Today is the beginning of the new Canada #FictionFest, a 2-week showcase of Canadian books, w/online panels & readings! I'm participating with THE CLOCKWORK EMPIRE, & just put it ON SALE at crowspen.itch.io/the-clockwor... Full showcase @ fictionfest.ca/showcase/ & @canadafictionfest.bsky.social

Come work with me! My new studio is hiring for a few roles right now, including one working for me! We're looking for a Cutscene Designer -- Unreal experience, implementing cutscene staging, looking esp. for camera/cinematography expertise secure.collage.co/jobs/riyogam... Let me know if you apply!

I've taken my first plunge into publishing on DriveThruRPG with my compiled version of Greenhearth Magic! www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/5... For #dnd 5.5e: - druid subclass - wizard subclass - 3 spells - 3 potions - and 2 monsters - featuring a new introduction, art, and better formatting #ttrpg

Today is the beginning of the new Canada #FictionFest, a 2-week showcase of Canadian books, w/online panels & readings! I'm participating with THE CLOCKWORK EMPIRE, & just put it ON SALE at crowspen.itch.io/the-clockwor... Full showcase @ fictionfest.ca/showcase/ & @canadafictionfest.bsky.social

Closing out a project budget with the final costs within 0.2% of the initial budget. Always feels good.

60% drop in reviews if people even smell AI on your game - full supports the investors, developers, and publishers that took a hard "no gen-AI" stance, despite grifters' proclamations that they were "going to be left behind".

Two more sleeps and #FicitionFest is here! In the meantime, why not check out our book showcase and pick up some great #Canadian summer reads! ➡️ FictionFest.ca/showcase #BookSky #ReaderSky #reading #books

The team is also desperately looking for a Sr UI/UX Designer (Unreal experience needed). All roles here: riyogames.com/careers #indiedev

Come work with me! My new studio is hiring for a few roles right now, including one working for me! We're looking for a Cutscene Designer -- Unreal experience, implementing cutscene staging, looking esp. for camera/cinematography expertise secure.collage.co/jobs/riyogam... Let me know if you apply!

Our showcase is already OPEN and browsing for #books by #Canadian authors is a great way to pass the time while you wait for our live events to start! Find yourself a new favourite read at: FictionFest.ca/showcase! 🍁📚 #BookSky #ReaderSky #CanadaSky #reading

It really is that simple

Does anyone have a favourite or go-to article deconstructing/taking down/discrediting the Hero's Journey?

New pinned post! Hello! I'm an author and game designer, currently Narrative Director at @riyogames.bsky.social and Studio Director of @silverstringmedia.bsky.social Find my writing, ttrpg work, and games @ lucasjwjohnson.com/projects Newsletter sign-up @ lucasjwjohnson.com/newsletter-signup

It’s the last day of Vancouver Game Garden 2026!! Come check out local indie games, art, dev talks, and get (or win!) some exclusive merch! In case you haven’t heard, the event is totally free and open to all ages, so be sure to stop by the Roundhouse today before 5pm, gamers! 👾🌱

You want #books? WE HAVE BOOKS! Our filterable showcase is already open and you can find all the fiction at FictionFest.ca/showcase. (And a fab new read is just what you need to tide you over 'til all our live sessions start!) 🍁📚 #CanLit #CanKidLit #Canadian #CanadaSky #BookSky

we’re game gardening once more! if you’re in vancouver and willing to brave downtown today or tomorrow come say hi!

I've taken my first plunge into publishing on DriveThruRPG with my compiled version of Greenhearth Magic! www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/5... For #dnd 5.5e: - druid subclass - wizard subclass - 3 spells - 3 potions - and 2 monsters - featuring a new introduction, art, and better formatting #ttrpg

I've just published a compiled version of Greenhearth Magic to my itch page! For D&D 5.5e: - druid subclass - wizard subclass - 3 spells - 3 potions - and 2 monsters including a Compostifer familiar - featuring a new introduction, art, and better formatting crowspen.itch.io/greenhearth-...

They did it. The crazy sons a bitches did it.

So, what the heck is #FictionFest anyway? 🤔 @nptwrites.bsky.social and @stevewestenra.bsky.social, who will be hosting all the live sessions during our 2-week event, give you a short intro! #CanLit #Canada #BookSky www.youtube.com/live/GIgIVeb...

Only like 1 more day to get this incredible deal of a bundle of queer books for the #PrideBookFair!

Last night I finally wrapped up my 'AI Sucks and You Shouldn't Use It' series with one last post: AI is Robbing Us of Great Art secret.works/blog/ai-cant...

Only like 1 more day to get this incredible deal of a bundle of queer books for the #PrideBookFair!

I've just published a compiled version of Greenhearth Magic to my itch page! For D&D 5.5e: - druid subclass - wizard subclass - 3 spells - 3 potions - and 2 monsters including a Compostifer familiar - featuring a new introduction, art, and better formatting crowspen.itch.io/greenhearth-...

