Today is an International Faerie Day, and I have related art! This one came to be the usual way: by trying to test all the things I got. And speaking of faeries... What's your favorite faerie lore or story?

I'm having an itch dot io SALE ✨💸. Why? Just for fun 😎. When will it end? Who knows! Get all my books in a bundle for 2.99USD! j-patricia-anderson.itch.io/all-my-books

Sanguine Scenario has another great review, and Alexandra highlights the aspect that is always very important in my stories: characters being competent and confident in their skills, making what they think are best decisions based on what they know.

Summer is here, and some people are already making vacation plans. If lack of paid time off, money, or other obligations keep you from your dream vacation, remember that you could still travel and experience the thrill of adventure! Explore Kaighal today with Kamira and Veelk!

In the two hours I've been awake this morning, I've already lost any will to be productive today. That went faster than I thought... Anyways, how's your Monday going?

There's less than twelve hours left on this ebook sale bundle! Don't miss it! itch.io/s/187972/the...

The large "for only $99" on an ad made me look. Long enough to see the smaller text at the bottom saying "starting at $99 a month". Well, needless to say, I immediately scrolled on.

Since I'm an author, my search engine history is probably a colorful one... Today, I added to it: "How can you tell whether a squirrel is a male or female." Yes, I needed for the book I'm writing.

A week ago, I asked you to help me choose a new color palette for the website. Seeing all 4 of them together made me realize some issues they had, and the most voted one wasn't perfect either. But your feedback prompted me to refine it more, and here it is!

Sometimes, when you wake up after camping in the forest hearing sounds of something big and dangerous approaching… your companion does not react as you'd expect her to…

The ammonite lampposts of Lyme Regis.

Sometimes, when you wake up after camping in the forest hearing sounds of something big and dangerous approaching… your companion does not react as you'd expect her to…

I was supposed to be asleep already or at least falling asleep, but I ended up with that nagging question of how big do dragonflies get, and it took me a while to decide whether it was pressing enough to check online. Yes, it was. And five inches, if you’re wondering. Goodnight.

Summer is nearly here (and judging by temperatures in my area, it has already arrived), so today's 3D art is on the theme. I love naps, especially in the afternoon sun… Just don't get them often.

Morning tea on the patio, before it gets hot (101F/39C forecasted for today)

The Fucking Point, a short on how AI sucks. Now in one big, easily reskeetable post.

Grave Cold is set in a near-future overrun by mutations. The dead are being used as an energy source, and an unlikely pair team up to protect the dead. Grave Cold spends a lot of time in cemeteries and is free at most retailers. books2read.com/GraveCold shannonknight.itch.io/grave-cold

We Want the Shinies - Watercolor and pen, holiday card 2024 Each and every critter in this painting is based off of one that has wandered through our yard and gotten caught on the night cam. Prints: fallenlights.net Sale code: SUMMER30 (Ends tonight!) #bsnm

If Monday makes you groan, why not start it with some character art? And if you're smiling, why not add some character art to your day anyway? Hop over to Kickstarter for the exclusive character art reveal for Sanguine Scenario! www.kickstarter.com/projects/aut...

MY BOOK IS LIVE!!! books2read.com/LostTales1

I did get one other birthday gift for Shawna. Several months before her birthday, she called out that Zelda and her Age of Calamity Master Cycle would make an incredible Akira-style poster. I took notes and then quietly commissioned the incredible @lokyu.bsky.social to create it. It came out well!

Tabitha over on Behind the Pages reviews Catamorphosis today!

so small he only need 1 popcorn

the fallen star #art #eldenring

Saw this on Mastodon, and it's too good to not share: www.mcsweeneys.net/articles/ai-...

When you're a kid, every little thing that happens might spark happiness. Finding a cool rock. Candy your friend shared... Those little joys don't cease when you're an adult. Like that moment when you open the dryer and the first item you pull out was the thing you needed. 😉

Free TTRPG stuff. Take it, share it, mod it.

People really seem to want to fast track themselves into the helplessness of the characters in WALL-E. Jesus, why are you people so quick to outsource your life? Do. Things. Yourself.

