when all hope is gone, sad blogs say so much

First off on this Sunday catchup: If you missed the announcement, Skyblade's Gambit, a new novella set in the new Kindle Worlds' Plundered Chronicles, is coming this Thursday, December 1! Read more here, and check back later in the week for an exclusive excerpt! More after the cut.


I also reposted "Best Christmas Ever," the Monkey Queen short story about Michiko and Beth's first Christmas as roommates. If you need an early bit of holiday cheer, or a reminder of what carols not to sing, or just an excuse to re-read the story, click here.

A reminder, this time for a good cause: A Monkey Queen fan, and a dear friend, needs your help. Amber Goss is trying to raise funds to take a class she needs to graduate that her financial aid won't cover. She's about halfway to her total as I write this, and every bit you can give, no matter how small, helps. Take a moment to help Amber won't you? Many thanks.

Anyway, now that Skyblade's Gambit is done, expect normal service to resume here soon. Thanks for your patience; I hope it'll be worth the wait! To start with, for the three people who haven't seen this:

And here's an episode of Sherlock Hound directed by Miyazaki. Enjoy!