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Devlin James
@devlinjames.com
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If, like me, you were named backwards then you’ll understand why I go by “Dev”.

I create stories and artwork that explore universal themes such as personal identity and found family. I stand for creative expression of ideas and affirmative storytelling,
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Devlin James @devlinjames.com · 13d
NEW BOOK ALERT!
Releasing Friday! Pre-Orders up now!
#Peacebreaker: Book One of #FlameAndClaw is the story of Sara Osborn, a badass magical girl (excuse me, magical woman) fighting a cold war between Immortals in Seattle!
Ebook:
Amazon
[DRM free on Itch.io](devlinjames.itch.io/peacebreaker)
The art features a slice of the night time city skyline, awash in deep blue hues.Along with the quote: "If you're looking for a tale of found family, immortal conflict, complex relationships, rapacious angels, butt kicking magical girls (excuse me, magical women), and a main character with an affection for pop culture snark? Boy, do I have a story for you." The art features a slice of the night time city skyline, awash in deep blue hues.Along with the quote: "These books read like the most epic anime you've never seen. I laughed, I cried, I 'Henshin, Yo!'-ed" Digital art of Sara Osborn wearing a black leather jacket, blue jeans and t-shirt, as well as some mottled cyan and purple bits of scaled armor, at her forehead, forearms, and lower legs. The armor is is covered in blue and purple fire. She appears to float against a blue-washed city. Peacebreaker Promo Digital art of the cover for Peacebreaker, book one of Flame & Claw, an urban fantasy trilogy set in Seattle, WA, USA. The cover features a slice of the night time city skyline, awash in deep blue hues. Suspended as if by magic in the center is a young woman - Sara Osborn- wearing a black leather jacket, blue jeans and t-shirt, as well as come mottled cyan and purple bits of scaled armor, at her forehead, forearms, and lower legs. The armor is is covered in blue and purple fire. Emblazoned on the cover is the title, 'Peacebreaker' subtitle 'Book One of Flame & Claw' and 'by Devlin James'.
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It struck me as utterly profound, upon waking today, that the only difference between "Mourning" and "Morning" is "U".

