Stephanie Cooke
@hellocookie.bsky.social
Writer of comics & video games 📖 RACC PACK 🦝 PILLOW TALK 👑 OH MY GODS!⚡ PARANORTHERN 🔮 Rep: Maria Vicente✨ Writer @ KittenCupStudio 🐈 She/Her 🏳️🌈
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Stephanie Cooke
@hellocookie.bsky.social
· Nov 19
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Stephanie is an award-nominated writer based out of Toronto, Canada. Some of her graphic novels include ParaNorthern, Oh My Gods, and The Racc Pack, with bestselling creator, Whitney Gardner.
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Hey, new folks! 👋 Time for a quick introduction again—I'm Stephanie, I write comics and graphic novels such as RACC PACK, OH MY GODS, PARANORTHERN, and more. I also write video games for Kitten Cup Studios 😸
🌐 stephaniecooke.ca
💌 me@stephaniecooke.ca
📷 instagram.com/hellocookie
🌐 stephaniecooke.ca
💌 me@stephaniecooke.ca
📷 instagram.com/hellocookie
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In search of environmental concept artists / background artists for paid assignment. Looking for anything speculative, not set in the real world, but otherwise open to a broad range of styles!
Show me your portfolios and landscape pieces!
🙏 RT's appreciated.
Show me your portfolios and landscape pieces!
🙏 RT's appreciated.
February 5, 2026 at 5:29 PM
In search of environmental concept artists / background artists for paid assignment. Looking for anything speculative, not set in the real world, but otherwise open to a broad range of styles!
Show me your portfolios and landscape pieces!
🙏 RT's appreciated.
Show me your portfolios and landscape pieces!
🙏 RT's appreciated.
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look ashley is some kind of hero and you should go to the website she made, www.standwithminnesota.com, and see if there's somewhere you wanna throw a few bucks
February 5, 2026 at 6:03 AM
look ashley is some kind of hero and you should go to the website she made, www.standwithminnesota.com, and see if there's somewhere you wanna throw a few bucks
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For so long Amazon has had a monopoly on selling self-published books. Good to see that @bookshop.org is ready to compete in the space! www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...
Bookshop.org Teams with Draft2Digital
The online bookselling platform has partnered with the self-publishing company to allow self-published authors to sell e-books on its site.
www.publishersweekly.com
February 4, 2026 at 5:41 PM
For so long Amazon has had a monopoly on selling self-published books. Good to see that @bookshop.org is ready to compete in the space! www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...
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I subscribe to a lot of indie pubs, but here are five worker-owned companies I'll never abandon:
- @404media.co: essential technology!
- @rascal.news: essential tabletop!
- @aftermath.site: essential video games!
- @defector.com: essential everything!
- @hellgatenyc.com: essential New York!
- @404media.co: essential technology!
- @rascal.news: essential tabletop!
- @aftermath.site: essential video games!
- @defector.com: essential everything!
- @hellgatenyc.com: essential New York!
February 4, 2026 at 3:54 PM
I subscribe to a lot of indie pubs, but here are five worker-owned companies I'll never abandon:
- @404media.co: essential technology!
- @rascal.news: essential tabletop!
- @aftermath.site: essential video games!
- @defector.com: essential everything!
- @hellgatenyc.com: essential New York!
- @404media.co: essential technology!
- @rascal.news: essential tabletop!
- @aftermath.site: essential video games!
- @defector.com: essential everything!
- @hellgatenyc.com: essential New York!
I haven't been very online lately, and I've felt really disconnected from pretty much everything. But I just want all my comic pals and peers to know that I am here rooting for you, and I can't wait to see all the amazing things y'all are working on ❤️
January 20, 2026 at 5:18 PM
I haven't been very online lately, and I've felt really disconnected from pretty much everything. But I just want all my comic pals and peers to know that I am here rooting for you, and I can't wait to see all the amazing things y'all are working on ❤️
Cat's outta the bag! I'm one of the creators working on BABY GARFIELD over at Boom. Very excited to be a part of this project.
Experience the sassy but adorable Baby Garfield’s “firsts” in this all-new series!
