Kathryn Reynolds 📚🎨
@cozykathryn.bsky.social
Fantasy Author | Watercolors & Prismacolors | Crochet, Knit, Embroidery | She/Her | 🏳️🌈Bi | 💖 @artificerind.bsky.social
100% human made, human written, human art
WIP: The Tarnished Throne, book 1
https://cozykathryn.com
100% human made, human written, human art
WIP: The Tarnished Throne, book 1
https://cozykathryn.com
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Book! Fantasy! Romance! Art! Painting! Battles!
Get your gay elves (and others) here!
Kobo: kobo.com/us/en/series...
Amazon: www.amazon.com/dp/B08GKZQC16
Itchio: itch.io/s/153253/the...
Patreon: www.patreon.com/posts/comple...
Or watch my art + audiobooks readings: www.youtube.com/@CozyKathryn
Get your gay elves (and others) here!
Kobo: kobo.com/us/en/series...
Amazon: www.amazon.com/dp/B08GKZQC16
Itchio: itch.io/s/153253/the...
Patreon: www.patreon.com/posts/comple...
Or watch my art + audiobooks readings: www.youtube.com/@CozyKathryn
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For like the zillionth time: Libraries are FREE for you, but WE still get compensated for our work!!
For like the zillionth time: Libraries are FREE for you, but WE still get compensated for our work!!
Just saw someone claim that authors who want to be paid for their work are "class traitors" because we "only let the wealthy" read our books, and I think I need to go into the woods to scream into the night for a bit.
It's $5, not your first-born child! I need that $5 for health insurance!
It's $5, not your first-born child! I need that $5 for health insurance!
November 26, 2025 at 7:49 PM
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For like the zillionth time: Libraries are FREE for you, but WE still get compensated for our work!!
For like the zillionth time: Libraries are FREE for you, but WE still get compensated for our work!!
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🦃🎮 Creator Day returns this Friday with the start of our Black Friday 2025 Sitewide Sale. For 24 hours we'll waive our free on all transactions. Over 15,000 projects to be on sale from this Friday through December 3rd. More details here itch.io/blog/1124058/creator...
November 26, 2025 at 8:41 PM
🦃🎮 Creator Day returns this Friday with the start of our Black Friday 2025 Sitewide Sale. For 24 hours we'll waive our free on all transactions. Over 15,000 projects to be on sale from this Friday through December 3rd. More details here itch.io/blog/1124058/creator...
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(I realize this will not convince anyone who is going “ha ha, you can’t tell ME what to do!” or thinks it’s funny when authors go the food bank, but for the people who may have just fallen in sideways—libraries are AWESOME! The taxes are going to them, so make use of it!)
November 26, 2025 at 8:09 PM
(I realize this will not convince anyone who is going “ha ha, you can’t tell ME what to do!” or thinks it’s funny when authors go the food bank, but for the people who may have just fallen in sideways—libraries are AWESOME! The taxes are going to them, so make use of it!)
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AND supporting your local library is super important! If you actually DO want books to be available to everyone, the library *already exists* and is staffed by the people who are deep in the trenches of fighting censorship! Supporting the library is doing actual good for your community!
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For like the zillionth time: Libraries are FREE for you, but WE still get compensated for our work!!
For like the zillionth time: Libraries are FREE for you, but WE still get compensated for our work!!
Just saw someone claim that authors who want to be paid for their work are "class traitors" because we "only let the wealthy" read our books, and I think I need to go into the woods to scream into the night for a bit.
It's $5, not your first-born child! I need that $5 for health insurance!
It's $5, not your first-born child! I need that $5 for health insurance!
November 26, 2025 at 8:01 PM
AND supporting your local library is super important! If you actually DO want books to be available to everyone, the library *already exists* and is staffed by the people who are deep in the trenches of fighting censorship! Supporting the library is doing actual good for your community!
