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Zara 🏳️‍🌈 @zaravarin.bsky.social · 7d

Thank you! Kevin’s work makes for such lovely pieces, the hard part was curating to not make MORE

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Zara 🏳️‍🌈 @zaravarin.bsky.social · 7d

Thank you Kevin 💙 So very much right back at you!!

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Zara 🏳️‍🌈 @zaravarin.bsky.social · 7d

Barely out of bed this morning before I was eagerly hitting PLAY on the audiobook (and a physical copy is on the way from local bookseller)

A fantastic revolution centering on the success of some scrappy (demonic) underdogs (& their witch + cat) is just what my heart needs right now!

rachel-aaron.bsky.social @rachel-aaron.bsky.social · 7d

It's launch day!!

HELL HATH NO FURY is out today in ebook, audio, KU, and print! We're only one book from the end, folks, so buckle up and get ready for a hell of a ride, 'cause the Bex train don't stop!

Get your copy here and thanks so much for being my readers/listeners! --> amzn.to/487RvN8

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Zara 🏳️‍🌈 @zaravarin.bsky.social · 7d

Working with @kevinjaystanton.bsky.social has been so positively lovely. His wealth of knowledge and thoughtful, gorgeous designs have been a project our team has loved collaborating on.

Dual Wield Studio @dualwieldstudio.bsky.social · 7d

Strengthen your resolve 🗡 The Sacred Blood Capsule Collection by @kevinjaystanton.bsky.social arriving Friday, October 10 at 10AM PT at Dual Wield Studio. Read more about the inspiration behind the collection here: https://bit.ly/3KvlYLk

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Dual Wield Studio @dualwieldstudio.bsky.social · 7d

It’s dangerous to go alone - take the Sacred Blood Capsule Collection’s Pin for stylish protection 🤍

🩸Designed by @kevinjaystanton.bsky.social
🩸3.7 x 3.1 inches
🩸$35 USD

A photo of the Sacred Blood pin, a curved lily of the valley plant in the color of warm silver. Hanging from the plant stem are three pearlized bell-shaped flowers. The middle lily has a red teardrop shaped bead hanging from it, as does the bottom, horizontally oriented leaf of the plant. Held up against a background of a treetop.

A product photo of the Sacred Blood pin, a curved lily of the valley plant in the color of warm silver. Hanging from the plant stem are three pearlized bell-shaped flowers. The middle lily has a red teardrop shaped bead hanging from it, as does the bottom, horizontally oriented leaf of the plant. Set upon a mossy rock.

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Dual Wield Studio @dualwieldstudio.bsky.social · 7d

Bloom where you're planted 🌹 with this versatile bandana from our Sacred Blood Capsule Collection.

🩸Designed by @kevinjaystanton.bsky.social
🩸22 x 22 inches, 100% cotton
🩸$30 USD

A model, facing towards the viewer, is wearing the bandana as a headscarf.

A closeup of the Sacred Blood Bandana, featuring in particular the lily of the valley plant, shooting stars and sparkles. Wrapped around a tree branch.

A closeup of the Sacred Blood Bandana, featuring in particular the lily of the valley plant, shooting stars and sparkles. Set upon a mossy rock.

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Dual Wield Studio @dualwieldstudio.bsky.social · 7d

Embrace your sanguine nature 🩸✨ with the Sacred Blood Capsule Collection Sweater.

🩸Designed by @kevinjaystanton.bsky.social
🩸50% Rayon, 28% Nylon, 22% PBT with printed neck tape
🩸$80 USD

Two models wearing the Sacred Blood Sweater are standing side by side in the forest. The central model carries a spear and the model to the side of him have their hands upon the tree in the background.

A model wearing the Sacred Blood sweater, in between two rocks and looking back of his shoulder.

A model wearing the Sacred Blood sweater, holding a spear in a forest setting. The sweater extends to the model's hip and boldly stands out against the greenery.

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Dual Wield Studio @dualwieldstudio.bsky.social · 7d

Strengthen your resolve 🗡 The Sacred Blood Capsule Collection by @kevinjaystanton.bsky.social arriving Friday, October 10 at 10AM PT at Dual Wield Studio. Read more about the inspiration behind the collection here: https://bit.ly/3KvlYLk

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Zara 🏳️‍🌈 @zaravarin.bsky.social · 14d

Thank you!!

Zara 🏳️‍🌈 @zaravarin.bsky.social · 14d

Thank you!