This March, 𝗕𝗔𝗕𝗬 𝗚𝗔𝗥𝗙𝗜𝗘𝗟𝗗 debuts with stories by a star-studded cast of creators, starting with writers Grace Ellis and @michaelnorthrop.bsky.social, and artists Asia Simone and Rob Justus!
boomstud.io/BabyGarfieldSA
This March, 𝗕𝗔𝗕𝗬 𝗚𝗔𝗥𝗙𝗜𝗘𝗟𝗗 debuts with stories by a star-studded cast of creators, starting with writers Grace Ellis and @michaelnorthrop.bsky.social, and artists Asia Simone and Rob Justus!
boomstud.io/BabyGarfieldSA
January 20, 2026 at 4:46 PM
Cat's outta the bag! I'm one of the creators working on BABY GARFIELD over at Boom. Very excited to be a part of this project.
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We've removed the paywall from this guide so everyone can access it. 👇 Stay safe.
Just days into 2026, the killing of 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good by a federal immigration officer in Minneapolis, Minnesota, has sparked protests around the US.
If you’re planning to protest, here’s how to safeguard your digital security.
If you’re planning to protest, here’s how to safeguard your digital security.
How to Protest Safely in the Age of Surveillance
Law enforcement has more tools than ever to track your movements and access your communications. Here’s how to protect your privacy if you plan to protest.
www.wired.com
January 8, 2026 at 6:35 PM
We've removed the paywall from this guide so everyone can access it. 👇 Stay safe.
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Hey illustrators/agents!
I’m a #kidlit art director starting work on a new picture book—we’re looking for: expressive, commercial, human characters; fantasy; magic; AND Mahjong! The tiles! The drama!
Please respond w/ samples + folio link.
Please no emails/DMs.
💙❤️ #artcommissions
I’m a #kidlit art director starting work on a new picture book—we’re looking for: expressive, commercial, human characters; fantasy; magic; AND Mahjong! The tiles! The drama!
Please respond w/ samples + folio link.
Please no emails/DMs.
💙❤️ #artcommissions
January 7, 2026 at 8:12 PM
Hey illustrators/agents!
I’m a #kidlit art director starting work on a new picture book—we’re looking for: expressive, commercial, human characters; fantasy; magic; AND Mahjong! The tiles! The drama!
Please respond w/ samples + folio link.
Please no emails/DMs.
💙❤️ #artcommissions
I’m a #kidlit art director starting work on a new picture book—we’re looking for: expressive, commercial, human characters; fantasy; magic; AND Mahjong! The tiles! The drama!
Please respond w/ samples + folio link.
Please no emails/DMs.
💙❤️ #artcommissions
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🏝️ #TeaseYaGame 🏝️
We're making a cozy co-op adventure called Capy Castaway!
🐾 Cute animal shenanigans
💬 Deeply unserious dialogue
🎩 EVERYTHING is a hat
We're making a cozy co-op adventure called Capy Castaway!
🐾 Cute animal shenanigans
💬 Deeply unserious dialogue
🎩 EVERYTHING is a hat
December 16, 2025 at 9:56 PM
🏝️ #TeaseYaGame 🏝️
We're making a cozy co-op adventure called Capy Castaway!
🐾 Cute animal shenanigans
💬 Deeply unserious dialogue
🎩 EVERYTHING is a hat
We're making a cozy co-op adventure called Capy Castaway!
🐾 Cute animal shenanigans
💬 Deeply unserious dialogue
🎩 EVERYTHING is a hat
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Do NOT create chatbots based on creators you like. It is creepy. It is the wildest, nastiest, creepshit thing you can do omfg please act like someone normal raised you! This is for everyone in every fandom! Don't do this shit!
I have just found out that some reprehensible fucking dork has made an AI chatbot based on the character I played on The Magnus Archives and *it has my voice*. I genuinely don't think I have ever felt so fucking violated. My actual voice. Saying things I have never said. I feel sick.
December 15, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Do NOT create chatbots based on creators you like. It is creepy. It is the wildest, nastiest, creepshit thing you can do omfg please act like someone normal raised you! This is for everyone in every fandom! Don't do this shit!
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While Amazon is investing billions of dollars to expand AI, independent bookstores are hosting community events, personally recommending books to readers, and providing a space that is safe and welcoming during a time when we need them most.
Never underestimate the power of a local bookstore.
Never underestimate the power of a local bookstore.
December 15, 2025 at 4:11 PM
While Amazon is investing billions of dollars to expand AI, independent bookstores are hosting community events, personally recommending books to readers, and providing a space that is safe and welcoming during a time when we need them most.
Never underestimate the power of a local bookstore.
