I've been pretty quiet lately because of my dad's health and trying to navigate that and also desperately finding a job. Thank you so much Ashlee for doing this and I'd appreciate any help~ <3

Hello! 👋🏽 Hi! I'm a real person with a real chronic illness. Until I can [hopefully] receive SSI, I could use help starting my small biz, seeing to my health, and just other general necessities. Pls contribute if you can! Thank you! • paypal.me/chemoni • cash.app/$xCheMoni

I’m not doing well. I’ve been trying to hold things together & not bother folks anymore bc [gestures at the world]. But I am in pain. & exhausted. & fucking broke. But not broken. I’ll muddle through & manage same as I always have to do but if you can give even a little, it’d help so much. 💜

The No ICE in California Charity Bundle has officially LAUNCHED! There are 560 games to discover for a $10+ donation supporting @raicestexas.bsky.social and @immdef.bsky.social Support the bundle here: itch.io/b/3110/no-ic...

I've received a little over 500, would like to see if I can get to 1k? That'd pay the majority of the dental bill. Please boost if you can. I spent my birthday home, taking care of my father and worrying how we're going to get thru the next few months.

It's really hard to focus on game dev when constantly job hunting, taking care of dad who's mental health varies by day, and just freaking out by all the bills piling up. I want to have fun, be sociable, and work. But I'm just feeling crushed by everything.

I've received a little over 500, would like to see if I can get to 1k? That'd pay the majority of the dental bill. Please boost if you can. I spent my birthday home, taking care of my father and worrying how we're going to get thru the next few months.

Tomorrow I turn 42 & I'm depressed about it. I need emergency dental work—I'm broke, unemployed and w/o health insurance. Been hard to get a job in the industry or even just retail. And now taking care of my dad's mental health decline. For my birthday, please donate or share gofund.me/ea7d3005

Tomorrow I turn 42 & I'm depressed about it. I need emergency dental work—I'm broke, unemployed and w/o health insurance. Been hard to get a job in the industry or even just retail. And now taking care of my dad's mental health decline. For my birthday, please donate or share gofund.me/ea7d3005

Where is this going if the heat starts here?!? Glitter Hearts Juneteenth TTRPG Finale opening with a solid flirtation www.twitch.tv/asalwaysiman... ft @jpfairfield.bsky.social & @kalebisbelak.bsky.social

You can support the Black TTRPG creators from our Glitter Hearts game by tipping directly! Kaleb- ko-fi.com/cremedemente... Arrianna- paypal.com/Arriannaabra... Garnet- cash.app/$ashtynbrianne JP Fairfield- www.patreon.com/NerdgasmNoire ShauCat- moonforgebrightleaf.etsy.com

It's been a minute, life stay life-ing...Tonight we're doing a geek out and talk back session! We'll talk about RPGs we've been playing, RPGs we want to play and more. Come through, ask questions, and geek out with us. www.twitch.tv/nerdgasmnoire 6:15p/9:15e

Don't know what you're doing on Juneteenth? I got an idea... How about watching the awesome Juneteenth TTRPG Stream Event! It's a pack schedule with a variety of games such as Kids On Bikes, Heartbeats in Perfect Sync, and much more. Get a good nap the night before so you don't miss a second.

The No ICE in California Game Jam Charity Bundle is now open for submissions on @itch.io All games are welcome! The jam closes June 23 & the charity bundle supporting will go live in July! Submit your games here: itch.io/jam/no-ice-i...

🚨🚨🚨HELP IS NEEDED!🚨🚨🚨If 20 people can give my friend $29, we can complete this fundraiser! Any amount💲 helps and every share is very important & appreciated 💖

It's my friend @unholyglee.bsky.social's birthday! 🎉 Can you help make her wish come true? If 13 people can match my $40 we can help her blow these candles out 🎂! Any 💰 amount helps & every share 🙏🏾 is appreciated 💖

And last but not least, the $250 winners of the Bannerless Games grant! Congrats to: The Gonzo GM / thegonzogm.itch.io @shoutingcrow.bsky.social / shoutingcrow.itch.io @reyesraine.itch.io / reyesraine.itch.io @ehronlime.bsky.social / ehronlime.itch.io Sarah Doom / facebook.com/MoreSeatsRPG

And big congrats to the $100 winners! @goobernuts.itch.io / goobernuts.itch.io Riwhi Kenny / takataapui.itch.io @bethmakesgames.bsky.social / beth-and-angel-make-games.itch.io @wranglerofchaos.bsky.social / lnk.bio/jaclynlewis @dianamoon.bsky.social / dianamoon.carrd.co

First, the $50 winners! Big congrats to: @napel.itch.io @graftbound.bsky.social / graftbound.com @shanarosenberg.bsky.social / faymom.itch.io @22to22.bsky.social / 22to22.itch.io @dngnclub.itch.io / dngnclub.itch.io

All right, folks. It's time to reveal who won the Bannerless Games Tabletop RPG Grant. I mentioned before: I got *290* applicants, so I bumped the pool up from 5 x $250 to include 5 x $100 and 5 x $50 as well. Drumroll please... 👇

An “author” going by Layla Moran has been found to be plagiarizing fanfics and selling them as original books - three from a beloved Pilgrimage writer, and at least one from the Dragon Age fandom. www.reddit.com/r/MM_Romance...

