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Robert Dahlen (A Wiggle Of Slimes out now!)

@robertdahlen.bsky.social

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Fantasy and steampunk author (new stuff coming soon!), level 3 steampunk, penguin buff. Formerly @/monkeyqueenbks on the Old Place. He/him, cis. Avatar by Starry Nas (@nhmdtv on IG). http://Ko-fi.com/peavley

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Robert Dahlen (A Wiggle Of Slimes out now!) @robertdahlen.bsky.social · Jan 3

Now available: A Wiggle Of Slimes! A new novelette by me, Robert Dahlen! Cozy fantasy with a touch of steampunk and a dollop of humor! Don't miss it! Check the comments for purchase links and more. (And please repost this, if you would. Thanks!)

An ad showing the cover of the ebook novelette A Wiggle Of Slimes, along with this text:

What you’ll find in A Wiggle Of Slimes:

Slimes!
Loutish twins!
An overbearing elf!
More slimes!
An overexcited pixie!
A hungry snegel!
Even more slimes!
Rich people getting their comeuppance!
A gnome airship captain with an attitude problem!
Did we mention the slimes?

Available now at fine ebook sellers everywhere!

Get ready to wiggle!

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Robert Dahlen (A Wiggle Of Slimes out now!) @robertdahlen.bsky.social · 37m

There you go bucking the trend again...

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Weremuskrat John @muskratjohn.bsky.social · 2h

The Dork Tower Patreon is what keeps the strip going. Should you have the will and the wherewithal, please do consider enlisting in the Army of Dorkness. It's become a pretty amazing community, and WE HAVE COOKIES!

And by "cookies," I mean "Igor Bars."

patreon.com/Kovalic

Get more from John Kovalic on Patreon

creating Dork Tower: the Web series

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They Might Be Giants @tmbg.bsky.social · 6h

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Gail Carriger @gailcarriger.bsky.social · 7h

I'll be going live tomorrow to talk about how story ideas turn into books. Join me on FB & YT Oct 11 3pm pacific/6pm eastern.

FB: www.facebook.com/events/13255...
YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/gailcar...

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Robert Dahlen (A Wiggle Of Slimes out now!) @robertdahlen.bsky.social · 7h

It was a Patreon bonus episode, but it may end up on the main site sooner or later.

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Dan Schkade @danschkade.bsky.social · 8h

Scam calls always spike in the fall. Remember, legitimate callers won't:

-Threaten to report you to law enforcement
-Get defensive about the call's legitimacy
-Hang up when you ask for a supervisor
-Ask for your SSN

If you EVER don't like the vibe, just bail. If it's real, they'll call back.

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Dan Schkade @danschkade.bsky.social · 8h

A general Scam Call tell: legitimate callers follow dialogue trees designed to lower the temperature of the conversation and encourage you to open up. If the tone is aggressive, threatening, or full of phrases like "that's confusing / unfortunate," they're trying to pressure you into a mistake.

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Robert Dahlen (A Wiggle Of Slimes out now!) @robertdahlen.bsky.social · 7h

John Lodge from the Moody Blues just left us, and after the obit reading I went straight to the 500 Songs bonus episode to refresh my memory of the band. Quite the story.

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Travels With Brindle Takes Manhattan 11/9 @travelswithbrindle.bsky.social · 8h

Someone please hire Chance, he’s a frequent collaborator of mine and he’s a good artist and a good egg

Chris “Chance!” Brown @chancesecond.bsky.social · Aug 27

Update: I can take work and I want work

Job: story artist/lead/directing
Currently: Spudgun prod.
Former clients: Netflix, Feed Me Light
Preference: teen/adult action comedy

Focus: budget-friendly, quick

Stuff: here, Cara.app/chancesecond, insta chance_second

#lookingforworkanimation

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Weremuskrat John @muskratjohn.bsky.social · 7h

It's a half-baked DORK TOWER FRIDAY! Great (British) new strip up now, at the Mothership!

www.dorktower.com/2025/10/08/h...

Reblog/Repost/Repeat! Thanks SO much!

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Madame Askew ➡️ Convalescing with cats @madameaskew.bsky.social · 10h

@teagrandarbiter.bsky.social and I have the very great pleasure of welcoming back our dear friend @gailcarriger.bsky.social for teatime tonight! Yes, we are ridiculous gremlins on the internet but Gail is an absolute gems so do join us!

6:30 PM Pacific on YouTube

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Friday Tea with special guest Gail Carriger

Friday, October 10th, at 6:30 PM Pacific (Seattle/Tucson) I mentioned, very offhandedly, in our monthly calendar that Madame Gail Carriger is joining us for Friday tea this week, but I need to sing…

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redclaycomics.bsky.social @redclaycomics.bsky.social · 13h

#Inktober #Inktober2025 #inktoberday9 #inktober-heavy #heavy #Godzilla

B&w cartoony Godzilla foot/scaly leg planted in cityscape, with crushed buildings and flattened cars beneath and around it. Text at top reads "Inktober / Oct. 9: HEAVY".

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geneva @gdbee.bsky.social · 13h

Big blue patchwork witch!

18 x 24 in, pencils, watercolors, markers, acrylics on paper and board!

Illustration of a witch wearing different patchwork clothing, drining a coffee and floating in space. 18 x 24 inches large

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InfiniTokens Dry Erase Tokens @infinitokens.com · 13h

#InfiniTokentober is now going to have a giveaway! Each day in October is a different token prompt to draw, and each one you do is an entry. No drawing skills necessary, just have fun!

Make sure to tag #InfiniTokentober and @infinitokens.com.

See link below for details and the gallery so far!

