Hi friends! this is still moving through the US Congress.
It’s basically an anti-trans censorship bill disguised as “protecting children” (and its worded so vague, a corgi butt could be “obscene”)
You wanna do something for #TDOV ? Call your reps. Call for all your trans friends 🤍🩵🩷
The KS is closed, thanks so much to everyone who made this a success! 🕺I'm very excited to have another riso printer in this world...
LAST CHANCE! Closing in 5 minutes!!!
ONE WEEK REMAINS❣️
And we’ve added a new add-on tier for fellow creatives! Wanna print with us? Come on in!
We’re SO close to reaching our first goal of pink, but let’s see if we can make it to blue too?!
(Please share and help our #riso press come to life!)
www.kickstarter.com/projects/spi...
Hey!! I’m part of a campaign to raise money for ink for the spinrack press risograph printer; contributors will receive riso prints by participating artists ☺️💚 Link in the replies!!
This looks so lovely!! Looking forward to reading it :)
Text reads "Julie and Knack bought a riso, so now we need help buying some more ink drums" with a drawing of both artists holding up the risograph.
A pink and black risograph photograph.
@whittledraws.bsky.social and I bought a #risograph machine as a kind of spur of the moment thing! Now we just have to get the different ink drums to really get it running, which is where you come in! Check out our #kickstarter in order to get some magical fundraising prints! Link below.
If you need some proof, here's everyone's phenomenal artwork in one spot! And on the off chance the gif doesn't work... well, it works just fine on the Kickstarter page 😉 Thanks for all your support so far!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/spi...
#illustration #riso #risograph #comics #art #artist
Promo image showing the different levels of colors available for the Kickstarter. Reads: “Stretch goals” “Pink + Black” showing moody werewolf in a darkroom. Arrow pointing to… “Pink + Blue” showing moody werewolf in a darkroom. Arrow pointing to… “Final Print in Pink + Blue + Yellow if all stretch goals funded” showing moody werewolf in a darkroom (but with full color).
The KS is already 1/4 funded, which is amazing! But I know we can go further today. If all goals are met, the prints you receive will be in full color using pink, blue and yellow. There's some amazing work by everyone involved!
Promo graphic that reads “Spin Rack Press: Risograph Prints” “Help us buy colors for our new risograph!” Arrow pointing to a cute drawing of a risograph printer with a smiley face on it. : ) “I drew this!” Text on top of a print showing a moody werewolf in a darkroom, developing prints. Text states “Kickstarter Live Now!: February 15-March 17”
Hey friends! Spin Rack Press is a new micropress starting up, and they need your help to get started. Right now, they're running a kickstarter to buy ink drums, and you can get some really cool illustrations by backing. Including one of mine! More info below...
www.kickstarter.com/projects/spi...
Image of The Ribbon Skirt book, showing the honors category seal and stating that the book has received the American Indian Youth Literature Award in Middle Grade Honor.
I'm so pleased! The Ribbon Skirt has been selected for the honors category of the American Indian Youth Literature Award, in the middle grade honor. Chi miigwetch! Congratulations to all the winners! #writingcommunity #tradpub #authors #writing
A friend of mine is running a kickstarter for an 18+ WLW comic! It's in the final days, please come support to get them funded! Just $800 to goooo 🌈💖
www.kickstarter.com/projects/mis...
A promotional image of a chibi version the two lead characters from Knight in the Woods. They're embracing adorably, with stars and ribbons around them. The background is a saturated version of cherry blossom branches. The promotional text reads "69% funded!" above them, and below them the word Nice in parantheticals
We got the best number today!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/mis...
First up is "The Fundead: Dead to Rites" by @cameronmukwa.bsky.social
Waking up in the hospital is never fun, but after hearing the plans doctors and parents had for them, Cass just wants everything to end. But when they get their wish, can they still get back home?
promo image featuring 11 different comics by this year's artists for the spin rack comics jam
promo image featuring Cameron Mukwa's comic for the comics jam, The Fundead.
Hey all! So I was part of the Spin Rack comics jam, and I couldn't be more proud of what we all ended up creating!Head to our itchio, you'll get 11 comics for only $21 and support some incredible artists too!
Check it out here: itch.io/b/3344/spin-...
#comics #illustration #itchio #webcomic #zine
Your colors and compositions here are soooo good! I'm so glad you were part of the jam 😍
A collection of 11 comic covers on a spooky cobwebbed background with the text “Spin Rack Comics Bundle” and “Available now on itch.io” with a QR code in the middle right area.
