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Aimee Cozza Illustration @aimeecozza.com · 1h

Hey #PortfolioDay! Nice to see you again. My name is Aimee, and I'm a dark-beautiful #DarkArt freelance #illustrator. My current wishlist for projects is: 📚 Book covers and 🃏Trading/Playing card games, but I'm open to anything!
💼: AimeeCozza.com
✉️: [email protected]

An illustration of a person from the chin down. They have both their arms around black wolves, which are asleep and cuddled against the person. Two more wolves are asleep and piled on top. The person and the animals are all smeared and smattered with blood, indicating they had a great meal together.

A man curled over onto his elbows, his head in his hands, amidst green leaves. A glowing, luminous dagger dangles above his neck and spine. His hands are cupped and outstretched towards the sky. Luminous liquid slips through his fingers.

A small child holding a bunny rabbit stuffed animal standing in front of a line of darkened forest. Inside the forest are lots of glowing sets of eyes

An oil painting of a foggy, monochrome forest with a singular man with glowing eyes standing in front of it. Before him are multiple shadows of wolves, their eyes glowing in the darkness as well.

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Libra Summers @iliibra.bsky.social · 1h

Hello #PortfolioDay 💗 I'm Libra, a freelance illustrator from Germany! I love working on character art and book covers, especially if they're queer 🌈

📧 [email protected]
✏️ ilibra.carrd.co#portfolio

A mock book cover with two women, standing back to back, with the text Memories of Her by Elodie Murray

A cover illustration for Wren Martin Ruins it All by Amanda Dewitt, featuring two boys on their phone walking by each other

Two boys lying in bed together, looking into each others eyes

Two boys embracing with a big scarf wrapped around them in the snow

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Matthew the Spoopiest of Ducks @backwardsknight.com · 2h

The Backwards Knight, the first novel of my Eldritch Remnants series, awaits you. Very well received so far, you do NOT to want to miss out on this.

A snarky knight, a stabby princess, and a farm boy marked by magic. What could go wrong?

Signed copies: backwardsknight.bigcartel.com

#BookSky

Image of a copy of The Backwards Knight sitting in a crumbling ruins, with a backdrop of shadowy tentacles, and eight arrows pointing to words that read: Stabby princess, a sword of nothing, potatoes, tainted magic, knight in not-so-shiny armor, farm boy with magic, Beware..., Crumbling ruins.

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Faith K. Falkner @faithfalkner.com · 2h

Is it time for #PortfolioDay again? Uff då. 🇸🇪

I'm Faith; a producer, artist, and author of non-binary transfem experience. I ruin my life for art. Recent years are defined by my award-winning work on Stardust, an indie transmedia sci-fi experience.

The stars are destiny. ✨ @thestarsaredestiny.com

A picture of Faith — a brunette middle-aged lass in cozy plaid flannel — posing in front of Split Rock Lighthouse. To the side is some of her art.

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Natasha O'Connor - Indie Author she/her @calling33.bsky.social · 10h

I was inspired to do a book #bookreview graphic by another post for the wonderful dark fantasy I just finished.

Born of Scourge by @earlronove.bsky.social go check it out!

Book review graphic- background of grey wispy clouds across pinky orange sky, text of BOOK REVIEW in glowing text at the top, the book cover in a white frame and review text of 'how much did I love this book? Let's just say I didn't want it to end. It was dark and brooding but also sweet and at the same time 10/10 5 ☆s'

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Ronove (aka S. Jean) @earlronove.bsky.social · 1d

Normally, I'm bad at comps, but I read two books recently that gave me The Devil in the Woods vibes!

If you liked A Feast for the Eyes by Alex Crespo & Rules for Vanishing by Kate Alice Marshall, then you might like The Devil in the Woods!! 🕯️

books.earlronove.com/thedevilinth...

