Erin M. Evans
@erinmevans.bsky.social
Author of EMPIRE OF EXILES and RELICS OF RUIN (Orbit, out 4/24)| Brimstone Angels Saga | Dungeon Scrawlers DM and Concentration Check host | STXBP1 mom | co-host of Writing About Dragons and Shit | she/her
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Erin M. Evans
@erinmevans.bsky.social
· May 2
Okay I am going to try and remember to post some art tomorrow (because I have some stuff I keep meaning to share), but if you doubt me, Bluesky (wise), there is a whole thread of fan art on the Dungeon Scrawlers/Writing About Dragons & Shit discord: discord.gg/EqNHR9aX
Been reading this slowly on my lunch breaks and really enjoying it. It's a series I'd love to see fanart of because there's a bunch of original species that I have a hard time picturing in my limited imagination. #booksky
A MONTH LATER...It's my birthday and that feels like a reasonable time to follow up on this. Because I want to. So if it's self-indulgent, GOOD. 🧵
Here's the backstory: The Books of the Usurper is published in the UK/Aus as an ebook through my agency for byzantine publishing reasons.
Here's the backstory: The Books of the Usurper is published in the UK/Aus as an ebook through my agency for byzantine publishing reasons.
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Tonight our Abomination Vaults cast is taking a break for the holiday, so we'll be showing a rerun chosen by our Discord! It's FEARFUL SYMMETRY, Episode 5: The Mortality of Cats!
We'll be making pies and watching along at 6 pm PT on twitch.tv/dungeonscrawlers
We'll be making pies and watching along at 6 pm PT on twitch.tv/dungeonscrawlers
November 27, 2025 at 12:23 AM
Tonight our Abomination Vaults cast is taking a break for the holiday, so we'll be showing a rerun chosen by our Discord! It's FEARFUL SYMMETRY, Episode 5: The Mortality of Cats!
We'll be making pies and watching along at 6 pm PT on twitch.tv/dungeonscrawlers
We'll be making pies and watching along at 6 pm PT on twitch.tv/dungeonscrawlers
Fearful Symmetry is one of those projects I forget about sometimes and then I remember and am filled with pride and delight.
Tonight our Abomination Vaults cast is taking a break for the holiday, so we'll be showing a rerun chosen by our Discord! It's FEARFUL SYMMETRY, Episode 5: The Mortality of Cats!
We'll be making pies and watching along at 6 pm PT on twitch.tv/dungeonscrawlers
We'll be making pies and watching along at 6 pm PT on twitch.tv/dungeonscrawlers
November 27, 2025 at 12:25 AM
Fearful Symmetry is one of those projects I forget about sometimes and then I remember and am filled with pride and delight.
Everyone give thanks: It's a brand new #IdleChampions Havilar skin!
Ballgown Havilar launches as a Play Reward for the Tales of the Champions, Part 4 update coming out on Wednesday, November 26.
Ballgown Havilar launches as a Play Reward for the Tales of the Champions, Part 4 update coming out on Wednesday, November 26.
November 26, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Everyone give thanks: It's a brand new #IdleChampions Havilar skin!
Ballgown Havilar launches as a Play Reward for the Tales of the Champions, Part 4 update coming out on Wednesday, November 26.
Ballgown Havilar launches as a Play Reward for the Tales of the Champions, Part 4 update coming out on Wednesday, November 26.
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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.
School dropoff traffic destroying my faith in humanity.
November 25, 2025 at 4:01 PM
School dropoff traffic destroying my faith in humanity.
Fifteen minutes...
Since this releases tomorrow (in the UK, US will be 12/30), I’m going to use the long break during Concentration Check to do a reading, why not?
Join us at 1:30 pm PT if you want to get done work done (and 3:30 if you just want to hear a creepy #Runescape story)
Twitch.tv/dungeonscrawlers
Join us at 1:30 pm PT if you want to get done work done (and 3:30 if you just want to hear a creepy #Runescape story)
Twitch.tv/dungeonscrawlers
November 24, 2025 at 11:18 PM
Fifteen minutes...
