Melissa F. Olson
@mfolson.bsky.social
I turn Diet Coke into books. Writer, film prof, pit bull advocate, #EDS patient, shenanigans enthusiast. I’d probably be great on your podcast. She/her.
Find me everywhere: http://linktr.ee/melissafolson
Find me everywhere: http://linktr.ee/melissafolson
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I’m writing a SF adventure on Patreon! Scientists studying de-extinct mammoths on an Antarctic island learn that the island’s caves were already occupied. 😈
Join me for monthly chapters, my process, research, etc. Plus a LIBRARY of my UF writing to catch up on!
Free chapters here:
bit.ly/FamiliarInc
Join me for monthly chapters, my process, research, etc. Plus a LIBRARY of my UF writing to catch up on!
Free chapters here:
bit.ly/FamiliarInc
I keep thinking that Mr. Rogers would be so ashamed of us
January 25, 2026 at 12:52 AM
I keep thinking that Mr. Rogers would be so ashamed of us
For your consideration
January 23, 2026 at 2:35 PM
For your consideration
Today I learned that the *bottoms* of my Chuck Taylors are not, in fact, waterproof
January 20, 2026 at 11:26 PM
Today I learned that the *bottoms* of my Chuck Taylors are not, in fact, waterproof
Listen. If your dog dies, and 5 years later you get another dog, those 2 dogs are siblings.
My brindle pup is the annoying little brother of the dog I got right after college, The dog I have when I’m 70 will be *their* little sister.
I don’t make the rules. This is just how dog posterity works.
My brindle pup is the annoying little brother of the dog I got right after college, The dog I have when I’m 70 will be *their* little sister.
I don’t make the rules. This is just how dog posterity works.
January 16, 2026 at 5:30 AM
Listen. If your dog dies, and 5 years later you get another dog, those 2 dogs are siblings.
My brindle pup is the annoying little brother of the dog I got right after college, The dog I have when I’m 70 will be *their* little sister.
I don’t make the rules. This is just how dog posterity works.
My brindle pup is the annoying little brother of the dog I got right after college, The dog I have when I’m 70 will be *their* little sister.
I don’t make the rules. This is just how dog posterity works.
Reposted by Melissa F. Olson
wikipedia turns 25 today! the last unenshittified major website! backbone of online info! triumph of humanity! powered by urge of unpaid randos to correct each other! somehow mostly reliable! "good thing wikipedia works in practice, because it sure doesn't work in theory" - old wiki adage
January 15, 2026 at 1:47 PM
wikipedia turns 25 today! the last unenshittified major website! backbone of online info! triumph of humanity! powered by urge of unpaid randos to correct each other! somehow mostly reliable! "good thing wikipedia works in practice, because it sure doesn't work in theory" - old wiki adage
Writer here. On this most hallowed #PortfolioDay, I’m keeping an eye out for a comics artist who likes architecture and ghosts.
And, in case you thought artists weren’t important, I present some of my own very best drawing.
And, in case you thought artists weren’t important, I present some of my own very best drawing.
January 14, 2026 at 4:15 AM
Writer here. On this most hallowed #PortfolioDay, I’m keeping an eye out for a comics artist who likes architecture and ghosts.
And, in case you thought artists weren’t important, I present some of my own very best drawing.
And, in case you thought artists weren’t important, I present some of my own very best drawing.
Reposted by Melissa F. Olson
Hi #PortfolioDay. I'm Alison and I like to draw pages which tell a story- comics, book covers, illustrations, all sorts. I like the puzzle of the job: thinking of a good idea to do what is needed in a striking way, am available for book and comic covers in 2026.
alissamp at gmail
alisonsampson.com
alissamp at gmail
alisonsampson.com
January 13, 2026 at 8:57 AM
Hi #PortfolioDay. I'm Alison and I like to draw pages which tell a story- comics, book covers, illustrations, all sorts. I like the puzzle of the job: thinking of a good idea to do what is needed in a striking way, am available for book and comic covers in 2026.
alissamp at gmail
alisonsampson.com
alissamp at gmail
alisonsampson.com
Reposted by Melissa F. Olson
hey there #PortfolioDay!
I’m a #comics artist and illustrator- i’ve had the pleasure of working with Dark Horse, PRH, Image and more, but am probably best known for my work with Dungeons and Daddies. very here for big character and bright colours and open for cover work this coming year!
I’m a #comics artist and illustrator- i’ve had the pleasure of working with Dark Horse, PRH, Image and more, but am probably best known for my work with Dungeons and Daddies. very here for big character and bright colours and open for cover work this coming year!
January 13, 2026 at 2:18 PM
hey there #PortfolioDay!
I’m a #comics artist and illustrator- i’ve had the pleasure of working with Dark Horse, PRH, Image and more, but am probably best known for my work with Dungeons and Daddies. very here for big character and bright colours and open for cover work this coming year!
