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magz (is cosmic moss)

@magzthawriter.bsky.social

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any pronouns | writer of tech and speculative, weird fiction | that day job x eclectic creative x no sleep ship | i remember being moss. avatar by @cartoonistgal.bsky.social https://www.magzthawriter.com/link-hub

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magz (is cosmic moss) @magzthawriter.bsky.social · Aug 19

heyyy, reintroducing myself...

i'm magz (any pronouns). ✨

i like writing speculative fiction and trying creative experiments. moss is a favorite cousin and muse.

yes, i dabble in games.
yes, i'm aware i have doppelgangers irl.

i've learned to live with the scattered mess that's my life.

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Birdee Blake @birdeeblake.bsky.social · 6h

Aw damn I missed lesbian day? Uhhh here have a fictional lesbian holding a fictional book about lesbians

A digital comic panel WIP of two hands holding a blue book with a golden drawing of lavender and violets tied together with a bow on the cover.

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magz (is cosmic moss) @magzthawriter.bsky.social · 3h

bet Imma do the same 👀

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Weeknight Writers @weeknightwriters.bsky.social · 1d

The time has come to do something I always hate doing, but absolutely must if I’m going to keep making #WeeknightWriters work: talking about money

Specifically, the prices of the Sustaining Membership Program 1/?

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magz (is cosmic moss) @magzthawriter.bsky.social · 6d

of course! ✨

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prettysmart games @prettysmart.bsky.social · 6d

THE SPIRIT LIFT FINAL DEMO IS HERE! 👻 🏨 Welcome to your free stay at the Vexington Hotel. Play the new demo and earn a bonus in the final game when it launches!

Discover more battles, cards, creature, gear, and gold because we’ve upgraded you to a luxury suite! ✨

A screenshot of the Spotacula boss battle gameplay for prettysmart games THE SPIRIT LIFT

A screenshot of gameplay from prettysmart games’ THE SPIRIT LIFT ghostpunk rogue-like deckbuilder haunted hotel crawler. The screenshot shows the game’s character dashboard with only Sako, Tobias, Briar, Quintin, and Maria available to choose from in the demo. The character featured to the right of the dashboard shows Briar, a young brown-skinned girl with braids in a half updo with two buns wearing purple fishnets on their arms and legs with a purple and black collared dress with an apron with pockets full of art-related options and black boots. Briar is a Spiritual character class dubbed “The Artist” with item cards of the palette knife, oil paints, sketchbook, and an item equipped is a brush belt.

A screenshot of gameplay of an event in THE SPIRIT LIFT from prettysmart games

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Basil Wright 🛫 Carcosa @kobanya.bsky.social · 6d

Still job hunting!

My skills:

Event Management/Planning
Community Engagement/Management
Personal/Executive Assistant
TTRPG Design
Human Resources

LI: www.linkedin.com/in/basil-w-8...

www.linkedin.com

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magz (is cosmic moss) @magzthawriter.bsky.social · 6d

i just backed Grandma Baby's Deck of the Grand Mothers on @kickstarter.com
cuz why not another card deck?

Grandma Baby's Deck of the Grand Mothers

Conjured Cards for Hoodoos

www.kickstarter.com

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Dianna Gunn Does (Fictional) Murders 🇨🇦 @diannalgunn.bsky.social · 7d

These stories are some of the most incredible works of art I've EVER read, and I hope you'll follow me on the journey of fear, sorrow, hope, and revenge that embodies the #ChoicesAnthology

Dianna Gunn Does (Fictional) Murders 🇨🇦 @diannalgunn.bsky.social · 7d

Release day is over but it's still a good time to buy #ChoicesAnthology for stories that confront the terror people of marginalized genders feel every day as our reproductive rights are threatened or taken away, ranging from extreme body horror to tragedy to pure catharsis

books2read.com/u/3JYo9Q

Red paint background with the cover for Choices: An Anthology of Reproductive Horror on the left. The cover lists the editor, Dianna Gunn, the author of the foreward, Alex Woodroe, and the names of the authors: R Haven, Ondine Mayor, Enoli Lee, Ash Vale, Justine White, Kelli Etheridge, Ava Victoria Black, Allay Rei, Soyam Siddha, Sam Rosewilde, A.H. Davison, Meg Calendaria, KT Wagner, Anne Wilkins, Bogi Takacs, Amanda Cecelia Lang, Elise Scott, Mia Dalia, Raluca Balasa.

