Arden Powell ❄️✨
@ardenpowell.bsky.social
Queer SFF author + artist, they/them 🇨🇦 Flos Magicae, The Carnelian King, Faerie Hounds. March 17 2026: THE BAYOU audiobook
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Arden Powell ❄️✨
@ardenpowell.bsky.social
· Oct 17
Hello! I'm a queer indie author of fantasy, romance, and gothic horror. I write the Flos Magicae series, my new release is a short story collection #TheCarnelianKing and I publish a sword & sorcery serial on Patreon #TheBlackKnightSaga
✨Books: shorturl.at/KHuF3
✨Patreon: www.patreon.com/ardenpowell
✨Books: shorturl.at/KHuF3
✨Patreon: www.patreon.com/ardenpowell
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Okay, so it looks like we've got enough interest to make this worthwhile. If you are a Canadian author and want to participate in a group #Itchio promo for the first 2 weeks of March, here's the sign up form and details!
📦📚 #BookSky #AmWriting #CanLit #CanKidLit
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📦📚 #BookSky #AmWriting #CanLit #CanKidLit
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Canadian Authors Itchio Bundle Sign Up
Are you a Canadian author interested in joining a group promo on Itchio? I'm setting up a bundle that will run March 1st to 15th and I'm hoping we can pull together 6 to 10 books to feature. NOTE: Thi...
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January 9, 2026 at 11:56 PM
Okay, so it looks like we've got enough interest to make this worthwhile. If you are a Canadian author and want to participate in a group #Itchio promo for the first 2 weeks of March, here's the sign up form and details!
📦📚 #BookSky #AmWriting #CanLit #CanKidLit
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
📦📚 #BookSky #AmWriting #CanLit #CanKidLit
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On a historical scale the capitalist system that gave rise to the billionaire oligarch class is so incredibly recent. All the most miserable facets of life are only one or two hundred years old at most. What if we just...chose something better. We could make this a mere blip in humanity's record.
February 4, 2026 at 9:06 PM
On a historical scale the capitalist system that gave rise to the billionaire oligarch class is so incredibly recent. All the most miserable facets of life are only one or two hundred years old at most. What if we just...chose something better. We could make this a mere blip in humanity's record.
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ONLY 24 DAYS LEFT! Submissions are OPEN for Year's Best Canadian F&SF: Volume 4 (the best of 2025). Send me your SFF published in 2025--details in the link below. Subs close Feb 28, 2026. Pls share WIDELY.
(And why 24 day? Well, because I forgot to post this on a day that is a multiple of 5!)
(And why 24 day? Well, because I forgot to post this on a day that is a multiple of 5!)
Year’s Best Canadian Fantasy and Science Fiction | Stephen Kotowych
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February 4, 2026 at 3:24 PM
ONLY 24 DAYS LEFT! Submissions are OPEN for Year's Best Canadian F&SF: Volume 4 (the best of 2025). Send me your SFF published in 2025--details in the link below. Subs close Feb 28, 2026. Pls share WIDELY.
(And why 24 day? Well, because I forgot to post this on a day that is a multiple of 5!)
(And why 24 day? Well, because I forgot to post this on a day that is a multiple of 5!)
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Algorithms have failed artists, so once again I am appealing to the wealthy to go back to the practice of patronising artists so you can brag that your sicko is better than your rival’s sicko
February 4, 2026 at 7:20 PM
Algorithms have failed artists, so once again I am appealing to the wealthy to go back to the practice of patronising artists so you can brag that your sicko is better than your rival’s sicko
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17. Hmmm, my strongest held beliefs are all pretty simple and sappy 😅. Like trying your best is enough, nourishing curiosity opens so much of the world to someone, asking for help is not a sign of weakness, etc etc.
Garlic makes everything better.
Tea and time heals the soul.
Garlic makes everything better.
Tea and time heals the soul.
February 4, 2026 at 5:08 PM
17. Hmmm, my strongest held beliefs are all pretty simple and sappy 😅. Like trying your best is enough, nourishing curiosity opens so much of the world to someone, asking for help is not a sign of weakness, etc etc.
Garlic makes everything better.
Tea and time heals the soul.
Garlic makes everything better.
Tea and time heals the soul.
