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Fantasy writer, tabletop hobbyist, woodworker, homebrewer, and all around dragon enthusiast. JasonStigliano.blogspot.com/ www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/out-of-dark-waters www.amazon.com/Out-Dark-Waters-Jason-Stigliano-ebook/dp/B0D6WGDMPZ

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J. Stigliano | Fantasy Author @jasonstigliano.bsky.social · Aug 8

Out of Dark Waters is a collision between high fantasy and Lovecraftian horror, inspired by a love of tabletop storytelling.

In my wife's words, "It's the D&D campaign you wish you were playing."

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Sample: jasonstigliano.blogspot.com/2025/02/samp...

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J. Stigliano | Fantasy Author @jasonstigliano.bsky.social · 3h

Amazon:
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J. Stigliano | Fantasy Author @jasonstigliano.bsky.social · 4h

Out of Dark Waters is a classic fantasy adventure, following jaded sellswords on their rise to heroism. If only their triumphs weren't shredded, time after time, by the Lovecraftian horror that hunts them.

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Excerpt from "Out of Dark Waters":
Slowly, the lids of the eye opened to reveal curved teeth, long and thin as needles. Not an eye at all. A sound flowed from its lolling maw, like a child humming some alien tune, and Vander heard it speak in his mind.
Come food. Come toys. Be still. Know peace. The words repeated. If Vander could have silenced them by slicing away his ears, he might have.

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J. Stigliano | Fantasy Author @jasonstigliano.bsky.social · 1d

Probably my favorite studio recording of the Abbots Bromley. Not quite as eerie as some, but lush and and haunting.

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Upon a Summer's Day / Abbots Bromley Horn Dance

YouTube video by Leveret - Topic

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J. Stigliano | Fantasy Author @jasonstigliano.bsky.social · 1d

Writing a bit of a creepy scene, with the delightfully weird Abbots Bromley Horn Dance in the background for inspiration.

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Abbots Bromley Horn Dance

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J. Stigliano | Fantasy Author @jasonstigliano.bsky.social · 5d

The first mini I painted was a Reaper Miniatures Chthon worm (right). I picked up the metal version recently and painted it to see how much more I could do with it after a couple years of hobbying (left).

#ReaperMiniatures #Minis #MiniPainting #ModelPainting #DnD #Pathfinder #Tabletop #Miniatures

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J. Stigliano | Fantasy Author @jasonstigliano.bsky.social · 5d

This is the metal version. The Bones Classic variant of this was the first model I ever painted.

#ReaperMiniatures #Minis #MiniPainting #ModelPainting #DnD #Pathfinder #Tabletop #Miniatures

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J. Stigliano | Fantasy Author @jasonstigliano.bsky.social · 5d

Reaper Miniatures's "Definitely Not a Grick" Chthon. I really like how gnarly this thing's mouth looks.

#ReaperMiniatures #Minis #MiniPainting #ModelPainting #DnD #Pathfinder #Tabletop #Miniatures

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J. Stigliano | Fantasy Author @jasonstigliano.bsky.social · 14d

Getting started on a large painting project. Kitbashing together a GK Strike Squad kit and a MKIII Command Squad to make more visually distinct Interceptor and Strike units.

#GreyKnights #Warhammer #40K #Warhammer40k #Minis #Miniatures #ModelPainting #Wargaming #MiniPainting #Tabletop #Astartes

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J. Stigliano | Fantasy Author @jasonstigliano.bsky.social · 18d

I did the most needlessly complicated thing I could think of! I created a points system where I earn points for finishing paintjobs for projects of a given type/size. And I buy new models if I have enough points, with different costs depending on whether I'm trying to shrink or grow my backlog.

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Jadzia Axelrod 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @planetx.bsky.social · Nov 22

Me: I love writing. Exploring these made up characters and worlds fills me with endless joy. It comes with an ease only surpassed by breathing or the beating of my own heart.

Also Me:

Screencaps from a MAKE SOME NOISE TikTok where Brendan Lee Mulligan as George R. R. Martin says "I don't know, have you ever tried to write? Its the saddest, hardest, worst thing in the world."

