M.C.Q

@emsee

Spouse. Parent. Pagan. Bi. Disabled. Foreign. Xennial. I mostly post pictures of nature, lego, and books. Currently living in the Highlands of Scotland. My YouTube:

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M.C.Q@emsee· 19d

I finished reading the whole Wotakoi:Love is Hard for Otaku, by Fujita. Shojo Manga. On the K Manga app. Cute with some laugh out loud moments. Not nearly enough love, but still nice. 💙📚🌶

Screenshot of a book cover. A man and woman in business attire stand at either edge with a white background. Words written are: (the Japanese title written down the centre), Wotakoi: Love is Hard for Otaku, 1, Written by Fujita.

M.C.Q@emsee· 21d

I finished rereading book 9 of the Black Jewels series, by Anne Bishop. Fantasy. From my own collection. This is an anthology that was the last of the series for many years. There are 3 more books now and I'm hoping to have a chance to read them, too! 💙📚🪐

Photograph of a book cover. A blonde woman in a teal gown and black click stands before snowy woods. The words written are: A Black Jewels book, the New York Times bestseller, Anne Bishop, Twilight's Dawn, "Anne Bishop does not disappoint...[She] weaves her spell so well."-SFRevu.

M.C.Q@emsee· 24d

I finished reading Two Can Play, a novella by Ali Hazelwood. Romance. From the library. I had reserved this without realising it was a novella or I wouldn't have bothered. It really -is- too short. Laughed out loud a few times. The bonus chapter at the end from his perspective was fun 💙📚🌶

Photograph of a book cover. A cartoon man and woman kiss with mountains and a night sky as background. The words written are: The global bestseller and tiktok sensation, Ali Hazelwood, Two Can Play, exclusive artwork and new bonus chapter inside, a novella.

M.C.Q@emsee· 25d

My spouse found a heron!🪶 A not so #spottheheron

Photograph of a heron preening on low tide at a river with woodland in the background.

M.C.Q@emsee· 26d

My spouse found some mushrooms! 🍄📷

Photograph of a clump of small beige mushrooms growing in grass. They are all snuggled up together with round caps.

M.C.Q@emsee· 27d

Lots of raspberries, cherries, and bunnies in the woods today. I snacked all the way and filled my pockets with cherries to eat later while carefully trying not to scare the bunnies

Photograph of a raspberry bush with red fruit on it in varying stages of ripeness with a glimpse of woodland beyond.

Photograph of lots of cherries in varying stages of ripeness growing from a criss-cross of branches with woodland beyond.

Photograph of three rabbits and a blackbird on grass with woodland beyond.

M.C.Q@emsee· 28d

I found a mushroom! It was in someone's front garden groing from a large wooden planter 🍄📷

Photograph of a fungus growing on a wooden planter. It looks like sun bleached white swirling seashells stuck to some wood.

M.C.Q@emsee· 29d

Went to feed the swans and ducks. They both brought their little ones over to get some. Mama duck trying to stay out of reach of swans

Angled down photograph showing two adult swans with four young on the water ones closer to the viewer, with several adult ducks with nine young ones beyong the swans.

M.C.Q@emsee· Jul 12

I finished rereading book 8 of the Black Jewels series, by Anne Bishop. Fantasy. From my own collection. This book concludes the story told in book 7 and 8. In some way I like this story better than the one in books 1-3. I am enjoying rereading the series and will soon start on the next book 💙📚🪐

Photograph of a book cover. A red haired woman in a ling red vaguely-medieval gown stands gazing at the viewer with a fountain and gardens behind her. The words written are: A Black Jewels Novel, the new york times bestseller, Anne Bishop, Shalador's Lady, "The Black Jewels novels are seductive-once you start, you just cannot stop reading."-Romance Reviews Today

M.C.Q@emsee· Jul 10

Finished rereading book 7 of the Black Jewels series, by Anne Bishop. Fantasy. From my own collection. This book and the next one focus on a different set of characters with plenty of peeks at the original cast. I always really like this one ad the next one as they are a pair 🪐📚💙

Photograph of a book cover. A red haired woman in a long green gown stands in profule before a wrought iron gate. The words written are: A Black Jewels Novel, national bestselling author, Anne Bishop, The Shadow Queen, "Surges with spellcraft and engaging romance."-Publisher's weekly.

M.C.Q@emsee· Jul 8

I finished rereading book 6 of the Black Jewels series, by Anne Bishop. Fantasy. From my own collection. This book feels more like filler than a proper part of the series and there is a short story from the series included at the end. I'm working my way through the whole series 💙📚🪐

Photograph of a book cover. A black haired woman in a little black top, black trousers, a cross-crossed leather belt, and holding a dagger stares out at the viewer. There is a large spiderweb behind her lit in red hues. The words written are: A Black Jewels Novel, national bestselling author, Anne Bishop, Tangled Webs, "A triumphant and powerful rerurn to the Realms of the Blood."-Fresh Fiction.

M.C.Q@emsee· Jul 2

I found several bees clinging to stone walls today. Trying not to be blown about by the strong wind

Photograph of a bee on the edge of a stone wall with a glimpse of houses blurring beyond the wall.

M.C.Q@emsee· Jul 1

Here is my cover collage from Storygraph for the month of June. Manga, Romance. Webcomics, Romance, Action. Novels, Fantasy. I had such a busy month and read less than I wanted, but read more than I thought I had now that I look at the list 📚💙

Screenshot of a bunch of book covers with all sorts of people in a various poses.

