A few days ago I posted some longer thoughts on author brands and how to go about doing (or thinking of) that without losing your soul when you're an indie author (it's public, everyone can access this) www.patreon.com/posts/author...

cephalopod originals are up for sale on my ko-fi! the blanket octopus is already spoken for :) these are matted to 8"x8" and ready to frame 🐙 ko-fi.com/stillroomart... 🦑

Since the concept is being misunderstood and misused, let's talk about what "third-sexing" means as a mechanism of transphobia. I built on an idea first discussed in @juliaserano.bsky.social's "Whipping Girl" that discussed how, interpersonally, cis people refuse to acknowledge our genders.

Actually in ye olden days the femmes were the providers because they were more gender conforming and could get hired in those professions that were regarded as feminised labour---secretaries, salons. Butches had seasonal work at best. This is obvious if you're not, you know, making stuff up.

throwback thursday: storm at sea 🌊

Another page of sketches while I'm on a roll! A few studies so I can decide the looks of the knight story I'm thinking about.

unicorn sword

game boy camera pics from the pokémon exhibit at the chicago field museum, part 1

almost didn't make it out with gb camera photos but my wife saved my life, my ass, and the entire day. posting later

Somewhere between the earth and the atmosphere

The Revenge of Juno 👸❇️🪿🦚

Starry foal ✨

Taking commissions for June, please RT! 🧡 If you are interested please contact me via e-mail: [email protected] Full info: docs.google.com/document/d/1...

This handsome gentleman is Diego ✨💚🧡✨ . . #softsculpture #fiberart #moth #butterfly #insectart

There’s a point in every enterprising graduate student’s life when he or she realizes that a lot of the senior academics hate reading and writing. As in, they chose a career defined by written communication and they are livid to discover that they’ll be expected to conform. Blows your mind.

First drafts are just like here's 900 different ideas. Is anything I'm saying interesting to anyone including even myself?

Sea horsin' around in the emerald seagrass #art

to create is to love

This one took a while to write. Put out an essay about the links between fandom and consumerism, and its effect on how we interpret fiction. Hope y'all enjoy!

In the modern period drama, everyone talks about situationships and wears the same corset. Historian @ellerygillian.bsky.social has had enough:

another beautiful day of looking at screens ahead of us

Younger daughter & I found these fossilised crinoid rock stars (segments of the ‘stem’ of Jurassic feather stars/sea lilies, related to starfish & sea urchins) in the gravel on the edge of a lake nr Peterborough UK. She used them to make an ammonite:

Sunset of Cockatiel 🌤️ #birdart #cockatiel #digitalart #fantasyart #creatureart

had to check whether the phrase "I don't give a fuck" was in use by 1793 for my historical fiction WIP (it was! 🙏) and came across this absolute gem may the bookish community reclaim "I'd not give a fuck for all you've read" and run with it in 2026

Rawbraining it

This cosmic beauty is Celeste✨ . . #cicada #cosmic #celestial #softsculpture #fiberart 

had to check whether the phrase "I don't give a fuck" was in use by 1793 for my historical fiction WIP (it was! 🙏) and came across this absolute gem may the bookish community reclaim "I'd not give a fuck for all you've read" and run with it in 2026

If animals could speak, what stories would they tell? In this week's SFF Bestiary, Judith Tarr opens the floor to talking animals, from folklore to Princess Donut. What are your favorite examples? #Booksky

Aqua silk was chosen for this #1750s woman’s waistcoat, fitting snugly over the body and lengthening over the hips. There are similar features to their male counterparts including the gilt embellished pocket flaps and buttons #FashionMuseumBath #FashionHistory 🗃️🪡

8: Ichthyocentaur!🫧 #monstermarch #mermay

yah i'm m 4 m.... i'm k 4 k... dragons do not interact #originalcharacters

why chase plot bunnies when you can carve one out of couch foam and make it film bookstagram reels for you

Well well well looks like those art degrees aren't so useless after all

day job burned me out on doing my own author social media stuff, might make a muppet to do it instead. no this is not a joke

finally, perspective grid knowledge will be useful irl

UNICORN FIGHT! 🦄⚔️🦄

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New writing hack: stop looking at your phone

Oh, by the way, since in my anthropology/worldbuilding threads I've mentioned gender and the gendered division of labor a few times, I should probably do a short thread. To begin with: - Gendered division of labor is historically much weaker than you think - It's not based in strength differences

Calico cat in a calico coat! #kidlitart

Executive dysfunction

Writing a book that's 80% complete: wow, everything's really coming together, I'm so excited to share this with my readers! Writing a book that's 95% complete: Time is a prison of eternal echoes that refuse to fade. Words bleed off the page and melt into meaninglessness. I need a latte.

Koinobori

Literature/ History/ Art History

they're making beautiful people with interesting hobbies work 40 hours a week

A good game must include tiny pixel houses

This super fuzzy moth is Romy. Her wings are made from a vintage pillowcase🩵 . . #moth #butterfly #antiquetextiles #fiberart #softsculpture

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She is very lonely