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Diane Barker NYCC - D45

@mrsbarker.bsky.social

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She/Her. Married to @valentinebarker.com DM me for contact info https://www.linkedin.com/in/diane-barker-0a25b2208/ | https://www.dbcomics.com | https://www.patreon.com/teagoblincafe

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Diane Barker NYCC - D45 @mrsbarker.bsky.social · Jun 20

I am still on the lookout for remote work. I can manage e-commerce stores, write/design email campaigns, create websites, schedule appointments, handle customer support emails, update databases. Gimme your leads!

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Valentine Barker | NYCC D-45 @valentinebarker.com · 35m

All set up and ready for NYCC 2025!

Come say "hi" and maybe bring caffeine? Table D-45 in Artist Alley!

A photograph of a table set in a comic convention's artist alley! It features an array of color full prints and a standing banner that reads "Valentine Barker".

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Iron Spike @ironspike.bsky.social · 11h

Just TWO BACKERS AWAY from 300, now!

Iron Spike @ironspike.bsky.social · 15h

It would be pretty darn cool if we could get Rigsby to 🎉300 backers🎉 before the end of the evening! Just saying!!!

www.kickstarter.com/projects/iro...

Rigsby WI - Volume 2: Burn It Down, by SE Case

The second volume of SE Case's Eisner-nominated webcomic about the brutal disaster of being a teen in the early 2000s!

www.kickstarter.com

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Ibrahim Moustafa @ibrahimmoustafa.bsky.social · 11h

#Comics folks, I need you to pull up to this one.

The world sucks right now, and we have the opportunity to do a little bit of good for a displaced and marginalized member of our community. Please join me in supporting this KS campaign!

www.kickstarter.com/projects/den...

If you're somebody who values supporting marginalized voices in comics, here's your chance to put your money where your values are!

The writer of this RINGO NOM’D INDIE COMIC (and a very dear friend of mine) is a Syrian Refugee who has been through more continuous hardships than I have space to list here; constantly navigating visa applications, unstable living conditions, predatory landlords (limited options as a refugee).

Anas just wants to make comics and live a normal life like what so many of us take for granted. Backing this campaign will help Anas to take the next step toward freedom and autonomy, helping to fund a move to another country with more stable employment options. This is truly one of the most important comics purchases you will ever make.

Middle Eastern and North African comics creators are some of the most underrepresented in the comics industry of the western world. Anas isn’t running a GoFundMe to support this move, and is not asking for charity. Simply, Anas is using their talent for storytelling, along with Dennis’ gorgeous art, to offer you a beautiful experience in the comics medium, that also goes toward funding a better life for Anas.

I’m so proud of Anas, and humbled by their experiences and perseverance. I would like to see Anas’ Dream realized, and I’d love to see this community help to make that happen. Please join me in pledging to the Etheres Kickstarter campaign! (link below).

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S E Case @secase.bsky.social · 1d

What if we got to 300 backers today? That would be pretty cool

www.kickstarter.com/projects/iro...

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Diane Barker NYCC - D45 @mrsbarker.bsky.social · 1d

We'll be landing tomorrow!

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S E Case @secase.bsky.social · 2d

Look at what we could have. look at what our tax dollars could pay for. Instead we’re paying to have ICE pepper spray directly into the air hole of a guy in an inflatable frog costume

Mike Sowden @mikeachim.bsky.social · 2d

Damn. This is amazing. £325 per week, paid monthly, for 3 years - and the result was a profit for the Irish economy:
www.citizensinformation.ie/en/employmen...

Post from Threads user rodneyowl: "Ireland has declared the Basic Income for Artists scheme permanent. This will be officially announced in tomorrow’s budget. Details to follow. Congratulations to all who fought for it and the present and future artists of all sorts in Ireland. That includes me 👌We’re just comin to the end of a 3 year pilot scheme. It’s been a roaring success. For every €1 paid out to the 2000 participants, the government got €1.46 back. Can’t argue with that. Other countries are already taking note."

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Iron Spike @ironspike.bsky.social · 2d

33% FUNDED! Rigsby WI Book 2: Burn It Down is ON ITS WAY!

www.kickstarter.com/projects/iro...

Rigsby WI - Volume 2: Burn It Down, by SE Case

The second volume of SE Case's Eisner-nominated webcomic about the brutal disaster of being a teen in the early 2000s!

www.kickstarter.com

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Iron Spike @ironspike.bsky.social · 2d

We are over ONE-QUARTER FUNDED on @secase.bsky.social's "Rigsby WI Book 2: Burn it Down" on Kickstarter!

🏆Eisner-nominated!🏆
🏆Ignatz-nominated!🏆
❤️A Project We Love on KS!❤️

C'mon. This is some classy stuff.

www.kickstarter.com/projects/iro...

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S E Case @secase.bsky.social · 2d

25% funded already!!! Thank you!!

www.kickstarter.com/projects/iro...

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Iron Spike @ironspike.bsky.social · 2d

15 MINUTES LEFT to get FREE domestic and DISCOUNTED international shipping on Rigsby WI Book 2: Burn it Down!

www.kickstarter.com/projects/iro...

