Troy Wilson
@troystory.bsky.social
www.troystory.ca
Author of 10 trad pub picture books.
(And 10 million unpubbed ones.)
Author of 10 trad pub picture books.
(And 10 million unpubbed ones.)
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Troy Wilson
@troystory.bsky.social
· Oct 13
It's Canadian Thanksgiving, and I'm super-thankful for these kind words.
“A charming tribute to the unrelenting and unconditional acceptance a dog gives.”
– Mike Boldt
“We could all stand to learn to love like a dog loves. Kids do it best, and every kid is going to fall for this book.”
– Adam Rex
“A charming tribute to the unrelenting and unconditional acceptance a dog gives.”
– Mike Boldt
“We could all stand to learn to love like a dog loves. Kids do it best, and every kid is going to fall for this book.”
– Adam Rex
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Drawn & Quarterly's Holiday Flash Sale starts NOW!
What are you waiting for? Head over to drawnandquarterly.com to get up to 50% OFF on your favorite D&Q books til tomorrow night, Monday December 1st at 11:59 PM EST
What are you waiting for? Head over to drawnandquarterly.com to get up to 50% OFF on your favorite D&Q books til tomorrow night, Monday December 1st at 11:59 PM EST
November 30, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Drawn & Quarterly's Holiday Flash Sale starts NOW!
What are you waiting for? Head over to drawnandquarterly.com to get up to 50% OFF on your favorite D&Q books til tomorrow night, Monday December 1st at 11:59 PM EST
What are you waiting for? Head over to drawnandquarterly.com to get up to 50% OFF on your favorite D&Q books til tomorrow night, Monday December 1st at 11:59 PM EST
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Today’s Canadian painting is “Flurries” by Claude A Simard.
November 30, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Today’s Canadian painting is “Flurries” by Claude A Simard.
Pretty much every year, I arrive at the end of November and think "Well, I've taken this about as far as it can go. No further progress or evolution from here."
Years should be 11 months long, not 12.
Years should be 11 months long, not 12.
November 29, 2025 at 3:30 AM
Pretty much every year, I arrive at the end of November and think "Well, I've taken this about as far as it can go. No further progress or evolution from here."
Years should be 11 months long, not 12.
Years should be 11 months long, not 12.
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What a great headline
November 28, 2025 at 3:49 PM
What a great headline
We are now living in the satirical ads and news clips from Robocop.
I loved that satire back in the day and despise the reality today.
I loved that satire back in the day and despise the reality today.
a close up of a person wearing a helmet .
ALT: a close up of a person wearing a helmet .
media.tenor.com
November 29, 2025 at 3:04 AM
We are now living in the satirical ads and news clips from Robocop.
I loved that satire back in the day and despise the reality today.
I loved that satire back in the day and despise the reality today.
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The squirrels around our house are looking kind of small this year, I gotta get some peanuts to chunk up these sons!!!
November 29, 2025 at 2:42 AM
The squirrels around our house are looking kind of small this year, I gotta get some peanuts to chunk up these sons!!!
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If you can't shop with us this weekend, shop at another local indie ❤️ If you can't shop in person, shop @bookshop.org for free shipping all weekend 📦
November 29, 2025 at 1:09 AM
If you can't shop with us this weekend, shop at another local indie ❤️ If you can't shop in person, shop @bookshop.org for free shipping all weekend 📦
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That is a great pic. 😁
November 28, 2025 at 4:18 AM
That is a great pic. 😁
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Not gonna lie. This list of Favorite Books of 2025 From Your Favorite Librarians via @tulsakids.bsky.social? This is an incredible collection of books. Y'all need to check it out #kidlit 📚👍 : www.tulsakids.com/favorite-boo...
Favorite Books of 2025 From Your Favorite Librarians - TulsaKids Magazine
Tulsa City-County Library librarians share their favorite children's books of 2025, including both fiction and nonfiction options.
www.tulsakids.com
November 28, 2025 at 3:47 AM
Not gonna lie. This list of Favorite Books of 2025 From Your Favorite Librarians via @tulsakids.bsky.social? This is an incredible collection of books. Y'all need to check it out #kidlit 📚👍 : www.tulsakids.com/favorite-boo...
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On Thanksgiving Eve, here are four PBs I am thankful for.
November 26, 2025 at 9:02 PM
On Thanksgiving Eve, here are four PBs I am thankful for.
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he sees all
November 21, 2025 at 1:15 PM
he sees all
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PROMOTE YOUR BOOKS! EVERYONE WANTS TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR PUBLISHED BOOKS! Do not ask me how my writing is going.
Because @lollardfish.bsky.social says we should promote our books: utpress.utexas.edu/9781477313138/
Loving Sports When They Don't Love You Back
Triumphant wins, gut-wrenching losses, last-second shots, underdogs, competition, and loyalty—it’s fun to be a fan. But when a football player takes a hi...
utpress.utexas.edu
November 26, 2025 at 6:33 PM
PROMOTE YOUR BOOKS! EVERYONE WANTS TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR PUBLISHED BOOKS! Do not ask me how my writing is going.
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Writers! Artists! Don't forget to momentarily sit up straight now and then, before inevitably slumping back into your Gnarled Hunchback position!