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I always see lots of "here how to deal with your bigoted family" posts around this time and, you can just leave. Just go. That's your only power if you're one of the childless peripheral family member people
"But I can't-" you can, trust me. Make it clear why and then leave
"But I can't-" you can, trust me. Make it clear why and then leave
November 26, 2025 at 8:22 PM
I always see lots of "here how to deal with your bigoted family" posts around this time and, you can just leave. Just go. That's your only power if you're one of the childless peripheral family member people
"But I can't-" you can, trust me. Make it clear why and then leave
"But I can't-" you can, trust me. Make it clear why and then leave
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Okay. I've seen more and more of this on the feed, and I can't mince words anymore.
If you're advocating for pirating books, particularly from indie authors, unfollow me. Now. I don't care about your reasoning, you're not being an activist, and you sure as hell aren't "sticking it to companies"-
If you're advocating for pirating books, particularly from indie authors, unfollow me. Now. I don't care about your reasoning, you're not being an activist, and you sure as hell aren't "sticking it to companies"-
November 26, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Okay. I've seen more and more of this on the feed, and I can't mince words anymore.
If you're advocating for pirating books, particularly from indie authors, unfollow me. Now. I don't care about your reasoning, you're not being an activist, and you sure as hell aren't "sticking it to companies"-
If you're advocating for pirating books, particularly from indie authors, unfollow me. Now. I don't care about your reasoning, you're not being an activist, and you sure as hell aren't "sticking it to companies"-
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Anybody who is like “Piracy is activism!”—trust me, supporting your local library is about 1000% more effective activism, and it’s still free for you and authors still get paid!
November 26, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Anybody who is like “Piracy is activism!”—trust me, supporting your local library is about 1000% more effective activism, and it’s still free for you and authors still get paid!
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Where you choose to spend your money is a political act, and the richest in the world don't need to be any richer.
The call to shop small for Christmas goes far beyond 'support artists' (but that too) - it's a battle cry for ethical consumption in a world entirely driven by capitalism.
The call to shop small for Christmas goes far beyond 'support artists' (but that too) - it's a battle cry for ethical consumption in a world entirely driven by capitalism.
November 26, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Where you choose to spend your money is a political act, and the richest in the world don't need to be any richer.
The call to shop small for Christmas goes far beyond 'support artists' (but that too) - it's a battle cry for ethical consumption in a world entirely driven by capitalism.
The call to shop small for Christmas goes far beyond 'support artists' (but that too) - it's a battle cry for ethical consumption in a world entirely driven by capitalism.
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November 26, 2025 at 6:50 PM
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Rest in power, Jimmy Cliff
I normally don’t cover music with the JER project. It’s my band where I express my message through my art. this track was an exception. The track was originally recorded by Jimmy Cliff, an artist whose music is rooted in ska, it had a profound impact my music
I normally don’t cover music with the JER project. It’s my band where I express my message through my art. this track was an exception. The track was originally recorded by Jimmy Cliff, an artist whose music is rooted in ska, it had a profound impact my music
November 24, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Rest in power, Jimmy Cliff
I normally don’t cover music with the JER project. It’s my band where I express my message through my art. this track was an exception. The track was originally recorded by Jimmy Cliff, an artist whose music is rooted in ska, it had a profound impact my music
I normally don’t cover music with the JER project. It’s my band where I express my message through my art. this track was an exception. The track was originally recorded by Jimmy Cliff, an artist whose music is rooted in ska, it had a profound impact my music
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Thought it might be fun to post some process.
Step 1: Flats and sketch.
Step 2: Rendering elements.
Step 3: Color adjustment.
Step 4. Final lighting pass.
#Illustration #digitalpainting
Step 1: Flats and sketch.
Step 2: Rendering elements.
Step 3: Color adjustment.
Step 4. Final lighting pass.
#Illustration #digitalpainting
November 26, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Thought it might be fun to post some process.
Step 1: Flats and sketch.
