Devlin James
@devlinjames.com
If, like me, you were named backwards then you’ll understand why I go by “Dev”.
I create stories and artwork that explore universal themes such as personal identity and found family. I stand for creative expression of ideas and affirmative storytelling,
I create stories and artwork that explore universal themes such as personal identity and found family. I stand for creative expression of ideas and affirmative storytelling,
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NEW BOOK ALERT!
Releasing Friday! Pre-Orders up now!
#Peacebreaker: Book One of #FlameAndClaw is the story of Sara Osborn, a badass magical girl (excuse me, magical woman) fighting a cold war between Immortals in Seattle!
Ebook:
Amazon
[DRM free on Itch.io](devlinjames.itch.io/peacebreaker)
Releasing Friday! Pre-Orders up now!
#Peacebreaker: Book One of #FlameAndClaw is the story of Sara Osborn, a badass magical girl (excuse me, magical woman) fighting a cold war between Immortals in Seattle!
Ebook:
Amazon
[DRM free on Itch.io](devlinjames.itch.io/peacebreaker)
Sorry to break in, I know y'all talking about video games, but this world always made me think TTRPG.
gosh both @rowanchurch.bsky.social and I have talked a lot about a Magica Riot game too 😅
January 9, 2026 at 4:54 AM
Sorry to break in, I know y'all talking about video games, but this world always made me think TTRPG.
I don't know about y'all, but my timeline needs some good news.
Here's my attempt at brightening your day. I'm uploading the third and final #FlameAndClaw book today! The entire trilogy, released at last!
To celebrate, have the 'Saras in Stereo' gift image I made for @magicariot.com and focus pics.
Here's my attempt at brightening your day. I'm uploading the third and final #FlameAndClaw book today! The entire trilogy, released at last!
To celebrate, have the 'Saras in Stereo' gift image I made for @magicariot.com and focus pics.
January 7, 2026 at 5:17 PM
I don't know about y'all, but my timeline needs some good news.
Here's my attempt at brightening your day. I'm uploading the third and final #FlameAndClaw book today! The entire trilogy, released at last!
To celebrate, have the 'Saras in Stereo' gift image I made for @magicariot.com and focus pics.
Here's my attempt at brightening your day. I'm uploading the third and final #FlameAndClaw book today! The entire trilogy, released at last!
To celebrate, have the 'Saras in Stereo' gift image I made for @magicariot.com and focus pics.
Reposted by Devlin James
Pacific Northwest Magical Girls Unite!!!
My Sara, from #FlameAndClaw and @magicariot.com's Sara from #MagicaRiot defending the I-5 Corridor from all comers.
And hey, baddies? Take it from me... Do NOT Cross The Redheads.
My Sara, from #FlameAndClaw and @magicariot.com's Sara from #MagicaRiot defending the I-5 Corridor from all comers.
And hey, baddies? Take it from me... Do NOT Cross The Redheads.
January 6, 2026 at 7:11 AM
Pacific Northwest Magical Girls Unite!!!
My Sara, from #FlameAndClaw and @magicariot.com's Sara from #MagicaRiot defending the I-5 Corridor from all comers.
And hey, baddies? Take it from me... Do NOT Cross The Redheads.
My Sara, from #FlameAndClaw and @magicariot.com's Sara from #MagicaRiot defending the I-5 Corridor from all comers.
And hey, baddies? Take it from me... Do NOT Cross The Redheads.
Pacific Northwest Magical Girls Unite!!!
My Sara, from #FlameAndClaw and @magicariot.com's Sara from #MagicaRiot defending the I-5 Corridor from all comers.
And hey, baddies? Take it from me... Do NOT Cross The Redheads.
My Sara, from #FlameAndClaw and @magicariot.com's Sara from #MagicaRiot defending the I-5 Corridor from all comers.
And hey, baddies? Take it from me... Do NOT Cross The Redheads.
January 6, 2026 at 7:11 AM
Pacific Northwest Magical Girls Unite!!!
My Sara, from #FlameAndClaw and @magicariot.com's Sara from #MagicaRiot defending the I-5 Corridor from all comers.
And hey, baddies? Take it from me... Do NOT Cross The Redheads.
My Sara, from #FlameAndClaw and @magicariot.com's Sara from #MagicaRiot defending the I-5 Corridor from all comers.
