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mariah-rose marie 𓃦 ✦ 𓅛 @mariahrosemarie.bsky.social · 24d

always here bookstore?? 🥹 thank you so much, adding to the list of reasons I really really gotta visit portland!

mariah-rose marie 𓃦 ✦ 𓅛 @mariahrosemarie.bsky.social · 29d

reading u talk about ur process has been sooo helpful. also, not sure if I ever said, but your pitch was shared as a prime example within the agency when I was putting mine together! (i'm halfway through pencils now 😮‍💨) thanks for sharing yr thoughts. can't wait for your book too <3

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mariah-rose marie 𓃦 ✦ 𓅛 @mariahrosemarie.bsky.social · Sep 10

i think i've said it before but man i wish we lived there at the same time cuz i'd be all over this!!

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mariah-rose marie 𓃦 ✦ 𓅛 @mariahrosemarie.bsky.social · Sep 4

here's how to get your fill as soon as it drops. thanks so much to @sagecoffey.bsky.social @mirkdrop.bsky.social and @matteofarinella.bsky.social for taking the time to read the ARC and share your thoughts <333

www.barnesandnoble.com/w/a-quick-ea...

A whole found family of anthropomorphic animals embraces (ft. a coati, cat, fox, rabbit, markhor, poodle, and pygmy hippo)

Text:
"In tackling what's a tense and difficult topic for many people, Mariah-Rose's adorable and expressive drawings make every page overflow with joy, compassion and playfulness. This book reframes relationships around the infinite beautiful possibilities they bring—to build the life, love, and world that we want to see."

—Sarah Shay Mirk, Sex from Scratch: Making Your Own Relationship Rules

The same cat enters a community center with a tray of steaming empanadas. An anthropomorphic shark, moth, and panda are all excited about it.

Text:
“Following the great tradition of wise animals, every character in Healthy Relationships has something important to teach us about human relationships. I want to recommend this book to everyone I know - family, friends, neighbors, colleagues - so we can build a better community together.”
– Dr. Matteo Farinella (Neuroscience Ph.D), author & artist of Neurocomic, The Senses, Cervellopoli

an anthropomorphoc poodle girl strikes a pose, grinning. she's got waist beads, an afro pick, and a crop-top from no name's book club ft. an AK-47 made out of colorful books. text:

"Made with kindness, compassion and a dash of humor throughout, Mariah-Rose Marie has beautifully illustrated a must-read for anyone who has ever felt lost when navigating relationships, and not just the romantic ones. It’s rare to find a relationship resource so thoughtfully crafted, approachable and empathetic.” “Mariah-Rose provided the building materials and a sturdy foundation for developing Healthy Relationships across different aspects of life with this book and I left it feeling ready to build!"

– Sage Coffey, Becoming Who We Are, BUGSNAX

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mariah-rose marie 𓃦 ✦ 𓅛 @mariahrosemarie.bsky.social · Sep 4

i've been told @barnesandnoble.com
is having a big pre-order sale on my book that comes out in dec! w/ this discount it's about ~$7 that goes a long way in helping me get it out in the world. only lasts till friday! find out what some kind colleagues had to say about it below...

an anthropomorphic cat sits in the dark at a classroom desk, paws clasped judgmentally (like shinji's dad from evangelion... you know the scene) next to a projection screen of questionable relationship tropes in media.

they're saying: "25% off of a cute, all-ages graphic novel about what it takes to build and maintain healthy relationships? in THIS economy?"

"and pre-orders help authors hugely by showing book sellers that they're supported?? ... I see. You have three days."

the same cat is cute and cheery now, holding a giant sparkling copy of the book, A Quick & Easy Guide to Healthy Relationships.

Text: BARNES & NOBLE PRE-ORDER SPECIAL
Wednesday Sept 3 - Friday Sept 5
use the code PREORDER25 at checkout!

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mariah-rose marie 𓃦 ✦ 𓅛 @mariahrosemarie.bsky.social · Sep 4

here's how to get your fill as soon as it drops. thanks so much to @sagecoffey.bsky.social @mirkdrop.bsky.social and @matteofarinella.bsky.social for taking the time to read the ARC and share your thoughts <333

www.barnesandnoble.com/w/a-quick-ea...

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mariah-rose marie 𓃦 ✦ 𓅛 @mariahrosemarie.bsky.social · Sep 4

i've been told @barnesandnoble.com
is having a big pre-order sale on my book that comes out in dec! w/ this discount it's about ~$7 that goes a long way in helping me get it out in the world. only lasts till friday! find out what some kind colleagues had to say about it below...

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Megan Piontkowski illustration @meganpiont.bsky.social · Aug 25

New "How to Report ICE" zines up today for free printable download!

California (by county/area)
Chicago
Colorado
DC Metro Area (DMV)
Massachusetts
North Carolina Triangle Area
NYC
Philly
Pittsburgh
Portland, OR
St. Louis Metro Area
Washington State

Please share!
drive.google.com/drive/folder...

Hand holding small black and white hand lettered zine titled "How to Report ICE and Help Keep Our Neighbors Safe"

hand holding open zine. Pages read: "S Size of group, A Actions/Activity, L Location, U Uniforms/Clothes, T Time/Date, E Equipment

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mariah-rose marie 𓃦 ✦ 𓅛 @mariahrosemarie.bsky.social · Aug 11

hello, thank you for this offer! I just sent in my info through the form on your site. not sure if an educational graphic novel is what you're seeking, but my book is set for release this December. can send you a digital ARC if you like! thanks for considering <3

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mariah-rose marie 𓃦 ✦ 𓅛 @mariahrosemarie.bsky.social · Aug 11

thanksss <333

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mariah-rose marie 𓃦 ✦ 𓅛 @mariahrosemarie.bsky.social · Aug 11

for those interested in what's got me so busy for the next few years, I've officially started up a bi-weekly BTS series on the process of making my first OGN.

you can follow along (as well as see all my sketchbooks, side projects, music & book recs) for 3 USD a month 💙 👉🏽 tinyurl.com/3yrh2kkk

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mariah-rose marie 𓃦 ✦ 𓅛 @mariahrosemarie.bsky.social · Jul 31

dang, my old neighborhood. wish I knew about y'all when I was there!

