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Vivi Doodles @vividoodles.bsky.social · 7d

Hey comics folk from Toronto!! Mollie Cronin and I are having a joint book launch at the end of the month!! With our latest @conundrumpress.bsky.social releases!! Definitely come by @thebeguiling.bsky.social and we’ll have a grand ol’ time!!

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Vivi Doodles @vividoodles.bsky.social · Aug 24

www.publishersweekly.com/9781772621136

Oh my goodness this review I got in publishers weekly is so sweet!! 🥺

Quiet Crossings by

Debut creator Partridge leverages fantasy allegory surrounding death and grief in this reflective and heartfelt speculative grap...

www.publishersweekly.com

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Vivi Doodles @vividoodles.bsky.social · 9d

New Quiet Crossings review in KIRKUS!! 😍‼️
@conundrumpress.bsky.social

www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews...

QUIET CROSSINGS | Kirkus Reviews

A conflicted teenage girl navigates a complicated crossroads.

www.kirkusreviews.com

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Vivi Doodles @vividoodles.bsky.social · 13d

Unmedicated adhd while freelancing from home kinda making me go crazy a bit—
My GP warned me against getting diagnosed going on medication because she said it could mess with my career. Any other neurodivergent creatives able to give me their opinions on the matter?

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Vivi Doodles @vividoodles.bsky.social · 17d

Hello comics people of the internet! Did you know I have a graphic novel coming out? Well I do! And you can pre order it here: conundrumpress.com/product/quie... (or at your local bookstore!)

@conundrumpress.bsky.social
@skyjanquest.bsky.social - colourist
@salsawler.bsky.social - editor

Quiet Crossings - Conundrum Press

In Quiet Crossings Selena agrees to help out at the nearby Inn in exchange for a room after crashing her car in the unfamiliar countryside. Located on the edge of the world, the Inn attracts extraordi...

conundrumpress.com

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Vivi Doodles @vividoodles.bsky.social · 17d

Number 1!!

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Kenny Lauderdale @kennylauderdale.bsky.social · Jan 13

Tezuka & Ishinomori both died at 60. Mizuki (the creator of GeGeGe no Kitarō) died at 93. I think about this a lot.

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Vivi Doodles @vividoodles.bsky.social · Aug 24

www.publishersweekly.com/9781772621136

Oh my goodness this review I got in publishers weekly is so sweet!! 🥺

Quiet Crossings by

Debut creator Partridge leverages fantasy allegory surrounding death and grief in this reflective and heartfelt speculative grap...

www.publishersweekly.com

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Sal Sawler @salsawler.bsky.social · Aug 23

Boosting this!

But also, I’m proud to say that Quiet Crossings is an EMANATA book, so I’m handling the marketing for it! If anyone in my circle sees this and knows of an opportunity, you’re welcome to reach out to me by DM, or go directly to Vivi.

Trust me, this is a GREAT book. #kidlit #booksky

Vivi Doodles @vividoodles.bsky.social · Jul 16

Hello cool comics ppl in my phone! I’m looking to do some press for my upcoming debut graphic novel “Quiet Crossings” coming out this fall!

Anyone know any cool podcasts and comics magazines that’d be willing yo do a piece with me? Any nudges in the right direction are appreciated 🙏🙌

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Vivi Doodles @vividoodles.bsky.social · Jul 16

Hello cool comics ppl in my phone! I’m looking to do some press for my upcoming debut graphic novel “Quiet Crossings” coming out this fall!

Anyone know any cool podcasts and comics magazines that’d be willing yo do a piece with me? Any nudges in the right direction are appreciated 🙏🙌

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Vivi Doodles @vividoodles.bsky.social · Aug 10

Hello, hello, I am in this!! :D

TO Comix Press @tocomix.bsky.social · Aug 9

I'm thrilled to announce the creative lineup for our next comics anthology, The New Hotness!

