told myself i would start writing my next novel after writing my short story but actually the short story is not as fun so ive decided i'm shelving it and starting with the novel tomorrow instead

Um, hello there!

Also, hello new followers! I have no idea why you’re here, but I’m Nino. I write books, work in a bookshop, and occasionally make zines and teach horror classes. Newest book is a YA horror out next Feb, with details below. Other books, short stories, newsletter, and patreon links: ninocipri.com

Voice acting while Black is still worth the fight: aftermath.site/gachiakuta-juj...

“Vincent Tirado’s YOU SHOULD HAVE BEEN NICER TO MY MOM is a hell of fun read about a family coming to terms with their sins while a demon hunts them.” @Gabino_Iglesias reviews @v-e-tirado.com

watching d20: city council of darkness per my wife's reccommendation and honestly, wasn't expecting to be into whatever ally beardsley is doing. i may start barking like a dog

Turning Point USA rally goers can buy anti-AI merch while their entire project is building up a techno-fascist project and labeling everyone who opposes them "terrorists."

we are the daughters of the hoes you couldn't scare

having read the online discourse *specifically* about TADC's Jax and i think my main takeaway is that jax is the creator's way of processing what kind of person she would be if she had never transitioned, which is fair and not illegal, even if everyone else did not enjoy it

jesus help me, i think i need to code a very specific widget

I think a lot about what Carl Sagan said in one of his final interviews.

i know its been a min but im continuing the terror s1

The Fred Rogers Production has started uploading every episode of Mister Rogers' Neighborhood for free. www.youtube.com/@misterroger...

People like Kane and many many others that do care about human art and the creative process have been a beacon of hope while trying to navigate making art in this current climate.

thinking about jax in tadc ep 9

would kill for physical releases from @glitchprod.com im going into my analog era, and tadc needs to be part of my dvd collection

watching the amazing digital circus the last act in theatre was a mistake cuz now i gotta wait 2 weeks before i can rewatch on youtube and pause at key moments to study the screen

just saw The Amazing Digital Circus: The Last Act. no one talk to me rn. im sobbing

Meta: I’m sorry, you can’t advertise that post with the music you chose. We don’t have a license and want to be respectful. Also Meta: Would you like to speed run the destruction of Earth for an image of you as a Studio Ghibli character built from the stolen work of all artists who have ever lived?

blocked some idiot who was speculating that Marjane Satrapi's family was covering up the real reason behind her death. an utter asshole thing to say about a grieving family just because you aren't "satisfied" with the reason given.

bringing a whole new depth to "my idols are dead and my enemies are in power" huh

Pssst: we are still autobanning Palestinians undergoing a genocide.

Marjane Satrapi 1969-2026

need to find a decent mp3 player sooner rather than later

LMFAOOOO THIS IS SO REAL

not now, horrifying living fog

so i rewatch I Saw the TV Glow (i know, i know "isn't it the fifth time you've seen it, vincent?" yes "don't you ever get sick of it?" no) while reading along to the script i bought from A24 and holy shit there are a lot of details that were changed and scenes that were moved around

LRP i genuinely think the answer to most questions that go like "why aren't more _____ books being made at all/anymore" is almost never "because authors don't want to write them/haven't considered it," it's NEAR universally "because publishers have decided they don't sell well enough" haha

LITERALLY

my d&d group know too many official d&d lore so i gotta start homebrewing my shit if i ever wanna surprise them. anyway meet the God of Dumbassery and Sourdough Bread Specifically, Dipshit Mcgee.

why did you transition, right answers only i realized i was still buried alive after watching I Saw the TV Glow

Because I felt like I was burning alive in slow-motion

MANY ARE SAYING

fellas is it normal for a lyft driver's license plate to be mildly different from what the app says. by different, i mean 2 characters are swapped

All these Adult Content warnings like anyone on this app is under 30.

this story hurts so good, i PROMISE

my laptop keeps going "you're running out of memory" as if i have anything more than scrivener and discord open, im gonna fucking crash oUT

“I don't think this is just a phase.” As the backlash grows against U.S. tech dominance, companies, countries, and individual users are trying to find alternatives https://restofworld.org/2026/big-tech-backlash-alternatives-upscrolled/?utm_campaign=row-social&utm_source=bluesky

...where did winifred go

@cupofteawiththatbookplease.com you will be happy to know I've finally invested in bookmarks 😂

IMPORTANT: For any artists/writers/etc etc, using Linktree to point people to their work, from 5 July, they'll be feeding all imagery you use on your landing page into DALL-E by OpenAI. I deleted my account this morning.

Nope, we have not changed our minds ✊

Starting to see people make "If you like The Backrooms read..." lists and so many have books on it that are...not anything like the backrooms so heres my list I guess Starting off with the obvious and one of the best Coup De Grâce by @sofiaajram.bsky.social A liminal subway.

oh this was deliciously heartbreaking

LET'S GOOOOOOOO PSYCHOPOMP AND CIRCUMSTANCE 😤😤😤 I was absolutely OBSESSED when I read this, it deserves all the accolades!

The Backrooms was fucking amazing

So often people show me their pitches for shows and I think it looks cool but I get an uncollaborative vibe from them. So many people want to have a show, fewer want to MAKE a show. They want the product, not the job. And that skill and passion is 200x more important when pitching than the idea.

So helpful!

you know the kid lit publishing controversy that actually exists and I'd like you all to get on? The lack of marketing & publicity support for books by marginalized authors that don't sell and then are used as proof to not acquire more books from those authors.

I recently discussed THE CURSE OF HESTER GARDENS on NPR member station KALW's "The Sights + Sounds Show with Jenee Darden." Listen at link in comments. @npr.org @kalwradio.bsky.social @jeneedarden.bsky.social #thecurseofhestergardens #tamikathompson #BookSky #BlackSky #HorrorSky