New pinned post! Hello! I'm an author and game designer, currently Narrative Director at @riyogames.bsky.social and Studio Director of @silverstringmedia.bsky.social Find my writing, ttrpg work, and games @ lucasjwjohnson.com/projects Newsletter sign-up @ lucasjwjohnson.com/newsletter-signup

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I am Anu Chouhan and I am author/illustrator of picture books and graphic novels. I am currently open to new book illustration opportunities 💫 Rep’d by Thao Le at Sandra Dijkstra Literary Agency www.anumation.ca/portfolio/kidlitart #kidlit #kidlitart

Happy Pride! 🏳️‍🌈🌈📚 I'm part of the #PrideBookFair this month, with THE CLOCKWORK EMPIRE on sale in this LIVE FREE OR PRIDE HARD bundle: itch.io/b/3677/pride... 38 books for $40!

Longest shot of my life, but do I know anyone at Riot who'd be down to chat a work question?

ARE YOU READY TO LIVE FREE OR PRIDE HARD!??!!?!?! check out this epic bundle of queer books. 25 for $25. don't miss out! #PrideBookFair #booksky 🌈📚️ itch.io/b/3677/pride...

I am extremely excited to be starting full-time at @riyogames.bsky.social next week to continue work on their fantastic project Threads of Time. But it also comes with complicated feelings and stepping away from Silverstring Media. I wrote about it. www.lucasjwjohnson.com/blog/new-beg...

Generative AI should not be available in schools. Tools like ChatGPT and Copilot are being put into classrooms, but they lead to worse learning outcomes and worse mental health. Sign our petition to demand a two-year pause on AI in schools in BC, Canada actionnetwork.org/petitions/pa...

If you’ve been waiting for an easy way to find Canadian books to browse, #FictionFest is almost here! Check out the book showcase & author gallery, & drop in on FREE author readings & discussion panels! 🍁📚 #AmReading ➡️ https://fictionfest.ca/

Last week was my final week as a full-time employee at my own studio. Next week I start a new gig (basically for the first time ever). www.lucasjwjohnson.com/blog/new-beg...

Last week was my final week as a full-time employee at my own studio. Next week I start a new gig (basically for the first time ever). www.lucasjwjohnson.com/blog/new-beg...

Game Changer one of the best shows being made on television right now, and probably the single most exciting show artistically. If you're not watching it, then you are extremely missing out

Patch v1.0.5 is now available! 🌻 One more patch for the road! This will be our last patch for now, but we will continue to track reported issues and feedback and will address any critical issues that arise. For the full patch notes, head here: store.steampowered.com/news/app/212...

I am extremely excited to be starting full-time at @riyogames.bsky.social next week to continue work on their fantastic project Threads of Time. But it also comes with complicated feelings and stepping away from Silverstring Media. I wrote about it. www.lucasjwjohnson.com/blog/new-beg...

I basically started my own studio right out of university. I’ve spent the last 16 years freelancing and then running that studio. I’ve never had occasion before to make this kind of post.

Finally revealing some big news this week, please sign up to my newsletter so you don't miss it all! #writing #indiedev www.lucasjwjohnson.com/newsletter-s...

I made this Pride flag using only NASA images and our team thought it would be cool to share on social (I work on the NASA heliophysics communications team), but it's getting all sorts of hate on the bird app and Fbook. Thought y'all might be more appreciative of it here. ☺️🏳️‍🌈💖

Oh yeah, Eternal Strands has the juice. Exactly my kind of gameloop. Great work, @mikelaidlaw.bsky.social et al!

The 3rd annual #PrideBookFair is live! 🌈📚🎉 We're kicking off with PROMO WEEK: from June 1st thru June 8th, keep an eye out for queer books on promo! This includes sales, freebies, bundles, and more. Be sure to grab a PBF Itchio bundle, as well! Bundles and more: pridebookfair.carrd.co#promos

Finally revealing some big news this week, please sign up to my newsletter so you don't miss it all! #writing #indiedev www.lucasjwjohnson.com/newsletter-s...

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#PrideBookFair Promo Week Itch Bundles are on sale, this week only! Live Free or Pride Hard has 38 queer books for $40! Including mine, No Love in LA which has 🌈 F/X enemies to lovers romance 🌈 Morally grey goth rock stars 🌈 Queer rage 🌈 Definitely not haunted house itch.io/b/3677/pride... 📚 🌈 📢 📦️

Happy Pride! 🏳️‍🌈🌈📚 I'm part of the #PrideBookFair this month, with THE CLOCKWORK EMPIRE on sale in this LIVE FREE OR PRIDE HARD bundle: itch.io/b/3677/pride... 38 books for $40!

What's your go-to videogame for just kind of vegging out? Maybe watching some TV in the background or listening to a podcast while you play? Mine has often been Stardew Valley or Civilization or something like that, but I'm always looking for new ones

We like big book bundles and we cannot lie. 📚🌈 These will be available June 1—8! #PrideBookFair

The third annual #PrideBookFair begins MONDAY! 🎉🌈📚 I look forward to another exciting event!

@dakotacurry.com Hey Dakota! I commissioned you a couple years ago for a character piece; are you still taking discounted commissions this week? I've got one you might be perfect for :)