A watercolor cover image shows boots walking down a pebbly road with a gnarled walking stick, a skirt and coat flowing above. All is in blue-grey tones except for bright cobalt floating will-o-the-wisps. Title text: When I Was Walking Home Last Night” Author text: by Lucy Kagan
A watercolor back cover image: A young woman in a big coat holding a walking stick squats on the ground putting herbs into her rucksack while looking up to see the stars begin to emerge. She’s deep in shadowy bushes in the woods. Text: Heading home through the forest, a local mage discovers that there is more going on in it than she had ever noticed before. A mysterious spirit guides her through places she’s never seen before, but for what purpose?
A sample page of the watercolor comic: Three skinny panels show a rustling in the bushes, then a figure dashing out, and then paws in all bright cobalt blue landing on the ground. A narrow reaction panel shows the main character in profile, looking on. “A ghost fox!” she thinks. The last panel is full bleed, showing a glowing blue fox in the middle of a dark forest path that forks, and little hints of will-o-the-wisps all around.
I’m so excited to share the results of our first ever Spin Rack Comics Jam! The theme we chose was “ghosts,” and everyone went different directions with it, so I’m looking forward to getting to read them all myself!
We have 11 short comics perfect for the spooky season here
itch.io/b/3344/spin-...
Waaaa!!! Hewwo Everyone! I am so excited to announce that I am part of this awesome Itch.io Spinrack Comic Jam!
Everyone please go buy it and support everyone of these amazing artists! Their comics all look soooo good and amazing and worth every penny!! ✨ 🍠
#comics #comicsjam #indiecomics
promo image featuring 11 different comics by this year's artists for the spin rack comics jam
promo image featuring Cameron Mukwa's comic for the comics jam, The Fundead.
Hey all! So I was part of the Spin Rack comics jam, and I couldn't be more proud of what we all ended up creating!Head to our itchio, you'll get 11 comics for only $21 and support some incredible artists too!
Check it out here: itch.io/b/3344/spin-...
#comics #illustration #itchio #webcomic #zine
Mark Your Calendars #DVpit is returning October 8, 2025. The original pitch event for creators from marginalized communities. Now on Bluesky! Follow us at @dvpit.bsky.social for more updates
Agents and Editors participating in DVpit 2025 on Bluesky. Here is an initial list of some of the participating agents and editors Gallt & Zacker: Marietta Zacker Beth Phelan Linda Camacho Erin Casey Westin Sandra Proudman Saribel Pages Andrea Brown Literary: Kelly Sonnack Jemiscoe Chambers-Black Jennifer March Soloway Saritza Hernández Analía Cabello Paige Terlip Azantian Literary: Shelly Romero Carey Blankenship-Kramer Dystel, Goderich & Bourret: Michaela Whatnall Folio Literary: John Cusick Gelfman Schneider: Penelope Burns HG Literary: Wendi Gu Jill Grinberg Literary: Katelyn Detweiler Mad Woman Literary: Alex Brown Danielle Burby Chelsea Hensley Neighborhood Literary: Eric Smith Rebecca Podos New Leaf: Jo Volpe Suzie Townsend Sophia M. Ramos Trinica Sampson-Vera Jordan Hill Page Street Publishing Tamara Grasty Park, Fine & Brower: Pete Knapp Stuti Telidevara Root Literary: Melanie Figueroa Samantha Fabien Simon & Schuster: Rebecca Kuss Sourcebooks: Mikaela Luke Triada US: Brent Taylor Uwe Stender Ashley Reisinger Moe Ferrara Writers House: Alexandra Levick Andrea Morrison Follow us at #dvpit.bsky.social for more updates!
DVpit is officially coming back on October 8th, 2025 and we have over 50 agents and editors excited to participate. Follow this account for all announcements and check out dvpit.carrd.co for more details and information!
#dvpit #writersky #booksky #weneeddiversebooks
author Maia Kobabe, wearing a Hawaiian shirt covered in big flowers and leaves, pink shorts, and a mask, stands in ALWAYS HERE a queer bookstore in Portland Oregon pointing out a detail in the book BEYOND THEY/THEM, a collection of biographies of nonbinary people.
