Jesse Tarter-Holden 🇵🇸 🏳️⚧️ 🏴
@churl.bsky.social
Co-creator of “Best of the Year” (Vanity Fair) graphic novel series INCREDIBLE DOOM and just starting to build mechanical art 🇵🇸🏳️⚧️🏴
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almost every novelist you read who's not from the airport fiction or bestseller sections is working a full on day job, including multi-award winners and absolute legends, or they have a spouse or trust that supports them. virtually across the board. just normalize in your mind that's how it works.
I know we know this, but authors need to get better at talking about how they actually make their money. Stop pretending it's from the books.
November 25, 2025 at 10:35 PM
almost every novelist you read who's not from the airport fiction or bestseller sections is working a full on day job, including multi-award winners and absolute legends, or they have a spouse or trust that supports them. virtually across the board. just normalize in your mind that's how it works.
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I once asked a bookseller at a large indie store how many people would have to buy a book for it to get the attention of the store buyer and cause an additional order and they said: Three.
I see some book piracy discourse, and, to make a positive argument in favor of buying books, your marginal ability to influence what books get published and support the careers of writers you like is massive compared to most other forms of media.
November 25, 2025 at 11:07 PM
I once asked a bookseller at a large indie store how many people would have to buy a book for it to get the attention of the store buyer and cause an additional order and they said: Three.
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hey jeff what is this third pillar marked SECRET
November 22, 2025 at 7:32 PM
hey jeff what is this third pillar marked SECRET
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The misogynistic fucks in the admin are trying to make it so that grad school certifications in female-dominated professions (nursing, therapy, education) no longer count as “professional degrees” & you can’t get loans to go to grad school.
The DoE has reclassified numerous health professional and other degrees, limiting access to federal student loan programs eligible for the higher OBBBA loan caps from thousands to a few hundred.
As ALWAYS, this is about $$.
We're about to become REALLY "great"...
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As ALWAYS, this is about $$.
We're about to become REALLY "great"...
shorturl.fm/xs7gY
November 21, 2025 at 6:13 AM
The misogynistic fucks in the admin are trying to make it so that grad school certifications in female-dominated professions (nursing, therapy, education) no longer count as “professional degrees” & you can’t get loans to go to grad school.
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(throwing open my window) you there, boy, what day is this?
Goodness me, I stayed up late reading and it’s already Partially Muscled Skeleton Screaming by the Perimeter Fence Day. Hope you’ve all been good this year!
November 14, 2025 at 2:52 PM
(throwing open my window) you there, boy, what day is this?
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same thing with the obsession over latinx
if i think things are corny i just internally roll my eyes and move on. not everything needs a fight and people being earnest about this stuff is not a significant social issue in itself
if i think things are corny i just internally roll my eyes and move on. not everything needs a fight and people being earnest about this stuff is not a significant social issue in itself
November 14, 2025 at 2:50 PM
same thing with the obsession over latinx
if i think things are corny i just internally roll my eyes and move on. not everything needs a fight and people being earnest about this stuff is not a significant social issue in itself
if i think things are corny i just internally roll my eyes and move on. not everything needs a fight and people being earnest about this stuff is not a significant social issue in itself
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my wokest opinion is that land acknowledgements are fine. people knowing a little bit about the land you're on, even if one isn't invested in a land back project, is not particularly worse than the status quo, even if one comes by this info in a way that is somewhat cringe and forced
"my least woke opinion is---"
That's enough. We've had enough people indulging in the "thrill of a little conservatism", as a treat. Of considering reactionary thought to be a salacious and taboo in a world descending into reactionary mania.
Give me your MOST woke opinions. We're bringing it back.
That's enough. We've had enough people indulging in the "thrill of a little conservatism", as a treat. Of considering reactionary thought to be a salacious and taboo in a world descending into reactionary mania.
Give me your MOST woke opinions. We're bringing it back.