I’m a #comics artist and illustrator- i’ve had the pleasure of working with Dark Horse, PRH, Image and more, but am probably best known for my work with Dungeons and Daddies. very here for big character and bright colours and open for cover work this coming year!
Reposted by Melissa F. Olson
"I wish none of this had happened."
"So do all who live to see such times. But that is not for them to decide. All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to us."
"So do all who live to see such times. But that is not for them to decide. All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to us."
January 3, 2026 at 11:22 AM
"I wish none of this had happened."
"So do all who live to see such times. But that is not for them to decide. All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to us."
"So do all who live to see such times. But that is not for them to decide. All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to us."
Reposted by Melissa F. Olson
The Eisner Awards enter a new era with new administrator Laura Jones named to follow Jackie Estrada.
@sandiegocomiccon.bsky.social
Details: www.thepopverse.com/comics-will-...
@sandiegocomiccon.bsky.social
Details: www.thepopverse.com/comics-will-...
The Eisner Awards enter a new era with new administrator Laura Jones named to follow Jackie Estrada
One of the big power positions in the North American comics industry quietly gets filled.
www.thepopverse.com
January 9, 2026 at 2:30 AM
The Eisner Awards enter a new era with new administrator Laura Jones named to follow Jackie Estrada.
@sandiegocomiccon.bsky.social
Details: www.thepopverse.com/comics-will-...
@sandiegocomiccon.bsky.social
Details: www.thepopverse.com/comics-will-...
Please let me live the kind of life that generates this kind of headline when I die
January 11, 2026 at 4:47 PM
Please let me live the kind of life that generates this kind of headline when I die
I’m writing a SF adventure on Patreon! Scientists studying de-extinct mammoths on an Antarctic island learn that the island’s caves were already occupied. 😈
Join me for monthly chapters, my process, research, etc. Plus a LIBRARY of my UF writing to catch up on!
Free chapters here:
bit.ly/FamiliarInc
Join me for monthly chapters, my process, research, etc. Plus a LIBRARY of my UF writing to catch up on!
Free chapters here:
bit.ly/FamiliarInc
January 9, 2026 at 9:46 PM
I’m writing a SF adventure on Patreon! Scientists studying de-extinct mammoths on an Antarctic island learn that the island’s caves were already occupied. 😈
Join me for monthly chapters, my process, research, etc. Plus a LIBRARY of my UF writing to catch up on!
Free chapters here:
bit.ly/FamiliarInc
Join me for monthly chapters, my process, research, etc. Plus a LIBRARY of my UF writing to catch up on!
Free chapters here:
bit.ly/FamiliarInc
Just laying on my bed next to an absolutely massive pile of clean clothes, both of us pretending I’m gonna do something other than fall asleep
January 9, 2026 at 4:46 AM
Just laying on my bed next to an absolutely massive pile of clean clothes, both of us pretending I’m gonna do something other than fall asleep
Reposted by Melissa F. Olson
The “prosecute the former regime at every level” candidate has my vote in 2028.
January 7, 2026 at 8:26 PM
The “prosecute the former regime at every level” candidate has my vote in 2028.
Reposted by Melissa F. Olson
Jason Voorhees will return in AVENGERS: DOOMSDAY
a picture of jason voorhees with the words friday the 13th
ALT: a picture of jason voorhees with the words friday the 13th
media.tenor.com
January 7, 2026 at 5:22 PM
Jason Voorhees will return in AVENGERS: DOOMSDAY
If a billionaire knocked on your door today to offer you a free flying car, of course you’d WANT to accept. As a founding member of the Anti-Flying Car Resistance, however, I want to make sure you know what you’re getting into.
[hint: this isn’t really about flying cars.]
bit.ly/4aIGUJV
[hint: this isn’t really about flying cars.]
bit.ly/4aIGUJV
You Can't Trust a Free Flying Car
Big news: a billionaire has just arrived at your door to offer you a free flying car.It’s exciting, right? I mean, a flying car wasn’t something you particularly longed for, since you get around just ...
bit.ly
January 6, 2026 at 4:10 PM
If a billionaire knocked on your door today to offer you a free flying car, of course you’d WANT to accept. As a founding member of the Anti-Flying Car Resistance, however, I want to make sure you know what you’re getting into.
[hint: this isn’t really about flying cars.]
bit.ly/4aIGUJV
[hint: this isn’t really about flying cars.]
bit.ly/4aIGUJV
New on my blog: why you shouldn’t trust a free flying car.
(spoiler: it’s not actually about flying cars)
bit.ly/4aIGUJV
(spoiler: it’s not actually about flying cars)
bit.ly/4aIGUJV
You Can't Trust a Free Flying Car
Big news: a billionaire has just arrived at your door to offer you a free flying car.It’s exciting, right? I mean, a flying car wasn’t something you particularly longed for, since you get around just ...
bit.ly
January 4, 2026 at 8:21 PM
New on my blog: why you shouldn’t trust a free flying car.