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J. Stigliano | Fantasy Author @jasonstigliano.bsky.social · 20d

Thought this was kind of a fun shot of my Brother Captain.

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Kitbashed GK Brother Captain, angling his sword toward the camera, saying "en garde" in a speech bubble.

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mogsymakes @mogsymakes.bsky.social · 20d

Out for a picnic or looking for Dwarves, I wonder? Here’s some Copplestone 10mm Trolls (they stand about 20mm tall) from North Star based up to go with my Wargames Atlantic Dwarves and Orcs. Background by Jon Hodgson Backdrops. #wargaming #miniatures #nerdlings #spreadthelard #northstarminiatures

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J. Stigliano | Fantasy Author @jasonstigliano.bsky.social · 23d

A couple more angles. #GreyKnights #Warhammer #40K #Warhammer40k #Minis #Miniatures #ModelPainting #Wargaming #MiniPainting #Tabletop #Astartes

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J. Stigliano | Fantasy Author @jasonstigliano.bsky.social · 23d

Finished painting my Brother Captain kitbash!

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Deathwing Knights: body/legs, left pauldron. GK Terminators: arms/weapons, greebles. MK3 Tactical Squad: helmet

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Mr_Papercuts @mrpapercuts.bsky.social · 23d

Wargor. Games Workshop; Beasts of Chaos.

2 axes are better than one!

More pics in comments.

#warhammer #warhammerfantasy #theoldworld #tow #painting #wfb #chaos #beastsofchaos #nerdlings #minipainting #paintingminis #warhammercommunity
#gamesworkshop

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J. Stigliano | Fantasy Author @jasonstigliano.bsky.social · 25d

Thank you!

J. Stigliano | Fantasy Author @jasonstigliano.bsky.social · 25d

Thanks!!

J. Stigliano | Fantasy Author @jasonstigliano.bsky.social · 26d

WIP Brother Captain. Finished dry brushing his armor and sword. Starting to put down base coats. (I dry brushed before other layers to prevent spatter on finished parts.)

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Partially painted Brother Captain kitbash with GK, Deathwing, and MKIII components.

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J. Stigliano | Fantasy Author @jasonstigliano.bsky.social · 27d

Oh man, those look awesome. I can't wait to built and paint some of them.

J. Stigliano | Fantasy Author @jasonstigliano.bsky.social · 27d

I believe there's just the one! ETK's a standalone from his other work.

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The Erstwhile Tyler Kyle

Tyler Kyle doesn’t believe in monsters. A washed-up th…

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J. Stigliano | Fantasy Author @jasonstigliano.bsky.social · 27d

Steve does a lot to help promote and create engagement for other indie authors. Erstwhile Tyler Kyle has been on my TBR since I read the sample on Amazon, which I thought was awesome. I would absolutely recommend checking out his work.

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Steve Hugh Westenra @stevewestenra.bsky.social · 27d

1/2 My partner & I are financially struggling at the moment, but I'm already working full time and preparing for my thesis defence while writing an article and several books, so I can't really take on more work atm.

If anyone can afford to & had wanted to grab any of my already-existing books

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Darcy Bono Creations @darcybonocreations.bsky.social · Sep 15

I kept misplacing my phone so I painted the case Imperial Fists Yellow 😆. Here's the painting tutorial; it's great for tanks and dreadnoughts as well: youtu.be/ty5ZtIyLHk0?...

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#warhammer #paintingwarhammer #spacemarines #imperialfists

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Rampant Rambling @rampant-rambling.bsky.social · 29d

The Grave Wraith
Model from @reaperminiatures.bsky.social
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#miniatures
#miniaturepainting
#d&d
#dungeons&dragons

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J. Stigliano | Fantasy Author @jasonstigliano.bsky.social · 28d

Looks good! Cool set of Reaper models there

J. Stigliano | Fantasy Author @jasonstigliano.bsky.social · 28d

I've been working on my photography setup lately. Turns out the best place for mini pics is the corner of the kitchen. Good light and outlet access. Trying to experiment with layers of terrain to help with the perception of depth.

#Minis #Miniatures #MiniPainting #ModelPainting

A lightbox and another lighting source, with a phone on a tripod.

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