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The Squid's Ink | Dominic Matte

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Fantasy author writing mostly modern-ish novels and shorts. Also enjoy food, birds, video and board games, and my dog. https://thesquidsink.com/about/

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The Squid's Ink | Dominic Matte @thesquidsink.com · 28m

Been trying out Arc Raiders. Chiller than I expected. Looks great, runs great, solves a lot of the PvP problems I have with extraction shooters. Promising!

And I can wear a poncho and cowboy hat, which is a big selling point for me personally.

#videogames #arcraiders

The Squid's Ink | Dominic Matte @thesquidsink.com · 2h

Found my bird of the day on a work site!
Sleepy little hermit thrush didn't want to move, so I relocated it, took a few photos, and I guess the sun woke it and it flew off.

#birds #borb #borbs #birding #birdsky #wildlifephotography

The Squid's Ink | Dominic Matte @thesquidsink.com · 10h

So busy these next few weeks. Hope I have time to write. A little stressed about it, but at least it's good busy with game nights, change of work, and house stuff.

#writing #writers #writingcommunity #writersky

The Squid's Ink | Dominic Matte @thesquidsink.com · 1d

My mom is great at committing to a theme for holiday meals

#food #halloween

The Squid's Ink | Dominic Matte @thesquidsink.com · 3d

Short story day!
Posting a WIP that I have change notes for, so you can see what's different later (and maybe we spot the same things?).

A military scout on leave goes birdwatching.

Patreon: www.patreon.com/posts/outrid...

Substack: open.substack.com/pub/thesquid...

#fantasy #shortstories

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The Squid's Ink | Dominic Matte @thesquidsink.com · 3d

Leftover chili -> chili cheese fries and dogs

#foodporn #foodsky #food

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The Squid's Ink | Dominic Matte @thesquidsink.com · 5d

In two weeks when I get the new glasses it'll be even better

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The Squid's Ink | Dominic Matte @thesquidsink.com · 5d

Not to brag but I just had an eye exam and was told I have extremely healthy eyes and optic nerves.

(And apparently a birth mark on the interior of my right eye)

The Squid's Ink | Dominic Matte @thesquidsink.com · 6d

Evil Dead 2, somewhere around age 10 or 12. Shown to me and my younger brothers by an uncle who commentated it as a comedy and made us promise not to tell our parents.

The Squid's Ink | Dominic Matte @thesquidsink.com · 6d

What's the first R-rated you remember seeing, and how old were you?

#movies

The Squid's Ink | Dominic Matte @thesquidsink.com · 6d

Fell off a boat today. Luckily it was only about 2.5m and I have flawless reflexes and landed on my feet like a middle aged cat.

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Joanne Harris @joannechocolat.bsky.social · 6d

Unsolicited writing advice, no. 5:
A book doesn’t need a “serious message” to be worthwhile. Joy is a legitimate end in itself.

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The Squid's Ink | Dominic Matte @thesquidsink.com · 7d

Now that I'm a homeowner I'm thinking a lot more about "save money and do it myself" vs "save time and have a professional do it"

The Squid's Ink | Dominic Matte @thesquidsink.com · 11d

He does this regularly.

#dog #dogs #dogsky #rarepuppers #jackrussell

The Squid's Ink | Dominic Matte @thesquidsink.com · 11d

100% achievements in Hades 2!
Wrapped up with Great Chaos Below, relying on Xinth's omega special... and didn't get a special boon until the final boss shop. Somehow managed it though!

#hades #hades2 #videogames

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The Squid's Ink | Dominic Matte @thesquidsink.com · 12d

Me when the cold and sinus medication works for 4 to 6 hours but I'd really like to sleep for 8 to 10

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The Squid's Ink | Dominic Matte @thesquidsink.com · 13d

Dunking on Chronos at fear 20 in my pretty Arachne dress.
Look at that armour value AFTER the win!

#hades #hades2 #videogames

The Squid's Ink | Dominic Matte @thesquidsink.com · 13d

New early access chapter of Ravenshore's Antimagic!

Kat and friends track down the dragon.

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Patreon: www.patreon.com/posts/ravens...

Substack: open.substack.com/pub/thesquid...

Also chapter 12 is now free!

#writing #fantasy #fantasynovels #fantasybooks #booksky

The Squid's Ink | Dominic Matte @thesquidsink.com · 13d

Went out to put the backyard camera back and ran into a visitor

#cat #cats #catsky

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The Squid's Ink | Dominic Matte @thesquidsink.com · 13d

Possum!

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The Squid's Ink | Dominic Matte @thesquidsink.com · 13d

A few clips of the backyard wildlife I do want to have visiting. Skunk! And possum!

#skunk #skunks #nature #toronto #wildlifephotography #ontario #possum #possums

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The Squid's Ink | Dominic Matte @thesquidsink.com · 13d

I don't like outdoor cats, but at least they get rid of the squirrels harassing my bird feeder.
Right?
...right???

#cat #cats #squirrel #squirrels #lazycats

The Squid's Ink | Dominic Matte @thesquidsink.com · 13d

Unlike raccoon, squirrel CAN reach the bird feeder.
Can't get inside due to anti-squirrel security features though.

#squirrel #squirrels #nature #toronto #ontario #wildlifephotography