(spoiler: it’s not actually about flying cars)
bit.ly/4aIGUJV
(spoiler: it’s not actually about flying cars)
bit.ly/4aIGUJV
Well I just don’t know how to feel about that
January 2, 2026 at 12:50 AM
Well I just don’t know how to feel about that
Reposted by Melissa F. Olson
#StrangerThings writer: Sir? Sir? We’ve got a LOT of plotlines & characters here. Even with all the retconning, that’s a lot of story to wrap up.
Executive Producer: *nods* So what do we do?
P: Add more plotlines?
EP: …And?
P: More new characters?
EP: AND?
P: Bunch of new little kids in danger?
EP:
Executive Producer: *nods* So what do we do?
P: Add more plotlines?
EP: …And?
P: More new characters?
EP: AND?
P: Bunch of new little kids in danger?
EP:
a man wearing a hat and glasses is standing in front of a yellow sign that says " no parking "
ALT: a man wearing a hat and glasses is standing in front of a yellow sign that says " no parking "
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December 26, 2025 at 2:14 AM
#StrangerThings writer: Sir? Sir? We’ve got a LOT of plotlines & characters here. Even with all the retconning, that’s a lot of story to wrap up.
Executive Producer: *nods* So what do we do?
P: Add more plotlines?
EP: …And?
P: More new characters?
EP: AND?
P: Bunch of new little kids in danger?
EP:
Executive Producer: *nods* So what do we do?
P: Add more plotlines?
EP: …And?
P: More new characters?
EP: AND?
P: Bunch of new little kids in danger?
EP:
What am I going to do today oh I don’t know let’s check the old guilt-o-meter to see what’s most pressing
https://know.et’s
December 30, 2025 at 4:58 AM
What am I going to do today oh I don’t know let’s check the old guilt-o-meter to see what’s most pressing
BlueSky! I’m looking for webcomic recs for my book club!
Caveats:
–MUST be free (or at least, a solid first chunk is free)
–Must be properly online, not thru a library service (audience is in US & UK)
–SF, fantasy, or horror for adults preferred, although other genres/YA considered
Caveats:
–MUST be free (or at least, a solid first chunk is free)
–Must be properly online, not thru a library service (audience is in US & UK)
–SF, fantasy, or horror for adults preferred, although other genres/YA considered
a woman sitting at a table talking to a man with the words " what are our options " below her
ALT: a woman sitting at a table talking to a man with the words " what are our options " below her
media.tenor.com
December 26, 2025 at 9:25 PM
BlueSky! I’m looking for webcomic recs for my book club!
Caveats:
–MUST be free (or at least, a solid first chunk is free)
–Must be properly online, not thru a library service (audience is in US & UK)
–SF, fantasy, or horror for adults preferred, although other genres/YA considered
Caveats:
–MUST be free (or at least, a solid first chunk is free)
–Must be properly online, not thru a library service (audience is in US & UK)
–SF, fantasy, or horror for adults preferred, although other genres/YA considered
#StrangerThings writer: Sir? Sir? We’ve got a LOT of plotlines & characters here. Even with all the retconning, that’s a lot of story to wrap up.
Executive Producer: *nods* So what do we do?
P: Add more plotlines?
EP: …And?
P: More new characters?
EP: AND?
P: Bunch of new little kids in danger?
EP:
Executive Producer: *nods* So what do we do?
P: Add more plotlines?
EP: …And?
P: More new characters?
EP: AND?
P: Bunch of new little kids in danger?
EP:
a man wearing a hat and glasses is standing in front of a yellow sign that says " no parking "
ALT: a man wearing a hat and glasses is standing in front of a yellow sign that says " no parking "
media.tenor.com
December 26, 2025 at 2:14 AM
#StrangerThings writer: Sir? Sir? We’ve got a LOT of plotlines & characters here. Even with all the retconning, that’s a lot of story to wrap up.
Executive Producer: *nods* So what do we do?
P: Add more plotlines?
EP: …And?
P: More new characters?
EP: AND?
P: Bunch of new little kids in danger?
EP:
Executive Producer: *nods* So what do we do?
P: Add more plotlines?
EP: …And?
P: More new characters?
EP: AND?
P: Bunch of new little kids in danger?
EP:
Merry Christmas to those who celebrate, and happy Dressed Up Thursday to those who don’t. 🎄🎅
December 25, 2025 at 3:18 AM
Merry Christmas to those who celebrate, and happy Dressed Up Thursday to those who don’t. 🎄🎅
My toxic trait is that I’m convinced I’m the only person alive who truly understands how to use the car’s heating and cooling system
December 24, 2025 at 11:32 PM
My toxic trait is that I’m convinced I’m the only person alive who truly understands how to use the car’s heating and cooling system