Forthright .'s Blog, page 202

I’ve never been one to go into great detail over physical descriptions of my characters. Simply not my style. Other traits—personality, preferences, impulses, interaction—are more interesting to me. Yet here I am, hammering out descriptions and chasing down refs for FoxOfTwilight. May these portraits encourage your imaginations in a more definitive direction! ::twinkle::  

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A member of one of the winter fox clans, Argent Mettlebright has been bound to the Hajime family for a very long time. ...

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…

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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::

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

Chapter 8: Delirious

Poison hissed from Sesshoumaru’s scrabbling claws. Grass blackened, dirt bubbled, and the bastard thrashed weakly against the scanty weight of Kagome’s spare blanket.

“Oi, enough!” Inuyasha pinned his wrists. “It’s finished. He’s gone.”

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There’s been a lovely rush of participation, and that means snapshots for the Photo Challenge. Here’s Christine’s entry!

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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 ones who are missing. A nod of recognition is bent towards Rumiko Takahashi for her creative prowess.

Chapter 7: Missed

“Sure you wanna go back there, kid?”

Kohaku hugged his knees to his chin. “If it will help Sesshoumaru-sama, yes.”

“It is a good plan,” Sango agreed.

“The sooner, the better,” said Miroku. “If we can move him carefully.”

Inuyasha scowled at his...

Finding the Words. Let’s do another challenge that will help create buzz for Tsumiko and the Enslaved Fox. There’s already a Photo Challenge underway (ends 4/22), and I’m loving the entries that have already turned up. This time, let’s focus on reviews. They’re a practical necessity for any author and quite possibly the BEST way any reader can lend their support.

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Guidelines. Let’s keep this as straightforward as possible. Review Tsumiko and the Enslaved Fox, and you’ll be entered into a draw...

There’s been a small clamor for story art for Tsumiko and the Enslaved Fox, so I’ve been working behind the scenes with FoxOfTwilight to create a series of cast portraits. We’ll start with the main characters, and over the weeks ahead, we’ll add to the collection. Beginning with the title character—Tsumiko Hajime.

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A member of the educational community at Saint Midori’s of the Heavenly Lights, where she grew up, Tsumiko has been working on her undergraduate degree while assisting the sisters...

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

Chapter 6: Weakened

Kagome knelt quietly in the firelight, wringing tepid water from the clothes she passed to Shippo. Modern medication seemed to have put Sesshoumaru under, but Inuyasha wasn’t taking chances. Only the kit was allowed close. “He won’t hurt the runt....

Prepping Another Batch. I can hardly believe that nearly all the books I ordered from the printer (with my super-seekurt author powers) are already spoken for, but… they are. SO! If you’ve been considering purchasing a signed book from me, I have 3 copies 2 copies 1 copy still up for grabs. First come, first served you juuust missed this round, but you can hop onto a waiting list for the next batch. And you can of course still purchase personalized, numbered book plates for books ordered else...

The books I shipped out a week ago have begun arriving at their destinations, and that means snapshots for the Photo Challenge. Here’s Jelena’s entry!

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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 >>