If I've been quiet, it's not because I've disappeared. It's because I'm working harder than ever- I'm just not ready to share everything in context. But it's brewwing! 🙏💗💗

Happy NewYear from TuffMallow Interactive! You'll be hearing from me shortly! ❣️ 2026 is our year! ❣️🚪🌅🍻🤖

With all the new #gamedev peeps on Bluesky you should check out all these Black Femme Game Developers while you're here!!! go.bsky.app/88aYGTF

REEEEEEEEE OMG OMG! 🥹❣️❣️❣️ I'M SUPER BLUSH RIGHT NOW!

Guys, this story is so beautiful and warmed my heart so much. I absolutely love it🥹❣️❣️❣️ Thank you so much again for this lovely treasure! 💗🥰

REEEEEEEEEE!!! 🥹❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️✨✨✨🎄🎄🎄 I'M ABOUT TO READ IT NOW THANK YOU SO MUCH!!

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Sooo I put a call out on Casting Call Club. 👀❣️Man! It's been so long. Feels good though. Especially since I have quite a few more lined up!🙏💗

OMG all this sudden love for A Simple Twist of Fae??? You've got this gentle (maybe dangerous🔪) kuudere, Nuri blushing! 😳❣️

How are you feeling today? 🤣 Memed: A Simple Twist of Fae FACES! Game by @tuffmallow.bsky.social Thanks @flowersforjoy.bsky.social for the tag face idea! #indiegame #otomegame

OMG SHE'S SHOWING OFF MY BABIES!! I love it 🥹🥹🥹💗🙏

Almost time to reintroduce a few gentlemen you'd like to know...

EEEEEEEEE!! SUPER HYPED!! 🥹🙏❣️

What waits you in A Simple Twist of Fae - context free 😂🤌❤️

Yesssss! A Simple Twist of Fae is participating in Itch's Black Friday sale! I'm super hyped to show up and show out with 40% off until the sale ends! Grab a copy and share the fae shenanigans with friends! tuffmallow.itch.io/a-simple-twi...

A Simple Twist of Fae will be participating!❣️❣️❣️

Happy Turkey Day to those who celebrate! So excited to finally be back in action! TuffMallow's itch page is back online, and with updates! Check out the devlog! t.co/tjzUa41fwx

Alright. Time for a reboot. I'd like to re-introduce you guys to Tuff Mallow Interactive. 💗

Let's just get this out of the way now. 😂

✨ Congrats! 👏🎉

Its sad that this has to be said by one of the few execs in the industry that actually gives a damn about his staff, his game, and it’s players, so many other execs do not care, and receive a fraction of the vitriol.

It's encouragement like this that keeps me going ❣️

I've started updating the art for The Closet Door. All of it. Not a complete artstyle overhaul. I'm just bringing everything to date with my current vision for it. I hope this final revision of Myst works. Sometimes your best has to be good enough and this is my best for this image. 💗🙏

THE BLOCK IS OVAHHHH

I love a writing block. And that's not to be facetious. I love knowing there is one single thing I'm caught on. And as soon as that is removed the dam will break and all the raw, wonderful creativity will come flooding out. I look forward to this. I can feel it happening. Soon. 💗

This won't be easy. But production is officially underway. 💗 Updates soon.

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Consolidation 2. I'm usually more active on Discord. However in recent years, I've been less active in the Tuff Mallow Discord. And as much as I love it and the members there, I will be closing the server as I decide what direction Tuff Mallow will take going forward.

Going forward, I'll only be posting on Bluesky and in Discord. I'm consolidating a few things for Tuff Mallow as well as myself. More info later.

Ok I'm back on my story book vibe #TheClosetDoor #otome #indiegamedev

I'll be starting a little late due to technical issues. But We're on in ten min! m.twitch.tv/tuffmallow Today we talk style: and what makes it say "Tuffmallow"

My time at Snowhaven Studios has come to an end, meaning I'm looking for new opportunities both short-term and long-term! I'm a game developer and writer with five years of experience, and two years of Narrative Design experience under my belt. - VGen - Portfolio - Ko-Fi - Patreon

Wow. It's been years since I got into making otome and in that time I adopted an art style that made it easier for me to get a lot of art done. And I didn't realize until I finally did something in the art style I originally intended that I've grown into the style people know me for.

