarantine-related hiccup. While Amazon (USA) is listing the title, they aren’t stocking it. Nor are they allowing pre-orders. That’s … discouraging. Understandable, though. If they are your usual resource, this may mean that your best option for getting your hands on the anthology is to order your copy from me.

That being said, I haven’t yet received book boxes from the printer. We’ve posted sentries and have ink pads and address labels at the ready. I’ll pic spam ASAP, but expect delays. Thank you for your patience in the meantime.

By the Way. Barnes & Noble will take your pre-orders. (Good on them!) Kobo only lists the solo digital editions, so more patience will be required. Check around!

Signed Books >>

Disclaimer: I do hereby disclaim all rights and responsibilities for the characters in this audacious adventure… especially for the one who admits nothing. A nod of recognition is bent towards Rumiko Takahashi for her creative prowess.

Chapter 83: Humorless

Inuyasha figured Sesshoumaru’s retaliation was limited to bloodshed. Continue reading →

Signed Books. I’ll be heading to the post office in a few hours. If you’d like a signed copy of either Tsumiko and the Enslaved Fox or Kimiko and the Accidental Proposal, (or both) I can send your order off today. More details on how to order a signed book >>

It’s kind of exciting to have my own book turning up in my inbox. Ah, the power of author follows. ::twinkle::

FORTHRIGHT’s Amazon Author Page
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Personal Touch. There’s been a small rush for signed copies of Tsumiko and the Enslaved Fox (understandable, since they are rather pretty), and I don’t want to run short. At the moment, I have…

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All the information you need for ordering can be found on this post. I’ll update the numbers as books are claimed… and put together an order to restock. ::twinkle::

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More petal-strewn interior photos…

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