Karen Brackin
@krezarf.bsky.social
Mam of five, loving life, music, art, D&D, friends, and family to name a few oh and my cat of course
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It has been awhile 😅
Can't wait to get back to the story with these folks! ❤️
Can't wait to get back to the story with these folks! ❤️
PT2 of Old Gods Of Appalachia continues on Wednesday with the wonderful Drew from @athventurecon.bsky.social at the helm!
Join the group as they continue their mission to find the Mander Witch to save the world.
Will they find her? Will they survive? Will anyone remember how to play?
Join the group as they continue their mission to find the Mander Witch to save the world.
Will they find her? Will they survive? Will anyone remember how to play?
January 6, 2026 at 6:08 PM
It has been awhile 😅
Can't wait to get back to the story with these folks! ❤️
Can't wait to get back to the story with these folks! ❤️
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New Year and we've a new game!
An ever-present at the various AthCons throughout the ages,GM Tony ( @thedeafdm.bsky.social ) takes a seat once more at #AthCon4!
First game of his we look at is a 8th Level D&D - The House Of Madness.
It kicks off with a goblin in a top hat & goes on from there!
An ever-present at the various AthCons throughout the ages,GM Tony ( @thedeafdm.bsky.social ) takes a seat once more at #AthCon4!
First game of his we look at is a 8th Level D&D - The House Of Madness.
It kicks off with a goblin in a top hat & goes on from there!
a man with green paint on his face is wearing a top hat and a gold chain .
ALT: a man with green paint on his face is wearing a top hat and a gold chain .
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January 1, 2026 at 7:04 PM
New Year and we've a new game!
An ever-present at the various AthCons throughout the ages,GM Tony ( @thedeafdm.bsky.social ) takes a seat once more at #AthCon4!
First game of his we look at is a 8th Level D&D - The House Of Madness.
It kicks off with a goblin in a top hat & goes on from there!
An ever-present at the various AthCons throughout the ages,GM Tony ( @thedeafdm.bsky.social ) takes a seat once more at #AthCon4!
First game of his we look at is a 8th Level D&D - The House Of Madness.
It kicks off with a goblin in a top hat & goes on from there!
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A bunch of well dressed "business associates" meet up in a warehouse after a "business meeting" with their "acquired assets"
It all sounds perfectly legit to me I think.
All they have to do is wait about until midnight, don't open anything and ignore that strange knocking noise.
It all sounds perfectly legit to me I think.
All they have to do is wait about until midnight, don't open anything and ignore that strange knocking noise.
a group of men in suits walking down a street
ALT: a group of men in suits walking down a street
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December 30, 2025 at 5:03 PM
A bunch of well dressed "business associates" meet up in a warehouse after a "business meeting" with their "acquired assets"
It all sounds perfectly legit to me I think.
All they have to do is wait about until midnight, don't open anything and ignore that strange knocking noise.
It all sounds perfectly legit to me I think.
All they have to do is wait about until midnight, don't open anything and ignore that strange knocking noise.
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🎅🏼Looking for a last minute gift for a geek in your life? We've got you covered!
🎟️Tickets to AthVentureCon will provide a day or two of adventure for your loved one AND raise funds for our amazing @athenryadventurers
🎟️Tickets to AthVentureCon will provide a day or two of adventure for your loved one AND raise funds for our amazing @athenryadventurers
December 14, 2025 at 2:30 PM
🎅🏼Looking for a last minute gift for a geek in your life? We've got you covered!
🎟️Tickets to AthVentureCon will provide a day or two of adventure for your loved one AND raise funds for our amazing @athenryadventurers
🎟️Tickets to AthVentureCon will provide a day or two of adventure for your loved one AND raise funds for our amazing @athenryadventurers
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Just like Santa's elves we're busy little minions at this the of year as we tweet about our second game of the night!
In Downtrodden Abbey returning GM Cian S gives a fun Discworld twist to the life in an old Manor house!
This particular Manor is filled with charming Ankh Morporkian traditions..
In Downtrodden Abbey returning GM Cian S gives a fun Discworld twist to the life in an old Manor house!
This particular Manor is filled with charming Ankh Morporkian traditions..
an older woman wearing a feathered hat is sitting in front of a window .
ALT: an older woman wearing a feathered hat is sitting in front of a window .
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December 12, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Just like Santa's elves we're busy little minions at this the of year as we tweet about our second game of the night!
In Downtrodden Abbey returning GM Cian S gives a fun Discworld twist to the life in an old Manor house!
This particular Manor is filled with charming Ankh Morporkian traditions..
In Downtrodden Abbey returning GM Cian S gives a fun Discworld twist to the life in an old Manor house!
This particular Manor is filled with charming Ankh Morporkian traditions..