It's no secret I'm a solo dev that self funds my projects. That means when life hits hard, it also hits my game dev hard. Consider buying me a coffee or commissioning me for affordable character art! ❣️ You have no idea how much it would help! ko-fi.com/alwaysjmb

🕵️‍♂️ I’M LOOKING FOR WORK 🕵️‍♂️ 10+ years of industry experience. Hire me for: 👥 Production 🎙️ Voice Acting 📝 Narrative 🎨 2D Art 🔆 UI Art 📱 Marketing 👨‍💻 Game Design 🤳 Influencer 📸 Journalism ♿️ Accessibility 🎮 QA Lead 📄 Contractor 🔁 RTs Appreciated 🔁 DM or email radiantgbusiness (@) gmail (.) com #IndieDev

Hi, I'm Mei! I'm looking for work as a writer/narrative designer for games! 🎮 I love writing gut-wrenching, character-driven stories. I also offer sensitivity reading and Ren'py scripting services! ⭐Portfolio: meiriworks.carrd.co ⭐Contact: [email protected] #indiedev #gamedev #VNdev

You guys have no idea how much it fills my heart that there are men who have played and enjoyed A Simple Twist of Fae. Otome is for anyone who enjoys it and I'm glad people from different walks of life enjoy my work. ❣️❣️❣️

WE ARE SO BACK. Let's talk about it! Love on stream at 7pm CST twitch.tv/tuffmallow

We're fully funded but there is still some time to help us reach our first stretch goal: Cupid route DLC! You'll be able to romance (or bully more) the mysterious hacking Cupid 😈 Kickstarter 🔗 www.kickstarter.com/projects/ate... #kickstarter

LET'S GOO!! 👏👏🎉‼️

NOW ON SALE FOR 18% OFF til Jun 15th! A Simple Twist of Fae is a silly, sweet and spicy otome about a shy fairy who finds herself between two competing lovers and a schemin' demon 😈 Consider grabbing a copy and helping a solo dev to keep creating!

Since something happened at some show that people are talking about solo devs, I will repeat the definition I use for solo dev: If you die, you cannot be replaced and the game dies. Teams can replace people. A solo dev project has one person that drives it all and can't be replaced. #indiegamedev

It's back to the farm with us! Today at 3p EST I will be hosting a Farming Sim dono-thon. Incentives change what I can do in the game and even which farming sim I play! This is to help cover the costs of the car break in + theft that insurance isn't covering. As always, even lurking helps! 💙

Wanna support the Mallow? Consider buying me a coffee! (Seriously I need caffeine right now😩☕) ko-fi.com/alwaysjmb ✨I also offer character and chibi art commissions via the platform! ✨ Help this dev release their next game! (And make groceries! 😅)

Alrighty! We're on! www.twitch.tv/tuffmallow

Don't forget TuffMallow on Twitch tonight at 7pm CST! twitch.tv/tuffmallow Make sure to tune in and let's work on this wip! #otome #Twitch #stream

This year has been a bit rough so just a small reminder that my Commissions are Open! All of my services and info are available over on VGen. Likes and shares would be super appreciated! vgen.co/Nesstolgia [ #art #commsopen #vgen #commissionsopen #fantasyartist #artistsofblacksky ]

Let me make it really clear. Though I have no control over what others do with their choices, I openly choose human art. I don't mince words or hide intent. I just don't engage with generative A-I or support it personally. And that's my right. #indiegamedev #indieotome

Did I say it was official? I'll be streaming on Twitch Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7pm Central time! Make sure to follow so you get notified! Tune in to see my drawing process, learn about Tuff Mallow news, and project first looks! #otome #Indiegamedev #twitch

I get shy discussing myself online. But if you've met me, you know I'm all year round and I don't hide it! Happy pride and let's do our part to keep those safe who need it right now ❣️