Now’s the Perfect Time! I will be taking a batch of books to the post office this afternoon. Anyone else want to add their order to my pile? If you’ve been thinking about splurging on a signed copy, now’s the perfect time to follow through.

Now’s the Perfect Time! I will be taking a batch of books to the post office this afternoon. Anyone else want to add their order to my pile? If you’ve been thinking about splurging on a signed copy, now’s the perfect time to follow through.


If you’re thinking of giving/getting a signed book for the holidays, now’s a good time to place your order. I have copies of both Tsumiko and Kimiko available. More information here >>
Need reasons to order signed books from me? Here’s another one—stamps. Adding my stamp to the first book may have started a trend. We designed another for the second book. Just one of those little details I love so well! ::twinkle::

Need reasons to order signed books from me? Here’s another one—the flyleaf. I’ll sign the bookplate on this oh-so-pretty page. I adore all the chrysanthemums scattered across this cover.

Little detail: we chose this particular bookplate shape in order to emulate a traditional Japanese bell.
Need reasons to order signed books from me? Here’s one—swag. I tucked enclosures in the books I shipped this morning. I’m planning an afternoon run to the post office if more of you jump at the chance for signed books.

I call this picture “Marked by Swag”
Book Boxes! My copies of Amaranthine Saga, #2 – Kimiko and the Accidental Proposal have arrived! The chrysanthemums on the cover came out a lovely shade of red!

Interior snapshots tomorrow! To order a signed copy, details here >>
We knew it might happen. Having pre-ordered the print edition of Kimiko and the Accidental Proposal from Amazon myself, I know many of you just received a helpful update, letting you know that the book now has an anticipated delivery date of mid-December. This is out of my control.
Several Possible Options:
Ordering books from me just became really real, because THIS was in my inbox this morning:

Book Boxes. My authorial order from the printer (who is apparently quite busy at this time of year) is on its way and will arrive TOMORROW. My assembly line is ready to roll, and signed books will be bundled off to the post office Thursday morning. Shipments in the US have been taking about a week, so expect your books by Thursday, October 25.
Having anticipated a recurrence of last spring’s debacle, I ordered plenty of books. Come one, come all. ::twinkle:: Details on how to request signed copies from me can be found under the SIGNED BOOKS tab >>
Book pictures tomorrow!
For those of you wanting author-signed copies, I’m prepared to take pre-orders of Kimiko and the Accidental Proposal. All the details, including costs and payment methods can be found on this site’s SIGNED BOOKS tab >>
This morning, someone ordered a signed copy of Tsumiko and the Enslaved Fox, giving me the perfect excuse to trot out my new packing labels. Because details make me happy. ::twinkle::

Does this count as author swag?
A quick update on the availability of print editions. Amazon is still out of stock, but other online book-sellers may have copies. My supply is steadily dwindling, but I placed another order to keep up with demand. I currently have …
8 copies
7 copies
Shipment arrived! Plenty on hand.


Those wanting signed books now have TWO payment options. You can continue to send me funds with an Amazon Gift Card (which I solemnly swear to immediately squander on books/manga) or you can send money to my new Twinkle Press account on PayPal. Either way, use the always dot forthright at gmail dot com email address. Options—you have them!
Good News! A book box just arrived, and none too soon. I was down to one lonely, unclaimed copy of Tsumiko and the Enslaved Fox. Now, I have a baker’s dozen, which are ready for readers who’d like an author-signed copy.

A (Nice Big) Box from the Printer! Once again, a handful of these books are already spoken for, but I have restocked. Author-signed copies of Tsumiko and the Enslaved Fox are available. If you’re interested…

Prices and particulars here >>
I’ll let you know when we’re close to the bottom of the stack, but it’s first come, first served. And as always, I have signed and numbered bookplates available for those who’ve already purchased the book elsewhere. ::twinkle::

Media Mail. Another stack of signed books went out this afternoon. If you were one of those who reserved a book earlier … or if you talked to me before this posting, your copy’s in the mail! Based on feedback from the last few batches, your package should arrive in one week. ::twinkle::
Available copies are going fast. I’m updating that status on this post >>
A Box from the Printer! Once again, a small stack of books in this new batch are already spoken for, but I do have several copies of Tsumiko and the Enslaved Fox available. If you’re interested…

Prices and particulars here >>
I’ll let you know when we’re close to the bottom of the stack, but it’s first come, first served. And as always, I have signed and numbered bookplates available for those who’ve already purchased the book elsewhere. ::twinkle::
Getting down there!
5 copies left
4 copies left
3 copies left
2 copies left
1 copy leftGONE!
More copies on order!