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(they/she) cartoonist sometimes, worm always 🏳️‍🌈 casual account, not a professional or all-ages moderated place kristinaluu.com

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worm 🐛 @stripeyworm.bsky.social · Nov 6

hi bluesky! i'm Kristina / Worm (they/she). I make books, comics, and educational resources for a living AND I also draw lots of fanart of games and SVSSS in particular 💚 ❤️!! I'm excited to spend more time here. Will probably be reuploading A LOT of stuff !!

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Maia Kobabe @redgoldsparks.bsky.social · 13h

It's Banned Books Week. If you are an author, please join @authorsabb.bsky.social! If you work in the publishing industry, please join @pubprosabb.bsky.social! Canadian authors, you can now join Canadian Authors & Illustrators Against Book bans: linktr.ee/caiabb. Working together feels good! 📚✍️👏

The black and white cover of a zine titled Do you make books? Yes? I want YOU to join Authors Against Book Bans! By Maia Kobabe. The image shows author Maia Kobabe holding a stack of books and pointing at the reader

WHAT IS AABB?
A coalition of writers, illustrators, editors & other book creators, standing united against the unconstitutional movement to limit the freedom to read. We support the availability of diverse voices in our libraries, in our schools, & in our culture. We pledge to band together against the oppression of literature, to speak when our voices are silenced, to go where our bodies are needed, & to fight to ensure this freedom.

Our concern is not only for the books, but for the children, families, educators,
librarians, & communities who suffer when the freedom to read is challenged and taken away.

WHAT CAN AABB OFFER YOU?
- Regional groups working on legislation to protect authors & the freedom to read state-by-state
- Online trainings on digital security, public speaking, & how to counter book challenges in your community
-Affinity groups for BIPOC authors, queer authors, authors with disabilities, indie, nonfiction, romance writers & more
-Support if your book is challenged or your school visit is canceled!
-A very active discord community

Maia: I’ve been facing intense challenges to my book since 2021. Knowing that I am not alone in the fight against censorship is what keeps my spirits up!

Watching the folks in AABB share information, co-write legislation, show up to library & school board meetings, & speak up to publishers about the need to protect diverse books & minority authors has been amazing!

This is a weird & scary time to be an author, but you are not alone! Join thousands of us fighting for the freedom to read, the freedom to write, the freedom to teach, the freedom to learn, & the freedom to share our stories!
-Maia Kobabe, 2025

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Trudi @trudiagogo.bsky.social · 12h

You know when the cost of living goes up and you don't get a raise so you have to start giving things up to survive?

That's what it means when politicians vote for 0% property tax increases. It means they will just do less. It means expect less. It means we don't deserve the same, let alone more.

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worm 🐛 @stripeyworm.bsky.social · 15h

thank you!! she's a real labour of love!!

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worm 🐛 @stripeyworm.bsky.social · 15h

She needs a good healthy spa day and then some!! like a billion facials and deep tissue massages!!! and all she's got is plain ol' me. my hands gotta get to work 😔

worm 🐛 @stripeyworm.bsky.social · 15h

YEA!!! it prints NORMALLY!! i feel so lucky ;-;; but it has also been such an ordeal jo omg. im learning and growing so much but at what emotional cost sdkjfsdlkjfklsdjflkwelk

worm 🐛 @stripeyworm.bsky.social · 15h

while you may think "wow worm you got a riso printer FOR FREE?? what luck"!! you must also consider the 1000+ hours of agony and effort that must go into making it work. ive learned to become Very Comfortable around machines at the very least

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#DVpit - Diverse Voices Pitch @dvpit.bsky.social · 1d

TOMORROW (Oct 8th) is #DVpit! Any unagented Marginalized writer or artist seeking out representation is invited to participate from 8AM - 8PM ET!
Please make sure you review our rules & guidelines before the event: dvpit.carrd.co#faq

