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Rook

@rookily.bsky.social

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writer, artist, weird creature in the forest https://linktr.ee/rookily 🏳️‍⚧️ I'm very aware of politics and social problems; I just don't post about them here.

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Rook @rookily.bsky.social · Nov 20

Ever wished Rising of the Shield Hero had less slavery and was queer? Was your childhood dream job to be a vet, biologist, or raise magical creatures? Do you too have a hot, competent, elven workwife that you have a crush on? Look no further! 5HB has got you covered.

The 5th Hero is a Beast [Queer LitRPG Isekai]

A power-hungry royal summons five heroes... and ends up with four. After waking up on the outskirts of the capital of Amnasín, the fifth hero stumbles along unnamed, relying on charades and the kindne...

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Rook @rookily.bsky.social · 2h

If you're a bit icked out by germs, I would highly suggest not going the tiktok fancy drink trend, and ONLY use water in this bottle/canteen. Makes it easier to clean and keep clean. I sometimes will use one of those flavor packets if I'm bored of water, but only water with clear straws = better imo

Rook @rookily.bsky.social · 2h

Get a canteen and you can LARP being in the wilderness. Those have straps! (I do have a massive bottle called a juggy that has a strap, so they exist. It's not the one I use RN though.)

Rook @rookily.bsky.social · 2h

I have ADHD too and I just put the cup around like it's my cell phone lol. Your mileage may vary!

Rook @rookily.bsky.social · 3h

take this with a grain of salt in case you've already tried it, but a fun cup is like. the best option for me. I love getting halloween ones with lids and straws. my current one is Beetlejuice themed. But a nice cup with a see-through straw that can be refilled anytime I go to the kitchen? Priceless

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Jennifer Smart ♠️ Commissions open! @jaesmart.bsky.social · 6h

#inktober day 8: reckless 🔥
Revenant and Guardian face a fearsome foe

An ink drawing of a bird person with a halberd, a small feminine child in a dress and veil carrying a harp, and a large spectral skeleton charging towards a menacing dragon in the background.

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Davis Bickford @davis.social · 1d

If I had twice the time, I’d still be time-broke because I’d find twice the things to not have time for.

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E.M. Anderson | the author too hot for BlueSky @elizmanderson.com · 13h

wrestling something away from the dog*

*the dog is my own brain gripping my next book idea between its teeth while I'm over here trying to take a writing break

Rook @rookily.bsky.social · 7h

oh hell yeah! Thank you for passing this info on!

Rook @rookily.bsky.social · 7h

"Rook, you're back on Bluesky! Why?"

I took my ADHD meds after months of not doing so and there is no option to sit and be still, apparently, but also writing and/or doing chores is off the table.

Rook @rookily.bsky.social · 7h

I'm back with a #WIPSnips

Text that reads:

“Yeah, he’s got that spell. I found his tower.”
“Tower?”
Hallvar spent the next twenty minutes saying things and backtracking to explain them to Stella. What wizards were. How they were different from mages. Why they needed towers.
They accidentally mentioned Dungeons and Dragons and then had to – badly – explain the concept of tabletop board games when—
Stella was snoring gently on Hallvar’s chest. Fates, she was sweet and wonderful and perfect.
And Hallvar didn’t blame her at all for passing out.

Rook @rookily.bsky.social · 7h

I'm glad I reopened my bluesky after months just to see this, Dan

Rook @rookily.bsky.social · 7h

A child came to me in a Walmart to ask for help and I felt so HONORED

Rook @rookily.bsky.social · 7h

ough hello bluesky. life's weird. I'm bad at being social. let's try again, shall we?

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dave @gloomfather.bsky.social · Feb 6

Hey man sorry to hear about all your political turmoil. Would it help if I scrolled around on the computer all day and drove myself insane?

Rook @rookily.bsky.social · Feb 7

Quiet because I'm super busy moving into a new house and giving myself anxiety attacks but!

RIP blue mushroom, I had you for less than a week.

A blue ceramic mushroom and a colorful Mexican style ceramic lizard on a concrete front porch.

A broken blue ceramic mushroom in a box of trash.

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Indie Book Spotlight @bookspotlight.bsky.social · Feb 3

HIGH KING CAGE HAS SPOKEN 🗡️👑

Nicolas Cage Slams AI: We Can’t Let ‘Robots Dream for Us’ and They ‘Cannot Reflect the Human Condition’

By Pat Saperstein

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Abra, The Everwife 🏳️‍⚧️ 🇲🇽🌼👻 @pairofclaws.bsky.social · Jan 28

Boy, things that were "never going to happen" sure do keep happening a lot.

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Valentino Lasso🌿 @valentinolasso.bsky.social · Jan 28

Armadillos and Cactaceae🌿✨

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Andrew Cain @acain.bsky.social · Jan 26

Just a reminder that one of the best things you can do for your artists and writer friends is to make sure to leave reviews on the projects you've enjoyed. One, it makes our days, and two it helps convince other people to give us a try.

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Sarah Tuttle @niais.bsky.social · Jan 26

Y'all, I am BEGGING YOU to turn on your alt text switch and alt text your images. Take the time, please. Make this place different in the ways that matter. It has gotten much worse, and we need to be moving the other way.

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PINE BONES 𓃦☾ @pinebones.bsky.social · Jan 23

Roadside spirit - Mixtec media on paper. A piece based on a recent experience I had in Colorado.

An elk spirit breathes out its last breath as it turns into stars and the moon. Behind it the sun is setting on Colorado wilderness

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Helen Whistberry @whistberry.bsky.social · Jan 26

What if we normalize thanking artists who did your book cover, maps, or other illustrations in your book release announcements? They put a lot of time & effort into helping your project and often feel just as invested in its success. Plus, it emphasizes that you worked with a human artist & not AI💜

Rook @rookily.bsky.social · Jan 26

The overconsumption is singing its siren song to me.

A 3D valentines card that looks like a pickle jar that reads "I'd pick you Valentine" and "I heart-symbol you"

Rook @rookily.bsky.social · Jan 26

I want to get back into Pokemon card collecting but I have the hoarding / gacha addiction problem, so I'm trying to negotiate how to do that. Currently going to frame a few of my original cards that I like and try to just enjoy.

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Dan🔜PAXU🔌 @dan-is-baking.bsky.social · Jan 26

It’s been a long fuckin week send me good vibes or pictures of dogs