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Boniface Smythe of the Stately House Smythes. Although he doesn’t really like the idea of following (even more) in his brother’s footsteps, dear Bon-Bon has been politely adamant with regards to a new serialization. It’s his turn.

Here are some things you should know:

In keeping with my usual style, Boniface’s story will unfold in small chapters of exactly 100 words. So it’ll be just like Lord Mettlebright’s Man. Boniface will be debuting on October 1, with new chapters posting ...

Claimer: I do hereby claim all rights and responsibility for the characters in a certain boy’s adventures because the Amaranthine Saga & Songs are mine. Please continue to indulge the lot of us, especially the cornered one.

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Dig

Rain pattering down through the trees with enough force that Coop was basically soaked. Pushing dripping hair out of his eyes, he waited for someone to tell him what was going on.

Salali deferred to Resplendence, who eyed the den’s entrance with a grim sor...

Of the Badge Irregulars. Varti Weller’s best friend Phil is properly Philtrum, which is a lovely word. He’s a blithesome fellow.

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More behind-the-scenes details about Folk-Spelled to come! The books is now available in digital, print, and audio editions. (You can also procure author-signed copies from me.) It’d be brillsome if you picked one up, and truly stellward if you recommended it to another reader, rated it wherever you picked it up, and left a review.

Claimer: I do hereby claim all rights and responsibility for the characters in a certain boy’s adventures because the Amaranthine Saga & Songs are mine. Please continue to indulge the lot of us, especially the one standing guard.

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Growl

Coop wasn’t sure why Torloo and the rest were acting like someone was planning to abscond with him. Chumani was a friend from home. If it was her. Ninook had said he, but his friend was a she. Or… at the very least, that’s how Chumani had presented he...

Claimer: I do hereby claim all rights and responsibility for the characters in a certain boy’s adventures because the Amaranthine Saga & Songs are mine. Please continue to indulge the lot of us, especially the one making a bad impression.

132
Distress

A white-haired Amaranthine was waiting outside. Her copper eyes flashed like new pennies. “I’m Resplendence. Head of security.”

“Sorry for making trouble.” Coop took an apologetic posture, but he couldn’t hope to hide how worried he was...

Eyes in the Shadows. When I described Skrik to illustrator Mart Lett, I compared his form as something between a feline & a small gargoyle, a shadow with wisping edges that are in constant motion.

He’s small enough to perch on Enzo’s shoulder. In fact, he’ll often drape himself along his shoulders and peek out from under his hair. Shy thing.

More behind-the-scenes details about Folk-Spelled are sure to turn up here. But if you want LOTS more posts like this, they’re the sort of thi...

Claimer: I do hereby claim all rights and responsibility for the characters in a certain boy’s adventures because the Amaranthine Saga & Songs are mine. Please continue to indulge the lot of us, especially the one being used.

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Your Trickster

Torloo turned his head, gazing out at cloudy skies and the rain-lashed forest beyond their cozy shelter.

Coop didn’t think anything of it… until the wolf’s tail puffed.

“Something happening?”

“Yes.” Torloo said, “Mutt found them.”

“Hi...

Claimer: I do hereby claim all rights and responsibility for the characters in a certain boy’s adventures because the Amaranthine Saga & Songs are mine. Please continue to indulge the lot of us, especially the clingy one.

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Nuance

Two days later, battler games were canceled because of the weather. Coop stayed in the Elderbough encampment, working out knots for a second harness, because the one he’d been making for Torloo didn’t suit Mutt at all.

Torloo sat close enough to be kinda ...

Getting the Word Out. I’m doing what I can to give the Immortal Holmes series the best possible start. After receiving an Editor’s Pick from BookLife Reviews and its subsequent appearance in Publisher’s Weekly, I reserved ad space. This will be appearing soon and I hope it catches the eye & the interest of new readers.

How would YOU blurb Folk-Spelled? ::twinkle::

Thank you, as always, for supporting my storytelling. When you read, rate, review, and recommend my books, you’re making a ...

Claimer: I do hereby claim all rights and responsibility for the characters in a certain boy’s adventures because the Amaranthine Saga & Songs are mine. Please continue to indulge the lot of us, especially the one with tons of experience.

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A Better Introduction

Everyone’s attention bounced back to Torloo, which was the right idea. When in doubt about the Amaranthine, you’d best ask an Amaranthine.

In a calm, clear voice, Torloo spoke for the wolves. “Give us your attention and you...