A. L. Raden

@radenstudios.bsky.social

Multidisciplinary Storyteller (Writer, Illustrator, Designer) | Cosplayer | Newbie Gardener | Runner | Cat Mom | Lifelong Geek | She/Her More >> linktr.ee/radenstudios

In awe of all my fellow artists and writers and creators who did SDCC last weekend and are moving on to GenCon this weekend. Working at back-to-back major events like these has got to be a FEAT and I see you! Hope you had time to rest and your weekends go well!

Sketchy ribbon dragon is BACK at #CVG2026 but she’s in a cave this time 👀 She has lots of badge ribbons for you if you’re at CONvergence, whether you have one to feed her or not - come find her (and me) in the Dealers Room! ❤️❤️

Cutout of a rough sketch of a dragon holding badge ribbons.

The most overlooked opportunity in comics is the ALA Annual artist alley. They give FREE tables and admission to cartoonists in exchange for a piece of art for a charity auction. If you make books that end up in libraries, that is the room you want to be in, and you can do it at no cost.

Listen. I’m tired. So if you’re a writer and I see you posting an Ai book cover/art that’s just — at best — an instant mute, if not a block. If you’re not supporting other creative industries you don’t deserve my support. And if you support Ai in art, I assume you didn’t write your book/comic/etc.

QoS do some incredible queer books - go grab a few for yourself this Pride Month (and support a queer indie press while you're at it) 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Queen of Swords Press@qospress.bsky.social · 3mo ago

#Booksky So…we’re getting hit with a big property tax/insurance hike on the home office this month (due in a few weeks) and sales have been…not great? If you’ve been thinking about buying a great queer book or two, now would be a splendid time! 1/4 queenofswordspress.com

May was a bit of a rough month on the busy scale so I took a solo drive down to Iowa this weekend for Des Moines Con, Amana Colonies, and the Iowa Ren Fest! Saw Firefly folks, heard some live music from the Hellaverse, brought home some goodies made by humans. Back at it today but with a full cup ☺️

Celebrated 13 years of marriage and 17 years together today with my partner! We had a pretty chill day taking out VR zombies and marveling at the totally 100% factual Weird Al biopic (dude had such a wild life!) In short: A perfect day with my love ❤️❤️

Happy, happy birthday to my two younger cats, Teemo (the tabby) and Tristana (the muted calico)! Little darlings are 11 years old today and soaking up some afternoon naps and extra snuggles ❤️❤️

Teemo, a gray tabby cat, on his 11th birthday!Tristana, a muted calico (caught just before a big yawn), on her 11th birthday!

I caught him mid-nap on my desk, but Mr. Figaro is officially a super senior today at 15 years old! He’s moved into needing a little more medical care to keep him zipping around these days but is so loved and still leaps around like a much younger cat. Happy birthday, little bear!

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Love how bright and green and happy the outdoors are the day after a good rain. The birds were reveling in it last night already as the rain started to lighten up, so many overlapping songs! Feels like spring is officially, fully here ^_^

Went to a movie theater to see “Project Hail Mary” (which was fun!) and was reminded *yet again* why I rarely see movies in theaters anymore. Is it really that hard to silence your phone and your mouths while in this shared space? 🙄