And hey, baddies? Take it from me... Do NOT Cross The Redheads.
Reposted by Devlin James
Book One of Flame & Claw is out now,
Book Two releases TOMORROW, you can pre-order it now.
Book Three should be up for pre-order within the week.
More Info Here
Magical Girls Unite!
#FlameAndClaw
Book Two releases TOMORROW, you can pre-order it now.
Book Three should be up for pre-order within the week.
More Info Here
Magical Girls Unite!
#FlameAndClaw
January 4, 2026 at 7:18 PM
Book One of Flame & Claw is out now,
Book Two releases TOMORROW, you can pre-order it now.
Book Three should be up for pre-order within the week.
More Info Here
Magical Girls Unite!
#FlameAndClaw
Book Two releases TOMORROW, you can pre-order it now.
Book Three should be up for pre-order within the week.
More Info Here
Magical Girls Unite!
#FlameAndClaw
Book One of Flame & Claw is out now,
Book Two releases TOMORROW, you can pre-order it now.
Book Three should be up for pre-order within the week.
More Info Here
Magical Girls Unite!
#FlameAndClaw
Book Two releases TOMORROW, you can pre-order it now.
Book Three should be up for pre-order within the week.
More Info Here
Magical Girls Unite!
#FlameAndClaw
January 4, 2026 at 7:18 PM
Book One of Flame & Claw is out now,
Book Two releases TOMORROW, you can pre-order it now.
Book Three should be up for pre-order within the week.
More Info Here
Magical Girls Unite!
#FlameAndClaw
Book Two releases TOMORROW, you can pre-order it now.
Book Three should be up for pre-order within the week.
More Info Here
Magical Girls Unite!
#FlameAndClaw
CELEBRATING RELEASE DAY!
#Peacebreaker: Book One of #FlameAndClaw is the story of Sara Osborn, a badass magical girl (excuse me, magical woman) who's pulled into an Immortal cold war in Seattle!
Ebook:
[Amazon] (www.amazon.com/dp/B0GCYFW8D8)
Kobo
[DRM free: Itch.io](devlinjames.itch.io/peacebreaker)
#Peacebreaker: Book One of #FlameAndClaw is the story of Sara Osborn, a badass magical girl (excuse me, magical woman) who's pulled into an Immortal cold war in Seattle!
Ebook:
[Amazon] (www.amazon.com/dp/B0GCYFW8D8)
Kobo
[DRM free: Itch.io](devlinjames.itch.io/peacebreaker)
January 2, 2026 at 3:53 PM
CELEBRATING RELEASE DAY!
#Peacebreaker: Book One of #FlameAndClaw is the story of Sara Osborn, a badass magical girl (excuse me, magical woman) who's pulled into an Immortal cold war in Seattle!
Ebook:
[Amazon] (www.amazon.com/dp/B0GCYFW8D8)
Kobo
[DRM free: Itch.io](devlinjames.itch.io/peacebreaker)
#Peacebreaker: Book One of #FlameAndClaw is the story of Sara Osborn, a badass magical girl (excuse me, magical woman) who's pulled into an Immortal cold war in Seattle!
Ebook:
[Amazon] (www.amazon.com/dp/B0GCYFW8D8)
Kobo
[DRM free: Itch.io](devlinjames.itch.io/peacebreaker)
NEW BOOK ALERT!
Releasing Friday! Pre-Orders up now!
#Peacebreaker: Book One of #FlameAndClaw is the story of Sara Osborn, a badass magical girl (excuse me, magical woman) fighting a cold war between Immortals in Seattle!
Ebook:
Amazon
[DRM free on Itch.io](devlinjames.itch.io/peacebreaker)
Releasing Friday! Pre-Orders up now!
#Peacebreaker: Book One of #FlameAndClaw is the story of Sara Osborn, a badass magical girl (excuse me, magical woman) fighting a cold war between Immortals in Seattle!
Ebook:
Amazon
[DRM free on Itch.io](devlinjames.itch.io/peacebreaker)
December 31, 2025 at 11:05 PM
NEW BOOK ALERT!
Releasing Friday! Pre-Orders up now!
#Peacebreaker: Book One of #FlameAndClaw is the story of Sara Osborn, a badass magical girl (excuse me, magical woman) fighting a cold war between Immortals in Seattle!
