THANK YOU @jimacosta.bsky.social

PBS is now live on Prime — ad-free — and you don't need a subscription to watch. This marks the first time this programming will be available *free* on a major streaming service. Channels include PBS Drama, Documentaries, Kids + live feeds for 150 local stations www.pbs.org/articles/str... #TVSky

ChatGPT is down? Huh. Crazy how that doesn't affect my life in literally any way at all

SUBMISSION CALL! submissions are open for (s)crawl literary magazine's inaugural fall 2025 issue. see submission guidelines & submit your work on our website: scrawlmag.com know someone who would be interested? tag them and share this post to spread the word! #litmag #horrorlitmag #horrorwriters

Is anyone else having a ton of issues with the search function on here?

I believe the general internet tradition on these kinds of things is well known. techcrunch.com/2023/04/21/m...

Oh, and of COURSE the photo I took of this tattoo is fucking terrible 🤣

If my client doesn’t like what I drew, I might cry.

Literally begging my tattoo clients to stop sending me AI generated references.

I think that saying this in his face, knowing what we know, is some real bravery that should be emulated by more people in positions of leadership. I know words are cheap and you cannot shame trump, he is a monster, but it is good for us, the little people, to see this occasionally

I am genuinely having a hard time finding compassion for folks who get scammed by products that are obviously AI...The crystal mugs? The fake couture dresses? Really? Y'all need your wallets taken away.

Just learned there's a Batman villain that's just an anthro orca with big naturals

Every now & then I think about how people frame the #MeToo "era" as an "era" & not the ongoing reality in which women & girls have always lived. RAINN Natl Sexual Assault Hotline: 800-656-HOPE (4673) Chat with RAINN online: hotline.rainn.org/online Spanish online chat: hotline.rainn.org/es?_

hello, back to drawing

I am brooding over how big a red flag it is for an artist or writer to single out anyone who comes to a reading or a book signing and begin DMing them personally/inviting them out after the fan expresses adoration for their work. The power differential is SO big, and the potential for abuse extreme.

✨ I'm hosting a secret Valentine's exchange in my Discord server 👀 There aren't any limitations to what you can create, so this is open to visual artists, writers, poets, musicians, etc. The deadline for filling out the form in the Discrod is Jan 15th discord.gg/aArU8MYavX

Coming out of my social media hiatus to inform y'all that a new artist is guest spotting at the tattoo shop and I decided to do some sleuthing. Pretty sure I found his Tumblr and he makes some quality Homestuck and Transformers filth. I think we'll vibe.

I am ridiculously proud of this book and would like more people to read it. It's a collection of three long pieces of fiction. CLOSING COSTS and the award-winning ONE FOR THE ROAD were previously published, but the brand new short novel THREESOME is one of my very favorite things I've written.

I watched Smile 2 the other day and I’m still shook. The soundtrack is a banger too. Unironically my feel good music for the weekend.

I am back from my adventure out in the woods. Anything interesting happen while I was gone? 😂

I haven't updated my art website since 2021, but all I've done is stare at my tools cross-eyed for several hours. She needs and upgrade though.

watching horror watching films as a horror films as teen an adult

I think I’m gonna redo this one. I love the lineart, I’m just REALLY unsatisfied with my color choices. #HorrorArt #DarkArt

my brother you’re looking at the people you chose to follow

It’s late, but I wanna say that my cat Juniper is such a great familiar cat. I was doing some spellwork that was emotionally draining and he chirped right in my ear and curled into my lap. Bestest boy. #witchsky

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"Check your privilege" does not mean "fuck off", it means "examine the way that who you are impacts the ways you can move through the world and how that might be impacting your thinking right now." And it has been a hot minute since I've heard anyone say it because dudes like this have co-opted.

A new report details both an epidemic of fatal violence and discriminatory legislation against trans Americans. While many fear a Trump administration will only further threaten trans lives, these orgs are fighting back. ⤵️

Vet your block lists. Bad folks are salting block lists with accounts of LGBTQ users. And as always, block trolls on sight. Do not engage. That block button should be on a hair trigger.

Finished this sketch. Not really a fan, but I might play with the idea a little more 😅 #DarkArt #BidyHorror

I wanna say this weekend kicked my ass and that’s why I’ve been so quiet… but the real reason is that I built Arkham Asylum in my Sims game and filled it with ghosts 😌

I am considering making a starter pack of my favorite artists on the platform 👀

Ignorance about AI in contracts affects authors at all levels of their careers. It's a new tech with an appalling lawless roll out. Authors need to stay informed which is why I always tell everyone to follow @victoriastrauss.bsky.social and her site writerbeware.blog

Yeah yeah yeah, horror is great, it helps us face our fears, get through dark times, and all that jazz. But also, monsters and ghosts and such are just rad, and I like them.

Day 16 of #xenovember more saucy sweeties :D Drawing with rotational symmetry on the ipad is FUN. #darkart #art #alien #creaturedesign

I'm apparently in a list called "Dipshits to ignore" and it's full of Right-wing nd UFO enthusiast accounts and think the only reason I'm in there is because I talk about witchcraft openly here 🤣

ngl, as a dedicated "lets fight" kinda guy, this has changed how I see it too. You can never go wrong doing what your opponent least wants you to

hey do yall like chappell roan?

Thinking back on this question from yesterday: My main issue stems from physical health problems 🙃 It’s not just magic I want to reclaim for myself, I want to be able to walk across the room without getting dizzy. It’s hard not to feel bitter sometimes, but I gotta be content with the little things.

Bsky is an inclusive place so please add alt to your images 💜 ⚠️ A lot of people won't interact/repost if an image lacks alt 😶 ~If you tend to forget adding it: check your accessibility settings—you can toggle a reminder there 😊

again, I'd love to see dark fantasy and dark horror art featuring Black people. I can't art for shit, so help me out.

My biggest obstacle for keeping an active practice is that I am always so, SO exhausted when I make it home from work. I crash the moment I reach my threshold and I have zero energy for nighttime spellwork (which is typically when I prefer). Anyone have similar issues? Have any pointers? #witchsky

Blocking these people is good for bsky and your soul

This is STIRRING.