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Men are In Trouble, Maybe Getting a Plant Would Help
Men are In Trouble, Maybe Learning a Dead Language Would Help
Men are In Trouble, Maybe Finding Trouble on a Map Would Help
Men are In Trouble, Maybe Memeing a Bad Headline Would Help
Men are In Trouble, Maybe Learning a Dead Language Would Help
Men are In Trouble, Maybe Finding Trouble on a Map Would Help
Men are In Trouble, Maybe Memeing a Bad Headline Would Help
November 24, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Men are In Trouble, Maybe Getting a Plant Would Help
Men are In Trouble, Maybe Learning a Dead Language Would Help
Men are In Trouble, Maybe Finding Trouble on a Map Would Help
Men are In Trouble, Maybe Memeing a Bad Headline Would Help
Men are In Trouble, Maybe Learning a Dead Language Would Help
Men are In Trouble, Maybe Finding Trouble on a Map Would Help
Men are In Trouble, Maybe Memeing a Bad Headline Would Help
Since this releases tomorrow (in the UK, US will be 12/30), I’m going to use the long break during Concentration Check to do a reading, why not?
Join us at 1:30 pm PT if you want to get done work done (and 3:30 if you just want to hear a creepy #Runescape story)
Twitch.tv/dungeonscrawlers
Join us at 1:30 pm PT if you want to get done work done (and 3:30 if you just want to hear a creepy #Runescape story)
Twitch.tv/dungeonscrawlers
November 24, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Since this releases tomorrow (in the UK, US will be 12/30), I’m going to use the long break during Concentration Check to do a reading, why not?
Join us at 1:30 pm PT if you want to get done work done (and 3:30 if you just want to hear a creepy #Runescape story)
Twitch.tv/dungeonscrawlers
Join us at 1:30 pm PT if you want to get done work done (and 3:30 if you just want to hear a creepy #Runescape story)
Twitch.tv/dungeonscrawlers
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Look, I am very small potatoes as an author. I make too little in royalties to live off them. But I can tell you the reason I got to write my 2nd book was bc the sales of the 1st were very good. That's what else you're eating into by pirating, our ability to keep writing what you claim to love.
November 24, 2025 at 6:12 AM
Look, I am very small potatoes as an author. I make too little in royalties to live off them. But I can tell you the reason I got to write my 2nd book was bc the sales of the 1st were very good. That's what else you're eating into by pirating, our ability to keep writing what you claim to love.
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i have never wanted to make a YouTube video before, but now i want to make one that's basically: Books Are Not Free Content For You, Stop Stealing From Authors, You Scabs.
we are not the enemy.
every dollar folks think they're taking from Amazon, they're taking from authors more.
we are not the enemy.
every dollar folks think they're taking from Amazon, they're taking from authors more.
November 24, 2025 at 5:38 AM
i have never wanted to make a YouTube video before, but now i want to make one that's basically: Books Are Not Free Content For You, Stop Stealing From Authors, You Scabs.
we are not the enemy.
every dollar folks think they're taking from Amazon, they're taking from authors more.
we are not the enemy.
every dollar folks think they're taking from Amazon, they're taking from authors more.
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"Death of the artist" means when Amy Tan says "I did not intentionally put numerological symbolism in Joy Luck Club" you can go "ok but unconscious-you is very clever and it's in there anyhow."
It does not mean "it doesn't matter if JKR is a terrible person."
It does not mean "it doesn't matter if JKR is a terrible person."
November 23, 2025 at 10:45 PM
"Death of the artist" means when Amy Tan says "I did not intentionally put numerological symbolism in Joy Luck Club" you can go "ok but unconscious-you is very clever and it's in there anyhow."
It does not mean "it doesn't matter if JKR is a terrible person."
It does not mean "it doesn't matter if JKR is a terrible person."
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If you use GMail, AI (Gemini) was turned on yesterday by default and now scans all of your content for machine learning. To turn off, go to Settings>General and scroll down. Uncheck the box for "Smart features."
There's other "Smart" add-ons as well, but that's the one that reads your content.
There's other "Smart" add-ons as well, but that's the one that reads your content.
November 20, 2025 at 5:32 PM
If you use GMail, AI (Gemini) was turned on yesterday by default and now scans all of your content for machine learning. To turn off, go to Settings>General and scroll down. Uncheck the box for "Smart features."
There's other "Smart" add-ons as well, but that's the one that reads your content.