Ebook:
Amazon
[DRM free on Itch.io](devlinjames.itch.io/peacebreaker)
Releasing Friday! Pre-Orders up now!
#Peacebreaker: Book One of #FlameAndClaw is the story of Sara Osborn, a badass magical girl (excuse me, magical woman) fighting a cold war between Immortals in Seattle!
Ebook:
Amazon
[DRM free on Itch.io](devlinjames.itch.io/peacebreaker)
Authors of the Sky, hear me!
Charlie's an absolute pleasure to work with. Their editing style is both concise and deftly effective. Their rates are affordable, and for self-pubs you will never find a better ally.
HIRE THEM! Yes, you! The guy waffling over their latest WIP being ready or not. NOW!
Charlie's an absolute pleasure to work with. Their editing style is both concise and deftly effective. Their rates are affordable, and for self-pubs you will never find a better ally.
HIRE THEM! Yes, you! The guy waffling over their latest WIP being ready or not. NOW!
I live in America—more to the point, Im sick in America. The only way I can get the meds I need is w/ Patreon.
Writers get lots of lessons on building craft & honing skills. Readers get VIP access to my books and art. Everyone gets an amazing Discord community. $5/month makes a huge difference!
🔗👇🏼
Writers get lots of lessons on building craft & honing skills. Readers get VIP access to my books and art. Everyone gets an amazing Discord community. $5/month makes a huge difference!
🔗👇🏼
The bad news is my Patreon membership dropped low enough that I had to stop refilling some of my meds.
The good news is that I now know exactly what those meds were doing for me and that they worked quite well.
Not upset at all at those patrons! Life is terrible. Very upset with my body, though!
The good news is that I now know exactly what those meds were doing for me and that they worked quite well.
Not upset at all at those patrons! Life is terrible. Very upset with my body, though!
December 29, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Authors of the Sky, hear me!
Charlie's an absolute pleasure to work with. Their editing style is both concise and deftly effective. Their rates are affordable, and for self-pubs you will never find a better ally.
HIRE THEM! Yes, you! The guy waffling over their latest WIP being ready or not. NOW!
Charlie's an absolute pleasure to work with. Their editing style is both concise and deftly effective. Their rates are affordable, and for self-pubs you will never find a better ally.
HIRE THEM! Yes, you! The guy waffling over their latest WIP being ready or not. NOW!
I'm uploading some ebooks places! :D
To celebrate, here - have my favorite piece of Sara art! It became the basis for the cover of book one.
She's a Magical Girl, donchaknow.
#FlameAndClaw
To celebrate, here - have my favorite piece of Sara art! It became the basis for the cover of book one.
She's a Magical Girl, donchaknow.
#FlameAndClaw
December 29, 2025 at 3:16 AM
I'm uploading some ebooks places! :D
To celebrate, here - have my favorite piece of Sara art! It became the basis for the cover of book one.
She's a Magical Girl, donchaknow.
#FlameAndClaw
To celebrate, here - have my favorite piece of Sara art! It became the basis for the cover of book one.
She's a Magical Girl, donchaknow.
#FlameAndClaw
Unfair question. My answer is Peacebreaker, because I'm releasing it New Year's Day!
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What book has kept you the most distracted during the holidays this year??
December 28, 2025 at 11:17 PM
Unfair question. My answer is Peacebreaker, because I'm releasing it New Year's Day!
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How did I not know that Sara Osborn's favorite breakfast food had it's own college bowl game?
#FlameAndClaw
#FlameAndClaw
December 27, 2025 at 11:46 PM
How did I not know that Sara Osborn's favorite breakfast food had it's own college bowl game?
#FlameAndClaw
#FlameAndClaw
You've just opened up a star trek-themed restaurant
what are you calling it?
"Make It So"
(Its like a Burger King, have it your way).
what are you calling it?
"Make It So"
(Its like a Burger King, have it your way).
You've just opened up a star trek-themed restaurant
what are you calling it?
"IDIC"
(it's a buffet)
what are you calling it?
"IDIC"
(it's a buffet)
you've just opened up a star trek-themed restaurant
what are you calling it?
THE READY ROOM
what are you calling it?
THE READY ROOM
December 27, 2025 at 6:46 AM
You've just opened up a star trek-themed restaurant
what are you calling it?
"Make It So"
(Its like a Burger King, have it your way).
what are you calling it?