Step 2: Rendering elements.
Step 3: Color adjustment.
Step 4. Final lighting pass.
#Illustration #digitalpainting
Step 1: Flats and sketch.
Step 2: Rendering elements.
Step 3: Color adjustment.
Step 4. Final lighting pass.
#Illustration #digitalpainting
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I get told pretty often something along the lines of real artists want the world to have our art, and like…yeah. I give away/trade a lot of art because that makes me happy, and I would do that a lot more if I DIDN’T HAVE TO PAY FOR HEALTHCARE. These people just want to skip the step where we eat 😒
Just saw someone claim that authors who want to be paid for their work are "class traitors" because we "only let the wealthy" read our books, and I think I need to go into the woods to scream into the night for a bit.
It's $5, not your first-born child! I need that $5 for health insurance!
It's $5, not your first-born child! I need that $5 for health insurance!
November 26, 2025 at 5:27 PM
I get told pretty often something along the lines of real artists want the world to have our art, and like…yeah. I give away/trade a lot of art because that makes me happy, and I would do that a lot more if I DIDN’T HAVE TO PAY FOR HEALTHCARE. These people just want to skip the step where we eat 😒
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Just posted up the process for this piece for my supporters on Patreon and Ko-fi. Enjoy!
patreon.com/artificerind
patreon.com/artificerind
November 26, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Just posted up the process for this piece for my supporters on Patreon and Ko-fi. Enjoy!
patreon.com/artificerind
patreon.com/artificerind
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This is Rosie. We do not know what she is asking for, but we need you to give it to her right away. 13/10 please hurry (IG: rosalinathepittie)
November 26, 2025 at 5:04 PM
This is Rosie. We do not know what she is asking for, but we need you to give it to her right away. 13/10 please hurry (IG: rosalinathepittie)
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I see some book piracy discourse, and, to make a positive argument in favor of buying books, your marginal ability to influence what books get published and support the careers of writers you like is massive compared to most other forms of media.
November 24, 2025 at 5:54 PM
I see some book piracy discourse, and, to make a positive argument in favor of buying books, your marginal ability to influence what books get published and support the careers of writers you like is massive compared to most other forms of media.
51 is pretty good 👀
the japanese luck calendar is out, how lucky is your 2026 based on your birthday? 👀
November 26, 2025 at 6:00 AM
51 is pretty good 👀
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I once asked a bookseller at a large indie store how many people would have to buy a book for it to get the attention of the store buyer and cause an additional order and they said: Three.
I see some book piracy discourse, and, to make a positive argument in favor of buying books, your marginal ability to influence what books get published and support the careers of writers you like is massive compared to most other forms of media.
November 25, 2025 at 11:07 PM
I once asked a bookseller at a large indie store how many people would have to buy a book for it to get the attention of the store buyer and cause an additional order and they said: Three.
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Hey. I don't know about y'all. But when I say "Universal" I mean UNIVERSAL.
I don't care whether or not a kids parents can pay for school lunch, just give them access to food if they want or need it.
Period.
Same for healthcare, housing, clean water etc.
Basic. Human. Needs.
I don't care whether or not a kids parents can pay for school lunch, just give them access to food if they want or need it.
Period.
Same for healthcare, housing, clean water etc.
Basic. Human. Needs.
November 25, 2025 at 11:27 PM
Hey. I don't know about y'all. But when I say "Universal" I mean UNIVERSAL.
I don't care whether or not a kids parents can pay for school lunch, just give them access to food if they want or need it.
Period.
Same for healthcare, housing, clean water etc.
Basic. Human. Needs.
I don't care whether or not a kids parents can pay for school lunch, just give them access to food if they want or need it.
Period.
Same for healthcare, housing, clean water etc.
Basic. Human. Needs.
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The fire department doesn't stop and ask your financials before putting out the housefire. They just put out the fucking fire and you don't get a bill for it afterwards!