Sanguine Scenario is the first book of mine to have interior art, and there will be 5 illustrations (more if the campaign reaches its stretch goals). Here's a sneak peek! Which one is your fav? Follow the campaign on Kickstarter to be notified when it launches. www.kickstarter.com/projects/aut...

Today's mood: Deciding that yesterday's dinner leftovers would make a good breakfast, and then remembering that if I have them in the morning, I'll have to figure out what's for dinner again, and that's not going to go well, so yes, I'm making an actual breakfast instead.

Okay my lovelies, it's time! A novella serialization on my patreon starting June 17! The first chapter will be free, the rest for paid subscribers. We got magic, secrets, a goddess, ghosts of the past, feelings, a very angry bean, and a tired king. Oh my! Find out more in my recent update!

This piece was created from… sadness. I've been feeling sad lately, so I wanted to make art to make me feel better. A moody and atmospheric art. And I also bought a new troll, so I wanted to try him out. That's it. That's the story. No AI.

You’re trapped in the last TV show you watched. Where are you?

I'm thinking of refreshing my website a bit, and trying to decide on the color palette. Which one does appeal to you the most? Which one suits a fantasy author? Which ones do you think says "Joanna" the best?

One of the worst things about genAI slop is how suspicious it makes you and how much its use undermines the potential for real human artistry and connection. As I review a piece (nothing anyone on here will have a relationship with), it's just so disheartening to see someone who clearly had a lot

This is what every game developer sounds like right now.

The campaign is LIVE! Come get your special early release edition of DEVOURING FORTUNE, a book about a doomed fortune weaver and a priestess who makes a cursed bargain that threatens the downfall of the woman she loves. www.kickstarter.com/projects/ole...

For some people (namely Vythren), some tasks are easier than they are for others... And we're 4 followers away from an exclusive character reveal on Kickstarter! If you want to help make it happen, click that "Notify me at launch" button. www.kickstarter.com/projects/aut...

I'm not asking for handouts, just that #booksky take a look at my books and maybe help me reach my goal of making enough money to get my son's 18th bday present (it's an Alcest tshirt that don't come cheap plus shipping costs) itch.io/s/186807/pri...

A heartwarming review of Inquisitors that fully captures the black heart and reeking soul of my upcoming little novella. paulgzareith.ink/books/inqtld/ #BookSky #DarkFantasy #GothicFantasy #SeasideGothic #Horror

Epic Fantasy Audiobooks :) There's plenty available to stream on Youtube (w/ ads) via the author collective that I'm part of. Since I joined a couple years back, more authors have jumped on board - so if you remember the channel, you might find something new now :) www.youtube.com/@EpicFantasy...

Spent a large part of a wet, miserable June weekend drawing and colouring a goblin portrait, (as you do).

This weekend, I decided to tackle some 25 years of bookmarks, transferred throughout the years between some 5 or 6 PC and laptops... All I can say is: I did make a dent so far! 😅 What do your bookmarks look like?

My next book, Sanguine Scenario, gets a lot of my focus, so here's a reminder that I also have a complete epic fantasy series which might be perfect for you to read while waiting for Sanguine Scenario as it also features competent characters and friendship.

One of my favorite things to do is to scroll and slap hearts on all the posts that are uplifting or excited people screaming into the void about their passion but have less than 100 likes. It feels like stumbling through the forest to find flowers instead of walking the path at the city park.

Sanguine Scenario has a new review, highlighting all the good parts of the book! If it makes you want to read the book, follow it on Kickstarter to be the first to know when the project launches! www.kickstarter.com/projects/aut...

This piece of art was a bit of a struggle. I ended up reposing the model several times, changing the angle of the city view, and doing many minor adjustments. But this is what making art is: trying things and working until you're satisfied... or just done. No AI.

The Dark Side of Super's audio book is available right meow. You can get it from adleraudios.com/matthew-siadak where you can both support indies 100% and save money! An interconnected collection of dark, gritty, super-powered shorts that you do NOT want to miss out on listening to. #BookSky