"Make It So"
(Its like a Burger King, have it your way).
Ladies, Gentlemen, friends beyond the binary... The worldncan be saved by FESTIVE!
a merry christmas greeting card with a house and reindeer
Alt: a merry christmas greeting card with a house and reindeer
media.tenor.com
December 24, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Ladies, Gentlemen, friends beyond the binary... The worldncan be saved by FESTIVE!
What the Cast of Flame & Claw are doing on Christmas Eve?
(Cast bios: www.devlinjames.com/fac/pages/ca...)
Somehow, the afternoon party at Sara's has run long enough for the snow outside to turn it into a surprise sleepover. Seriously, it takes about a 1/2" to close sections of Seattle.
(Cast bios: www.devlinjames.com/fac/pages/ca...)
Somehow, the afternoon party at Sara's has run long enough for the snow outside to turn it into a surprise sleepover. Seriously, it takes about a 1/2" to close sections of Seattle.
Devlin James - Flame and Claw
www.devlinjames.com
December 24, 2025 at 1:01 AM
What the Cast of Flame & Claw are doing on Christmas Eve?
(Cast bios: www.devlinjames.com/fac/pages/ca...)
Somehow, the afternoon party at Sara's has run long enough for the snow outside to turn it into a surprise sleepover. Seriously, it takes about a 1/2" to close sections of Seattle.
(Cast bios: www.devlinjames.com/fac/pages/ca...)
Somehow, the afternoon party at Sara's has run long enough for the snow outside to turn it into a surprise sleepover. Seriously, it takes about a 1/2" to close sections of Seattle.
"Write Every Day."
NO! Write or edit or draw your characters, or think about the story or scenes or character bits every day. Finding time to actually put words down is necessary, doing it every day isn't always practical.
NO! Write or edit or draw your characters, or think about the story or scenes or character bits every day. Finding time to actually put words down is necessary, doing it every day isn't always practical.
what is your least favorite piece of writing advice and why? 👀
December 23, 2025 at 6:22 PM
"Write Every Day."
NO! Write or edit or draw your characters, or think about the story or scenes or character bits every day. Finding time to actually put words down is necessary, doing it every day isn't always practical.
NO! Write or edit or draw your characters, or think about the story or scenes or character bits every day. Finding time to actually put words down is necessary, doing it every day isn't always practical.
Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Felicitous Solstice, Happy Kwanzaa, Sparkling Saturnalia, Happy Boxing Day, Marvelous Mōdraniht, Happy Festivus, Joyous Erastide, Happy Holidays….
Whichever your season, and for whatever reason, I bid you peace. May the coming year find you happy, healthy and well.
Whichever your season, and for whatever reason, I bid you peace. May the coming year find you happy, healthy and well.
December 22, 2025 at 5:05 AM
Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Felicitous Solstice, Happy Kwanzaa, Sparkling Saturnalia, Happy Boxing Day, Marvelous Mōdraniht, Happy Festivus, Joyous Erastide, Happy Holidays….
Whichever your season, and for whatever reason, I bid you peace. May the coming year find you happy, healthy and well.
Whichever your season, and for whatever reason, I bid you peace. May the coming year find you happy, healthy and well.
There's also a lot of badass hand-to-hand Magical Girl and mundane combat. I mean, the opening scene is a bar brawl that Sara started.
Dear Santa,
All I want for Christmas, is for people to read my book. Well, I guess this would be a New Years present because it's coming out first week of January. Not for the sales- don't get me wrong, being able to buy food is amazing. But I look around and I see a lot of folks who feel alone.
All I want for Christmas, is for people to read my book. Well, I guess this would be a New Years present because it's coming out first week of January. Not for the sales- don't get me wrong, being able to buy food is amazing. But I look around and I see a lot of folks who feel alone.
I come bearing gifts!
After all the hype, you can download and read Chapter 1 of Peacebreaker: Book One of Flame & Claw for FREE from itch.io!
devlinjames.itch.io/peacebreaker...
#FlameandClaw #Peacebreaker
After all the hype, you can download and read Chapter 1 of Peacebreaker: Book One of Flame & Claw for FREE from itch.io!
devlinjames.itch.io/peacebreaker...
#FlameandClaw #Peacebreaker
December 20, 2025 at 10:14 PM
There's also a lot of badass hand-to-hand Magical Girl and mundane combat. I mean, the opening scene is a bar brawl that Sara started.