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Next game up we've GM Keith A's own take on the Honey Heist system. Around this table however, the players assume the roles of monsters looking for the ultimate crime payday - stealing the invaluable AthVentureCon Cup!!
This was run last year and all players had a blast so expect more of the same!
This was run last year and all players had a blast so expect more of the same!
a group of stuffed animals including a frog and a dog
ALT: a group of stuffed animals including a frog and a dog
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December 10, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Next game up we've GM Keith A's own take on the Honey Heist system. Around this table however, the players assume the roles of monsters looking for the ultimate crime payday - stealing the invaluable AthVentureCon Cup!!
This was run last year and all players had a blast so expect more of the same!
This was run last year and all players had a blast so expect more of the same!
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Honestly I'm awake!!
Less than 3 months to go to the World's Greatest Con* and we're almost ready to talk games!!
And by the Gods do we have some talk for you, I just need to take a deep breath first.
If you haven't already got yours then tickets at...
Www.athventurecon.ie
*award pending ;-)
Less than 3 months to go to the World's Greatest Con* and we're almost ready to talk games!!
And by the Gods do we have some talk for you, I just need to take a deep breath first.
If you haven't already got yours then tickets at...
Www.athventurecon.ie
*award pending ;-)
a fluffy cat is sitting on a table with the words `` i 'm up '' above it .
ALT: a fluffy cat is sitting on a table with the words `` i 'm up '' above it .
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December 6, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Honestly I'm awake!!
Less than 3 months to go to the World's Greatest Con* and we're almost ready to talk games!!
And by the Gods do we have some talk for you, I just need to take a deep breath first.
If you haven't already got yours then tickets at...
Www.athventurecon.ie
*award pending ;-)
Less than 3 months to go to the World's Greatest Con* and we're almost ready to talk games!!
And by the Gods do we have some talk for you, I just need to take a deep breath first.
If you haven't already got yours then tickets at...
Www.athventurecon.ie
*award pending ;-)
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You love to see it!
Personally running Mausritter for the kids and Shadowdark for the big kids (a.k.a the "adults").
Roll on AthCon4! Can't wait
Personally running Mausritter for the kids and Shadowdark for the big kids (a.k.a the "adults").
Roll on AthCon4! Can't wait
45 game systems??? Is that even possible??? Are there even 45 different game systems out there????
Well....
1 - Alien
2 - Blade Runner
3 - Blades in the Dark
4 - CAIN
5 - Carin
6 - Call of Cthulhu
7 - Candela Obscura
8 - Cosmere
9 - Crimson Cutlass
10 - Curseborn
11 - CyBorg
12 - Goose System
Well....
1 - Alien
2 - Blade Runner
3 - Blades in the Dark
4 - CAIN
5 - Carin
6 - Call of Cthulhu
7 - Candela Obscura
8 - Cosmere
9 - Crimson Cutlass
10 - Curseborn
11 - CyBorg
12 - Goose System
count von count from sesame street holds his hand to his mouth
ALT: count von count from sesame street holds his hand to his mouth
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December 6, 2025 at 5:51 PM
You love to see it!
Personally running Mausritter for the kids and Shadowdark for the big kids (a.k.a the "adults").
Roll on AthCon4! Can't wait
Personally running Mausritter for the kids and Shadowdark for the big kids (a.k.a the "adults").
Roll on AthCon4! Can't wait
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It's #BookQW and the word is 'world'. In The Heart of Winter, Brigit is lamenting her arranged marriage to Aengus, god of Summer, and praying to his counterpart.
Out now from Flame Tree Press: www.flametreepublishing.com/the-heart-of...
Out now from Flame Tree Press: www.flametreepublishing.com/the-heart-of...
December 3, 2025 at 2:43 PM
It's #BookQW and the word is 'world'. In The Heart of Winter, Brigit is lamenting her arranged marriage to Aengus, god of Summer, and praying to his counterpart.
Out now from Flame Tree Press: www.flametreepublishing.com/the-heart-of...
Out now from Flame Tree Press: www.flametreepublishing.com/the-heart-of...
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Out today! This #OwnVoices #Neurodivergent cosy fantasy from our very own @davidgreenwriter.bsky.social Ever wanted to find somewhere you belong? Join Greton, an elderly autistic asexual man as he searches for his heart’s desire
October 24, 2025 at 7:42 AM
Out today! This #OwnVoices #Neurodivergent cosy fantasy from our very own @davidgreenwriter.bsky.social Ever wanted to find somewhere you belong? Join Greton, an elderly autistic asexual man as he searches for his heart’s desire
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Out now: Magic, Maps, and Mischief 🦉
Read it for:
- strong autistic and ADHD rep 🎉
- queernorm world 😍
- themes of acceptance, kindness and the different kinds of love ☺️
- cozy, feel-good vibes ❤️
Shares greatly appreciated 😁 hope you enjoy the book!
mybook.to/magicmapsand...