The cover of BEYOND THEY/THEM: 20 influential nonbinary and gender-diverse people you should know by Em Dickson illustrated by Cameron Mukwa
Belated happy Nonbinary Day, I was featured in "Beyond They/Them" by @mlereads.bsky.social and @cameronmukwa.bsky.social! I recently signed all of the copies at ALWAYS HERE, a wonderful queer bookstore in Portland, Oregon :) Check it out if you are in the area!
Happy #InternationalNonBinaryPeople'sDay everyone! I've gotta promo @mlereads.bsky.social's book (illustrated by me) since it's highly relevant. Check it out if you haven't had a chance to read yet! publishing.andrewsmcmeel.com/book/beyond-...
#illustration #booksky #booktok #nonbinary
This looks like it's going to be another amazing anthology! Please support if you can, there's some truly incredible work in here ✨
You can use the QR code here to register for the zoom call, or the link in Jeza Belle's linktree. All are welcome to attend and enter to win! The event starts at 12pm EST, 9am PST, 11am CST, 5pm UK, etc.
Looking forward to seeing you there! 🌈
Image with Book A licious reading event text, showing an image of the drag queen Jeza Belle hosting the event, and QR code.
Image shows all books including in the event, such as Black Fat Femme, See you at the finish line, queer christian, the ribbon skirt, beyond they/them, and the freedom to love
Hey friends! I'm feeling very lucky today to be included in BOOK-A-LICIOUS, a Virtual LGBTQIA+ Reading Extravaganza taking place today at noon EST! There's going to be a giveaway as well, so you won't want to miss it! #booksky #nowreading #bluebooks #bookstagram #amwriting #tbr #mg #ya
Panel 1: Clark Kent looks to the side, mulling over his words carefully. Clark: “Ms. Lane, there’s something I’ve been meaning to tell you for a long time.” Panel 2: Clark looks to his other side, hesitantly gesturing. We see him standing in front of a window with an orange sun set. Lois looks at him in the foreground. Clark: “I don’t know why I waited. What it says about me that I kept putting this off.” Panel 3: Clark looks up hopefully at Lois off panel. Clark: “But I’m ready to tell you now.” Panel 4: Lois looks nervous, unsure of what Clark is trying to tell her. Lois: “Clark… what are you talking about?” Panel 5: Clark grips his white shirt with both his hands. His tie loose. Clark’s eyes are closed, determined. Clark: “Lois, the truth is…I’m…”
Panel 1: Clark heroically rips his shirt open to reveal a t-shirt with the logo “DC for Gaza” with a Palestinian flag printed behind the typeface. Clark: “Volunteering for DC Gotcha for Gaza! A fan-run fundraiser where you can get fan art, fics & edits in return for donating to families in Gaza!” Panel 2: a chibi version of Lois reacts in shock! She holds her hands up, surprised. Lois: “Wow! You mean the fan initiative that raised over $5k last year?” Panel 3: Lois rips her shirt open to reveal that she too has the same DC for Gaza shirt on. Lois: “Because I’m volunteering too!” Panel 4: Clark is amazed, mouth agape. Clark: “Boy am I glad I told you this” Panel 5: Clark and Lois high five each other. Lois: “Let’s done do some good in the world, Clark Kent.”
Clark has a secret to tell Lois...and it's that DC GOTCHA FOR GAZA is back baby!!
#Art #Comics #DCcomics #Superman #Artsky
Bright yellow graphic with a light checkered overlay. At the center of the graphic is an illustration of an internet browser window. Title text says, “Apply June 1st! 2025 Black Creatives Revision Workshop.” Beneath the text is a row of three file folder icons, labeled “Middle Grade Manuscript,” “Young Adult Manuscript,” and “Adult Manuscript.” Beneath the browser window is italicized text that says, “Revise your manuscript for submission to Penguin Random House editors!”
🔔 Are you an unpublished Black author looking to break into the publishing industry? Good news! Applications for our 2025 Black Creatives Revision Workshop will be open starting June 1st!
Apply below ⬇️ Applications will close on July 1st, 2025.
💻 bit.ly/BCRW2025
Participants must be 18+ to enter.
The giveaway will be open from June 1-30, 2025, after which a winner will be chosen at random and contacted.
Books will be shipped out from each creator to the winner.
Thank you for participating and supporting the LGBTQIA+ community!
GLAAD, Lambda Legal, etc. Donations to GoFundMe’s to cover medical expenses for trans people are also accepted.
Each donation of $10 = 1 entry. (For example, a donation of $100 = 10 entries)
Unfortunately, due to shipping restrictions, this giveaway is only eligible to people in the US.
