Emerald Star
@justemerald55.bsky.social
Emerald Star/Emerald | Black | Bi/Ace | 32 y/o | He/Him | Writer | Pixel/Sprite Artist | Working on Down By The Pool: A Queer Rom-Com♥️✌🏿
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#EmeraldStarOC | #DBTPSeries
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**OFFICIAL RE-INTRODUCTION**
Hi there! I’m Emerald Star & welcome (or welcome back) to my corner of the internet!
#DBTPSeries #JEVideoEssays #EmeraldStarOC #indieseries #queerblackcreators #blackcreatives
Hi there! I’m Emerald Star & welcome (or welcome back) to my corner of the internet!
#DBTPSeries #JEVideoEssays #EmeraldStarOC #indieseries #queerblackcreators #blackcreatives
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This is just as true for community action IRL. You don't have to have the creepy guy invited to your house, but the creepy guy does have the right to food/safe shelter, just like you.
You *do not* have to become mutuals with l0li/sh0 artists, just know that their work is the wedge to go after yours
You *do not* have to become mutuals with l0li/sh0 artists, just know that their work is the wedge to go after yours
November 26, 2025 at 2:56 PM
This is just as true for community action IRL. You don't have to have the creepy guy invited to your house, but the creepy guy does have the right to food/safe shelter, just like you.
You *do not* have to become mutuals with l0li/sh0 artists, just know that their work is the wedge to go after yours
You *do not* have to become mutuals with l0li/sh0 artists, just know that their work is the wedge to go after yours
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This is a mistake a lot of folks make with collective action: the endgame is not having to be best friends with people or subjects you find distasteful. The point is what's good for one is good for all, and that everyone needs to be protected or no one is.
When you fight censorship, you're also fighting for things you might not exactly like and it's something you gotta get comfortable with. I promise you, the fetish game you turn your nose up at is NOT YOUR ENEMY. You must think of the bigger picture, you must not fall for the bait.
November 26, 2025 at 2:56 PM
This is a mistake a lot of folks make with collective action: the endgame is not having to be best friends with people or subjects you find distasteful. The point is what's good for one is good for all, and that everyone needs to be protected or no one is.
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I don’t share much about this time of year but:
During this Thanksgiving season, I’m grateful as hell to all the hard-working education and health care workers out there. 💜
Anyone who thinks they don’t fall under a ‘professional degree’ are NOT welcome at the dinner table, no questions asked! 👋
During this Thanksgiving season, I’m grateful as hell to all the hard-working education and health care workers out there. 💜
Anyone who thinks they don’t fall under a ‘professional degree’ are NOT welcome at the dinner table, no questions asked! 👋
November 26, 2025 at 3:08 AM
I don’t share much about this time of year but:
During this Thanksgiving season, I’m grateful as hell to all the hard-working education and health care workers out there. 💜
Anyone who thinks they don’t fall under a ‘professional degree’ are NOT welcome at the dinner table, no questions asked! 👋
During this Thanksgiving season, I’m grateful as hell to all the hard-working education and health care workers out there. 💜
Anyone who thinks they don’t fall under a ‘professional degree’ are NOT welcome at the dinner table, no questions asked! 👋
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Not Gonna Lie, folks. I am incredibly dubious in this day and age of any study that states 'you don't reach adulthood until X' considering how the 'full brain at 25' thing has been weaponized by both young and old to avoid responsibility and deny autonomy
November 25, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Not Gonna Lie, folks. I am incredibly dubious in this day and age of any study that states 'you don't reach adulthood until X' considering how the 'full brain at 25' thing has been weaponized by both young and old to avoid responsibility and deny autonomy
Quote your art with glasses on! #DBTPSeries
November 25, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Quote your art with glasses on! #DBTPSeries
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vibe checkpoint 🤚 only rhythm guitar-slash-vocalists who were previously estranged from the band for reasons no one feels like talking about (it has something to do with a dead sister...?) are allowed back in
#KeepingTime #webcomics
🎸 Latest update: keepingtimecomic.com
🎸Start from the beginning
#KeepingTime #webcomics
🎸 Latest update: keepingtimecomic.com
🎸Start from the beginning
November 25, 2025 at 5:10 PM
vibe checkpoint 🤚 only rhythm guitar-slash-vocalists who were previously estranged from the band for reasons no one feels like talking about (it has something to do with a dead sister...?) are allowed back in
#KeepingTime #webcomics
🎸 Latest update: keepingtimecomic.com
🎸Start from the beginning
#KeepingTime #webcomics
🎸 Latest update: keepingtimecomic.com
🎸Start from the beginning
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November 25, 2025 at 5:13 PM
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A fabulous fashionista & nature dude, both from different walks of life, find themselves madly in love with one another....and will soon take the next steps on that love journey😌💜💛
#DBTPSeries
#DBTPSeries
November 25, 2025 at 3:10 PM
A fabulous fashionista & nature dude, both from different walks of life, find themselves madly in love with one another....and will soon take the next steps on that love journey😌💜💛
#DBTPSeries
#DBTPSeries
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A romance writer & handsome gym bro realize they like each other, but neither of them have much faith in commitment...yet😏💚❤️
#DBTPSeries
#DBTPSeries
November 25, 2025 at 3:08 PM
A romance writer & handsome gym bro realize they like each other, but neither of them have much faith in commitment...yet😏💚❤️
#DBTPSeries
#DBTPSeries
I made this almost 3 months ago with a whole different pilot & direction in mind.
