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George Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · 9h

This new book by @cartoonkate.bsky.social is a breath-takingly beautiful thing: I'd go so far as to say a work of genius.

It's my privilege to be interviewing her about it at the East Gate Bookshop, Totnes on 23rd October. Please join us if you can:
www.totnespulse.co.uk/product/tick...

Ticket: Patchwork: A Graphic Biography of Jane Austen

Kate Evans is a writer, cartoonist, illustrator and studied English literature at the University of Sussex in Brighton. From 1995 to 1998 Evans dedicated herself to environmental activism, providing c...

www.totnespulse.co.uk

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Melissa F. Olson @mfolson.bsky.social · 1d

It’s finally here!
You can now buy the trade paperback of ARCHAIC, about a badass single mom who’s put in charge of a sentient island and its mythological Inhabitants. Come for the Mesopotamian goddess of the dead, stay for the 9-yr-old who saves the day w/birdwatching skills.
bit.ly/Demonde

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Thought Bubble Festival @thoughtbubbleuk.bsky.social · 6d

The final pack of incredible guests for Thought Bubble Comic Convention is here! 😍

Each guest will be at Harrogate Convention Centre, England, on 15 & 16 November 2025, see you there!

See all our guests: thoughtbubblefestival.com/guests
And get your tickets: thoughtbubblefestival.com/tickets

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Keith W. Dickinson @keithwdickinson.bsky.social · 1d

Today is a day when arts degrees are worthless, but the product of those degrees is so valuable it would kill an entire industry if they were made to pay for it.

The Verge @theverge.com · May 26

Nick Clegg says asking artists for use permission would ‘kill’ the AI industry

Paul McCartne, Elton John and others signed an open letter.

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Tim Pilcher @timpilcher.bsky.social · 1d

A reminder that there's a massive #cartoon #comics fair at #BrightonOpenMarket in 10 days on Sat. 18 October! LOADS of creators including @streakofpith.bsky.social @zaraslattery.bsky.social @frasergeesin.bsky.social Sara Kenney, Danny Noble, Dan Locke, Paul Garner, Ilya & many more! #Brighton

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Hannah Berry @streakofpith.bsky.social · 4d

Now would be a great time to reach out to any comics creators you know who are less online or more remote (geographically and/or emotionally) to make sure they’ve filled this thing in too…

Hannah Berry @streakofpith.bsky.social · 7d

🚨FINAL FEW DAYS!🚨

The UK Comics Creator Survey will close forever at midnight on Monday 6th! Have you submitted your response yet? Or were you, like me*, waiting for the last minute? The last minute is now, lads! Get in there!

ukcomicscreators.org.uk

*I thrive** on pressure
**Exist painfully

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Gregory Norminton @gregorynorminton.bsky.social · 5d

Blustery day, isn't it? Here's the National Grid: Live generation data. Wind and solar are generating 74.2% of our electricity. Gas is generating 13.1%. And yet our household electricity prices are pegged to... the volatile price of gas. Which is the basis on which the right attacks... renewables.

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Zara Slattery aka Inksplattery @zaraslattery.bsky.social · 5d

Noooo....get better soonXx

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Zara Slattery aka Inksplattery @zaraslattery.bsky.social · 5d

It'll be packed full of comicy goodness. ^====^

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Zara Slattery aka Inksplattery @zaraslattery.bsky.social · 5d

Very excited to be a guest at @thoughtbubbleuk.bsky.social this year🎉💃❤️

Thought Bubble Festival @thoughtbubbleuk.bsky.social · 6d

The final pack of incredible guests for Thought Bubble Comic Convention is here! 😍

Each guest will be at Harrogate Convention Centre, England, on 15 & 16 November 2025, see you there!

See all our guests: thoughtbubblefestival.com/guests
And get your tickets: thoughtbubblefestival.com/tickets

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Zara Slattery aka Inksplattery @zaraslattery.bsky.social · 5d

Talking about Canterbury & the Miracle Windows!!!!

Alex Fitch @panelborders.bsky.social · 5d

repeat broadcast: Alex Fitch talks to @karriefransman.bsky.social, @zaraslattery.bsky.social & Sabba Khan re: their comics based on Canterbury Cathedral, & to NormKonyu re: @comicstitan.bsky.social's graphic novel Downlands. 11am Sun 5th Oct, 104.4 Resonance FM panelborders.wordpress.com/2025/09/29

September 29, 2025 – Panel Borders and other podcasts

1 post published by Alex Fitch on September 29, 2025

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Zara Slattery aka Inksplattery @zaraslattery.bsky.social · 6d

Starting 3rd NOV in Brighton. PEN & WASH evening class - there are still spaces available. All abilities welcome!!! www.tickettailor.com/events/inksp...

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Hannah Berry @streakofpith.bsky.social · 6d

Let’s be honest, it’s a stretch to say we live in a true democracy, isn’t it? Government & big business skip along merrily together towards policy decisions that affect the rest of us but over which we have zero control. Decisions are made about us without us all the time.

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Zara Slattery aka Inksplattery @zaraslattery.bsky.social · 6d

Live in or near Brighton?! 1 day workshop in Short Story Comics!!! #ThePhoenixArtspace phoenixartspace.org/courses/shor...