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Zara 🏳️‍🌈 @zaravarin.bsky.social · 14d

Thank you so much Syn 💙

Zara 🏳️‍🌈 @zaravarin.bsky.social · 14d

Thank you so much for your support! I hope you love them when they arrive <3

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Zara 🏳️‍🌈 @zaravarin.bsky.social · 14d

Thank you!!

Zara 🏳️‍🌈 @zaravarin.bsky.social · 14d

This year has been a rollercoaster, y'all; after an unexpected warehouse move & inventory shuffling, all while still working on multiple active projects & navigating the state of commerce (& tarriffs 🙄), we're happy to have our storefront back up and running!

Our team has put in so much work 💪

Dual Wield Studio @dualwieldstudio.bsky.social · 14d

With new adventures on the horizon, we're ecstatic to announce that our storefront has officially REOPENED! 🎉

Dragon Age preorders shipping, handling cost updates, and team changes--read all our Dual Wield Studio updates here: https://bit.ly/3KlSFL4

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Dual Wield Studio @dualwieldstudio.bsky.social · 14d

With new adventures on the horizon, we're ecstatic to announce that our storefront has officially REOPENED! 🎉

Dragon Age preorders shipping, handling cost updates, and team changes--read all our Dual Wield Studio updates here: https://bit.ly/3KlSFL4

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Zara 🏳️‍🌈 @zaravarin.bsky.social · Aug 30

I’ve been looking forward to so much of this game, but ESPECIALLY the sniper battle with The End. It’s among my very favorite game experiences & I’m so curious to see how it is in MGSDelta.

BRB gonna go play hide n seek with an old man & his parrot 🥰

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Zara 🏳️‍🌈 @zaravarin.bsky.social · Aug 29

So glad to have shared it with you, dude 🐍❗️📦

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Zara 🏳️‍🌈 @zaravarin.bsky.social · Aug 29

Oooh AWESOME, congrats!! Definitely opening this up to revisit & read through later :D

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Zara 🏳️‍🌈 @zaravarin.bsky.social · Aug 29

R I G H T
folks have been asking what my plans for the holiday weekend are and I’m just 😌
I’ll be enjoying quality time in my cardboard box!

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Zara 🏳️‍🌈 @zaravarin.bsky.social · Aug 29

“Huh? What’s that sound?” asks the poor nameless enemy soldier on patrol in the middle of a Russian jungle, unaware he’s about to take a tranq dart to the neck & become part of a silly enemy domino stack I’ve been making in this game for two decades 💙 yay Metal Gear

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Zara 🏳️‍🌈 @zaravarin.bsky.social · Aug 29

I cannot stop smiling as I play through Metal Gear Solid: Delta, y’all. MGS3: Snake Eater remains one of my all-time favorite games & this remake was clearly done with so much love & attention to detail to remain true to the original game, down to the silly Easter eggs & ridiculous enemy behaviors.

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Zara 🏳️‍🌈 @zaravarin.bsky.social · Aug 24

GOD, YEAH
a bajillion thanks for trying

TURNS OUT

it was very specifically directional and the thing was set up facing up-and-down when it should have been pointed AT the speaker 🫠 oh, Rowan

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Zara 🏳️‍🌈 @zaravarin.bsky.social · Aug 24

remember how bad their mic was because it was never set up correctly

IT'S STILL BAD, LIKE A BLESSED LITTLE TIME CAPSULE AS ROWAN'S VOLUME SWIMS IN AND OUT

I hope it's a comfort to listen to one day for you 💙

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Zara 🏳️‍🌈 @zaravarin.bsky.social · Aug 24

For folks who knew Rowan, or even never met them, this is a little window into the wonderful person they were.

Listening & editing the transcript of this audio interview was difficult but, more than that, a comfort; I hope it can be that for other folks too.

Dual Wield Studio @dualwieldstudio.bsky.social · Aug 24

On our 7th anniversary, we look back with former CEO and co-founder Rowan Rowden on the origins of Dual Wield Studio with a never-before-seen interview.

Thank you for your support this year! More to come soon on our store reopening and the future!

dualwieldstudio.com/blogs/news/a...

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Dual Wield Studio @dualwieldstudio.bsky.social · Aug 24

On our 7th anniversary, we look back with former CEO and co-founder Rowan Rowden on the origins of Dual Wield Studio with a never-before-seen interview.

Thank you for your support this year! More to come soon on our store reopening and the future!

dualwieldstudio.com/blogs/news/a...

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