honest question: why does it feel like SO many children’s illustrators are on substack? what is the culture there?

a phoenix wright crossover spinoff

The far right is obsessed with Lord of the Rings and Musk keeps posting about "hobbits" because modern scientific racism owes more to fantasy worlds and gaming systems than genetic science, and they see both as effective mediums for right-wing propaganda www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...

Here are some more examples. These whistles come with an immigrant rights hotline, instructions on how to warn people. 3D printing is “a way to show a little extra solidarity, because it's being made for a specific purpose.” www.404media.co/the-latest-d...

We have updated our call script so you can let your Senators know how you feel about this (TERRIBLE) deal they just advanced... 👉🏽 5calls.org/issue/federa...

For non-subscribers, here's a gift: For the next 30 days, Aftermath subscriptions for new readers are on sale at $1 for your first month: aftermath.ghost.io/11-06-2025...

if any of you also use Simply To Impress, I have just let them know exactly why I'll be using another service this holiday season, with citations. UGH

calling the reps again like

BROOKLYN WE ARE GOING TO CHUCKS! Join us across from 9 PPW at 8:30 *tonight* Bring pots and pans, let’s make some noise about Chuck folding (again). Not another #SchumerSurrender @indivisible.org @riseandresist.bsky.social @50501newyork.bsky.social @handsoffnyc.bsky.social

every winter i encase myself in goo hoping that skinshell will accept the offering and remain attached another year

Older art but thinking about Sonic the Hedgehog: Scrapnik Island again and how much fun it was to color and design for. If you haven't read it, it's a short 80 page horror story that doesn't require any prior sonic knowledge. If you like cool/hot/cute robots this one's for you. Links in the reply!

I’m convinced the main reason Miyazaki films have a reputation for being “cozy” in the West is because he actually writes and animates long moments of quiet into his stories, whereas Western animated films are usually a nonstop parade of loud music, sounds, noises and neon colors.

fun Gendered Parenting experience: when dad (male) is listed as first point of contact, but you (presumed female) still get the call every time

The Holiday season is coming up, and I'd like to humbly suggest you consider buying someone in your life a copy of SONG OF THE LIONESS BOOK 1: ALANNA. Available at your local comic shop or bookstore, or online!

Lol okay so if you are like the one freak in the world also running into this problem I can safely say that this version of the driver works on windows 11 and for me is bug free... FOR NOW

This is what I wrote at the time and I still believe it even though it made a lot of people mad. inthesetimes.com/article/publ...

YES, AUNTIES

Brad Lander is at the victory party and, folks, he has the custom one-of-one “GOOD FUCKING RIDDANCE” shirt.

I am no longer employed so I'm not blogging Zohran tonight but I can just repeat exactly what I said in June :-) he won on the back of a pro-migrant, pro-trans, pro-working class campaign. and also: Dem pundits are full of shit

BREAKING: Zohran Mamdani wins the New York City mayoral race, NBC News projects. nbcnews.to/4nIzNUC

YAHHHHHHHHHHH

BREAKING: Democrat Abigail Spanberger flips control of the Virginia governorship, becoming the first woman to lead the state, NBC News projects. nbcnews.to/47Ljn7Z

I have a new book out today! It's a fun one! If you know a middle-grade reader who enjoys action-adventure, I think they'll enjoy it! Here is the cover and a couple of my favorite pages :^)

My new show, ARMOR, is now up online for purchase! I'll post some additional views of the sculptures(and their titles) in this thread. www.circusposterus.com/product-cate...

today’s information came out piecemeal, and people should be able to share their own situations on their own time, but I could share this much ^ as it is pretty cut and dry on the facts. Teen Vogue also no longer has any trans staffers as of today.

thank you for all the support; the statement from our union is now live here with some more reporting. now that this is public I can confirm that the majority of today’s layoffs were women of color. there are no longer any Black women working at Teen Vogue.

this is infuriating -- they have been doing SUCH incredible work

"any book recommendations?" 1) oh! yes! (names a few right off the dome) 2) have i read books? ever? i cannot visualize any? what is a book, really? do i even know words???? if the first person exists, they should probably be, like, in charge of something important

the first part of Gob Com (goblin comic) is now available on itch.io! it's my longest comic project to date!!! saffronscarf.itch.io/gobcom1

we have been covering this for months and months now, here (again) is my interview with @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social about this subject from Thursday @teenvogue.com

i don’t wanna give you up

THE BARBAROUS CH 6 KS!!! IT ENDS IN 2 HOURS!! 😱👻 www.kickstarter.com/projects/746...

every time I buy an avocado toast I say "shit, there goes my mortgage down payment"

(finishing shortbox purchases) the contract is complete. halloween can commence

Come work with me!

 We've opened the search for a full time, tenure-track Assistant Professor in Game Arts at Pratt Institute. 

A good match would be an artist, game developer, or educator with an active creative practice in indie games, game studies and theory, playful coding, or art games.

If any of my lead-level narrative designer pals are up for moving to Boston, my old job is open! It's a lovely team and a very cool project! (And it's not open due to churn but due to my replacement getting promoted and the narrative team expanding!) www.cdprojektred.com/en/jobs/2064...

spotted

It’s been a while, so here is my old inking handout I made for my students…

Last full day...come get

“I liked reading this book because the character in the book was like me.”

A thoughtful thread from an author who recently moved her excellent newsletter of writing/agenting advice off Substack to Ghost

an exceptional read

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hahahahahahahaha i love seeing last-minute scramble to try and talk shit about zohran mamdani. like excuse me??? that's the best you got???? just be honest and say you're a freak who prefers your public officials to be sex pests

We're excited announce our final publication for 2025: Crawlspace by Violet Kitchen! It's available for pre-order now on our website and will debut at MICE in December. www.bulgilhanpress.com/store/p/craw...

chainsaw man for oscars. nominate chainsaw man for oscars. no chance in hell BUT could accomplish the following: 1) utada perform !! utada perform at oscars !!!! 2) make late night hosts try to explain chainsaw man reze arc 3) put it back on big screen in a few months so i can enjoy again