Short Story Comics – Phoenix Art Space

phoenixartspace.org

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Zara Slattery aka Inksplattery @zaraslattery.bsky.social · 6d

NOW is the TIME!!! Have you filled in the #ComicCreatorsSurvey yet? Only 3 days left... @streakofpith.bsky.social #SpeakingUPandOUT for comic creators!!! ukcomicscreators.org.uk

Home - UK Comics Creators Survey

UK Comics Creator Survey 2025 If you are a UK-based comics creator over 16 years old, we want to know all about you! Whether you are a working professional, a casual creator or a student, if you make ...

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Lucy Sullivan @lucysullivan.bsky.social · 7d

THE THING WITH FEATHERS Trailer is out now! Cannot wait for it to be in cinema screens from Nov 21st UK / Nov 28th USA
A truly extraordinary film…

youtu.be/aUhsvd_Z_18

The Thing with Feathers | Official Trailer | In Theaters November 28

YouTube video by Briarcliff Entertainment

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Zara Slattery aka Inksplattery @zaraslattery.bsky.social · 7d

www.thoughtbubblefestival.com/portfoliorev... A really nice opportunity to talk to guests about your work, get advice & jolly chat!

Portfolio Reviews 2025 — Thought Bubble Comic Art Festival

www.thoughtbubblefestival.com

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ShortBox Comics Fair @shortboxcomicsfair.bsky.social · 8d

It's that time: ShortBox Comics Fair is here!

Over 140+ all-new, original comics created by artists from around the world, gathered exclusively in one place -for October only!

And it's all online, with all digital comics: no shipping, no waiting, no travelling.

www.shortboxcomicsfair.com

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Gregory Norminton @gregorynorminton.bsky.social · 8d

Thrilled to receive my copy of THE BOOK OF BOGS from @littletollerbooks.bsky.social. A celebration and (in places) a threnody for this very British and very endangered habitat and landscape.

As you'd expect from the publisher, it's a beautiful book. www.littletoller.co.uk/shop/books/l...

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Zara Slattery aka Inksplattery @zaraslattery.bsky.social · 8d

Temperate rainforest restoration project to begin in Cornwall - BBC News share.google/wPtDKrVgboiA...

Temperate rainforest restoration project to begin in Cornwall

Cornwall Wildlife Trust is to begin a temperate rainforest restoration project at its 150-acre site near Looe.

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Broken Frontier @brokenfrontier.bsky.social · 9d

The First Graphic Novel Competition 2025 Longlist Announced – Winning Entry Will Be Published by SelfMadeHero. @selfmadehero.bsky.social @firstgraphicnovel.bsky.social
www.brokenfrontier.com/the-first-gr...

The First Graphic Novel Competition 2025 Longlist Announced – Winning Entry Will Be Published by SelfMadeHero | Broken Frontier

www.brokenfrontier.com

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Kamila (also known as Pigeon) @pigeonface.bsky.social · 9d

10 days left and still 2k to raise for “The Ecstasy of Jenny D”! I believe we can do it but I need your help in making this comic a real thing!
Support & share the KS: www.kickstarter.com/projects/pig...

Colour comic page. At a regency style party, Paloma makes eye contact with a pretty lady, then blushes and runs away clutching her rosary.

Colour comic page.Among the clouds Jenny stares intensely into the void and says: “Last night I understood understood something about myself and my place in this world. “

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Rob 'B'ones @ MCM London 24-26th October @robjoneswrites.bsky.social · 8d

3 days to go.

351%.

£206 off of unlocking our £9000 stretchgoal.

Time for myself, @rapiaghi.bsky.social & @rorydraws4.bsky.social to hold our breath!!!

GRIFF GRISTLE: THE BOATMAN'S CALL IS ENTERING THE FINAL STRETCH!

www.kickstarter.com/projects/169...

Griff is underwater, his breath almost spent, letting out a bubble filled scream as he his eyes are wide and full of fear!

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Charlot Kristensen @zolwia.bsky.social · 8d

I'm back from maternity leave and in desperate need of some work. If you're looking for some fun colourful cover designs I'm your guy! Here are some book covers I loved illustrating
Contact me at [email protected]
See portfolio link below

Shares & some reassuring words would be much appreciated

A digital illustrated book cover of Cruise Life - Raining Cats and Dogs by Reese Eschmann. It shows a Black girl chasing dogs and cats on the deck of a cruise while her big brother tries to catch up while holding a cat in his arms.

A digital illustrated book cover for the title Unfadeable by Maurice Broaddus. It portrays a mixed Black girl walking by with her pit bull pet, a bridge is seen overhead her, with some cranes in the background and some key characters in the book watches her from a distance.

A digital illustrated book cover titled The Season of Styx Malone
It shows a Black boy with a cap and sunglasses on, her smirks to the viewer, and within his glasses you see the reflection of 2 other Black boys, one smiling back at him with enthusiasm while the other smiles more hesitantly.

A digital illustrated book cover of a picture book titled Bessie the Motorcycle Queen.
It shows Bessie Stringfield on her iconic Hogs (Harleys) against a backdrop of the Grand Canyon.

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Broken Frontier @brokenfrontier.bsky.social · 8d

Mollie Ray @mollieray.bsky.social Announced as the UK’s Young Comics Laureate – 2021 Broken Frontier ‘Six to Watch’ Creator is the First Person to Take the New Role. #BF6toWatch

www.brokenfrontier.com/mollie-ray-a...

Mollie Ray Announced as the UK's Young Comics Laureate - 2021 Broken Frontier 'Six to Watch' Creator is the First Person to Take the New Role – Broken Frontier

Mollie Ray has been announced as the first ever Young Comics Laureate for 2025-26 over the past LICAF weekend.

www.brokenfrontier.com

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