To be clear, I mean U the letter, not you the person. You're awesome.
January 14, 2026 at 3:45 PM
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The sad thing about writing cozy fantasy is that you'll spend the day writing about a meal in a snug inn--sitting around with friends by a fireplace and eating beef roasted on a spit over an open fire, fresh bread and butter--and then you realize it's dinnertime, so you go nuke your Lean Cuisine.
January 13, 2026 at 11:04 PM
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So Friday morning after eight years of stalwart service, my bed frame broke and catapulted me onto the floor. 😞
The new bed frame is being set up now. Sleep at last?
Maybe?
Please?
January 12, 2026 at 9:40 PM
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Ah the horns of a new dilemma!
I would LOVE to have audiobooks for Flame & Claw.
Problem: I can't afford to pay a narrator. PLUS, my MC is a 27 y.o. woman, and I am a 50+ dude who sounds like the lovechild of Jeff Bridges and John Goodman.
Damn tempting tho.
January 12, 2026 at 5:16 AM
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Why is it that the busier and tighter a parking lot is, the more likely people are to BACK IN to the too-narrow spaces? Asking for a friend.
January 10, 2026 at 10:48 PM
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I know there are bigger tragedies in the world right now. But this morning I was sitting on the bed and reached for something when I heard a 'Ping ping ping' and was abruptly seated on the floor.
Really crap timing universe...
January 9, 2026 at 9:59 PM
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Sorry to break in, I know y'all talking about video games, but this world always made me think TTRPG.
magicariot.com Kara Buchanan 🏳️‍⚧️ @magicariot.com · 5d
gosh both @rowanchurch.bsky.social and I have talked a lot about a Magica Riot game too 😅
January 9, 2026 at 4:54 AM
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I don't know about y'all, but my timeline needs some good news.
Here's my attempt at brightening your day. I'm uploading the third and final #FlameAndClaw book today! The entire trilogy, released at last!
To celebrate, have the 'Saras in Stereo' gift image I made for @magicariot.com and focus pics.
Digital art of Sara Osborn, the main character of the Flame & Claw trilogy, and Sara Ward aka 'Riot Red', the leader of Magica Riot both posing in their magical girl forms. Sara Osborn is in a fighting stance with her armor summoned, claws out and glowing blue. Riot Red has her weapon the might ax guitar slung about her and has a pic raised above her head, ready to deliver a massive power chord… or cleave a baddie, whichever. As Magica Riot is set in Portland, Oregon and Flame & Claw is set in Seattle, WA, the words "P.N.W. (Pacific Northwest) Magical Girls Unite!" is splashed graffiti style across the image in white letters that glow softly purple. Sara Ward is the property of Kara Buchanan and Sara Osborn is the property of Devlin James. Digital art of Sara Osborn, the main character of the Flame & Claw trilogy in her transformed state. She's in a fighting stance with her armor summoned, claws out and glowing blue against a solid black background. Sara Osborn is the property of Devlin James. Digital art of Sara Ward aka 'Riot Red', the leader of Magica Riot posing in her magical girl form. Riot Red has her weapon the might ax guitar slung about her and has a pic raised above her head, ready to deliver a massive power chord… or cleave a baddie, whichever. Sara Ward is the property of Kara Buchanan.
January 7, 2026 at 5:17 PM
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Pacific Northwest Magical Girls Unite!!!
My Sara, from #FlameAndClaw and @magicariot.com's Sara from #MagicaRiot defending the I-5 Corridor from all comers.
And hey, baddies? Take it from me... Do NOT Cross The Redheads.
Digital art of Sara Osborn, the main character of the Flame & Claw trilogy, and Sara Ward aka 'Riot Red', the leader of Magica Riot both posing in their magical girl forms. Sara Osborn is in a fighting stance with her armor summoned, claws out and glowing blue. Riot Red has her weapon the might ax guitar slung about her and has a pic raised above her head, ready to deliver a massive power chord… or cleave a baddie, whichever. As Magica Riot is set in Portland, Oregon and Flame & Claw is set in Seattle, WA, the words "P.N.W. (Pacific Northwest) Magical Girls Unite!" is splashed graffiti style across the image in white letters that glow softly purple. Sara Ward is the property of Kara Buchanan and Sara Osborn is the property of Devlin James.
January 6, 2026 at 7:11 AM
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Pacific Northwest Magical Girls Unite!!!
My Sara, from #FlameAndClaw and @magicariot.com's Sara from #MagicaRiot defending the I-5 Corridor from all comers.
And hey, baddies? Take it from me... Do NOT Cross The Redheads.
Digital art of Sara Osborn, the main character of the Flame & Claw trilogy, and Sara Ward aka 'Riot Red', the leader of Magica Riot both posing in their magical girl forms. Sara Osborn is in a fighting stance with her armor summoned, claws out and glowing blue. Riot Red has her weapon the might ax guitar slung about her and has a pic raised above her head, ready to deliver a massive power chord… or cleave a baddie, whichever. As Magica Riot is set in Portland, Oregon and Flame & Claw is set in Seattle, WA, the words "P.N.W. (Pacific Northwest) Magical Girls Unite!" is splashed graffiti style across the image in white letters that glow softly purple. Sara Ward is the property of Kara Buchanan and Sara Osborn is the property of Devlin James.