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worth noting that the second rich people stopped being afraid of mobs tearing them limb from limb, they stopped building libraries and opera houses and stuff and started ripping the copper wiring out of the walls of society instead
February 4, 2026 at 4:44 PM
worth noting that the second rich people stopped being afraid of mobs tearing them limb from limb, they stopped building libraries and opera houses and stuff and started ripping the copper wiring out of the walls of society instead
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HEY trans and nonbinary creatives!
do you have a project you'd like to promote? would you like to be on the Tilly's Trans Tuesdays podcast to do just that? and get to talk with me (i have it on good authority i'm super fun and cool)?
then this form is for you! 🌟
do you have a project you'd like to promote? would you like to be on the Tilly's Trans Tuesdays podcast to do just that? and get to talk with me (i have it on good authority i'm super fun and cool)?
then this form is for you! 🌟
Tilly's Trans Tuesdays podcast guest interest form for trans creatives
Hi! I'm Tilly Bridges, a trans woman author, screenwriter, television writer, director, comic writer, animation writer, game writer... you get the drift. I've been writing weekly essays on trans life ...
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February 2, 2026 at 5:14 PM
HEY trans and nonbinary creatives!
do you have a project you'd like to promote? would you like to be on the Tilly's Trans Tuesdays podcast to do just that? and get to talk with me (i have it on good authority i'm super fun and cool)?
then this form is for you! 🌟
do you have a project you'd like to promote? would you like to be on the Tilly's Trans Tuesdays podcast to do just that? and get to talk with me (i have it on good authority i'm super fun and cool)?
then this form is for you! 🌟
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Indie authors using Draft2Digital, this does indeed work, and your self pubs can now be sold on bookshop.org
February 4, 2026 at 4:09 PM
Indie authors using Draft2Digital, this does indeed work, and your self pubs can now be sold on bookshop.org
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Commission for @wilddrake.bsky.social of a prismatic dragon-raptor design! White version coming next ~ 🌠
#art #dragon #creaturedesign
#art #dragon #creaturedesign
March 13, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Commission for @wilddrake.bsky.social of a prismatic dragon-raptor design! White version coming next ~ 🌠
#art #dragon #creaturedesign
#art #dragon #creaturedesign
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March 14, 2025 at 3:44 PM
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Oh my gosh, actual good news for indie authors distributing wide
February 4, 2026 at 3:23 PM
Oh my gosh, actual good news for indie authors distributing wide
If you see this, post a dragon 🐲
My boy the Carnelian King himself from the cover of my CARNELIAN KING collection!
My boy the Carnelian King himself from the cover of my CARNELIAN KING collection!
February 4, 2026 at 3:10 PM
If you see this, post a dragon 🐲
My boy the Carnelian King himself from the cover of my CARNELIAN KING collection!
My boy the Carnelian King himself from the cover of my CARNELIAN KING collection!
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I'm publishing a queer fantasy story on the first of every month this year, alternating between reprints and exclusive new releases with the goal to build up my readership over here. February is this one, March is gay isekai ✨
My first reprint story to start the year! M/M rivals-to-lovers fantasy romance set in an empire built on horsemanship, saint-worship, and prophecy, with an exploration of career-ending injuries and chronic pain. 8700 words.
For $2 members and up: www.patreon.com/posts/under-...
For $2 members and up: www.patreon.com/posts/under-...
February 2, 2026 at 4:14 PM
I'm publishing a queer fantasy story on the first of every month this year, alternating between reprints and exclusive new releases with the goal to build up my readership over here. February is this one, March is gay isekai ✨
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So good to be back at painting flowers for #februaryfrost26
Nocturnal snowdrops 🌑🌱
#gouache #art #illustration
Nocturnal snowdrops 🌑🌱
#gouache #art #illustration
February 4, 2026 at 2:33 PM
So good to be back at painting flowers for #februaryfrost26
Nocturnal snowdrops 🌑🌱
#gouache #art #illustration
Nocturnal snowdrops 🌑🌱
#gouache #art #illustration
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i know i've been pretty quiet but here's the result of my January: a totally handmade, fully-functional marionette created for a local winter-themed puppet show. she's called the Winter Maw & she'll eat you alive, just like real winter
February 2, 2026 at 9:37 PM
i know i've been pretty quiet but here's the result of my January: a totally handmade, fully-functional marionette created for a local winter-themed puppet show. she's called the Winter Maw & she'll eat you alive, just like real winter
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AND it's Photoshop compatible so you can still open all your old psd files and work in them.