Coming up on "Los Sussurros del Veil" (Whispers from the Veil): Our heroes just saved a cleric of St. Cuthbert from a pack of muggers... but WHY were the goons trying to scare him away from the orphanage? Unlock the mysteries now! (I play a lavalotl bard~!) on twitch.tv/wouldbeheroes

After a bit of a hiatus, we're back with more possessed girl scouts~ :D #ttrpg #actualplay #poc

Hi everyone! We are thrilled to announce that this year's #DisabilityReadathon will begin on April 1st and last for the entire month! Our group read will be "The Anti-Ableist Manifesto" by Tiffany Yu, who you can follow here: @imtiffanyyu.bsky.social

Live all weekend for @magpiegames.bsky.social 's Magpie Games Fest with awesome panels with awesome GMs! Right now, how to engage your players in PBTA #ttrpg www.twitch.tv/magpiegameso...

Today we say goodbye to my uncle. Will need to take care of mom during this. Will need to figure out how to pay for his bills.

Sorry for being MIA here. I couldn't log in for some reason but finally fixed it. I'm still going to be MIA for a while as... CW death, grief. On Monday, my uncle died suddenly of a heart attack. Mom & I are devastated. This, after a week prior having a scare w/ dad collapsing. I'm not doing well.💔

I miss writing creatively & for fun. I think I need a kickstart. I'd love to write a short story (from drabble to a couple of thousand words) based on an art of yours (can be fanart too, also can be NSFW), just reply to this. Mutuals will get priority. 💖 #writer #artist No AI/NFT.

Let’s be clear: Black queer history IS Black History! Anyone who tells you differently is misinformed. George M. Johnson said, “We are too disconnected from our roots” and they're right. Flamboyants is a great start toward correcting that. (1/3) 💙📚🏳️‍🌈🚀

*white americans. Us poc Americans have been fucking TRYING to fix shit, get support, tell people since the first set of elections with him. We haven't had a stable gov in a long time. Remember that.

I miss writing creatively & for fun. I think I need a kickstart. I'd love to write a short story (from drabble to a couple of thousand words) based on an art of yours (can be fanart too, also can be NSFW), just reply to this. Mutuals will get priority. 💖 #writer #artist No AI/NFT.

It's #BlackHistoryMonth! Kick off with this starter pack by @critbard.tv! #TTRPG #BHM2025 go.bsky.app/38LPH9G

For #28DaysofBlackCosplay I'd love for you to uplift my #BlackOwnedBusiness, Lumikha Cosplay Resale! 🩷🩵 We're a sustainability focused cosplay resale marketplace founded in 2021, helping cosplayers rehome their preloved #cosplay. I'd love to see it take off this year! ✨ LumikhaCosplay.com #BHM

Cyberpunks from a marginalized community, have made a comfortable life after years of toil far away from home. Some think they've sold out, others wonder where the allegiances lie. Now their home is under grave threat... A street fable about the power of unity, resistance, and found family. 🔗👇

Went into an interview today for a retail job at a nice stationary store & apparently I wasn't the right fit. Got the rejection email within a few hours. Been trying really hard for 2 years to get a job (remote & irl) & struggling hard. I'm available for many services listed in the thread below:

Went into an interview today for a retail job at a nice stationary store & apparently I wasn't the right fit. Got the rejection email within a few hours. Been trying really hard for 2 years to get a job (remote & irl) & struggling hard. I'm available for many services listed in the thread below:

FYI google have now stopped "-ai" working at the end of your search string. So put this at the end (after a space) instead: &udm=14 Fuck you #google. #AI

Shoutout to @fangirljeanne.bsky.social btw because they’ve been WORKING, sharing AI art alert from authors using AI on their covers! #booksky

I am looking for Black artists who do afrofuturist sci-fi work (no AI, please) for a TTRPG project within the next month. Please send portfolio and rates via this form www.thoughtcrimegames.net/contact Thank you!

One of my favorite parts of being an author is being a cheerleader for and off other Latiné authors. Check out this article I wrote for #fiercebymitu listing PB, MG, YA and adult books you should read - fiercebymitu.com/must-haves/2... Comment with the books you're most excited for 💜❤️

5 Highly Anticipated Black Books for 2025 #blackbooksky #booksky www.youtube.com/watch?v=pRFK...

Hi #booksky if you’re an asexual or aromantic write and feature ace/aro characters in your books, now is the time to share!! Reply to this thread and boost other ace authors!! 💙📚

If you're looking for a fun readathon to participate in during Feb try the Missy Elliot Readathon #blackbooksky #blacksky www.youtube.com/watch?v=NbA2...

Tip for book reviewers trying to eliminate or limit reading/reviewing books w/ AI covers. Obviously check the copyright/credits page to see if they used a stock photo site like DepositPhotos. Google the site & see if they have an AI generator section if you're still wary about that cover. 📚💙

"The Crocodile Lady", "The Doll that Breaks", "In trouble with Mom"! Can the troop get through it all? Join us tonight for Badgequest! www.twitch.tv/nerdgasmnoire 6:05/9:05e

Los Angeles! If you are a reader or teacher who lost your library to the fires, we have over 5,000 brand new or like new books for you to help you rebuild. 📚❤️‍🩹 We will be hosting our first event at Black Cat Fables this Fri/Saturday for you to “shop” our donations. Please boost! 🙏

Live now! Come check us out as kids selling cookies and maybe finding some cryptids???

Apparently I need to pay my intern more. I just discovered Ginger has a side gig.