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Cartoonist Cooperative @cartoonist.coop · Jul 30

The Cartoonist Co-op stands against the censorship and pay discrimination of 18+, erotic, and NSFW artists.

Check the link below for our official statement, ways to take action, and resources.
cartoonist.coop/censorship-p...

Art by @greedygulo.bsky.social

Anthropomorphic dip-pen and inkwell stand infront of a table stacked with books. Pen holds a sign with '18+' drawn on the center, with a heart around it. Inkwell is holding a paper colored rainbow with 'LGBTQA' upon it. Inkwell is holding a hand up in a 'stop' motion. Behind the table is the vague sense of a crowd also holding signs. Above image it reads: "CARTOONISTS Against Adult Content CENSORSHIP"

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mariah-rose marie 𓃦 ✦ 𓅛 @mariahrosemarie.bsky.social · Jul 30

aaand printed~
catch u there 🌧️

a hand holds up copies of a bright blue mini zine in various stages of folding against a bright blue cloud-streaked sky

img: a museum map.
text:
table 21A
saturday august 2
11am to 4pm
at the wende museum

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mariah-rose marie 𓃦 ✦ 𓅛 @mariahrosemarie.bsky.social · Jul 26

ty <3 it is very home depot DIY but it's serving for now hahah

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mariah-rose marie 𓃦 ✦ 𓅛 @mariahrosemarie.bsky.social · Jul 25

hello 3 people in the LA comics scene... I will be at the wende zine fest next week if you wanna say hi. www.instagram.com/wendezinefest/ I made a new mini on clouds 🥺

it'll be the last event I'm doing this year (for good reason... will be able to share soon!)

a masked brown human with smiling eyes stands next to a glorious table spread of zines, prints and books.

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mariah-rose marie 𓃦 ✦ 𓅛 @mariahrosemarie.bsky.social · Jul 25

wowwww felicidadesss, how beautifullll :')

a friend of a friend lives there & highly recommends the book fair(!!!) all of the museums, and randomly, the Greek restaurant Agios Aggelos... lol. enjoy enjoy

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Matt 'Wib' Ward @wib.bsky.social · Jul 24

I think some people have trouble seeing fascism as anything other than 1940s Germany.

But I think 'people going to a comic convention needing to have a plan in case the government's goons show up to disappear people' is a pretty good demonstration of what it can look like in 2025.

Comicsbeat @comicsbeat.bsky.social · Jul 24

SDCC ‘25: What to do if ICE crashes the con

If you see ICE or Border Patrol agents while attending San Diego Comic-Con, know your rights and exercise them.

SDCC ‘25: What to do if ICE crashes the con

If you see ICE or Border Patrol agents while attending San Diego Comic-Con, know your rights and exercise them.

www.comicsbeat.com

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mariah-rose marie 𓃦 ✦ 𓅛 @mariahrosemarie.bsky.social · Jul 23

pls be safe out there... lord.

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mariah-rose marie 𓃦 ✦ 𓅛 @mariahrosemarie.bsky.social · Jul 21

a small white chihuahua dog is laying on a yellow pillow and smiling .

ALT: a small white chihuahua dog is laying on a yellow pillow and smiling .

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mariah-rose marie 𓃦 ✦ 𓅛 @mariahrosemarie.bsky.social · Jul 21

why not save this energy for people with a considerable following or obvious resources, such as social media staff?

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mariah-rose marie 𓃦 ✦ 𓅛 @mariahrosemarie.bsky.social · Jul 21

the post is the alt text. the image is a translation from a screenshot of the statement in french. for ppl laboring to translate, make artwork, graphics, etc., it is a lot of extra work to provide alt text every single time when you're not sure if the post will even reach folks. you can always ask.

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mariah-rose marie 𓃦 ✦ 𓅛 @mariahrosemarie.bsky.social · Jul 18

I ordered this on a whim because it looked beautiful... was not expecting to cry. congratulations juan. i'm plugging real bird species all into my next GN, so to read this was such a shock and delight. you're an inspiration. thank you for your work!

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mariah-rose marie 𓃦 ✦ 𓅛 @mariahrosemarie.bsky.social · Jul 18

I just finished reading this and... the character designs... the societal norm-challenging sweetness... the beauty and colors... the women... losing my bird loving mind. each page was a masterpiece !

such a wonderful book to gift any kid (or nature loving adult) wow

Juan E. Zambrano 💫 @apamaate.bsky.social · Jun 17

🌠 PACHECO'S BOOK BIRTHDAY! 🌠

Pacheco and the Witch of the Mountain is out TODAY! A story about powerful witches who turn into birds, mysterious creatures that breathe fire, and a little boy with a big dream!

Available now wherever you get books!

An illustration of a boy holding a magic cane, surrounded by multiple birds and a mysterious magical creature with horns. The top text reads: Pacheco and the Witch of the Mountain, out now!

A picture of the graphic novel "Pacheco and the With of the Mountain" in a bookshelf surrounded by a few plants and bird trinkets.

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mariah-rose marie 𓃦 ✦ 𓅛 @mariahrosemarie.bsky.social · Jul 11

a close up of a man 's face with a beard and a black shirt .

ALT: a close up of a man 's face with a beard and a black shirt .

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