The right side says: “As the horrors close in around us, we turn to story to process our fears, our desires, and our futures. In Choices: An Anthology of Reproductive Horror, nineteen writers whose reproductive rights are under threat explore the stories of those who, like them, have had their choices stolen from them.
These stories serve as a reminder of the power of choice and the importance of fighting for every human’s right to choose their own future.”

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Tanat Boozayaangool 🔜 MIGW @tanatb.housefuckinggame.com · 8d

Building Relationships is now launching Q1 2026

We need a bit more time for the story to breathe, to launch with the best version of the game!

Thank you for all your support thus far, and your patience with the delay 🙏

Infographic noting Building Relationship's delay to Q1 2026

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W.H. Arthur RPG—Mud Ghost Estate Redux🔜Kickstarter @wharthur.bsky.social · 8d

Folklore Jam 2025 has started! ✨

W.H. Arthur RPG—Mud Ghost Estate Redux🔜Kickstarter @wharthur.bsky.social · 11d

Can't believe October is coming in a few days, which means it's time for #FolkloreJam 2025! 🎃
Join us in making TTRPGs, LARPs or boardgames inspired by folklore (including myths, urban legends, etc.) from your own culture or a place you belong! 🎲
itch.io/jam/folklore...

Cover image for Folklore Jam 2025 depicting a house next to a leafless tree with a foggy background.

Analogue game jam on folklore from your own culture or a place you belong.
Runs from 1st-31st of October
Join us on itch.io/jam/folklorejam25

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Dianna Gunn Does (Fictional) Murders 🇨🇦 @diannalgunn.bsky.social · 8d

IT'S #CHOICESANTHOLOGY RELEASE DAY!!! To celebrate, I'm hosting an AMA here ALL DAY

Ask your questions about the anthology itself, reproductive rights, and writing/editing generally & I'll pop in every 30 minutes to share answers

And be sure to grab the book! books2read.com/u/3JYo9Q

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🫀 tendervicious studios @tendervicious.com · 9d

in partnership w/ @frivolousbear.com, The Home We Remember's Ashcan is OUT NOW!

it's an introspective, tarot-based lyric #TTRPG of magical realism.

let's talk about the role of the GM, aka the Architect, and their Agenda regarding memories & time ⬇️

🏠 www.frivolousbearstudios.com/store/p/home...

The Home We Remember (Ashcan Edition) — Frivolous Bear Studios

The Home We Remember is an introspective lyric TTRPG of magical realism. It is a roleplaying game about imperfect memory, identity, and community.

www.frivolousbearstudios.com

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yevvie (hungry artist era) | emergency comms open @yevvie.varyel.com · 11d

day 27 - spring 🍃

apparently was my favorite flower as a child! i imagine this one has power to put people to sleep with some scent-based enchantment~

#art #conceptart #swordtember #swordtember2025

a thin, fine sword with a narrow grip and a long, greenish, leaf-like blade curving back around the core above the crossguard. the crossguard and cora re made of thin, curled silverish metal. in the middle, a sprout of two purple-hued lily of the valley flowers curls down. the blade has star-shaped gemstones in lavender white.

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WOC Writers' Circle @wocwriterscircle.org · Aug 22

August is almost over, and that means there's only one month left to submit to our flower anthology!

We're looking for:
🌸max 8k words
🌸fantasy
🌸stories that spark the imagination
🌸give a new meaning to flower language

inkedingray.com/new-antholog...

New Anthology: In the Words of a Flower |

We at Inked in Gray Press are excited to announce another anthology in collaboration with Chyina Powell and Women of Color Writers' Circle!The Language ...

inkedingray.com

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magz (is cosmic moss) @magzthawriter.bsky.social · 14d

the way i would magical-girl transform and this being my weapon of choice... 👀

yevvie (hungry artist era) | emergency comms open @yevvie.varyel.com · 14d

day 22 - swan 🦢

a prismatic / stained glass and some radiant silver~

was too tired to post them yesterday so have some extra swords!

#art #conceptart #swordtember #swordtember2025

a long sword in bueish and grey radiant shimmering silver, with grip composed of stacking rings and the crossguard being wide silver-glass wing shape with more feathers spreading to the sides. the blade is narrow and ends in a glass tip shaped like a swan head.