Read it for:
- strong autistic and ADHD rep 🎉
- queernorm world 😍
- themes of acceptance, kindness and the different kinds of love ☺️
- cozy, feel-good vibes ❤️
Shares greatly appreciated 😁 hope you enjoy the book!
mybook.to/magicmapsand...
October 24, 2025 at 7:08 AM
Out now: Magic, Maps, and Mischief 🦉
Read it for:
- strong autistic and ADHD rep 🎉
- queernorm world 😍
- themes of acceptance, kindness and the different kinds of love ☺️
- cozy, feel-good vibes ❤️
Shares greatly appreciated 😁 hope you enjoy the book!
mybook.to/magicmapsand...
Read it for:
- strong autistic and ADHD rep 🎉
- queernorm world 😍
- themes of acceptance, kindness and the different kinds of love ☺️
- cozy, feel-good vibes ❤️
Shares greatly appreciated 😁 hope you enjoy the book!
mybook.to/magicmapsand...
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Available for pre-order now: www.flametreepublishing.com/daughters-of...
October 22, 2025 at 8:46 AM
Available for pre-order now: www.flametreepublishing.com/daughters-of...
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I can’t recommend this book enough. It’s so full of kindness with such a big heart. Seeing so many parts of myself portrayed in Greton was so beautiful
Magic, Maps, and Mischief is out on Friday, just in time for #aceweek
As well as being autistic, Greton is asexual. Come and give his story a try :)
mybook.to/magicmapsand...
As well as being autistic, Greton is asexual. Come and give his story a try :)
mybook.to/magicmapsand...
October 22, 2025 at 7:16 AM
I can’t recommend this book enough. It’s so full of kindness with such a big heart. Seeing so many parts of myself portrayed in Greton was so beautiful
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Magic, Maps, and Mischief is out on Friday, just in time for #aceweek
As well as being autistic, Greton is asexual. Come and give his story a try :)
mybook.to/magicmapsand...
As well as being autistic, Greton is asexual. Come and give his story a try :)
mybook.to/magicmapsand...
October 21, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Magic, Maps, and Mischief is out on Friday, just in time for #aceweek
As well as being autistic, Greton is asexual. Come and give his story a try :)
mybook.to/magicmapsand...
As well as being autistic, Greton is asexual. Come and give his story a try :)
mybook.to/magicmapsand...
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Looks like the news is out!
Big news from BFS members (and leaders) @shonak.bsky.social and @davidgreenwriter.bsky.social: A new independent non-profit organisation designed to help creatives thrive in publishing. Here's @divergent-paths.bsky.social
britishfantasysociety.org/divergent-pa...
britishfantasysociety.org/divergent-pa...
September 30, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Looks like the news is out!
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Help Raine if you can, she's wonderful and talented. But you probably already know that :)
Scary news A:
I've finally moved from Substack to Patreon (losing all my subscribers as a result 😱).
If you've ever enjoyed my articles please come subscribe - All my craft and publishing posts are always free because accessibility matters, so I'd love any boosts too🖤
patreon.com/LorraineWilson
I've finally moved from Substack to Patreon (losing all my subscribers as a result 😱).
If you've ever enjoyed my articles please come subscribe - All my craft and publishing posts are always free because accessibility matters, so I'd love any boosts too🖤
patreon.com/LorraineWilson
Lorraine Wilson | Patreon
Speculative fiction author, tea drinker, cat herder
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September 27, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Help Raine if you can, she's wonderful and talented. But you probably already know that :)
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Delighted to reveal 'Magic, Maps, and Mischief'.
This has had quite the journey to publication. Want stories about neurodivergent people finding one another in a world trying to limit them, writing *by* and autistic person.
Pre-order now: mybook.to/magicmapsand...
Cover by @lizdelton.bsky.social
This has had quite the journey to publication. Want stories about neurodivergent people finding one another in a world trying to limit them, writing *by* and autistic person.
Pre-order now: mybook.to/magicmapsand...
Cover by @lizdelton.bsky.social
September 26, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Delighted to reveal 'Magic, Maps, and Mischief'.
This has had quite the journey to publication. Want stories about neurodivergent people finding one another in a world trying to limit them, writing *by* and autistic person.
Pre-order now: mybook.to/magicmapsand...
Cover by @lizdelton.bsky.social
This has had quite the journey to publication. Want stories about neurodivergent people finding one another in a world trying to limit them, writing *by* and autistic person.
