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@sarenstone.com

Because I guess it requires repeating - we kiss robots here, but that does NOT include genAI and LLMs.

They are not sentient, they are not real intelligence. They are built upon the stolen work of generations of passion and skill, and the exploitation of poor communities and the environment.

An illustration in pink and cool greys featuring Adra (they/them) kissing Criticality (he/him) on the 'cheek'.

January 4, 2026 at 12:16 AM

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S ∆ R E N ✦ 杰敏

@sarenstone.com

I was compelled to redraw this. Happy New Year! Let us survive together.

A redraw of the quoted meme. Cheats, a bot with an orange helmet and a fluffy coat, holds his hand open toward the camera, palm upturned. Poorly done text overlays the image saying: let's survive 2026 together.

January 1, 2026 at 7:00 AM

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S ∆ R E N ✦ 杰敏

@sarenstone.com

Here is the raw artwork, without the rest of the tabloid :>

A mock photograph featuring Crit and Adra at their wedding. Adra is waving at the camera nervously while Crit looms in ominous shadow, his tentacles thrashing.

November 20, 2025 at 12:29 AM

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S ∆ R E N ✦ 杰敏

@sarenstone.com

CONJURER marries THE MOST HAUNTED suit of ARMOR 📰

A mock tabloid image featuring Crit and Adra at their wedding titled THE TATTLING IMP. Adra is waving at the camera nervously while Crit looms in ominous shadow, his tentacles thrashing.

CONJURER MARRIES THE MOST HAUNTED SUIT OF ARMOR!
ELEMENTALS RAGE
OUR INTERVIEW: What were they THINKING?
PLUS! An EXCLUSIVE look at the reception: The food! The fashion!

November 20, 2025 at 12:23 AM

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Meg

@opalescent4026.bsky.social

A reminder that these feeds are FIRMLY anti-AI and I will remove genAI content when I see it.

#monsterromance 🪢📚💖

September 22, 2025 at 1:59 AM

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amy brown

@amybrown.xyz

this iconic advertising copywriter named Kathy Hepinstall Parks died over the weekend and I wanted to share something from her website I thought Bluesky would like

Why should I write better when a machine can do it for me?
Because actually no one can do it for you, because your voice is unique among all the people on earth. Siri never petted a horse's neck. Alexa has never been ghosted by the captain of the football team. But you have lived, your heart is beating, you have suffered, and you have something important to say. It's a human's job, to use words, and whatever job you give to a machine, that part of your brain goes dark. Maybe it's worth it when it comes to remembering phone numbers and directions, but when that part of your brain that uses words goes dark, that's a vast area that's very close to your soul. Don't let some internet platform convince you that what you have to say and create isn't worthwhile. Words are the echo of your soul. Honing that echo matters.

August 22, 2025 at 2:20 PM

Violet Cinders

@violetcinders.bsky.social

0 days until cover reveal because today is the day! The final image is the actual cover and the first image is my favorite of allt he graphics i made! <3 thank you so much!

Cover art by @phantom_dame she is amazing and i love her so much

August 8, 2025 at 6:26 PM

Violet Cinders

@violetcinders.bsky.social

it's showing me this is cropped and if it is when i upload it, i'm so sorry 😭 but i'll share the image shortly of the full cover

August 8, 2025 at 6:24 PM

Violet Cinders

@violetcinders.bsky.social

The images leading up to the Cover Reveal with sneaky mysterious/intriguing tidbits

August 8, 2025 at 5:59 PM

Violet Cinders

@violetcinders.bsky.social

I completely forgot to post here so I’m sorry! I’ll share my graphics and then we can be friends again 🤣

August 8, 2025 at 1:24 PM

Violet Cinders

@violetcinders.bsky.social

I'm taking the whole week, starting Monday, to lead up to my cover reveal on friday! I am so excited to share with you all what I've created!

An invite to my cover reveal week, where I’ll share snippets and images you can enjoy!

August 4, 2025 at 4:49 AM

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Andy ✨

@andy-pouet.bsky.social

I decided to make a little redraw of this illustration
(It's been exactly one year since I posted the first fanart of this meme with Captive Prince on Twitter!!! 🤭)

I hope you'll like this new version !

#CaptivePrince #Capri #Laurent #Damen #Lamen #Caprisky

May 8, 2025 at 2:48 PM

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Finley Fenn

@authorfinleyfenn.bsky.social

My next book The Artist and the Orc is coming tomorrow! 🥳🤩😱 Ahhhhh! To celebrate, here's some stunning new artwork of our heroes Daisy and Filak, by the incredible @amarnouille.bsky.social. Thank you, Amarna! 💚

#orcromance #monsterromance

May 1, 2025 at 7:28 PM

Violet Cinders

@violetcinders.bsky.social

Requesting Beta Sensitivity Readers! Adult reader required!

I'm looking for beta sensitivity readers for a DARK freebie prequel I'll be sharing with newsletter signups.

Please, check out the form below if you are interested!

April 28, 2025 at 3:09 AM

Violet Cinders

@violetcinders.bsky.social

Me filling out a little form to help me write out an outline, trying to be honest with myself and realizing maybe I'm being too honest😂

April 27, 2025 at 8:51 PM

Violet Cinders

@violetcinders.bsky.social

I think my biggest regret in making orcs with an accent is the fact I decided to write in that accent. One sentence takes 120 years to write because I have to reference my cheat sheet on how this handsome dumbass with tusks talks.

Like I know I'm a glutton for punishment, but this much??

January 13, 2025 at 2:26 AM

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MAF

@velnna.bsky.social

🪫🔋

November 23, 2024 at 6:08 PM

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Ash Raven | Queer Monster Romance Author

@authorashraven.bsky.social

I have an orc romance in a #monsterromance anthology out today 😍
Get 'em on Amazon and support Planned Parenthood in the process 🥰
Covers my @/searland_art and @phantomdame.bsky.social