The pilot I mentioned in that post fell off HARD but it gave way to the successful one I currently have on deck.
Past me would be so damn proud😌❤️ #DBTPSeries
The pilot I mentioned in that post fell off HARD but it gave way to the successful one I currently have on deck.
Past me would be so damn proud😌❤️ #DBTPSeries
A bitch sure did just map out the entirety of Down By The Pool's plots for the whole series. I sure fucking did.
And I'm so damn proud of it all. I had doubts at first but man this time typing just made me far more confident about what's to come. Feeling reassured right about now #DBTPSeries
And I'm so damn proud of it all. I had doubts at first but man this time typing just made me far more confident about what's to come. Feeling reassured right about now #DBTPSeries
November 25, 2025 at 3:44 PM
I made this almost 3 months ago with a whole different pilot & direction in mind.
The pilot I mentioned in that post fell off HARD but it gave way to the successful one I currently have on deck.
Past me would be so damn proud😌❤️ #DBTPSeries
The pilot I mentioned in that post fell off HARD but it gave way to the successful one I currently have on deck.
Past me would be so damn proud😌❤️ #DBTPSeries
A fabulous fashionista & nature dude, both from different walks of life, find themselves madly in love with one another....and will soon take the next steps on that love journey😌💜💛
#DBTPSeries
#DBTPSeries
November 25, 2025 at 3:10 PM
A fabulous fashionista & nature dude, both from different walks of life, find themselves madly in love with one another....and will soon take the next steps on that love journey😌💜💛
#DBTPSeries
#DBTPSeries
A romance writer & handsome gym bro realize they like each other, but neither of them have much faith in commitment...yet😏💚❤️
#DBTPSeries
#DBTPSeries
November 25, 2025 at 3:08 PM
A romance writer & handsome gym bro realize they like each other, but neither of them have much faith in commitment...yet😏💚❤️
#DBTPSeries
#DBTPSeries
PEAK IS ON BLUESKY NOW
Go check this show out if you're down for indie animated reality shows like yours truly. This one is really damn good & needs all the love and support mmmk❤️
Go check this show out if you're down for indie animated reality shows like yours truly. This one is really damn good & needs all the love and support mmmk❤️
Reality Resort is a satirical, character-driven animated series inspired by reality TV, embracing the chaos and strategy of competition shows while delivering the emotional depth of scripted storytelling.
Watch for FREE on YouTube: tinyurl.com/mr3p2nh7
Support us on Patreon: tinyurl.com/kd9ceb84
Watch for FREE on YouTube: tinyurl.com/mr3p2nh7
Support us on Patreon: tinyurl.com/kd9ceb84
November 25, 2025 at 3:04 PM
PEAK IS ON BLUESKY NOW
Go check this show out if you're down for indie animated reality shows like yours truly. This one is really damn good & needs all the love and support mmmk❤️
Go check this show out if you're down for indie animated reality shows like yours truly. This one is really damn good & needs all the love and support mmmk❤️
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Everyone has been very supportive of my break now that chapter 13 is done, but I wanted to send this chapter off properly with a big group image! I already posted this to my site, but I figured I should promote it here too 🙂
November 24, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Everyone has been very supportive of my break now that chapter 13 is done, but I wanted to send this chapter off properly with a big group image! I already posted this to my site, but I figured I should promote it here too 🙂
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The thing about Hazbin to me is, there is plenty that can be criticized about it as a story & product. But the fact it's resonating with so many LGBTQ+ people and actively pushing change in the western animation landscape means more to me personally than any criticism could, even those I agree with.
Truthfully I can’t bring myself to be all that upset about internet series that are widely considered “bad” like RWBY and Hazbin Hotel because I’d rather have a handful of misguided passion projects made by independent writers and creators than an ocean of cookie cutter Hollywood Slop
November 25, 2025 at 12:08 AM
The thing about Hazbin to me is, there is plenty that can be criticized about it as a story & product. But the fact it's resonating with so many LGBTQ+ people and actively pushing change in the western animation landscape means more to me personally than any criticism could, even those I agree with.
Disney's Living Characters: A Broken Promise
YouTube video by Defunctland
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November 23, 2025 at 8:13 PM
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It's interesting how easily a lot of ppl say oh it's over, it's inevitable just use it.
Most Artists I know aren't like that. From day one. They are built different. They are resistant to conformity. You're not going to tell them what to do or say.