November 26, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Writers! Artists! Don't forget to momentarily sit up straight now and then, before inevitably slumping back into your Gnarled Hunchback position!
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Sometimes I have to remind myself to look at the little things and people that make my life really good. Happy Wednesday, friends! #kidlitart
November 26, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Sometimes I have to remind myself to look at the little things and people that make my life really good. Happy Wednesday, friends! #kidlitart
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Fair warning:
I have the artist. I have the resources. I have the time. Details to come, but, unless there's some severe change between now & then, I'm launching a Kickstarter comics project sometime early Spring. (Format may change, but staring down a 64 pg one shot at the moment). /1
I have the artist. I have the resources. I have the time. Details to come, but, unless there's some severe change between now & then, I'm launching a Kickstarter comics project sometime early Spring. (Format may change, but staring down a 64 pg one shot at the moment). /1
November 26, 2025 at 1:17 AM
Fair warning:
I have the artist. I have the resources. I have the time. Details to come, but, unless there's some severe change between now & then, I'm launching a Kickstarter comics project sometime early Spring. (Format may change, but staring down a 64 pg one shot at the moment). /1
I have the artist. I have the resources. I have the time. Details to come, but, unless there's some severe change between now & then, I'm launching a Kickstarter comics project sometime early Spring. (Format may change, but staring down a 64 pg one shot at the moment). /1
On Thanksgiving Eve, here are four PBs I am thankful for.
November 26, 2025 at 9:02 PM
On Thanksgiving Eve, here are four PBs I am thankful for.
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A cartoon by Doug Savage
November 26, 2025 at 12:41 PM
A cartoon by Doug Savage
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A cartoon by
Wayno and Piraro
Wayno and Piraro
I Don't Want a Holiday in the Spa
More relaxing funnies are at comicskingdom.com/bizarro
@comicskingdom.bsky.social
More relaxing funnies are at comicskingdom.com/bizarro
@comicskingdom.bsky.social
November 26, 2025 at 6:20 PM
A cartoon by
Wayno and Piraro
Wayno and Piraro
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Good morning to Brazilian reporter Manuela Borges, who’s been waiting eleven years for this petty moment. ❤️ 🇧🇷
November 26, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Good morning to Brazilian reporter Manuela Borges, who’s been waiting eleven years for this petty moment. ❤️ 🇧🇷
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It's time for the 2026 Comics Criticism Mini Grant!
My family and I are awarding four $250 grants to active comics critics. The application is simple, just your name, email, and two recent clips. Deadline for submissions is January 1st.
forms.gle/Cy8FtCcqVSWa...
My family and I are awarding four $250 grants to active comics critics. The application is simple, just your name, email, and two recent clips. Deadline for submissions is January 1st.
forms.gle/Cy8FtCcqVSWa...
2026 Comics Criticism Mini Grant
This project will be awarding four mini grants of $250 to comics critics.
To apply, please provide 2 links to comics criticism work of at least 500 words published within the last year (blogs and YouT...
forms.gle
November 26, 2025 at 7:03 PM
It's time for the 2026 Comics Criticism Mini Grant!
My family and I are awarding four $250 grants to active comics critics. The application is simple, just your name, email, and two recent clips. Deadline for submissions is January 1st.
forms.gle/Cy8FtCcqVSWa...
My family and I are awarding four $250 grants to active comics critics. The application is simple, just your name, email, and two recent clips. Deadline for submissions is January 1st.
forms.gle/Cy8FtCcqVSWa...
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fantastic photos and article by the great photojournalist @speciousk.bsky.social , who's just arrived on Bluesky! make with the following, friends! gothamist.com/news/the-hot...
The hottest clubs in NYC these days are volunteer trash pickup groups
The city's notoriously filthy streets are giving rise to a new generation of volunteer groups that want to make neighborhoods across the city a little cleaner.
gothamist.com
November 26, 2025 at 7:16 PM
fantastic photos and article by the great photojournalist @speciousk.bsky.social , who's just arrived on Bluesky! make with the following, friends! gothamist.com/news/the-hot...
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It's cover reveal time!!
I'm beyond excited to share the cover of my next book Stanley Said No! written by the magnificent Sue Meikle illustrated by me and published by Ladybird Books. This book publishes in summer 2026 and I can't wait to share more!
#kidlit #kidlitart #illustration
I'm beyond excited to share the cover of my next book Stanley Said No! written by the magnificent Sue Meikle illustrated by me and published by Ladybird Books. This book publishes in summer 2026 and I can't wait to share more!
#kidlit #kidlitart #illustration
November 26, 2025 at 2:29 PM
It's cover reveal time!!
I'm beyond excited to share the cover of my next book Stanley Said No! written by the magnificent Sue Meikle illustrated by me and published by Ladybird Books. This book publishes in summer 2026 and I can't wait to share more!
#kidlit #kidlitart #illustration
I'm beyond excited to share the cover of my next book Stanley Said No! written by the magnificent Sue Meikle illustrated by me and published by Ladybird Books. This book publishes in summer 2026 and I can't wait to share more!
#kidlit #kidlitart #illustration
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My Justice League
Happy gentleman sleuths day #benoitblanc #wakeupdeadman
November 26, 2025 at 2:38 PM
My Justice League