Never underestimate the power of a local bookstore.
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The rise and fall of queer cartoons
aftermath.site/queer-cartoons...
aftermath.site/queer-cartoons...
December 15, 2025 at 3:05 PM
The rise and fall of queer cartoons
aftermath.site/queer-cartoons...
aftermath.site/queer-cartoons...
Tomorrow I'll be at the Maybe Market! It's my last show of the year, and if you have any littles to shop for, come get some books from me and say hello 👋 There's lots of incredible vendors too!
Stephanie Cooke is bringing her silly and punny graphic novels and is also running our merch table! She’s probably gonna be the first person you see walking in the door.
December 12, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Tomorrow I'll be at the Maybe Market! It's my last show of the year, and if you have any littles to shop for, come get some books from me and say hello 👋 There's lots of incredible vendors too!
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Next up is my own market this Saturday! The Maybe Market is organized by me and Tory Woollcott with sporadic help from a few others. I thought maybe I’d start a little thread with all the vendor spotlights I’m posting to IG.
#toronto #holidaymarket #themaybemarket
#toronto #holidaymarket #themaybemarket
December 8, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Next up is my own market this Saturday! The Maybe Market is organized by me and Tory Woollcott with sporadic help from a few others. I thought maybe I’d start a little thread with all the vendor spotlights I’m posting to IG.
#toronto #holidaymarket #themaybemarket
#toronto #holidaymarket #themaybemarket
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Right, this event needs $1500 to happen. There are 600 participating bookstores & for most it’s their busiest sales day of the year, or is second only to Indie Bookstore Day / Small Business Saturday.
Editors/publishers, this is a no-brainer of an opportunity for your imprint. Romancelandia: pls RT
Editors/publishers, this is a no-brainer of an opportunity for your imprint. Romancelandia: pls RT
I'm gonna be real-real here: Bookstore Romance Day may not happen in 2026. By this time of year, I've usually secured at least a handful of sponsors & their backing helps pay for things like newsletter services & Canva & Zoom & internet, all of which are needed for planning & off-season events.
November 12, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Right, this event needs $1500 to happen. There are 600 participating bookstores & for most it’s their busiest sales day of the year, or is second only to Indie Bookstore Day / Small Business Saturday.
Editors/publishers, this is a no-brainer of an opportunity for your imprint. Romancelandia: pls RT
Editors/publishers, this is a no-brainer of an opportunity for your imprint. Romancelandia: pls RT
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I know we all have a lot of other things to worry about right now but this is your PSA to get the latest covid booster & flu shot if you haven't already. It takes a couple weeks to build immunity and holidays will be here soon. (Stickers from my shop! shop.breelundberg.com/product/get-...)
November 11, 2025 at 5:46 PM
I know we all have a lot of other things to worry about right now but this is your PSA to get the latest covid booster & flu shot if you haven't already. It takes a couple weeks to build immunity and holidays will be here soon. (Stickers from my shop! shop.breelundberg.com/product/get-...)
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What's the buzz around The Curie Society: Game of Code? Check out what @hellocookie.bsky.social had to say and pre-order the book today! 👾👁️
November 11, 2025 at 4:24 PM
What's the buzz around The Curie Society: Game of Code? Check out what @hellocookie.bsky.social had to say and pre-order the book today! 👾👁️
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With SNAP/EBT cuts looming I highly recommend downloading this app! Basically restaurants and other food businesses will have available bags of random food they don’t wanna waste for ppl to buy for hella cheap! This has saved me sooooo many times when I only have $5 and need some food.
October 28, 2025 at 9:31 PM
With SNAP/EBT cuts looming I highly recommend downloading this app! Basically restaurants and other food businesses will have available bags of random food they don’t wanna waste for ppl to buy for hella cheap! This has saved me sooooo many times when I only have $5 and need some food.
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it's that time of year again, so I'm on the hunt for an artist to work with on a new design for @autonocast.bsky.social
if you love drawing cars and robots and sci-fi scenes and are open for commissions, or you know someone who fits that description, drop a reply!
if you love drawing cars and robots and sci-fi scenes and are open for commissions, or you know someone who fits that description, drop a reply!
October 2, 2025 at 4:25 PM
it's that time of year again, so I'm on the hunt for an artist to work with on a new design for @autonocast.bsky.social
if you love drawing cars and robots and sci-fi scenes and are open for commissions, or you know someone who fits that description, drop a reply!
if you love drawing cars and robots and sci-fi scenes and are open for commissions, or you know someone who fits that description, drop a reply!
