Brief Hiatus

As I’ve mentioned, the blog is going on a brief hiatus while I concentrate on the release of Episode 1 in book form, on updates to the website, and—hopefully—on a few other surprises. I am planning on the hiatus to last only a couple weeks. Thank you to everyone who has supported this story in

Episode 2.72

Jiao Tu awoke the next morning still curled around Karvari. He felt the tigress’s long, delicate fingers stroking one of his ears. He smiled and nuzzled against the female’s collarbone. “Good morning, my warrior. Or perhaps I should say good day, as the daylight part of the cycle is almost half past.” “Good morning, my

Episode 1 Is Live!

Your humble chronicler here. Episode 1 is now live and available for purchase in both print and ebook format. You can find purchase links to most major retailers here: https://books2read.com/u/3y1LGv Please spread the news far and wide. Buy a copy for everyone you know. Suggest that your local library purchase one. Leave a review. I’d

Episode 2.71

“A noble warrior would ask permission before entering a lady’s bedchamber,” a voice behind Jiao Tu said. “Therefore I must conclude that you are a wicked rogue.” Jiao Tu whirled around and there she was. Karvari. Clad only in her eye cloth and a robe, as if she had come straight from the baths. The

Episode 2.70

“Never fear. I will tell no one that your apprentice is an Oracle.” Jiao Tu stiffened at Master Quan’s whispered words, which made the canine laugh again. He stepped back from the embrace and tapped his nose in a knowing manner. “I may be an old fool, but I know when to keep my mouth

Episode 2.69

“Jiao Tu, may I have a word with you?” The lagomorph turned to see Master Quan at his elbow. The white-furred canine had a wide smile on his muzzle but a serious look in his eyes. Jiao Tu nodded for the scholar to continue. “We have needed to talk for some time, you and I,

Episode 2.68

The innkeeper’s mate let out a moan and collapsed to the ground. The innkeeper was kneeling at her side in a moment, and Jiao Tu but a moment later. The petite canine’s body felt as if it were on fire. Her mate and the lagomorph exchanged looks, and the innkeeper tore open the collar of

Episode 2.67

Silence reigned over Zheng Zhuang.  Jiao Tu and his companions stood on the street of the artificial village, coughing and water dripping from their clothes. No more of the insects came. Master Fen let out a whoop of triumph. They had won. Against all the odds, they had won. The lagomorph took just a moment

Episode 2.66

They were going to die, and then the world was going to burn. Jiao Tu frowned. Something about that thought suggested the hint of a plan to the lagomorph. But he would need to hunt down the rest of the plan very quickly. “Why aren’t they attacking?” Master Fen frowned over the edge of the

Episode 2.65

Farrah let out an ear-piercing scream. A red pulse shot away from her body and into the swarming insects. As before, Jiao Tu closed his eyes against the intensity of the pulse. When it had passed through him, he turned to see what effect it had. The red pulse spread out among the yaogu insects