Don't tell me what to say gpt. I speak for me.
Most Artists I know aren't like that. From day one. They are built different. They are resistant to conformity. You're not going to tell them what to do or say.
Don't tell me what to say gpt. I speak for me.
November 23, 2025 at 1:01 PM
It's interesting how easily a lot of ppl say oh it's over, it's inevitable just use it.
Most Artists I know aren't like that. From day one. They are built different. They are resistant to conformity. You're not going to tell them what to do or say.
Don't tell me what to say gpt. I speak for me.
Most Artists I know aren't like that. From day one. They are built different. They are resistant to conformity. You're not going to tell them what to do or say.
Don't tell me what to say gpt. I speak for me.
Technically started when I first made videos on YouTube in 2007. The 07-09 era wasn't anything special.
2010 comes around and I learn about sprite work through pokemon trainer sprites (my base/source for all my work to this day) and the rest was history.
1/2⏬
2010 comes around and I learn about sprite work through pokemon trainer sprites (my base/source for all my work to this day) and the rest was history.
1/2⏬
November 23, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Technically started when I first made videos on YouTube in 2007. The 07-09 era wasn't anything special.
2010 comes around and I learn about sprite work through pokemon trainer sprites (my base/source for all my work to this day) and the rest was history.
1/2⏬
2010 comes around and I learn about sprite work through pokemon trainer sprites (my base/source for all my work to this day) and the rest was history.
1/2⏬
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Randomly seeing “blocked” on my SL always makes me giggle cuz am I the blocker or the blockee??
November 21, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Randomly seeing “blocked” on my SL always makes me giggle cuz am I the blocker or the blockee??
With the pilot done, the show now has direction & I'm really excited to find out where it'll take me.
I plan on relaunching/reintroducing the cast & all the info for the project in the new year, while also coming up with a VERY STRONG promo game plan leading up to the pilot.
Excited #DBTPSeries
I plan on relaunching/reintroducing the cast & all the info for the project in the new year, while also coming up with a VERY STRONG promo game plan leading up to the pilot.
Excited #DBTPSeries
November 22, 2025 at 3:01 AM
With the pilot done, the show now has direction & I'm really excited to find out where it'll take me.
I plan on relaunching/reintroducing the cast & all the info for the project in the new year, while also coming up with a VERY STRONG promo game plan leading up to the pilot.
Excited #DBTPSeries
I plan on relaunching/reintroducing the cast & all the info for the project in the new year, while also coming up with a VERY STRONG promo game plan leading up to the pilot.
Excited #DBTPSeries
#QueerWritersChat
Question Four: Write a haiku about one of your writing projects, characters, or settings!
Last question at :25!
@amaralynn.bsky.social #QueerWriters #writesky #writers
Question Four: Write a haiku about one of your writing projects, characters, or settings!
Last question at :25!
@amaralynn.bsky.social #QueerWriters #writesky #writers
November 22, 2025 at 2:53 AM
Easy. That award goes to my boi Aaron.
Aaron does that by simply walking into a room. He appreciates any/all compliments, stares and obvious crushes from afar. #DBTPSeries
Aaron does that by simply walking into a room. He appreciates any/all compliments, stares and obvious crushes from afar. #DBTPSeries
November 22, 2025 at 1:26 AM
Easy. That award goes to my boi Aaron.
Aaron does that by simply walking into a room. He appreciates any/all compliments, stares and obvious crushes from afar. #DBTPSeries
Aaron does that by simply walking into a room. He appreciates any/all compliments, stares and obvious crushes from afar. #DBTPSeries
Like yeah, I'm thrilled to hear this but also....holy fuck????
November 22, 2025 at 1:21 AM
Like yeah, I'm thrilled to hear this but also....holy fuck????
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Reason # 9468 that Joe Rogan, Liver King and other manosphere weasels that push carnivore diet/raw meat, excessive exercise, and supplements are poison for men and boys. There’s no difference between some of the guys that buy that and me when I was misusing diuretics and refusing to eat in public.
Straight men are the unsung proponents of disordered eating RIGHT BEHIND white women.
Protein pushing. “Bulking up.” Diets that are 99.9% meat and nothing else.
Not to mention leaning on purging disorder (excessive exercising).
Oh, I have been WAITING to talk about it.
Protein pushing. “Bulking up.” Diets that are 99.9% meat and nothing else.
Not to mention leaning on purging disorder (excessive exercising).
Oh, I have been WAITING to talk about it.
Jeff Goldblum starting the same disordered eating shit pushed by the director for Wicked, so it's DEFINITELY reaching straight men too 😬
November 21, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Reason # 9468 that Joe Rogan, Liver King and other manosphere weasels that push carnivore diet/raw meat, excessive exercise, and supplements are poison for men and boys. There’s no difference between some of the guys that buy that and me when I was misusing diuretics and refusing to eat in public.