I want THAT but for all of the basic needs that a human being has.
FUCK!
I want THAT but for all of the basic needs that a human being has.
FUCK!
November 25, 2025 at 11:27 PM
The fire department doesn't stop and ask your financials before putting out the housefire. They just put out the fucking fire and you don't get a bill for it afterwards!
I want THAT but for all of the basic needs that a human being has.
FUCK!
I want THAT but for all of the basic needs that a human being has.
FUCK!
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This is literally what you are doing when you let AI write your book / create your art.
The Writing is the journey even on the hard days - ESPECIALLY on the hard days.
The Writing is the journey even on the hard days - ESPECIALLY on the hard days.
“We can just use gold to hire mercenaries to do the dungeon instead.”
Ok. The five mercs you hire go on to have an incredibly rewarding adventure slaying monsters, bonding, and come back with badass weapons while you all sit around. Great game, guys. See you next week.
Ok. The five mercs you hire go on to have an incredibly rewarding adventure slaying monsters, bonding, and come back with badass weapons while you all sit around. Great game, guys. See you next week.
November 25, 2025 at 8:55 PM
This is literally what you are doing when you let AI write your book / create your art.
The Writing is the journey even on the hard days - ESPECIALLY on the hard days.
The Writing is the journey even on the hard days - ESPECIALLY on the hard days.
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Device…hoarding. Because you don’t go get a new one while yours is still fine.
Apparently I am also practicing car hoarding, house hoarding, husband hoarding, dog hoarding, computer hoarding, furniture hoarding and art hoarding.
Apparently I am also practicing car hoarding, house hoarding, husband hoarding, dog hoarding, computer hoarding, furniture hoarding and art hoarding.
stupid young people, stop buying a new phone every year if you don't want to be broke. wait no, not like that.
November 25, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Device…hoarding. Because you don’t go get a new one while yours is still fine.
Apparently I am also practicing car hoarding, house hoarding, husband hoarding, dog hoarding, computer hoarding, furniture hoarding and art hoarding.
Apparently I am also practicing car hoarding, house hoarding, husband hoarding, dog hoarding, computer hoarding, furniture hoarding and art hoarding.
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If you don't want to buy books from amazon the ethical solutions are: 1) buy the books elsewhere 2) get them from a library 3) get them from an e-book library 4) read your friends copy. Authors get paid per book sold. Stolen book = stolen labor.
November 25, 2025 at 8:07 PM
If you don't want to buy books from amazon the ethical solutions are: 1) buy the books elsewhere 2) get them from a library 3) get them from an e-book library 4) read your friends copy. Authors get paid per book sold. Stolen book = stolen labor.
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Boycotting Amazon? Good! Fuck 'em! But remember there are lots of other ways to support #IndieAuthors. Check out Kobo+ and itchio. ✨IN 2 DAYS✨ get the Fireborn series for a steal! Only on itch, all 6 books for only $20! 🌈📚 #booksky #QueerAdultSFF #CompleteSeries
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November 25, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Boycotting Amazon? Good! Fuck 'em! But remember there are lots of other ways to support #IndieAuthors. Check out Kobo+ and itchio. ✨IN 2 DAYS✨ get the Fireborn series for a steal! Only on itch, all 6 books for only $20! 🌈📚 #booksky #QueerAdultSFF #CompleteSeries
itch.io/s/167057/com...
itch.io/s/167057/com...
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Done. Started this yesterday on stream, and painted up today. This is the standard frame I'll use for the two teams in my stream community. Now to whip up their emblems!
November 25, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Done. Started this yesterday on stream, and painted up today. This is the standard frame I'll use for the two teams in my stream community. Now to whip up their emblems!
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REMINDER: if you think your right-on lefty/socialist/communist/etc. politics justifies pirating books, well guess what? Most writers don't make a living wage from their books or writing work, and stealing from them makes you a class traitor.
November 25, 2025 at 7:32 PM
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