An ad graphic for THE DEVIL IN THE WOODS, comping the book to two different titles. On the left, the top reads "If you liked..." with A Feast for the Eyes by Alex Crespo underneath with a short reason why which is: "queer teens taking on a cryptid", and below that is Rules for Vanishing by Kate Alice Marshall with a short reason why which is: "creepy dare that turns out to be real". In the center of the graphic is a curvy bracket pointing to the cover of The Devil in the Woods on the right side indicating that if you liked those two books, then you might like this one. At the bottom right is information on what formats it's available in (ebook and paperback!) and where to get a copy which is: books.earlronove.com/thedevilinthewoods

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Ronove (aka S. Jean) @earlronove.bsky.social · 1d

Thanks bike, I really needed another unforeseen cost on top of everything else. I'd say I'm open for commissions (bc I still am!) to fix it, but no one wanted any last time. So, maybe buy my books to help out! sjean.carrd.co#books

Writing of S. Jean

Books & Writing by S. Jean

sjean.carrd.co

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Dr. Kat Napaaqtuk❄️ @napaaqtuk.bsky.social · 1d

Western Alaska was hit hard by the recent storms. Houses floated away in Kipnuk, houses flipped over, people lost everything from the flooding that came with the storms. Please donate if you can. This group has a long history of supporting AK communities.

alaskacf.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/c...

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Aimee Cozza Illustration @aimeecozza.com · 22h

Save it for later! Tiny robots are coming in January. So if you have a pin board with some negative space (and you don't mind filling it with ROBOTS), this is the project for you :D

Itty bitty tiny smol robots for your collection!

From Aimee Cozza Illustration - Itty bitty tiny smol robots for your collection!

www.backerkit.com

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Ronove (aka S. Jean) @earlronove.bsky.social · 22h

20/24 THE FINAL CHAPTERS I'm so excited to be here again!! I have nothing much to say except that Ambrose goes through A LOT in these last chapters. Poor guy needs a nap for a year.

Ronove (aka S. Jean) @earlronove.bsky.social · 1d

19/24 for cottagecore curse! I love this chapter a lot. It's the one I have the most vivid imagery of in my head, so I hope that translate well to the page. I think this is also the last long chapter, and the rest are fast-paced and short (I checked and I am correct). So close!!

Ronove (aka S. Jean) @earlronove.bsky.social · 5d

18/24! This was basically the calm before the storm chapter and it's all "things are going to happen" from here. I'm not sure if I've addressed everything in my edit letter to myself, but this is why it's getting another round of pen edits when I'm done...

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Ronove (aka S. Jean) @earlronove.bsky.social · 1d

warm and cuddly!!

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Ronove (aka S. Jean) @earlronove.bsky.social · 1d

Normally, I'm bad at comps, but I read two books recently that gave me The Devil in the Woods vibes!

If you liked A Feast for the Eyes by Alex Crespo & Rules for Vanishing by Kate Alice Marshall, then you might like The Devil in the Woods!! 🕯️

books.earlronove.com/thedevilinth...

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Blanksword ⚔️ Kickstarter live NOW!! @blanksword.bsky.social · 1d

⚔ Artist Spotlight! ⚔

BLANKSWORD, our story-rich roguelike RPG, has two weeks left in its Kickstarter campaign! To celebrate, we're highlighting artists in our community.

This poppy, celebratory piece comes from Fletchier, a member of our Discord! Thanks for 100% funding everyone!

Links below! ⬇️

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Ronove (aka S. Jean) @earlronove.bsky.social · 1d

Thanks bike, I really needed another unforeseen cost on top of everything else. I'd say I'm open for commissions (bc I still am!) to fix it, but no one wanted any last time. So, maybe buy my books to help out! sjean.carrd.co#books

Writing of S. Jean

Books & Writing by S. Jean

sjean.carrd.co

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Bill Mudron @mudron.bsky.social · Aug 24

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Ronove (aka S. Jean) @earlronove.bsky.social · 1d

19/24 for cottagecore curse! I love this chapter a lot. It's the one I have the most vivid imagery of in my head, so I hope that translate well to the page. I think this is also the last long chapter, and the rest are fast-paced and short (I checked and I am correct). So close!!

Ronove (aka S. Jean) @earlronove.bsky.social · 5d

18/24! This was basically the calm before the storm chapter and it's all "things are going to happen" from here. I'm not sure if I've addressed everything in my edit letter to myself, but this is why it's getting another round of pen edits when I'm done...

Ronove (aka S. Jean) @earlronove.bsky.social · 7d

17/24 chapters edited for cottagecore curse! This one also needed a little bit of adding to bc of something I replaced (this might need another round of betas when I'm done...). Just not going to look at the wordcount... it's a little brick.

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Socks the Macro Wolf Dad @socksthewolf.com · 10d

Windows 10 End of Life is in less than 2 weeks!
But you don't have to upgrade to Windows 11!!

This video will show you how to extend the life of Windows 10 by 3 more years via Extended Security Updates program safely, for free.

MS throws you to the wolves, but the wolves will throw you a bone.

