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Out of Stock. You haven’t received your pre-ordered book yet? You’re not alone.

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If you have a print edition of Tsumiko and the Enslaved Fox on order from Amazon (like me), you probably received an update this week with “good news.” They’ve set a delivery date! And by “date” they mean a two-week window off in April. (And on into May, in some cases.)

Disclaimer: I do hereby disclaim all rights and responsibilities for the characters in this audacious adventure… especially for the familiar one. A nod of recognition is bent towards Rumiko Takahashi for her creative prowess.

Chapter 11: Lucid

When Sesshoumaru’s eyes opened, Kagome called, “Miroku-sama?”

“Ah!” The monk hurried to their patient’s side. “Do you remember what happened, Sesshoumaru-sama? Although night has fallen, this is the same day on which you were injured.”

He didn’t react,...

In the Amaranthine Saga, those who stand between the human and inhuman races are reavers. So naturally, some of main characters in Tsumiko and the Enslaved Fox are members of the In-between. Like Sansa, whose designation is battler.

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Sansa by FoxOfTwilight

Although reavers have a culture all their own, Sansa’s homeland is Russian. Her expertise involves several fighting styles, including aerial maneuvers, and she maintains an impressive armory. Yet it’s her skill in the healing arts that wer...

I adore the creativity of these Photo Challenge entries. Are you plotting your shapshots? Don’t forget that you can also enter by posting pictures of your e-book. Here’s the entry tweeted by @N_Foxlocke.

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Keep them coming! The challenge has been extended until 4/22, so you have plenty of time to enter. More details here >>

Disclaimer: I do hereby disclaim all rights and responsibilities for the characters in this audacious adventure… especially for the broken ones. A nod of recognition is bent towards Rumiko Takahashi for her creative prowess.

Chapter 10: Found

With a wordless exclamation of anguish, Inuyasha sank to his knees beside Ah-Un’s corpse. No wonder the bastard made sure Naraku took that hit.

Sesshoumaru had hidden his entourage in a flowery vale. They hadn’t been vulnerable—the imp was armed, the dra...

This last week, the final episode of the anime for The Ancient Magus’s Bride was simulcast (wrapping up at 24 episodes, plus a movie). I’ve been rereading the manga (before reading the latest US release, Volume 8), and I *may* incubating a plot!biddie for a fanfic. All of which means that Kore Yamazaki captured both my heart and my imagination. So when I found out that the mangaka has another series underway … I immediately sent for it!

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I haven’t read it yet (saving it as a treat for hitting...

Let’s have something fandom-y today, shall we? I’ve always loved lila-me’s illustrations for Unspoiled. She illustrated every chapter (sometimes every scene within a chapter) and created several whimsical asides.

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My Fair Lady by lila-me

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When Sesshoumaru came to collect her at the appointed hour, wide, golden eyes took in every detail of her appearance before the young lord announced, “You smell nice.”

Hisoka looked askance at Higurashi and wondered if the young woman realized just how...

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

Chapter 9: Rattled

Kagome stared mutely into the fire, fingers wrapped around the Shikon-no-Tama—whole again, hers again, and ominously heavy. But wishing it away would have to wait.

“I’ll go.” Inuyasha paced. “He came from that way.”

Miroku hummed. “That is not much to g...

More participation for the Photo Challenge. Don’t forget that you can also enter by posting pictures of your e-book. Here’s the picture tweeted by @MatyldaTyler.

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Keep them coming! The challenge has been extended until 4/22, so you have plenty of time to enter. More details here >>

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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 >>