A graphic that says "#InfiniTokentober. Each day in October is a new token prompt for 2025! Try as many as you’d like, it does not need to be on an InfiniToken. Post it with #InfiniTokenToberand @infinitokens to share!" It is followed by the prompts:
1. Fungus
2. Spider
3. Ally
4. Zombie*
5. Sliver
6. Munitions
7. Hero
8. Copy
9. Vampire
10. Treasure
11. Eldrazi
12. Skeleton
13. Golem
14. Wizard
15. Kraken
16. Lander
17. Pegasus
18. Dragon Egg
19. Nightmare
20. Knight
21. Speed
22. Shapeshifter
23. Goblin
24. Giant
25. Horror
26. Dragon Illusion
27. Moogle
28. Illusion Villain
29. Human Citizen
30. Robot Warrior
31. Spirit
*Druid, Warrior, Army or plain old Zombie.

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GrumbleField @grumblefield.bsky.social · 11h

Gustopher (yelling): Gold starts with G!

Why is AU the symbol for GOLD?

Explain Jöns Jakob Berzelius!

EXPLAIN!

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Zach Hazard Vaupen @emo-sludge.com · 14h

The Trump years have been a terrible age for comedy (despite opposite predictions). This is a great article that tears apart every one of these shit eating bastards down to the bone.

Wajahat Ali @wajali.bsky.social · 23h

With receipts!

www.theguardian.com/stage/2025/o...

‘Amoral, evil’: vitriolic backlash builds against comics who played Riyadh festival

Murder by bone-saw, lashings for rape victims, punishment amputation, jail for satirists … these are the Saudi human rights abuses fuelling the fury being directed at the likes of Louis CK, Dave Chapp...

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🎂 Sydney Screams 🎉 BIRTHDAY MONTH @sydneyscreams4u.bsky.social · 2d

porn is not evil.
sex is not evil.
pleasure is not evil.
kink is not evil.

none of them are things to feel shame or embarrassment about.

none of them deserve the heavy-handed censorship that they're facing.

resist oppression (even if you don't partake in what is being oppressed)

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Tom Gauld @tomgauld.bsky.social · 16h

One of the cartoons in my new book 'Physics for Cats' which is out now in the UK, USA, Canada, France and Germany. Order from your local bookshops or online: www.tomgauld.com/

Two beetles on a stick.
One beetle says to the other "Do you ever get the feeling we are being observed by another lifeform"
Zoom out to reveal that they are in a glass case with two scientists studying them.
One scientist says to the other "Do you ever get the feeling we are being observed by another lifeform"
Zoom out into space. Abouard a spaceship, two aliens watch the scientists on a screen.
One alien says to the other "Do you ever get the feeling we are being observed by another lifeform"
The aliens turn to look out at the reader.

Text below the cartoon reads:
From 'Physics for Cats' by Tom Gauld. Preorder it at www.tomgauld.

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Finding Dee Fish @findingdeefish.bsky.social · 16h

With Applefest over, and pickles secured, this seemed like the appropriate strip to run from a few years past. And yes, the year I drew this, while I was hunting for pickles, this some WAS playing. It seemed... so appropriate. Lol

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Suzanne Helmigh | Art Director @suzannehelmigh.bsky.social · 15h

1/2 A little sad venting coming in, regarding Magic the Gathering.

Some years ago I really enjoyed doing freelance work for MTG. I play the game and the type of art you get to do for it is just a lot of fun to work on. In the last few years WOTC switched out their entire AD crew which resulted ->

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Suzanne Helmigh | Art Director @suzannehelmigh.bsky.social · 15h

2/2 In many artists like me falling completely into the unknown. There is no way of getting onto their radar or reapply you work. It gives a sad feeling and is big hit on your self-worth/confidence as an artist.
I hope one day I can paint some more MTG cards.

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Finding Dee Fish @findingdeefish.bsky.social · 15h

Sometimes, I like doing pieces like this on blank SKETCH COVERS! For the sake of legaity, the logos have been changed to protect the innocent. ;)

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Alex Segura @alexsegura.bsky.social · 16h

Just announced at NYCC: I’m writing a KNOW YOUR RIGHTS comic with artist @davidhahn.bsky.social in partnership with @nycschools.bsky.social #civicsforall comics program, covering and explaining student rights when it comes to immigration enforcement.

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nic.tattoos @nicterhorst.com · 16h

I'd really encourage folks in Canada to write out their thoughts in this survey.

Most of mine were "Don't", but I really got to dial in on some.

Nico Mara-McKay 🦇 (they/iel) @nicomaramckay.com · 2d

Canadians: The federal government is seeking public input on how AI should be developed and used in business, research, and the military.

If this scares the shit out of you, please let them know:

Help define the next chapter of Canada's AI leadership

Current status: Open from October 1 to October 31, 2025 Canada helped invent modern AI. To stay a leader—and protect our digital sovereignty—we're running a 30-day national sprint to shape a renewed...

ised-isde.canada.ca

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Delaney (Pum)King (She/Her/Whomst) @delaneyking.bsky.social · 4d

I cannot stress how important Rebecca has been for trans gamedevs. I wouldn't be here if not for her and her wife.

Help if you can.

Old DeuTaranomy 🧶⚒️ @kindofstrange.com · 4d

Rebecca is a legend and needs some help. Consider donating if you can!

www.gofundme.com/f/help-rebec...?

Donate to Help Rebecca Ann Heineman Fight Aggressive Cancer, organized by Rebecca Heineman

I’m Rebecca Ann Heineman. The very first video game champion, creat… Rebecca Heineman needs your support for Help Rebecca Ann Heineman Fight Aggressive Cancer

www.gofundme.com

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