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Ronove (aka S. Jean) @earlronove.bsky.social · 2d

OK too sleepy to write today, so drawing instead! I won't be showing it off for a bit, but you should check out Errant Wing's portraits! I still really like them!

(Errant Wings is out now if you want an autumn coming of age story feat angel and devil wings! books.earlronove.com/errantwings)

Character portraits of the main characters from Errant Wings. They are lined up against a wall that's been graffitied with the book's title and paint. From left to right is Raum with his plaid and black vest, his biker jeans and boots, and tattoos up and down his arms, and brown bat wings. In the center is Asher with his black tanktop, tattoos across his arms, ripped jeans, and white angel wings. On the right is Amy with her yellow sweater, patchwork skirt, yellow leggings, and brown angel wings.

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Ronove (aka S. Jean) @earlronove.bsky.social · 2d

yeah, I see the grammar mistake. It's living there now!

Ronove (aka S. Jean) @earlronove.bsky.social · 2d

OK too sleepy to write today, so drawing instead! I won't be showing it off for a bit, but you should check out Errant Wing's portraits! I still really like them!

(Errant Wings is out now if you want an autumn coming of age story feat angel and devil wings! books.earlronove.com/errantwings)

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Ronove (aka S. Jean) @earlronove.bsky.social · 9d

Less than a month to pre-order a signed paperback of BE NOT AFRAID! And, because I think prints are neat, I've added a second one to the goodies to entice you that this pre-order bundle is pretty cool!

ko-fi.com/earlronove/s...
(there's also a cheaper bookplate bundle with the same goodies!)

A pre-order signed copy bundle graphic for Be Not Afraid by S. Jean. To the left is a 3D copy of the book itself with a bookmark and a print beside it. The cover and bookmark have the same graphic on it (Seth with pink wings leaping across the page), while the print is Seth holding a standing Trent in his arms, golden wings wrapping around both of them. Next to the previous print is another one of Seth and Trent sitting in a subway car. To the right is the important text relating to the pre-order bundle. It reads:
"Until NOV 3rd, pre-order a signed physical copy of BE NOT AFRAID through my ko-fi!
https://ko-fi.com/earlronove/shop/preorder
Copies will run $20 USD (+shipping) & comes with...
x1 bookmark!
x2 Seth & Trent prints!
(bookplate bundle also available!)

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Ronove (aka S. Jean) @earlronove.bsky.social · 3d

Yeah! It's also going to help because there's a max word count, so this method also helps keep me aware of it.

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Ronove (aka S. Jean) @earlronove.bsky.social · 6d

Do you want some under-rated books that totally deserve a lil more love? Then check out the Under-Rated Bundle over on itchio!

Over 60 books that haven't quite gotten a lot of ratings! There are sure to be some gems inside (including The Devil in the Woods) so check it out!

itch.io/b/3305/under...

itch.io underated bundle graphic. bringing your attention to the best books you've never heard of from oct 9th - 13th! There are books around the center text of books in the sale.

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Ronove (aka S. Jean) @earlronove.bsky.social · 3d

Couldn't finish the short story today, but tomorrow (or Sunday depending how sleepy work makes me) for sure! I'm severely underwriting this, though, so I can wait to add more details when I type it up.

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Alex Larkspur 💛 Queer Fantasy @applesncinnamon.bsky.social · 3d

Sweet & Wild is an MM fantasy romance in a small town with a mysterious forest, and a spirit lurking within! It's sweet as honey, with just a bit of sting! 🐝

Universal Link: books2read.com/u/bzNng9
Itch: applesncinnamon.itch.io/sweet-wild
Ko-Fi: ko-fi.com/alexlarkspur...
Cover Art: @northyme.com

A trope arrow book cover social media post for Sweet & Wild! The background shows a forest with sun breaking through the trees. The arrows read: - MM Fantasy Romance - Sunshine MC - Mysterious Spirits in the Woods - Forest Magic - Healing and Growth - Cozy Adjacent The cover description: A young man, Micah, kneels in a field of purple flowers. He holds a bundle of purple flowers in one hand while reaching to gather more with his other hand. He has peach skin, golden hair, and brown eyes. He wears a white shirt, brown pants, and a wide-brimmed straw hat with flowers woven through. Behind him, there is a verdant forest of trees. Bees buzz around the man as he looks down towards his work. The title, Sweet & Wild, is above him and the author’s name, Alex Larkspur, is below him.

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