Used this little bottle of magic for the first time since playing Alice Barr in Red Centre by Night. Ah, memories.

I have been pretty quiet this year, creatively speaking. Life has really taken its toll on me and I haven’t had much else in the tank for writing or giving to games… but I can feel it coming back and I am welcoming it with open arms… there’s some awesome stuff on the horizon, so won’t you join me?

Please refrain from picking the flowers… even if they ask you to…

Aaaah… that’s better… library mk 2 electric boogaloo is underway.

Facebook: “we’re implementing a ‘real name policy’ to protect users & give more transparency to who is posting what.” Also Facebook: “now we’re letting people use nicknames in group to give them more privacy…” People who’ve worked in & with social media for long enough to see both of these things: 🤦🏻‍♀️

📣📣CASTING CALL ALERT📣📣 Othersider Studios would like to announce "Horror for Two: An Intimate Horror Series"! In this series, we will be playing indie supernatural or horror ttrpgs designed for less than 3 people and to be played in only 1 session. Deadline: 12/20/25

New addition to the collection: the CD release of the VtM Bloodhunt soundtrack. #vamily

Have I mentioned that I recently published my first novel? Taking place within White Wolf's World of Darkness setting, it is available here: site.storytellersvault.com/product/5441... (and look for the short prequel Don't Sing This Song in Transylvania as well... it's free!)

One thing I love about November, in the lull between conventions and the madness of the holiday season, is that I start planning all the projects for next year. Between some super exciting stuff with @ichorandinkstudios.bsky.social and some personal projects 2026 is going to be a Very Creative Year.

I have a very important announcement. This was my birthday present. I am possibly the happiest little vampire-obsessed weirdo in the world right now. #vamily

So this is what 44 looks like? Okay. Let’s do this mid-40s thing for real now. Happy birthday to me!

New to the collection! The servers for Vampire the Masquerade Bloodhunt are being shutdown in April 2026, so I thought it only appropriate that I actually get the soundtrack as I think the game was a digital only release. #vamily

In Sydney and curious about Vampire the Masquerade? I’ve been invited to run sessions at Good Games Top Ryde City on Wednesday nights! It’s $10 per person with a max of 5 players at my table. No experience needed and I provide everything you’ll need to enjoy a game! DM me for more details! #ttrpg

Got all cute and Schtuff for stream and then technical gremlins struck…

Happy full moon from my little but functional altar.

OpenAI pirated large numbers of books and used them to train models. OpenAI then deleted the dataset with the pirated books, and employees sent each other messages about doing so. A lawsuit could now force the company to pay $150,000 per book, adding up to billions in damages.

Remember, remember, the fifth of November.

A little support goes a long way! If you’d like to help me keep creating, you can do so at ko-fi.com/brainbeaststudios #kofi #supportartists #comics

Just collected my Xbox version of Bloodlines 2 as I am still waiting for my steam code to arrive. You’d better believe I am installing and updating as we speak. I will be (tech permitting) streaming the hell out of this game. #vamily #bloodlines2

So to celebrate Bloodlines 2 Release we won’t have just person playing Bloodlines 2 but @feraleinherjer.bsky.social playing Ventrue, @nephthysnile.bsky.social playing Toreador, @sircuttlefish.bsky.social playing Banu Haqim Three different styles, stories and extensive Lorethroughs.

Post-Pax concrud has hit hard this year. I’ve spent the day resting but if I am not better for tomorrow night (seeing @brennanleemulligan.bsky.social in Sydney) then I will be … unimpressed to say the least.

Vampire Media to get you into a secty mood 😉 Anarchs - Lost Boys Camarilla - Day Breakers Sabbat - Near Dark Inconnu - Night Watch / Day Watch Now here’s one out of the blue. Hunter the Reckoning - The Forsaken

Meg and her son Lyndon together are the Michael Jordan of covering indies at PAX Aus, a generational family work ethic. Incredible stuff. Commission Meg now, I know from first hand experience that she can write compellingly about any one of these 150 (!!!) games.

The conkit is packed. The pass is obtained. Time to get some sleep before @paxaus.bsky.social starts tomorrow! See you either Amin the ttrpg area or in the Owlbear theatre at 6pm for some Questionable Science

The Australian Role Play Industry Awards for 2025 are underway.

The fit and the face

Pax Pax Pax! @paxaus.bsky.social passes have been secured! Who am I seeing this weekend?!

Full moon in motion.

A hand sewn dart on the back of my costume. I’m pretty happy with how this has turned out given most of this costume is hand sewn and that I didn’t without a dress form or my usual tools. Needle, thread, scissors and a thimble.

