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Melissa F. Olson @mfolson.bsky.social · 2h

DID I MENTION
@sallycantirino.bsky.social is the artist slinging us some scorpion-folk
@gabcontrerasr.bsky.social made me re-understand color and
@paulcornell.bsky.social, godfather of the project, writes an intro?

Melissa F. Olson @mfolson.bsky.social · 7h

It’s finally here!
You can now buy the trade paperback of ARCHAIC, about a badass single mom who’s put in charge of a sentient island and its mythological Inhabitants. Come for the Mesopotamian goddess of the dead, stay for the 9-yr-old who saves the day w/birdwatching skills.
bit.ly/Demonde

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Melissa F. Olson @mfolson.bsky.social · 7h

It’s finally here!
You can now buy the trade paperback of ARCHAIC, about a badass single mom who’s put in charge of a sentient island and its mythological Inhabitants. Come for the Mesopotamian goddess of the dead, stay for the 9-yr-old who saves the day w/birdwatching skills.
bit.ly/Demonde

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Fanboy Factor @fanboyfactor.bsky.social · 1d

ARCHAIC is a Series About a Sentient Island and its Mythological Inhabitants From Writer Melissa F. Olson, Artist Sally Cantirino, Colorist Gab Contreras, and AHOY Comics @ahoycomicmags.bsky.social @mfolson.bsky.social @sallycantirino.bsky.social @gabcontrerasr.bsky.social buff.ly/FOTt4B8

ARCHAIC is a Action-Adventure Series About a Sentient Island and its Mythological Inhabitants From Writer Melissa F. Olson, Artist Sally Cantirino, Colorist Gab Contreras, and AHOY Comics - Fanboy Factor

Today on October 7, acclaimed Syracuse-based comic book publisher AHOY Comics will publish ARCHAIC (tpb), a modern-day action-adventure following the newest residents of a sentient island populated…

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Melissa F. Olson @mfolson.bsky.social · 2d

How I earned this face:
a) I let in an EVIL STRANGER (my kid’s friend)
b) I trapped him in a CAGE (my office, w/me) while she roamed the den w/her EVIL GRUBBY PAWS (they played Roblox)
c) I gave the EVIL STRANGER snacks meant for HIM (they were not)
d) I did not let him kill her EVEN A LITTLE BIT

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Melissa F. Olson @mfolson.bsky.social · 3d

One of my children has a friend over, so we are obviously at Defcon One

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Melissa F. Olson @mfolson.bsky.social · 3d

anthropomorphism but without cute puppies

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Melissa F. Olson @mfolson.bsky.social · 4d

Excuse me, I have to go “per my last email” some dipshits

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Melissa F. Olson @mfolson.bsky.social · 4d

Just some wedding prep, nbd

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Fanbase Press @fanbasepress.bsky.social · 5d

Fanbase Press' @barbrajdillon.bsky.social Interviews @mfolson.bsky.social on the Upcoming Release of the ‘Archaic’ Trade Paperback with @ahoycomicmags.bsky.social

Fanbase Press Interviews Melissa F. Olson on the Upcoming Release of the ‘Archaic’ Trade Paperback with AHOY Comics - Fanbasepress

The following is an interview with writer Melissa F. Olson (Project: Cryptid, Dead Spots) regarding the upcoming release of the collected Archaic trade

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Melissa F. Olson @mfolson.bsky.social · 5d

Yes, I just filled out the form and there is language explaining that the default is 50/50. If you have a different arrangement in your book contract, you can fill it in differently and submit the contract.

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AHOY Comics @ahoycomicmags.bsky.social · 5d

What's better than a #FridayFeeling? A #FreeComicFriday feeling.

Read the entire first issue of ARCHAIC by @mfolson.bsky.social, @sallycantirino.bsky.social and @gabcontrerasr.bsky.social for free ahead of the trade, courtesy of @aiptcomics.com's Free Comic Fridays.

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C. Robert Cargill @crobertcargill.bsky.social · 5d

No one, and I mean NO ONE, in Hollywood is talking about Tilly Norwood except over drinks for a chuckle. Actors are such an important part of the creative process - you want an actor who can surprise you every take, not one whose performance you dial up and down on a laptop. This is an ad campaign.

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Rob Schamberger @robschamberger.bsky.social · 6d

So, my neighbor across the street hangs dead Barbie’s from her tree every October. We live down the block from a school and the kids walk by them and love them, but the parents clearly don’t. Two nights ago someone cut them all down and took them. 1/

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Melissa F. Olson @mfolson.bsky.social · 6d

Tell you what, put away a T-shirt and then go about your day. That counts as working on the laundry.

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Melissa F. Olson @mfolson.bsky.social · 6d

I don’t know who needs to hear this, but you don’t have to fold ALL that laundry at the same time. It’s ok to fold a little today & save the rest. It’s also ok to put every item in the drawer after you fold it 🤷‍♀️.
We don’t have to do everything as efficiently as it could be done, at all times.

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AHOY Comics @ahoycomicmags.bsky.social · 8d

Ahead of ARCHAIC by @mfolson.bsky.social & @sallycantirino.bsky.social landing in bookstores next week, read Olson's chat with @geekvibesnation.com discussing the modern-day action-adventure about the residents of a sentient island populated by gods and monsters.

geekvibesnation.com/gvn-talking-...

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Melissa F. Olson @mfolson.bsky.social · 9d

Thoughts and prayers

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Gareth L. Powell @garethlpowell.bsky.social · 12d

Just a reminder that if you enjoy a book, please leave a quick review on Amazon or Bookshop dot org, or wherever. Even if it's only a sentence, it really, really helps get the word out to other readers.

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Melissa F. Olson @mfolson.bsky.social · 12d

That stegosaur is a goddamned steal

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Melissa F. Olson @mfolson.bsky.social · 12d

I absolutely need one of you artsy types to make me a replica of the world’s most incredible serving bowl

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Melissa F. Olson @mfolson.bsky.social · 13d

Okay, fine. i’ll wait ONE more day to give up on humankind forever

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Melissa F. Olson @mfolson.bsky.social · 14d

@paulcornell.bsky.social

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Melissa F. Olson @mfolson.bsky.social · 14d

Well, at least it wasn’t the rhythm.

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Melissa F. Olson @mfolson.bsky.social · 14d

a fish with its mouth open and the words `` for eel ? on cod ? no carp ? '' written above it .

ALT: a fish with its mouth open and the words `` for eel ? on cod ? no carp ? '' written above it .

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Melissa F. Olson @mfolson.bsky.social · 14d

Me:That’s IT. I’ve been working days AND nights for idk how long, I’m barely sleeping, I’m so stressed I cried bc Brian came into a room too fast. I am TAKING THE MORNING OFF.
Kitchen counters: What about–
Me: No
The vacuum: I miss y–
Me: NO
Laundry: But–
Me: Shut UP
Napping couch: Heyyy, baby
Me:

a woman in a red dress is smiling and waving at the camera .

ALT: a woman in a red dress is smiling and waving at the camera .

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