January 6, 2026 at 7:11 AM
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Book One of Flame & Claw is out now,
Book Two releases TOMORROW, you can pre-order it now.
Book Three should be up for pre-order within the week.
More Info Here
Magical Girls Unite!
#FlameAndClaw
Digital art of Sara Osborn, the main character of the Flame & Claw trilogy, riding on the back of Diane the Wondercat. Diane is in her transformed state, a large black tiger-like form with a flaming cyan mane and streaming tail as the pair zip through evening traffic under an ominous redish sky. Emblazoned around them are the words "Thundering into 2026, like a Wondercat!"
January 4, 2026 at 7:18 PM
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Book One of Flame & Claw is out now,
Book Two releases TOMORROW, you can pre-order it now.
Book Three should be up for pre-order within the week.
More Info Here
Magical Girls Unite!
#FlameAndClaw
Digital art of Sara Osborn, the main character of the Flame & Claw trilogy, riding on the back of Diane the Wondercat. Diane is in her transformed state, a large black tiger-like form with a flaming cyan mane and streaming tail as the pair zip through evening traffic under an ominous redish sky. Emblazoned around them are the words "Thundering into 2026, like a Wondercat!"
January 4, 2026 at 7:18 PM
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CELEBRATING RELEASE DAY!
#Peacebreaker: Book One of #FlameAndClaw is the story of Sara Osborn, a badass magical girl (excuse me, magical woman) who's pulled into an Immortal cold war in Seattle!
Ebook:
[Amazon] (www.amazon.com/dp/B0GCYFW8D8)
Kobo
[DRM free: Itch.io](devlinjames.itch.io/peacebreaker)
Digital art of the cover for Peacebreaker, book one of Flame & Claw, an urban fantasy trilogy set in Seattle, WA, USA. The cover features a slice of the night time city skyline, awash in deep blue hues. Suspended as if by magic in the center is a young woman - Sara Osborn- wearing a black leather jacket, blue jeans and t-shirt, as well as come mottled cyan and purple bits of scaled armor, at her forehead, forearms, and lower legs. The armor is is covered in blue and purple fire. Emblazoned on the cover is the title, 'Peacebreaker' subtitle 'Book One of Flame & Claw' and 'by Devlin James'. The art features a slice of the night time city skyline, awash in deep blue hues.Along with the quote: "If you're looking for a tale of found family, immortal conflict, complex relationships, rapacious angels, butt kicking magical girls (excuse me, magical women), and a main character with an affection for pop culture snark? Boy, do I have a story for you." The art features a slice of the night time city skyline, awash in deep blue hues.Along with the quote: "These books read like the most epic anime you've never seen. I laughed, I cried, I 'Henshin, Yo!'-ed"
January 2, 2026 at 3:53 PM
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NEW BOOK ALERT!
Releasing Friday! Pre-Orders up now!
#Peacebreaker: Book One of #FlameAndClaw is the story of Sara Osborn, a badass magical girl (excuse me, magical woman) fighting a cold war between Immortals in Seattle!
Ebook:
Amazon
[DRM free on Itch.io](devlinjames.itch.io/peacebreaker)
The art features a slice of the night time city skyline, awash in deep blue hues.Along with the quote: "If you're looking for a tale of found family, immortal conflict, complex relationships, rapacious angels, butt kicking magical girls (excuse me, magical women), and a main character with an affection for pop culture snark? Boy, do I have a story for you." The art features a slice of the night time city skyline, awash in deep blue hues.Along with the quote: "These books read like the most epic anime you've never seen. I laughed, I cried, I 'Henshin, Yo!'-ed" Digital art of Sara Osborn wearing a black leather jacket, blue jeans and t-shirt, as well as some mottled cyan and purple bits of scaled armor, at her forehead, forearms, and lower legs. The armor is is covered in blue and purple fire. She appears to float against a blue-washed city. Peacebreaker Promo Digital art of the cover for Peacebreaker, book one of Flame & Claw, an urban fantasy trilogy set in Seattle, WA, USA. The cover features a slice of the night time city skyline, awash in deep blue hues. Suspended as if by magic in the center is a young woman - Sara Osborn- wearing a black leather jacket, blue jeans and t-shirt, as well as come mottled cyan and purple bits of scaled armor, at her forehead, forearms, and lower legs. The armor is is covered in blue and purple fire. Emblazoned on the cover is the title, 'Peacebreaker' subtitle 'Book One of Flame & Claw' and 'by Devlin James'.
December 31, 2025 at 11:05 PM
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Authors of the Sky, hear me!
Charlie's an absolute pleasure to work with. Their editing style is both concise and deftly effective. Their rates are affordable, and for self-pubs you will never find a better ally.
HIRE THEM! Yes, you! The guy waffling over their latest WIP being ready or not. NOW!
cknightwrites.bsky.social Charlie Knight [they/them] | Editor / Author 📚 @cknightwrites.bsky.social · Nov 8
I live in America—more to the point, Im sick in America. The only way I can get the meds I need is w/ Patreon.