Pre-order now: mybook.to/magicmapsand...
Cover by @lizdelton.bsky.social
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I attended a workshop about cozy fantasy ran by @davidgreenwriter.bsky.social at @octocon.bsky.social 2024. Not only was it a fantastic workshop, David described his book as an example and I was hoping I'd see it published.
I'm glad to see that it will be.
#Octocon #Octobooks #ReadingCommunity
I'm glad to see that it will be.
#Octocon #Octobooks #ReadingCommunity
September 26, 2025 at 7:08 PM
I attended a workshop about cozy fantasy ran by @davidgreenwriter.bsky.social at @octocon.bsky.social 2024. Not only was it a fantastic workshop, David described his book as an example and I was hoping I'd see it published.
I'm glad to see that it will be.
#Octocon #Octobooks #ReadingCommunity
I'm glad to see that it will be.
#Octocon #Octobooks #ReadingCommunity
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Read this thread 👇
I want to explain a few things and then it might be clearer why UK trans people are upset.
In 2001 I married my wife, Sylvia.
In 2005 I started medical transition. (1/13)
In 2001 I married my wife, Sylvia.
In 2005 I started medical transition. (1/13)
August 31, 2025 at 7:01 AM
Read this thread 👇
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Cthulhu Dark and Stealing Cthulhu have been out of print forever, so I'm reprinting them, as part of this campaign. You can get them here: scroll down a bit to find them. (You don't have to get Cosmic Dark, although I'd like you to obviously.)
Could you repost this? Ta. #ttrpg #kickstarter
Could you repost this? Ta. #ttrpg #kickstarter
Pre-order Cosmic Dark on BackerKit
Cosmic Dark is a tabletop roleplaying game of weird space horror, from the award-winning author of Cthulhu Dark.
cosmic-dark.backerkit.com
August 8, 2025 at 7:04 AM
Cthulhu Dark and Stealing Cthulhu have been out of print forever, so I'm reprinting them, as part of this campaign. You can get them here: scroll down a bit to find them. (You don't have to get Cosmic Dark, although I'd like you to obviously.)
Could you repost this? Ta. #ttrpg #kickstarter
Could you repost this? Ta. #ttrpg #kickstarter
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In a world where we seem surrounded by dumb and evil shit, the Glaway Advertiser has managed to give me a good laugh.
www.advertiser.ie/galway/artic...
www.advertiser.ie/galway/artic...
Visitors stage anti-migrant march in Galway
Galway city centre was especially busy last Saturday, with racegoers, summer tourists and the unusual addition of a march by far-right agitators, met by an anti-fascist counter demonstration, causing ...
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August 8, 2025 at 8:25 AM
In a world where we seem surrounded by dumb and evil shit, the Glaway Advertiser has managed to give me a good laugh.
www.advertiser.ie/galway/artic...
www.advertiser.ie/galway/artic...
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This displaced and starving Palestinian woman sheltering at Gaza’s al-Shifa Hospital says she hasn’t eaten in five days, as Israel continues its suffocating blockade on Gaza.
July 17, 2025 at 10:10 AM
This displaced and starving Palestinian woman sheltering at Gaza’s al-Shifa Hospital says she hasn’t eaten in five days, as Israel continues its suffocating blockade on Gaza.
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A new game starting soon with an incredible group of players. Reading there back stories it's hilarious. With no discussion between them half the party are Marxist revolutionaries! Gonna be very interesting 😆
July 3, 2025 at 8:41 AM
A new game starting soon with an incredible group of players. Reading there back stories it's hilarious. With no discussion between them half the party are Marxist revolutionaries! Gonna be very interesting 😆
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Bumping this again!
Hello fellow #ttrpg peeps! Maybe you're a GM looking for a break so you can write and prep a game and want a week or 2 buffer?!?! Tag me in!
Hello fellow #ttrpg peeps! Maybe you're a GM looking for a break so you can write and prep a game and want a week or 2 buffer?!?! Tag me in!
Hello #actualplay world! I would like to do some guest GMing on streams/ podcasts!
I have multiple one-shots or mini series that I can pull out, and can flex to many different styles!
Would love to collab with more people in the scene!
Currently pretty free Aug and Sep if anyone is interested!
I have multiple one-shots or mini series that I can pull out, and can flex to many different styles!
Would love to collab with more people in the scene!
Currently pretty free Aug and Sep if anyone is interested!
July 3, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Bumping this again!
Hello fellow #ttrpg peeps! Maybe you're a GM looking for a break so you can write and prep a game and want a week or 2 buffer?!?! Tag me in!
Hello fellow #ttrpg peeps! Maybe you're a GM looking for a break so you can write and prep a game and want a week or 2 buffer?!?! Tag me in!