If we're all looking for Adobe alternatives again, I've been using Krita ever since I lost my ancient version of Photoshop. Krita is free, opensource art software for Windows + Mac with no AI features (unless you add them yourself). I drew all my book covers with it last year! krita.org/en/
February 3, 2026 at 2:22 PM
AND it's Photoshop compatible so you can still open all your old psd files and work in them.
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After years of being asked about it, I am finally making an oracle deck. neat!
February 3, 2026 at 8:52 PM
After years of being asked about it, I am finally making an oracle deck. neat!
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On s’était dit qu’on se ferait bien un petit trailer pour vous présenter Terre ou Lune, Jade Khoo en a fait un autre chef-d’œuvre ✨
February 3, 2026 at 5:09 PM
On s’était dit qu’on se ferait bien un petit trailer pour vous présenter Terre ou Lune, Jade Khoo en a fait un autre chef-d’œuvre ✨
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I am having Very High Money Anxiety this week and it would be really, really nice to sell some murders
Or to receive some tips
I'd also love a winning lottery ticket but that's the least likely option sooo
Or to receive some tips
I'd also love a winning lottery ticket but that's the least likely option sooo
Have you ever wanted to die... in fiction?
Or perhaps commit a (fictional) murder of a billionaire?
Well I've got good news: MURDER COMMISSIONS ARE BACK!!!
Hire me to write you a custom death scene - or a billionaire murder scene - today!
1/3
Or perhaps commit a (fictional) murder of a billionaire?
Well I've got good news: MURDER COMMISSIONS ARE BACK!!!
Hire me to write you a custom death scene - or a billionaire murder scene - today!
1/3
Murder Commissions are BAAAAACK!
Dianna Gunn published a post on Ko-fi
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February 3, 2026 at 6:00 PM
I am having Very High Money Anxiety this week and it would be really, really nice to sell some murders
Or to receive some tips
I'd also love a winning lottery ticket but that's the least likely option sooo
Or to receive some tips
I'd also love a winning lottery ticket but that's the least likely option sooo
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Kobo peeps, THE REANIMATOR'S FATE is finally available for purchase (and should be in KoboPlus)!
THE REANIMATOR'S FATE (TRM #4) is out now!
📚A conspiracy to undermine the Society
📚A cursed book
📚Felipe battling his demons
📚Oliver truly embracing who he is
📚And a way for them to save their community
books2read.com/trm4
Paperbacks available now!
📚A conspiracy to undermine the Society
📚A cursed book
📚Felipe battling his demons
📚Oliver truly embracing who he is
📚And a way for them to save their community
books2read.com/trm4
Paperbacks available now!
February 3, 2026 at 4:29 PM
Kobo peeps, THE REANIMATOR'S FATE is finally available for purchase (and should be in KoboPlus)!
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Send us your best zine submissions! We pay 10 cents per word and want your weird, gross, angry, sad, funny stories!
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Submission Calls
OPEN Zine call (January 28th through February 7th) Zine PromptsFor this zine bundle, I’m looking for written pieces about these five prompts: -Cunty Horrors (cunty horror microfiction and min…
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February 1, 2026 at 7:47 PM
Send us your best zine submissions! We pay 10 cents per word and want your weird, gross, angry, sad, funny stories!
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AND it's Photoshop compatible so you can still open all your old psd files and work in them.
If we're all looking for Adobe alternatives again, I've been using Krita ever since I lost my ancient version of Photoshop. Krita is free, opensource art software for Windows + Mac with no AI features (unless you add them yourself). I drew all my book covers with it last year! krita.org/en/
February 3, 2026 at 2:22 PM
AND it's Photoshop compatible so you can still open all your old psd files and work in them.
If we're all looking for Adobe alternatives again, I've been using Krita ever since I lost my ancient version of Photoshop. Krita is free, opensource art software for Windows + Mac with no AI features (unless you add them yourself). I drew all my book covers with it last year! krita.org/en/
February 3, 2026 at 2:18 PM
If we're all looking for Adobe alternatives again, I've been using Krita ever since I lost my ancient version of Photoshop. Krita is free, opensource art software for Windows + Mac with no AI features (unless you add them yourself). I drew all my book covers with it last year! krita.org/en/
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ok I will stop fiddling with this now
February 2, 2026 at 6:26 PM
ok I will stop fiddling with this now
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Nikolai Kochergin (1897-1974)
February 3, 2026 at 9:04 AM
Nikolai Kochergin (1897-1974)