I came on here to scream into the void about this and I deeply appreciate all the people who are already equally horrified
no no the publishing industry is doing fine, why do you ask
October 2, 2025 at 4:33 PM
I came on here to scream into the void about this and I deeply appreciate all the people who are already equally horrified
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Launching next week!
An astronaut-turned barbarian and an anxious mutant opossum living in a post-human sword & sci-fi world? That’s what I’m bringing to the table with Those That Inherit the Earth
Sign up to get notified when volume 1 launches next month!
Sign up to get notified when volume 1 launches next month!
September 12, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Launching next week!
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PILLOW TALK by <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:ob2fjuy65qkocv63xzusuh36" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky-mention">@hellocookie.bsky.social was added to The List 2025: Great Reads for Youth by the Toronto Public Library.
September 11, 2025 at 6:15 PM
PILLOW TALK by <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:ob2fjuy65qkocv63xzusuh36" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky-mention">@hellocookie.bsky.social was added to The List 2025: Great Reads for Youth by the Toronto Public Library.
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Friends, MICA is hiring a full time faculty member in Illustration. If you are a professional illustrator or comics artist who also loves teaching, I encourage you to apply. Join me and the rest of the faculty, it is a wonderful place to work and teach:
mica.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Facult...
mica.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Facult...
Full-Time Faculty, Illustration
Welcome to the official site for employment opportunities at MICA. At MICA, we empower our employees to use their talent in a variety of ways. We are pleased that you are interested in career opportun...
mica.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com
September 11, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Friends, MICA is hiring a full time faculty member in Illustration. If you are a professional illustrator or comics artist who also loves teaching, I encourage you to apply. Join me and the rest of the faculty, it is a wonderful place to work and teach:
mica.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Facult...
mica.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Facult...
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BOOM! Studios is HIRING!!!
We're looking for a talented, organized, and detail-oriented Assistant Editor with 1-2 years in editorial or a similar field! You will most likely be working directly with me on a variety of comic titles. Please visit the link to apply!
bit.ly/42ooXLq
#comicjobs
We're looking for a talented, organized, and detail-oriented Assistant Editor with 1-2 years in editorial or a similar field! You will most likely be working directly with me on a variety of comic titles. Please visit the link to apply!
bit.ly/42ooXLq
#comicjobs
Assistant Editor, BOOM! Studios (Open to Remote)
Assistant Editor, BOOM! Studios (Open to Remote)
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September 11, 2025 at 2:05 PM
BOOM! Studios is HIRING!!!
We're looking for a talented, organized, and detail-oriented Assistant Editor with 1-2 years in editorial or a similar field! You will most likely be working directly with me on a variety of comic titles. Please visit the link to apply!
bit.ly/42ooXLq
#comicjobs
We're looking for a talented, organized, and detail-oriented Assistant Editor with 1-2 years in editorial or a similar field! You will most likely be working directly with me on a variety of comic titles. Please visit the link to apply!
bit.ly/42ooXLq
#comicjobs
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Wait, I forgot an important one: DON'T QUIT YOUR JOB TO START A COMIC.
You can quit your job if and only if your comic is making enough money to sustain you. Maybe if you're a trust fund kid or something, but if that's the case, you've got bigger problems, like trying not be evil.
You can quit your job if and only if your comic is making enough money to sustain you. Maybe if you're a trust fund kid or something, but if that's the case, you've got bigger problems, like trying not be evil.
- Own your own work whenever possible.
- Be consistent and work to constantly improve.
- Host your work on a website you own.
- Your first comics should be SIMPLE and not the biggest, grandest epic you've been cooking for years.
- The work has to speak for itself.
- Be consistent and work to constantly improve.
- Host your work on a website you own.
- Your first comics should be SIMPLE and not the biggest, grandest epic you've been cooking for years.
- The work has to speak for itself.
September 4, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Wait, I forgot an important one: DON'T QUIT YOUR JOB TO START A COMIC.
You can quit your job if and only if your comic is making enough money to sustain you. Maybe if you're a trust fund kid or something, but if that's the case, you've got bigger problems, like trying not be evil.
You can quit your job if and only if your comic is making enough money to sustain you. Maybe if you're a trust fund kid or something, but if that's the case, you've got bigger problems, like trying not be evil.