Rigsby WI - Volume 2: Burn It Down, by SE Case

The second volume of SE Case's Eisner-nominated webcomic about the brutal disaster of being a teen in the early 2000s!

www.kickstarter.com

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Emma Evans @trance.bsky.social · 3d

Link has always been a positive plus for Bluesky.

Let's be crystal clear the reason for his ban is goalpost moving because the CEO didn't like being called out for racism and bigotry.

That's it. That's literally it.

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🦈 Liz, shark queen 👑 @thesharkqueen.com · 2d

Help elevate great humans with talent and heart by backing Curiouser & Curiouser Vol 2, Tales from Beyond. There are some great, (award-winning) writers in an anthology to take your mind off our almost-dystopian here and now...

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Jay Edidin @edidin.bsky.social · 3d

hey bluesky if you need a ceo who isn't kinda terrible but don't want to deal with changing the account name, i'm currently looking for work

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Diane Barker NYCC - D45 @mrsbarker.bsky.social · 5d

One last thing before my break: If anyone would like to be pen pals (email version) with me, I'd love that! Just shoot me a DM via Discord: Mrs.Barker

Diane Barker NYCC - D45 @mrsbarker.bsky.social · 5d

Maybe it's time for me to give this app some time off. When the folks in charge start mocking their own users over legitimate safety concerns, that's just shitty. I don't take kindly to callous tone deaf replies. Being an ass doesn't repair lost faith in a platform most of us had high hopes for.

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Kickstarter United @kickstarterunited.org · 7d

‼️🚨KICKSTARTER WORKERS ARE ON STRIKE🚨‼️

As of 8am this morning, the workers of Kickstarter United/OPEIU Local 153 are on strike.

WE ARE NOT ASKING FOR A BOYCOTT! Creators and allies, please continue using and supporting the platform.

Kickstarter United is on strike!
We are not asking for a boycott! Creators & Allies: Please continue to support & use the platform
swipe for ways to show your solidarity

Why We're Striking
A codified 4-day work week.
We simply want to protect the way we've been working for over 3.5 years. The 4dww has proven benefits, such as increased productivity and improved employee satisfaction. It's part of what makes Kickstarter a special, innovative place to work.
Fair pay for our lowest-paid workers.
We're fighting for livable minimum salaries for roles that are undervalued by the market but crucial to keeping Kickstarter running. We believe none of our workers should struggle to make ends meet.

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Diane Barker NYCC - D45 @mrsbarker.bsky.social · 6d

DONE! Let's flood this survey with support for trans folks!!

Sophie Molly @sophiemolly.co.uk · 8d

The Gender Critical have already inundated this survey with their disgusting views on banning trans people from using the ponds.

Would be a shame if we inundated with trans positive views on not banning trans people.

hampstead-heath-bathing-ponds.commonplace.is/en-GB/propos...

Public Consultation on Hampstead Heath Bathing Ponds | Commonplace

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Diane Barker NYCC - D45 @mrsbarker.bsky.social · 6d

Are the trains still a reasonable way to get around in the UK? Gonna be looking at trying to get from Leeds to Nottingham. Someone wants to go to Warhammer land.

Diane Barker NYCC - D45 @mrsbarker.bsky.social · 6d

Getting real tired of folks burning their user base as soon as they smell dollars in the air.

Waffle these tits or whatever.

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Alexis Flower @alexisflower.bsky.social · 6d

campaign complete! What a success! Thanks everybody! irovedout.com 🍃🧝‍♀️💦 zoop.gg/c/irovedoutinsearchoftruthandlove

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Diane Barker NYCC - D45 @mrsbarker.bsky.social · 6d

Want to find out how our international move to Greece is going? Watch our latest video for an exciting update!!

Diane Barker NYCC - D45 @mrsbarker.bsky.social · 6d

New video update just dropped!

youtu.be/19lYnhWN4OQ

We are going to England!

YouTube video by Our Goblin Life

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Yoshi Yoshitani @ NYCC 2162 @yoshiyoshitani.bsky.social · 6d

Who's going to be at NYCC?

I made a starter pack! Please spread and share

And if you're going to be there and want to be added to the pack, please comment below (And remember to put your table or booth in your name)
go.bsky.app/QjxicuS

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Diane Barker NYCC - D45 @mrsbarker.bsky.social · 6d

New video update just dropped!

youtu.be/19lYnhWN4OQ

We are going to England!

YouTube video by Our Goblin Life

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Diane Barker NYCC - D45 @mrsbarker.bsky.social · 6d

This was beautifully written @zackdavisson.com ❤️

Last Gasp of San Francisco @lastgaspbooks.bsky.social · 6d

REMEMBERING STAR FRUIT BOOKS PUBLISHER MATT HAASCH, 1990-2025
by Zach Davisson

www.tcj.com/remembering-...

Remembering Star Fruit Books publisher Matt Haasch, 1990-2025 - The Comics Journal

Zack Davisson pays homage to the late Haasch, who died of cancer on Sept. 6.

www.tcj.com

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