#writersky #booksky #artistsky #weneeddiversebooks

#DVPit Rules
-#DVpit (Diverse Voices Pitch) is a Bluesky event for marginalized creators that have been historically underrepresented in publishing to pitch their work to agents & editors
-Post your pitch on Bluesky on Wednesday, Oct 8, 2025
between 8AM ET - 8PM ET
-Only post once per hour (6 max pitches per project)
-Must have a polished, query ready manuscript or art portfolio.
-Pitch must include the #DVpit hashtag (illustrators pitching their art must use the #DVArt hashtag)
-A like from an agent = a query request
-A repost from an editor = interest in submission once you've signed with an agent
-A like from an editor = editor who takes unagented submissions
-Please do not like or repost a pitch if you are not an agent or an editor. Support other creators by replying to their pitch or
quote-reposting their pitches
-Visit dvpit.carrd.co for more detailed guidelines.

#DVpit 2025 has 70+ Agents & Editors committed to participate & boost marginalized creators from the following literary agencies and publishers:
Andrea Brown Lit
Ash Literary
Azantian Literary Agency
Dystel, Goderich & Bourret
Folio Literary Management
Gallt & Zacker Literary
Gelfman Schneider Literary
Hachette
Grand Central Publishing
Little Brown Books for Young Readers
Harper Collins
Harlequin
Hanover Square
HG Literary
Inked in Gray Press
Jill Grinberg Literary
Jean V. Naggar Literary Agency
Macmillan
Feiwel & Friends
Farrar, Straus & Giroux
Roaring Brook Press
Saturday books
Wednesday books
Mad Woman Literary
Neighborhood Literary
New Leaf Literary & Media
Open Book Literary
Page Street Publishing
Park, Fine & Brower
Penguin Random House
Ballantine
Berkley
Delacorte
Labyrinth Road
Penguin Workshop
Viking
Root Literary
Simon & Schuster
Aladdin
Atheneum
Atria
McElderry
Sheldon Fogelman Agency
Sourcebooks
Stonefruit Studio
Triada US
Writers House
Zando

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worm 🐛 @stripeyworm.bsky.social · 1d

"WOW you must be so mechanically savvy worm!". No i am not. Every time I work with the machine, I feel like I'm screaming and crying and throwing up. ink on my face. Substances leaking. paper strewn all over the floor. And yet I keep on keeping🙏🙏🙏🙏!

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worm 🐛 @stripeyworm.bsky.social · 1d

Anyways!! Look at my baby!! She printed with full coverage for the FIRST TIME EVER. I am celebrating because it means that the machine works perfectly!

The problem therefore lies in the drums and they just need cleaning and maintenance!! YIPPEEEE

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worm 🐛 @stripeyworm.bsky.social · 1d

If printers are evil, then Risograph printers are like. The true chaotic neutral. They love you. They hate you. They are like a temperamental horse that wants to cripple its own legs so badly and yet you keep giving it increasingly dubious steroids to keep it alive

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Carey Pietsch @careydraws.bsky.social · 13d

Formal post soon, but for the first time in eight (!) years, I'm open for illustration & short comics work! I'd love to do more TTRPG equipment & character designs/ illos; book covers; & book interiors. I also love making short comics & would love to be a part of more anthologies! www.careydraws.com

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worm 🐛 @stripeyworm.bsky.social · 14d

does this count as a new game???? the original is like 15 years old but im not sure if i should live tweet it hm!! i'll use this
#aaispoilers on my posts. should help those who want to avoid any spoilers 💋

worm 🐛 @stripeyworm.bsky.social · 14d

Alrighttttttt lads. I am back to being a gamer. Started Ace Attorney Investigations recently hehe
See you on the flip side 😏

The opening menu screen of ace attorney investigations on switch

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nic.tattoos @nicterhorst.com · 16d

If you're screaming about TOS changes and haven't screamed into the feedback form yet, you should do that!