Writers get lots of lessons on building craft & honing skills. Readers get VIP access to my books and art. Everyone gets an amazing Discord community. $5/month makes a huge difference!

🔗👇🏼
cknightwrites.bsky.social Charlie Knight [they/them] | Editor / Author 📚 @cknightwrites.bsky.social · Nov 6
The bad news is my Patreon membership dropped low enough that I had to stop refilling some of my meds.

The good news is that I now know exactly what those meds were doing for me and that they worked quite well.

Not upset at all at those patrons! Life is terrible. Very upset with my body, though!
December 29, 2025 at 11:46 PM
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I'm uploading some ebooks places! :D
To celebrate, here - have my favorite piece of Sara art! It became the basis for the cover of book one.

She's a Magical Girl, donchaknow.

#FlameAndClaw
Digital art of Sara Osborn wearing a black leather jacket, blue jeans and t-shirt, as well as some mottled cyan and purple bits of scaled armor, at her forehead, forearms, and lower legs. The armor is is covered in blue and purple fire. She appears to float against a blue-washed Seattle city skyline.
December 29, 2025 at 3:16 AM
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Unfair question. My answer is Peacebreaker, because I'm releasing it New Year's Day!
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yourpaperquest.bsky.social Your Paper Quest @yourpaperquest.bsky.social · 16d
What book has kept you the most distracted during the holidays this year??
December 28, 2025 at 11:17 PM
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How did I not know that Sara Osborn's favorite breakfast food had it's own college bowl game?
#FlameAndClaw
cjzero.bsky.social CJ Fogler @cjzero.bsky.social · 17d
It is nearly time
White Pop Tarts Bowl 1/4 zip pullover with the logo and sprinkles
December 27, 2025 at 11:46 PM
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You've just opened up a star trek-themed restaurant

what are you calling it?

"Make It So"
(Its like a Burger King, have it your way).
scalzi.com John Scalzi @scalzi.com · 18d
You've just opened up a star trek-themed restaurant

what are you calling it?

"IDIC"

(it's a buffet)
tillybridges.bsky.social Tilly Bridges @tillybridges.bsky.social · 18d
you've just opened up a star trek-themed restaurant

what are you calling it?

THE READY ROOM
December 27, 2025 at 6:46 AM
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Ladies, Gentlemen, friends beyond the binary... The worldncan be saved by FESTIVE!
a merry christmas greeting card with a house and reindeer
Alt: a merry christmas greeting card with a house and reindeer
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December 24, 2025 at 2:26 PM
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What the Cast of Flame & Claw are doing on Christmas Eve?
(Cast bios: www.devlinjames.com/fac/pages/ca...)
Somehow, the afternoon party at Sara's has run long enough for the snow outside to turn it into a surprise sleepover. Seriously, it takes about a 1/2" to close sections of Seattle.
Devlin James - Flame and Claw
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December 24, 2025 at 1:01 AM
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"Write Every Day."

NO! Write or edit or draw your characters, or think about the story or scenes or character bits every day. Finding time to actually put words down is necessary, doing it every day isn't always practical.
goddessblade.bsky.social May “Bunny” Peterson 🦄 (Mostly Updates) @goddessblade.bsky.social · 22d
what is your least favorite piece of writing advice and why? 👀
December 23, 2025 at 6:22 PM
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Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Felicitous Solstice, Happy Kwanzaa, Sparkling Saturnalia, Happy Boxing Day, Marvelous Mōdraniht, Happy Festivus, Joyous Erastide, Happy Holidays….

Whichever your season, and for whatever reason, I bid you peace. May the coming year find you happy, healthy and well.
December 22, 2025 at 5:05 AM
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There's also a lot of badass hand-to-hand Magical Girl and mundane combat. I mean, the opening scene is a bar brawl that Sara started.
devlinjames.com Devlin James @devlinjames.com · Dec 14
Dear Santa,

All I want for Christmas, is for people to read my book. Well, I guess this would be a New Years present because it's coming out first week of January. Not for the sales- don't get me wrong, being able to buy food is amazing. But I look around and I see a lot of folks who feel alone.
devlinjames.com Devlin James @devlinjames.com · Dec 11
I come bearing gifts!
After all the hype, you can download and read Chapter 1 of Peacebreaker: Book One of Flame & Claw for FREE from itch.io!
devlinjames.itch.io/peacebreaker...
#FlameandClaw #Peacebreaker
December 20, 2025 at 10:14 PM
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Sorry for the long quiet. Been fighting a bug that sapped everything out of me. Still super weak, but on the mend.
December 20, 2025 at 5:32 PM