November 14, 2025 at 12:41 PM
my wokest opinion is that land acknowledgements are fine. people knowing a little bit about the land you're on, even if one isn't invested in a land back project, is not particularly worse than the status quo, even if one comes by this info in a way that is somewhat cringe and forced
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I don't know enough about Congress really, but, am I crazy to think the Senate caved primarily actually so the Republicans wouldn't get rid of the filibuster--which would be a net good--so that they wouldn't lose their excuse for never doing a single thing the Democratic base wants and demands
November 10, 2025 at 5:13 PM
I don't know enough about Congress really, but, am I crazy to think the Senate caved primarily actually so the Republicans wouldn't get rid of the filibuster--which would be a net good--so that they wouldn't lose their excuse for never doing a single thing the Democratic base wants and demands
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lol she got his ass and he knows it
November 9, 2025 at 3:36 PM
lol she got his ass and he knows it
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One analytical model shows that, as of November 5th, the dismantling of U.S.A.I.D. has already caused the deaths of 600,000 people, two-thirds of them children. https://newyorkermag.visitlink.me/jUzNSc
The Shutdown of U.S.A.I.D. Has Already Killed Hundreds of Thousands
The short documentary “Rovina’s Choice” tells the story of what goes when aid goes.
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November 6, 2025 at 9:00 PM
One analytical model shows that, as of November 5th, the dismantling of U.S.A.I.D. has already caused the deaths of 600,000 people, two-thirds of them children. https://newyorkermag.visitlink.me/jUzNSc
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A 34-year-old as a politician: My god he's like a baby. It's like they just elected an infant to be their mayor.
A 34-year-old as an athlete: You have to admire the bravery of him attempting that dunk, knowing full well the grim reaper is right behind him.
A 34-year-old as an athlete: You have to admire the bravery of him attempting that dunk, knowing full well the grim reaper is right behind him.
November 5, 2025 at 5:45 AM
A 34-year-old as a politician: My god he's like a baby. It's like they just elected an infant to be their mayor.
A 34-year-old as an athlete: You have to admire the bravery of him attempting that dunk, knowing full well the grim reaper is right behind him.
A 34-year-old as an athlete: You have to admire the bravery of him attempting that dunk, knowing full well the grim reaper is right behind him.
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A sitting president opening a betting market on his own website taking bets on things he influences.
Wild times.
Wild times.
"Truth Social users will be able to trade prediction contracts related to major events and milestones, such as political elections, interest and inflation rate changes, commodity prices on gold and crude oil, events across all major sports leagues"
What the bloody hell?
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What the bloody hell?
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Truth Social to Become World’s First Social Media Platform Offering Prediction Markets via Exclusive Partnership with Crypto.com
Trump Media Expansion Now Includes Strategic Push into Prediction Markets
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October 29, 2025 at 2:33 AM
A sitting president opening a betting market on his own website taking bets on things he influences.
Wild times.
Wild times.
If you’re interested in learning Procreate (for comics or for any other reason) I can’t recommend @audmcname.com’s online class highly enough — fun, packed with practical tips, and (as she reassuringly points out) not scary! www.crucialcomix.com/product/work...
Intro to Digital Drawing with Procreate
This beginner-friendly workshop led by Crucial Comix editor Audra McNamee will go over tips for making comics in Procreate.
www.crucialcomix.com
October 26, 2025 at 9:43 PM
If you’re interested in learning Procreate (for comics or for any other reason) I can’t recommend @audmcname.com’s online class highly enough — fun, packed with practical tips, and (as she reassuringly points out) not scary! www.crucialcomix.com/product/work...
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this shit is so embarrassing. the government used to have guys who like, built bridges. now it’s just a gaggle of bleary-eyed cave children jacking themselves off to porno deepfakes of AOC while posting “based meme edits” of reaper drone strikes on venezuelan children. quit gooning and fix a pothole
vance has got to be the most cucked vp of all time. absolutely no power, completely subservient to a sundowning blowhard and an unelected nazi sleaze, so bored of waiting around for grandpa to give him something to do that he’s organizing forum raids like goons dropping in on habbo hotel
October 17, 2025 at 11:55 PM
this shit is so embarrassing. the government used to have guys who like, built bridges. now it’s just a gaggle of bleary-eyed cave children jacking themselves off to porno deepfakes of AOC while posting “based meme edits” of reaper drone strikes on venezuelan children. quit gooning and fix a pothole
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I won't go on & on about it. But what Dr. Demento put out into the world was special. It connected who knows how many people to music they didn't know they needed. to weird music. to big laffs, which we need. his final show will cost you three bucks, but it's priceless. 3/3 drdemento.com/online.html
Dr. Demento - Streaming
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October 12, 2025 at 8:22 PM
I won't go on & on about it. But what Dr. Demento put out into the world was special. It connected who knows how many people to music they didn't know they needed. to weird music. to big laffs, which we need. his final show will cost you three bucks, but it's priceless. 3/3 drdemento.com/online.html
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the actual story here, which the media never talks about, is that police in this country have become a discrete right-wing political operation. the story isn't about cops leaving (they're lying about that), it's about the police trying to exert influence over elections.