There's other "Smart" add-ons as well, but that's the one that reads your content.
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November 19, 2025 at 10:06 AM
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My new favorite kind of meme is "here are detailed instructions on how to turn off AI". 🔨
November 19, 2025 at 3:00 PM
My new favorite kind of meme is "here are detailed instructions on how to turn off AI". 🔨
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I don't know who the "ew, she got childcare help from parents" attack is supposed to impress, but it definitely did not impress the voting parents of Seattle, so many of whom (us included) got some kind of assistance from parents so we didn't get priced out of the damn city.
You guys realize that taxing people to pay for services isn't socialism, right? This is just how governments work.
November 17, 2025 at 3:55 PM
I don't know who the "ew, she got childcare help from parents" attack is supposed to impress, but it definitely did not impress the voting parents of Seattle, so many of whom (us included) got some kind of assistance from parents so we didn't get priced out of the damn city.
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#Recovember day 16: Try a different kind of exercise.
On Day 8 I told you exercise can reduce stress. Today, I'm suggesting you try a different kind of exercise.
Intense aerobic exercise has stress-reducing benefits, but not everyone is healthy enough for this! Let's look at some alternatives. 1/3
On Day 8 I told you exercise can reduce stress. Today, I'm suggesting you try a different kind of exercise.
Intense aerobic exercise has stress-reducing benefits, but not everyone is healthy enough for this! Let's look at some alternatives. 1/3
#Recovember Day 8: Get some exercise.
This is nice and simple. Exercise appears to help us deal with stress. It makes our bodies and minds a little more resilient, and also improves our short-term responses to work stressors. So go get some exercise today! 1/2
mindonthejob.com/recovember-f...
This is nice and simple. Exercise appears to help us deal with stress. It makes our bodies and minds a little more resilient, and also improves our short-term responses to work stressors. So go get some exercise today! 1/2
mindonthejob.com/recovember-f...
#RECOVEMBER
At Mind on the Job, November is #RECOVEMBER, the time to talk about ways to improve wellbeing and reduce risk of burnout by improving our day-to-day recovery. Researchers such as Professor Sabine S…
mindonthejob.com
November 16, 2025 at 9:25 PM
#Recovember day 16: Try a different kind of exercise.
On Day 8 I told you exercise can reduce stress. Today, I'm suggesting you try a different kind of exercise.
Intense aerobic exercise has stress-reducing benefits, but not everyone is healthy enough for this! Let's look at some alternatives. 1/3
On Day 8 I told you exercise can reduce stress. Today, I'm suggesting you try a different kind of exercise.
Intense aerobic exercise has stress-reducing benefits, but not everyone is healthy enough for this! Let's look at some alternatives. 1/3
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Tomorrow, tomorrow! Fayetteville AR, the fun is tomorrow!!!
Pop-up signing! I'll be hawking books and making ghosts for the Gallery Hop this Saturday! Event is from 11am-5pm, November 15th. I'll be signing from 11am-1pm!
www.tagnwa.com/fayetteville...
www.tagnwa.com/fayetteville...
Fayetteville Gallery Hop — The Art Gallery at NWA Mall
www.tagnwa.com
November 15, 2025 at 12:39 AM
Tomorrow, tomorrow! Fayetteville AR, the fun is tomorrow!!!
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I FORGOT: This also marks the release of Havilar's latest rework. Go check out my girl's new moves! #idlechampions
What happens if Havilar gets the Eye AND Hand of Vecna? And the Sword of Kas as a little treat? I’m sure nothing bad. (Bonus: her old hand, Lefty, can help!)
Twice-Cursed Havilar and Lefty the (Cute) Crawling Claw are now available in @idlechampions.bsky.social
Check them out at idlechampions.com
Twice-Cursed Havilar and Lefty the (Cute) Crawling Claw are now available in @idlechampions.bsky.social
Check them out at idlechampions.com
November 12, 2025 at 10:27 PM
I FORGOT: This also marks the release of Havilar's latest rework. Go check out my girl's new moves! #idlechampions
I FORGOT: This also marks the release of Havilar's latest rework. Go check out my girl's new moves! #idlechampions
What happens if Havilar gets the Eye AND Hand of Vecna? And the Sword of Kas as a little treat? I’m sure nothing bad. (Bonus: her old hand, Lefty, can help!)
