the three genders according to Blue Circuits: - malnourished golden retriever with maybe ketchup on its muzzle - "high femme"? "girlboss"? more like "where's my paycheck if you ask me for literally anything i WILL kill myself in front of you" - that's too many war crimes????

Before I just go with the common answer and full send it, does anyone have any gripes about the ecotank 8850 W

NO AI! Every illustration drawn in procreate and hand-distressed. Every word, every fragment, every bit of ephemera crafted bespoke. Hand bound and hand tooled.

🪱𝔼𝕟𝕠𝕔𝕙🪱@oddoblivion.bsky.social · 3mo ago

NO AI! Everything is drawn, painted, or sculpted my by own 2 nasty little hands.

Books I will be reading soon.

I’ve been drawing Nate with his hair down a lot lately which is out of character for him tbh he ties that shit back 100% of the time.

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i hope being in the hole in omelas looks good on my resume

You will be ahead of so many comic artists if you learn lettering. Even if you don't plan to be a pro letterer, it goes a long way in improving your composition when you're considering how the reader's eyes will travel through the page. It's part of comics grammar. Just doing this goes a long way 👇

Katie Croonenberghs Art@kamakru.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Hey artists, let's share some helpful things in the community :) 🎨 What's one tip or trick you would give a new artist in your chosen medium? (Or just in general!)

there is no such thing as "age verification." All "age verification" is actually "identity verification." You can coat it in glitter and "privacy-preserving" wrapping paper. But in the end, mandating age verification means mandating surveillance be built into software and hardware. Period.

Reread 18 after not touching it for some months. Oh boy. The high highs and low lows.

I have heard mixed things about a few pots treatments also working on ppl's adhd/brain fog so here's to hoping i can be even moderately saved. I need the long game to become a slightly shorter game, at least.

Thanks for hosting, and it was lovely to chat with you all! I'm part of this year's Book Bazaar and would LOVE to get more follows on my upcoming campaign for a special edition of The Thirteenth Hour! www.backerkit.com/c/projects/t... #TBBChat #BookBazaar26

The Thirteenth Hour 5th Anniversary Special Edition

Get notified when The Thirteenth Hour 5th Anniversary Special Edition launches on BackerKit!

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The Book Bazaar: Coming October 29th, 2026@the-book-bazaar.com · 2d ago

Thanks for the great chat! Now’s the time you can tell us anything you want. Got a project to promote? Let us know in the comments! We’ll have a fresh new chat next week for #TBBChat. Until next time! #BookBazaar26

That was a cool chat! If you're interested in the snippet I shared - that's from OMEN! Going live on Backerkit #TBBChat #BookBazaar26

Get Ready for OMEN - A Faepunk Novel

From Jake Vanguard - Get Ready for OMEN - A Faepunk Novel

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The Book Bazaar: Coming October 29th, 2026@the-book-bazaar.com · 2d ago

Thanks for the great chat! Now’s the time you can tell us anything you want. Got a project to promote? Let us know in the comments! We’ll have a fresh new chat next week for #TBBChat. Until next time! #BookBazaar26

I need ellipsus to add document nav because...

Hello hello! V here, I'm rolling in to this fresh off getting broiled by the sun in my car. I'm a queer sci-fi horror writer and I write/illustrate Beyond Bringers. Despite being crispy and fried, I could really use a bowl of soup right now.

The Book Bazaar: Coming October 29th, 2026@the-book-bazaar.com · 2d ago

Hey there! Welcome to #TBBChat. I’m Friday Strout ( @isfriday.northsky.social ), author of Black Hole Guns For Hire, and I’ll be hosting today’s chat. Let’s start with an intro. Tell us about yourself! Remember to chat with others and use the tag #TBBChat. #BookBazaar26

I will be vending at @smallpressexpo.bsky.social this year, and will be emailing the organizers and voicing my gripes on the show floor. I'll also not be buying hotel products/food/drinks and will be brining my own. You should, if possible I love SPX, but its organizers should be held accountable.

Cartoonists United@cartoonist.coop · 4d ago

Here is our official statement on Small Press Expo and the labour boycott at Montgomery County Conference Center. Please spread the word and show your solidarity in the ways you can.

boss emails in omelas like "Hope we can depend on you to torture the child some more. Best,"

The guns in fantasy discussion is so good bc yes if you have rapiers you can have guns, but I made the choice in beyond bringers that guns we’re basically obsolete. You can’t shoot an aurora. But more than that I felt stabbing each other was much more intimate.

I don’t think I enjoy writing copy. I’m going to do it. But I’m not very good at it

We're starting your Friday with a review of Monitored Activity by @astramachina.bsky.social, an adult queer horror novella for anyone who's ever found shopping malls deeply uncomfortable on a existential level: www.readindiefantasy.com/book-review-...

Introduce yourself as what almost killed you. A rip current before a hurricane, congenital heart disease.

Alex, the Warrior of Write@authoralexharvey.bsky.social · 3d ago

Introduce yourself as what almost killed you. Hi, I'm a swarm of fire ants devouring a two year old.

One of my fav pics I took while living in Philly. I miss that roof deck every day.

Valya and Maverick are a whirlwind I can’t wait to write. They hate each other, they’re best friends, they’re sure they can fix each other. Etc.

the world of Beyond Bringers is violently vibrant and full of cascading colors, so I wanted something that reflects that. For my next book(s), I want something quiet. Way more subdued. Rot is a series, I think I'll be making something out of collage/cut paper + found plants. #pretendpanel

Kara Moon 🏴‍☠️💜⚓️@karamoonauthor.com · 3d ago

#pretendpanel I am so very interested in hearing what y'all have to say to this one... August 14th: What did you/would you look for in an ideal book cover for your story? #WritingCommunity #Writers #Authors #WritingPrompts

Do you like... Sad wet men? Cyborgs? Robots? Stories about grief, survivor's guilt, regret, and legacy? I bet you'll like The Gone Machine. 🤖 Part of @the-book-bazaar.com on @backerkit.com 🏳️‍🌈 LGBTQIA+ cast 🤖 Robots save the human 💧 Sad & wet (in multiple ways) 📚 Novella #IndieAuthor #TGM #Writing

Is life and death all there is? Explore legacy with The Gone Machine

From Aimee Cozza Illustration - Is life and death all there is? Explore legacy with The Gone Machine

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Give it up for the mundane 1 like = 1 completely dull mundane fact about me

Nilus ☾@nilusart.bsky.social · 2w ago

I'm up for a little yapping today 1 like = 1 completely dull mundane fact about me

Sylvan is made of magic, NX thinks, but the magic Sylvan has is only borrowed from that which was inspired by bots... #TLM #Writing #TBBPrompt

The Book Bazaar: Coming October 29th, 2026@the-book-bazaar.com · 4d ago

TBB Writing Prompt this week is: Bland. Writing prompts are open to anyone who wants to participate! We'll take snippets, like-vibe pontifications... Anything! Let's read what you've got. #TBBPrompt #Writing #AmWriting #WritingPrompt

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404 Media@404media.co · last mo.

“Creators deserve credit, compensation, and consent. If that's not on the table, the crawlers can stay the fuck off Patreon," CEO Jack Conte wrote on Thursday.

oh my god i have finally edited my way out of one of the most "hey dude wtf were you thinking" segments I have come across yet. it was like, fine, but it was weird (bad, inappropriately illogical) instead of weird (fun, readable, makes sense for the moment). Now it works.

I’m retired now,but l do do portraits,people too!