Sorry for the long quiet. Been fighting a bug that sapped everything out of me. Still super weak, but on the mend.
December 20, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Sorry for the long quiet. Been fighting a bug that sapped everything out of me. Still super weak, but on the mend.
Reposted by Devlin James
Folks, I don't use AI. For anything. Full stop.
This is a stock photo of the Seattle skyline with my hand-drawn digital art and typography. #NoAI #SelfPublished
This is a stock photo of the Seattle skyline with my hand-drawn digital art and typography. #NoAI #SelfPublished
December 16, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Folks, I don't use AI. For anything. Full stop.
This is a stock photo of the Seattle skyline with my hand-drawn digital art and typography. #NoAI #SelfPublished
This is a stock photo of the Seattle skyline with my hand-drawn digital art and typography. #NoAI #SelfPublished
Immortals live unseen alongside us, fighting a cold war humanity knows nothing about. One young woman is about to learn of this hidden world, and in so doing will toss a match on that simmering powder keg.
Check out the first chapter, on me!
#FlameAndClaw 🐉🔥💥😇
Check out the first chapter, on me!
#FlameAndClaw 🐉🔥💥😇
I come bearing gifts!
After all the hype, you can download and read Chapter 1 of Peacebreaker: Book One of Flame & Claw for FREE from itch.io!
devlinjames.itch.io/peacebreaker...
#FlameandClaw #Peacebreaker
After all the hype, you can download and read Chapter 1 of Peacebreaker: Book One of Flame & Claw for FREE from itch.io!
devlinjames.itch.io/peacebreaker...
#FlameandClaw #Peacebreaker
Peacebreaker Chapter One by Devlin James
Free first chapter of Peacebreaker, Book One of Flame & Claw
devlinjames.itch.io
December 18, 2025 at 5:21 AM
Immortals live unseen alongside us, fighting a cold war humanity knows nothing about. One young woman is about to learn of this hidden world, and in so doing will toss a match on that simmering powder keg.
Check out the first chapter, on me!
#FlameAndClaw 🐉🔥💥😇
Check out the first chapter, on me!
#FlameAndClaw 🐉🔥💥😇
Reposted by Devlin James
Do yourself a favor, and focus on engaging more with independent, artist-owned media over giant movies and AAA games.
December 16, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Do yourself a favor, and focus on engaging more with independent, artist-owned media over giant movies and AAA games.
Folks, I don't use AI. For anything. Full stop.
This is a stock photo of the Seattle skyline with my hand-drawn digital art and typography. #NoAI #SelfPublished
This is a stock photo of the Seattle skyline with my hand-drawn digital art and typography. #NoAI #SelfPublished
December 16, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Folks, I don't use AI. For anything. Full stop.
This is a stock photo of the Seattle skyline with my hand-drawn digital art and typography. #NoAI #SelfPublished
This is a stock photo of the Seattle skyline with my hand-drawn digital art and typography. #NoAI #SelfPublished
Watched one of my favorite Holiday movies last night: Klaus on Netflix. It's a surprisingly deep and tender story.
What's your fav guilty pleasure Holiday film? (And no, stuff like Die Hard or other 'happens in the season' movies don't count.)
What's your fav guilty pleasure Holiday film? (And no, stuff like Die Hard or other 'happens in the season' movies don't count.)
December 14, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Watched one of my favorite Holiday movies last night: Klaus on Netflix. It's a surprisingly deep and tender story.
What's your fav guilty pleasure Holiday film? (And no, stuff like Die Hard or other 'happens in the season' movies don't count.)
What's your fav guilty pleasure Holiday film? (And no, stuff like Die Hard or other 'happens in the season' movies don't count.)
QTP with the anime with the best dub 🗣️
Current show, "May I Ask One Final Thing?"
Classic show? The original Sayuki dub. Loved that thing.
Current show, "May I Ask One Final Thing?"
Classic show? The original Sayuki dub. Loved that thing.
December 14, 2025 at 6:13 PM
QTP with the anime with the best dub 🗣️
Current show, "May I Ask One Final Thing?"
Classic show? The original Sayuki dub. Loved that thing.
Current show, "May I Ask One Final Thing?"
Classic show? The original Sayuki dub. Loved that thing.