October 13, 2025 at 1:01 AM
the actual story here, which the media never talks about, is that police in this country have become a discrete right-wing political operation. the story isn't about cops leaving (they're lying about that), it's about the police trying to exert influence over elections.
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I've noticed the opposing team's fans only cheer when the opponents score on us. To win those fans over, I recommend we score on ourselves repeatedly; that will surely make them so happy they'll start supporting us. And I'm sure all our fans will keep cheering for us—who else is there to cheer for?
October 10, 2025 at 12:19 PM
I've noticed the opposing team's fans only cheer when the opponents score on us. To win those fans over, I recommend we score on ourselves repeatedly; that will surely make them so happy they'll start supporting us. And I'm sure all our fans will keep cheering for us—who else is there to cheer for?
@househouse.bsky.social Hi! The press page for Big Walk says it’s for “2+” players and most folks online seem to assume it will be for 2-4, but any chance it will support 5 or 6 player sessions too? Or is that TBD? Thanks love you
October 4, 2025 at 12:41 AM
@househouse.bsky.social Hi! The press page for Big Walk says it’s for “2+” players and most folks online seem to assume it will be for 2-4, but any chance it will support 5 or 6 player sessions too? Or is that TBD? Thanks love you
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Comics w/discounts (cont'd):
Mercy Thompson by @mercysgarage.bsky.social
Vampirella by @tomsnig.bsky.social
Incredible Doom by @matthewbogart.bsky.social / @churl.bsky.social
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Mercy Thompson by @mercysgarage.bsky.social
Vampirella by @tomsnig.bsky.social
Incredible Doom by @matthewbogart.bsky.social / @churl.bsky.social
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Amazon (at Comixology) Sales: Starhenge, Dynamite Horror, Fantastic Four, Dark Tower
In this week's Comixology (at Amazon) sales, Dynamite starts off spooky season with a horror sale and we dig up some unannounced Fantastic Four, Starhenge and Dark Tower.
www.comics.cheap
October 3, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Comics w/discounts (cont'd):
Mercy Thompson by @mercysgarage.bsky.social
Vampirella by @tomsnig.bsky.social
Incredible Doom by @matthewbogart.bsky.social / @churl.bsky.social
www.comics.cheap/current-roun...
Mercy Thompson by @mercysgarage.bsky.social
Vampirella by @tomsnig.bsky.social
Incredible Doom by @matthewbogart.bsky.social / @churl.bsky.social
www.comics.cheap/current-roun...
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hardly anything is on fleek these days
October 2, 2025 at 5:21 AM
hardly anything is on fleek these days
My wife built this amazing, singular two-sided quilt out of all my retired band / nerd shirts, so now I can swaddle myself in decades of memories, mosh pit sweat, and spilled PBR at a safe, homeopathic level any time I need
October 2, 2025 at 2:54 AM
My wife built this amazing, singular two-sided quilt out of all my retired band / nerd shirts, so now I can swaddle myself in decades of memories, mosh pit sweat, and spilled PBR at a safe, homeopathic level any time I need
For fucks sake I’m just trying to see if my camping trip this weekend is still possible you illiterate fascist fucks
October 1, 2025 at 5:47 PM
For fucks sake I’m just trying to see if my camping trip this weekend is still possible you illiterate fascist fucks
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the cultural crisis is straightforward: there are no longer any formal consequences for blatantly anti-social behavior, and the rest of us are constantly just getting lectured that we have to put up with these assholes making our lives worse
Imagine if NPR had actually talked to safe streets advocates for this story and learned how the solutions to drivers killing people is not, in fact, victim blaming
September 25, 2025 at 3:26 PM
the cultural crisis is straightforward: there are no longer any formal consequences for blatantly anti-social behavior, and the rest of us are constantly just getting lectured that we have to put up with these assholes making our lives worse