Twice-Cursed Havilar and Lefty the (Cute) Crawling Claw are now available in @idlechampions.bsky.social
Check them out at idlechampions.com
Twice-Cursed Havilar and Lefty the (Cute) Crawling Claw are now available in @idlechampions.bsky.social
Check them out at idlechampions.com
November 12, 2025 at 10:27 PM
I FORGOT: This also marks the release of Havilar's latest rework. Go check out my girl's new moves! #idlechampions
What happens if Havilar gets the Eye AND Hand of Vecna? And the Sword of Kas as a little treat? I’m sure nothing bad. (Bonus: her old hand, Lefty, can help!)
Twice-Cursed Havilar and Lefty the (Cute) Crawling Claw are now available in @idlechampions.bsky.social
Check them out at idlechampions.com
Twice-Cursed Havilar and Lefty the (Cute) Crawling Claw are now available in @idlechampions.bsky.social
Check them out at idlechampions.com
November 12, 2025 at 10:20 PM
What happens if Havilar gets the Eye AND Hand of Vecna? And the Sword of Kas as a little treat? I’m sure nothing bad. (Bonus: her old hand, Lefty, can help!)
Twice-Cursed Havilar and Lefty the (Cute) Crawling Claw are now available in @idlechampions.bsky.social
Check them out at idlechampions.com
Twice-Cursed Havilar and Lefty the (Cute) Crawling Claw are now available in @idlechampions.bsky.social
Check them out at idlechampions.com
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Tonight's the night!!! If you're in Portland, stop by the Rose City Book Pub between 4 and 9 pm to hear nine amazing authors read and to share your own work! Let's gather to raise money for hungry people in Oregon -- and to have a really terrific time.
November 10, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Tonight's the night!!! If you're in Portland, stop by the Rose City Book Pub between 4 and 9 pm to hear nine amazing authors read and to share your own work! Let's gather to raise money for hungry people in Oregon -- and to have a really terrific time.
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agreeing to make a terrible deal while your main opponent is quite literally being boo'd on live tv by an entire stadium of people is the kind of political instinct you'd normally only find in a 3 week old dead goldfish
November 10, 2025 at 12:36 AM
agreeing to make a terrible deal while your main opponent is quite literally being boo'd on live tv by an entire stadium of people is the kind of political instinct you'd normally only find in a 3 week old dead goldfish
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This vote has not happened yet. Call your Senators, especially your Democratic Senators, and tell them that a deal without protection NOW for health insurance tax credits is unacceptable.
BREAKING: Senators have reached a deal to end the government shutdown.
Senate reaches deal on ending the shutdown
Democrats are coalescing around a bipartisan agreement to fund the government.
www.politico.com
November 10, 2025 at 12:07 AM
This vote has not happened yet. Call your Senators, especially your Democratic Senators, and tell them that a deal without protection NOW for health insurance tax credits is unacceptable.
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IT'S HEROING TIME!
Freely returns TODAY for @fantasygrounds.com FG Con!
We'll be playing @Wizards_DnD for @extralife4kids.bsky.social TODAY Saturday Nov 8 at 4pmPST on the Fantasy Grounds Twitch and on their YouTube channel —
Twitch.tv/fantasygrounds
Freely returns TODAY for @fantasygrounds.com FG Con!
We'll be playing @Wizards_DnD for @extralife4kids.bsky.social TODAY Saturday Nov 8 at 4pmPST on the Fantasy Grounds Twitch and on their YouTube channel —
Twitch.tv/fantasygrounds
November 8, 2025 at 5:23 PM
IT'S HEROING TIME!
Freely returns TODAY for @fantasygrounds.com FG Con!
We'll be playing @Wizards_DnD for @extralife4kids.bsky.social TODAY Saturday Nov 8 at 4pmPST on the Fantasy Grounds Twitch and on their YouTube channel —
Twitch.tv/fantasygrounds
Freely returns TODAY for @fantasygrounds.com FG Con!
We'll be playing @Wizards_DnD for @extralife4kids.bsky.social TODAY Saturday Nov 8 at 4pmPST on the Fantasy Grounds Twitch and on their YouTube channel —
Twitch.tv/fantasygrounds