M.C.Q@emsee· Jun 20

I finished rereading book 5 of The Black Jewels series, by Anne Bishop. Fantasy. From my own collection. I'm working my way through all nine books and enjoying it. This books is four different short stories 🪐📚💙

Photograph of a book cover. A woman with her back turned to the viewer in a very little cut gown with white tiger at her feet. The words written are: A Black Jewels book, Anne Bishop, Dreams Made Flesh, "Intrigue, mystery, and passion permeat [this] fast-paced and winning set of adventures."-Midwest Book review.

M.C.Q@emsee· Jun 14

Finished rereading book 4 of the Black Jewels series, by Anne Bishop. Fantasy. From my own collection. This book focuses on a different set of characters than the others and is my least favourite of them so it took me a while, but good. I m working my way through all 9 books 🪐📚💙

Photograph of a book cover. A dark haired man in a white pirate shirt with a sword at his hip gazes at the viewer with a lot of mood lighting. The words written are: A Black Jewels Novel, national bestselling author of Tangled Webs, Anne Bishop, The Invisible Ring.

M.C.Q@emsee· Jun 9

I found some mushrooms! 🍄📷

Photograph of a group of mushrooms growing in grass and clover. The mushrooms are beige-brown and have sturdy stems with wonky caps.

M.C.Q@emsee· Jun 7

This river runs through the middle of town and has a strip of forest on either side. The bridge in the picture is for the train, but I always think it's a very nice little viaduct

Photograph of a river winding into the distance with green tree leaning over so far the banks are hidden from view. There is a stone bridge arching through the trees and over the the river and clouds in the sky above.

M.C.Q@emsee· Jun 6

Some summer flowers growing by the side if the road caught my eye

Photograph of two red poppies in bloom on long stems and a little purple flowers blooming at their feet. Their all growing in the crack between a stone wall and the road and casting shadows against the wall.

M.C.Q@emsee· Jun 4

My spouse found a bunny!

Photograph of a brownish rabbit hunkered down in some grass. It has a white spot on the top of its head.

M.C.Q@emsee· Jun 1

My covercollage from Storygraph for the month of May! Manga, webcomics, and novels. Sport, romance, and fantasy are the genres. I still can't get over how Chihayafuru ended! 📚💙

Screenshot of 33 book covers, mostly dramatic face close-ups, but some couples also.

M.C.Q@emsee· May 31

My spouse found a fresh mother wriggling in the grass! Wings haven't unfurled yet

Photograph of a moth with long light brown body segments, a very fuzzy yellowy head, and white wrinkled wings close to its body on grass.

M.C.Q@emsee· May 29

Finished rereading book 3 of the Black Jewels Series, by Anne Bishop. Fantasy. From my own collection. This series is an old favourite that I'm working my way through all 9 books yet again 🪐📚💙

Photograph of a book cover. A woman in a black gown and a ling sceptre in one hand stands before a white tiger laying on the ground with a large web as a background. The words written are: Book 3 of the Black Jewels Trilogy, Queen of the Darkness, "A powerful finale for this fascinating, uniquely dark trilogy."-Licus, Award-winning author Anne Bishop.

M.C.Q@emsee· May 28

The swans have four babies this year! Sooo fluffy! 🪶

Top down photograph of one adult swan and four babies floating on shallow water, leaving their shadows on the bottom. There are grasses growing on the top and bottom of the frame.

M.C.Q@emsee· May 27

I finished reading all 50 books of Chihayafuru, by Yuki Suetsugu. Manga. Sport. The first ten books I I have in french, the rest I read on the K Manga app. There is also three season's of the anime on Crunchy Roll and being able to hear the Hyakunin Isshu was very helpful in reading the story 📚💙

Screenshot of a book cover. A smiling girl's face fills the page with flowers across the top. The words written are: Yuki Suetsugu, Chihayafuru, One.

M.C.Q@emsee· May 26

Finished rereading book 2 of the Black Jewels series, by Anne Bishop. Fantasy. From my own collection. An old favourite and I'm enjoying it. I'm planning to reread the whole series of 9 books in all. 🪐📚💙

Photograph of a book cover. A woman in a black gown sits on a thrown surrounded by a large black dragon. The words written are: Book 2 of The Black Jewels Trilogy, Heir to the Shadows, "Rich and fascinatingly different...definitely worth checking out." -Locus, Award-winning author, Anne Bishop.

M.C.Q@emsee· May 21

Finished rereading book 1 of The Black Jewels series. Fantasy. From my own collection. I'll be rereading the whole series, 5 or 6 six books. Don't remember when I read them last. 💙📚🪐

Photograph of a book cover. There is a girl in a black gown on a brown horse in the woods and she has a sphere of light between her hands with a Chalice floating inside it. The words written are: Book 1 of The Black Jewels Trilogy, Daughter of the Blood,'Anne Bishop is a terrific writer. I lived this book!' -Charles de Lint, Award-Winning author Anne Bishop.

M.C.Q@emsee· May 11

This swans was in a completely different part of the river than usual. Clearly ditched their partner who I saw on the nest and went for a wander 🪶

Photograph of a swan, a large white bird with long curved neck, in water.

M.C.Q@emsee· May 10

I found a sleepy bumblebee!

Photograph of an upside-down bumblebee clinging to a leaf amidst much other greenery.

M.C.Q@emsee· May 9

I found a mushroom! 🍄📷

Photograph of a large polypore bracket fungus growing from the side of s fallen tree in the woods. It looks very puffed up, white on top with a rust coloured edge, the porous underbelly is in shadow but seems the same rusty colour as the top edge.

M.C.Q@emsee· May 7

My spouse found a bug!