When injustice becomes law, resistance becomes duty.

Mothership banning you for life from their third party license if they catch you sneaking AI in your Mothership publication. Much appreciated. And telling people to not report projects they suspect of using AI and to find a better use of their time if they want to be helpful. Also thankful.

Browncoats! Assemble! Go support this Lego Idea! beta.ideas.lego.com/product-idea...

What on earth could it be? You’ll have to find the Vault-Tec representative at the @fallout.bethesdastudios.com Cosplay Meetup- 1:30pm Sunday 12 October at the Orr Walk Stairs at @paxaus.bsky.social! 👍 ☢️💙💛💙

No one is going to be inspecting my sewing. So why do I feel the need to make the stitches so damned tiny?! Hashtag cosplayer hashtag will this ever end?

Only 15 days to back the amazing Dark Fantasy Construction Kit from @arkenforge.com! Add some spook to your virtual or irl tabletop games, with this toolkit! No AI makes it safe to use across a bunch of digital platforms and the maps and token print like a dream! Link in my linktree! #ttrpgcommunity

I'll be at PAX Aus in two weeks time running #GrimoirePunk in the tabletop hall. Sign up for sessions at the RPG HQ and join me to make your own magic grimoire and use it to steal magic from powerful wizards. What to expect 👉🏻 mqsalmon.itch.io/grimoirepunk #TTRPG #PaxAus #PaxAtTheTable #PaxAus2025

Hey folks! Did you miss out on grabbing yourself a 3 day pass for @paxaus.bsky.social? As it turns out, I have a spare one going for the cool, crisp price of the early bird pricing - $180! Drop me a dm if interested.

Season Finale 6PM ET I want to thank @sircuttlefish.bsky.social @booboorella.bsky.social @rookiejnr.bsky.social @nephthysnile.bsky.social @strangeoccurance.bsky.social @zerolilia.bsky.social @robinthegod.bsky.social @superratlord.bsky.social @asterinomous.bsky.social #VampiretheMasquerade

When you typo and hack into the wrong ShreckNet

It’s time to start filling up my dance card again with TTRPG shenanigans! If you’re looking for a guest to join your actual play cast, or someone to wax lyrical about storytelling, AP production of TTRPG fan community building, I’d love to have a chat! nephthysnile.com/get-in-touch/

Find me Friday 11am & 3pm at the Tabletop area as part of Conquest’s Cornucopia of Games, 6pm in the Owlbear theatre for mothership & Questionable Science; Saturday 11am, 1pm & 5pm ttrpg shenanigans; and then Sunday noon at the Orrs Walk Stairs for the @fallout.bethesdastudios.com cosplay meetup.

HOW TO LET BSKY KNOW THEIR POLICY CHANGES HARM ARTISTS: A GUIDE FOR MOBILE USERS! 🧵 Sending feedback is SUPER easy, and takes just a few clicks! 1. Open the left tab menu, and click that "feedback" button 2. Put your concern in the box. I'll copy paste a script to use! (CONT.)

So many amazing games ran over this weekend, we know exactly how hard it is to keep up with such great tables in the #TTRPGCommunity. We absolutely love to see it. We do have our latest episode up on YouTube! So grab your snacks! Or listen while you work. youtu.be/tkVYmAjxiiw?...

Sometimes in #VampiretheMasquerade one persons truth is more terrifying than any creature.

Round two: electric boogaloo. The Rose That Bleeds is back for another day of @ozcomic-con.bsky.social! . #ttrgp

It is far too bright for a vampire this morning. Reporting from Sydney @ozcomic-con.bsky.social - looking forward to playing some #vtm with folks!

I was looking forward to tackling what is going to be a rather full on day because I could make proper espresso with my new coffee machine. Turns out my new coffee grinder doesn’t work and I didn’t think to grab and pre ground just in case. Gonna be a loooooooong day.

JUST IN TIME FOR SPOOKY SEASON! The incredible folks at @arkenforge.com have a new KS for their Dark Fantasy Construction Kit! Looking to bring some dark horror to your #ttrpg table? Then give your players the creeps with this suite of digital assets for VTTs! www.kickstarter.com/projects/ark...

I have officially got the keys for my new apartment!!! currently status: sitting on the floor drinking coffee, hot spotting off my phone because the internet doesn’t get connected until Thursday.

Next few weeks are going to be absolutely bananas: - move into my new apartment in a new state. - running games at a new convention in a new state. - streaming for Spooktember. - sewing my costume for the Fallout meetup at Pax on October. - finish touches on character sheets for Pax games.