Suzanne ✨🌑 @tendermiasma.com · 17d

FEEDBACK FORM:

Shouting publicly is an incredibly powerful tool, and in addition, we can give them a piece of our mind in the feedback form

Desktop and mobile locations:

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Mouflon Cloud @mouflon.cloud · 20d

the elevator scene from ff7 and barret says the quoted tweet text "technology used to be cool, but now it’s owned by the worst, most moneysick humans on the planet. but there are transsexual furry hackers out there still fighting the good fight"

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Lou @louscribbles.bsky.social · 21d

made a little #riso palette book of the 5 inks i have at the studio but made it ✨magical gorls✨

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Jen St. Denis @jenstden.bsky.social · 20d

“There is no comparable requirement for boys to confirm their gender,” said another parent. “Once again, the onus is placed on girls to be monitored and regulated, reinforcing the idea that female athletes are the ones who need to be verified.” edmontonjournal.com/news/local-n...

Early dropoff in girls' school sports linked to new gender confirmation forms

Province's new requirements are already having impacts on girls' sports in junior high

edmontonjournal.com

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worm 🐛 @stripeyworm.bsky.social · 21d

that's totally understandable!! riso is always labour intensive. just wanted to ask in case the online stock was different from your con supply!! thank you for your hard work in providing amazing books 😍

worm 🐛 @stripeyworm.bsky.social · 21d

I am SO excited ahhhh!!! :3c
will you also be restocking any copies of Tired Eyes by @orcamode.bsky.social ? It's ok if they're sold out! i will be placing my order soon eeheh

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inknose @inknose.bsky.social · 21d

my latest fanbook is here!! ❤️ enjoy! tell your hualian-loving friends! & if you read it I'd love to hear your thoughts as always 😁🥰

The Yam Fam 🍠 @ SHOP UPDATE 9/17 @yamfamcomics.com · 21d

DIVINE INSPIRATION, a #TGCF fancomic by inknose, is now available for print mail order and as a digital PDF!
hualian + the peanut gallery / SFW / 34 pages
🦋 PRINT: www.yamfamcomics.com/store/divine...
💕 DIGITAL: theyamfam.itch.io/divine-inspi...

Cover of "Divine Inspiration: a TGCF fanbook by inknose" featuring a painted illustration of Hua Cheng's hands caressing a stone bust of Xie Lian. The title is printed in silver foil.

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Catsuka @catsuka.bsky.social · 25d

Now available online in english: Naoki Urasawa interviewing Katsuhiro Otomo about his work and his manga "Domu" during one hour.
"Manben" is such a great TV program.
>> www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/...

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🦎🏳️‍🌈 @grovyle.bgay.social · 26d

Clip Studio Paint is on sale!
www.clipstudio.net/en/purchase/...

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Catsuka @catsuka.bsky.social · 25d

"Hades II" trailer by The Line Studio for Supergiant Games.
Director: Louve Sarfati Karnas
Character design & lead animation: Amanda Jespersen Holm
Storyboard : Neil Dieu, Zhihuang Dong
Art director: Meryl Franck
Full 4K video & credits >> www.youtube.com/watch?v=U8lJ...

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otava heikkilä @claystorks.bsky.social · 24d

home by the rotting sea won an ignatz! the comic is 30% off for the next two days to celebrate! check it out...!! :) <3
claystorks.itch.io/home-by-the-...

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Pillowfort.social @pillowfort.social · 25d

Thanks to Pillowfort users, we're on our way to our funding goal for September! Support a NSFW-friendly independent platform and help keep Pillowfort's lights on: pillowfort.social/donations

Image that reads: September Funding Update: $2,380 of $7,000 (34% of the way there!)

100% of funds raised go toward keeping Pillowfort's lights on. If 231 people donate $20 by September 30, we'll reach our goal!

Hi! We're Pillowfort, a user-funded, woman-owned indie blogging platform. We're pro-2SLGBTQIA+, pro-NSFW, anti-AI, and anti-fascist.

If you enjoy platforms like Bluesky, Dreamwidth, or Mastodon, we think you'll like Pillowfort too. We don't use marketing algorithms or sell user data, generative AI is banned from our platform, and our users will always be higher priority than corporate greed.

Donate here: pillowfort.social/donations

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