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Joan Zahra Dark 🔥 جون زهر درك @joandark.com · Aug 6

I've eaten through my savings after going through a big move and could really use that last $900 chunk to cover some big life changes

I hate to bump this up again with so much else going on but if you're in a position to help, it would mean a lot!

Joan Zahra Dark 🔥 جون زهر درك @joandark.com · May 20

I'm making one more push to make my GFM goal after being laid off last month if folks can help boost! www.gofundme.com/f/support-jo...

HUGE thank you to @littlegoodfrog.online for the amazing promo art here, and to @maloneydoodles.bsky.social for support in keeping all this going!

Art of Joan in the air, slamming a mallet into a test your strength machine, with the ticker rising with text at 4.3k to reach the top with text reading 6k. Text on the top-right reads, "Help Joan reach their GoFundMe goal!"

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Vivi Doodles @vividoodles.bsky.social · Aug 7

More comics projects are starting to line up, time to enjoy the last of my summer before hunkering down in the comics dungeon (my dining room table) and commencing the deep work

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Vivi Doodles @vividoodles.bsky.social · Jul 16

Hello cool comics ppl in my phone! I’m looking to do some press for my upcoming debut graphic novel “Quiet Crossings” coming out this fall!

Anyone know any cool podcasts and comics magazines that’d be willing yo do a piece with me? Any nudges in the right direction are appreciated 🙏🙌

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Amanda J. McGee @amcgeewrites.bsky.social · Jul 16

There is someone out there who wants your weird little book. Even if you doubt yourself sometimes, don't doubt their earnest enthusiasm.

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Vivi Doodles @vividoodles.bsky.social · Jul 3

Exciting things are happening!! Just signed a new comics agreement 🙈🤭

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Vivi Doodles @vividoodles.bsky.social · Jun 3

Much to think about 🤔

Illustrated figure walking up a hill with thought bubbles that read “what does it mean to be a cartoonist?”, “what does is mean to be in love?”, “what is love?. Speech bubbles in front of them read: “Do I simply exist to feel, and ask dumb questions?”, “being able to do so, feels like privilege” (authors note: privilege is spelled wrong)

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Vivi Doodles @vividoodles.bsky.social · May 14

HELLO FELLOW INDIE COMIC NERDS!!! I WILL BE AT THESE SHOWS COMING SOON!!!!

Text reads “wanna help me afford therapy?” With everything but the word “wanna” striked out, and replaces with “buy my comics!?”.

I will be at MCAF, may 23rd-25th, Rue St Denis entre/between Gilford and Roy.

TCAF, June 7th-8th, at the Mettamy Athletic Center (50 Carlton st)

Both events are free to attend!

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Vivi Doodles @vividoodles.bsky.social · May 8

Back to posting on substack !
vividoodles.substack.com/p/summer-is-...

Summer is here, and I am free

Debut graphic novel finished, feelings about that, and what I'm doing going forwards

vividoodles.substack.com

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Vivi Doodles @vividoodles.bsky.social · Mar 18

The riddler?

Vivi Doodles @vividoodles.bsky.social · Mar 12

Great read!! Very episodic, absolutely gorgeous ink work with a punchy green lime accent. I’ve been looking for the right title to get me back into reading manga, and this is definitely it!
#theguyshewasinterestedinwasntaguyatall #tgswiiwagaa #manga (there has to be an easier acronym)

Copy of the manga “THE GUY SHE WAS INTERESTED IN WASN'T A GUY AT ALL” Volume 1 by SUMIKO ARAI
On my lap, and I’m wearing cat PJs

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Vivi Doodles @vividoodles.bsky.social · Mar 12

Nice.

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Vivi Doodles @vividoodles.bsky.social · Mar 11

Tfw the finish line of your comic is in sight, and all the ideas for comics that you’ve put to the side start rushing back

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Vivi Doodles @vividoodles.bsky.social · Mar 10

ASPARAGUS CAM

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Vivi Doodles @vividoodles.bsky.social · Mar 9

Without downloading any new pics, describe your gender

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