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yevvie (hungry artist era) | emergency comms open @yevvie.varyel.com · 14d

day 22 - swan 🦢

a prismatic / stained glass and some radiant silver~

was too tired to post them yesterday so have some extra swords!

#art #conceptart #swordtember #swordtember2025

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Dianna Gunn Does (Fictional) Murders 🇨🇦 @diannalgunn.bsky.social · 14d

With only a few days left until the #ChoicesAnthology release, it's time to share the BIG LIST OF BOOK EVENTS I'm hosting/participating in over the next month!

Buckle up, folks, there's a LOT to get through

1/?

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Borderless Studios @bt-games-mac.bsky.social · 15d

The Clock Out at 2 trailer drops in under 24 hours at 7pm PST | 11am JST!

Are you ready to clock out, or stay trapped forever?

Click Notify me to watch the trailer when it releases:
buff.ly/bin6f2t

Our team will be at the Tokyo Game Show! DM us to connect.

#TGS2025 #COA2 #ADV #ノベルゲーム #renpy

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magz (is cosmic moss) @magzthawriter.bsky.social · 16d

hyper hype hype 🎊

The Magical Freelancer's Guild @magicfreelance.bsky.social · 16d

Chapter 5 begins! Have a brief quiet moment with a slightly younger Monty and a baby Ayla.

Check it out on Tapas or ComicFury, and read ahead on Patreon!

🔥 linktr.ee/BirdeeBlake 🔥

#webcomic #ocsky #transart #comics

A digital comic cover. Monty, a young man with his hair in a half-ponytail is sitting on the stone steps outside a door, cradling an infant in his arms. The baby is wrapped up in a pink blanket and Monty is gently booping her on the nose. The whole scene is lit by a warm, dappled light.

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magz (is cosmic moss) @magzthawriter.bsky.social · 16d

i love it 🥹

yevvie (hungry artist era) | emergency comms open @yevvie.varyel.com · Sep 2

day 2 - moss 🪵🌿
this goes nicely with last year's forest sword, and i can see it hidden in one of the fae lands, old and forgotten. i picked a white walnut adjacent wood to make some extra contrast hoping it adds a little more flavor to the piece~

#swordtember #swordtember2025 #art #conceptart

a wooden sword in white walnut wood color with live edge hole in the middle of the blade. the crossguard is curved towards the pommel, shielding grip, and the pommel is made of carved flower petals and a spherical finish. all over the sword grows moss in variety of deep green shades, with sporophytes and small flowers all over. on the moss grow blue mushrooms, glowing and spreading glitter-like spores.

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yevvie (hungry artist era) | emergency comms open @yevvie.varyel.com · Sep 8

made a sword feed! ⚔️

includes all my swords from last and current swordtember, and any mentions of sword in my art ✨

feel free to scroll through~
#art #conceptart #swordtember #swordtember2025

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J. Isaac Gadient 🎮✍🏻 (they/them) @jisaacgadient.bsky.social · 16d

Wishing a sweet and joyful Rosh Hashanah to all who celebrate.
🍎 bit.ly/3BC7a92 🍎
May this new year bring health, happiness, and hope. Shana Tova!

GADIENT_Short Story - May We Be the Head and Not the Tail.pdf

bit.ly

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magz (is cosmic moss) @magzthawriter.bsky.social · 16d

oooo which game? or, which book?

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Salmon Toro&Tenmi🍉 @salmontoro.bsky.social · 16d

This kid is a non-violent hero, he shouldn’t have to go to some expen potential grift to finish his education.

Annaya "Fuck, I'm Tired" Youkai @daiyoukaigeisha.bsky.social · 16d

"Sakir is now enrolled in an unaccredited online program to keep up with his studies, as other online schools have upheld the district’s decision and refused to enroll him."

Absolute pieces of shit.

The GoFundMe page (which no news source bothered to link to??): www.gofundme.com/f/stand-with...

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💜Alyssia💜 COMMISSIONS OPEN! 0/5 @cartoonistgal.bsky.social · 16d

You know what? My goal one day is that someone sees my art and they decide to follow me but also tell me I’m their favorite artist. I like my art, but to hear someone say I might be their favorite artist would mean the world to me! 🥹

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