Helen Greetham 🐝
@jabbage.bsky.social
Library services and educational technology by day; indie game maker at thewonderroom.uk by night (🐝 cosy mystery The Beekeeper’s Picnic out now!).
Amateur bookbinder and 19th‑century weird speculative fiction aficionado.
Amateur bookbinder and 19th‑century weird speculative fiction aficionado.
Pinned
I'm going to be at the Into Games Festival taking place at the Midlands Arts Centre on Saturday, showcasing The Beekeeper's Picnic and concept art (and giving out more Newt Facts, of course)
It's the largest event specifically for games career seekers in the UK, and it's 100% free!
It's the largest event specifically for games career seekers in the UK, and it's 100% free!
Spring is coming!
February 16, 2026 at 5:43 PM
Spring is coming!
How do you avoid 'crunch' as an indie developer?
I did a video exploring what people wiser than me have said, and reflected on my own experience!
youtu.be/iQBnGrUvaz8
I did a video exploring what people wiser than me have said, and reflected on my own experience!
youtu.be/iQBnGrUvaz8
Avoiding Crunch in your Production Process as a Solo Indie Dev
YouTube video by Jabbage
youtu.be
February 16, 2026 at 2:41 PM
How do you avoid 'crunch' as an indie developer?
I did a video exploring what people wiser than me have said, and reflected on my own experience!
youtu.be/iQBnGrUvaz8
I did a video exploring what people wiser than me have said, and reflected on my own experience!
youtu.be/iQBnGrUvaz8
In the Beekeeper's Picnic I kept motivating myself by designing interiors which had environmental storytelling, but were also spaces that I'd personally like to hang out.
I'm continuing that with The Museum of Everything, because if I could have an art nouveau space library, I would.
I'm continuing that with The Museum of Everything, because if I could have an art nouveau space library, I would.
February 15, 2026 at 6:37 PM
In the Beekeeper's Picnic I kept motivating myself by designing interiors which had environmental storytelling, but were also spaces that I'd personally like to hang out.
I'm continuing that with The Museum of Everything, because if I could have an art nouveau space library, I would.
I'm continuing that with The Museum of Everything, because if I could have an art nouveau space library, I would.
Wonder what all those peeps are up to?
February 12, 2026 at 5:16 PM
Wonder what all those peeps are up to?
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Almost finished Weird Tales The Early Years (1923-5) and my standout favourite writer so far is Greye La Spina; characters that feel real, wry humour, Occult stuff, very fun
February 12, 2026 at 3:34 PM
Almost finished Weird Tales The Early Years (1923-5) and my standout favourite writer so far is Greye La Spina; characters that feel real, wry humour, Occult stuff, very fun
why yes I AM a qualified actor.
February 9, 2026 at 9:37 PM
why yes I AM a qualified actor.
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I wish I I didn't have a professional obligation to understand how Copilot works which means I have to kick its tires sometimes.
I saw a post discussing its response to public domain texts, so I had a play.
For example, here it is telling me that the Raven is still under copyright:
I saw a post discussing its response to public domain texts, so I had a play.
For example, here it is telling me that the Raven is still under copyright:
February 5, 2026 at 3:10 PM
I wish I I didn't have a professional obligation to understand how Copilot works which means I have to kick its tires sometimes.
I saw a post discussing its response to public domain texts, so I had a play.
For example, here it is telling me that the Raven is still under copyright:
I saw a post discussing its response to public domain texts, so I had a play.
For example, here it is telling me that the Raven is still under copyright:
One of the barriers to game development that nobody discusses is when squirrels get into your attic and eat your electrical cables so you have no electricity and therefore can't work on your game.
I did have a lot of fun walking around my house last night like this though:
I did have a lot of fun walking around my house last night like this though:
February 5, 2026 at 2:17 PM
One of the barriers to game development that nobody discusses is when squirrels get into your attic and eat your electrical cables so you have no electricity and therefore can't work on your game.
I did have a lot of fun walking around my house last night like this though:
I did have a lot of fun walking around my house last night like this though:
🙌 So exciting! Firelight Isle is one of my favourite comics by just about every metric I can think of, the artwork, the craft of visual storytelling, the story. Can't wait to have the full set!
It's been 15 years in the making, but we're here! A huge thank you to everyone who's supported the project, and an extra-huge thank you to my partner and co-author Kate.
The Kickstarter for the 3rd and final volume of The Firelight Isle has launched: www.kickstarter.com/projects/pau...
The Kickstarter for the 3rd and final volume of The Firelight Isle has launched: www.kickstarter.com/projects/pau...
February 5, 2026 at 2:14 PM
🙌 So exciting! Firelight Isle is one of my favourite comics by just about every metric I can think of, the artwork, the craft of visual storytelling, the story. Can't wait to have the full set!
Libraries are great.
February 4, 2026 at 4:14 PM
Libraries are great.
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Once again sharing this phenomenal report proposing a £1.5m UK Comics Fund, on top of also being a bangin' evidenced manifesto for comics in general: www.thecomicsculturalimpactcollective.org/CCIC%20DCMS%...
December 19, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Once again sharing this phenomenal report proposing a £1.5m UK Comics Fund, on top of also being a bangin' evidenced manifesto for comics in general: www.thecomicsculturalimpactcollective.org/CCIC%20DCMS%...
The Beekeeper's Picnic has hit 10k in sales!
I'm delighted that this niche little game which brought me so much joy to create has resonated with so many people. I don't know how to articulate how grateful I am to everyone who has supported it!🐝
I'm delighted that this niche little game which brought me so much joy to create has resonated with so many people. I don't know how to articulate how grateful I am to everyone who has supported it!🐝
February 2, 2026 at 8:03 PM
The Beekeeper's Picnic has hit 10k in sales!
I'm delighted that this niche little game which brought me so much joy to create has resonated with so many people. I don't know how to articulate how grateful I am to everyone who has supported it!🐝
I'm delighted that this niche little game which brought me so much joy to create has resonated with so many people. I don't know how to articulate how grateful I am to everyone who has supported it!🐝
Reposted by Helen Greetham 🐝
It's #Zinetopia launch day!!
We'll be running a oneshot of The Deepest Dark on @tincanaudio.co.uk today and Wednesday, 8pm GMT/3pm EST, with LIVE SCORING from Amber!!
Featuring: @theneoncaster.bsky.social @masquewren.bsky.social @pmakesthings.bsky.social @georgiacooked.bsky.social and yours truly!
We'll be running a oneshot of The Deepest Dark on @tincanaudio.co.uk today and Wednesday, 8pm GMT/3pm EST, with LIVE SCORING from Amber!!
Featuring: @theneoncaster.bsky.social @masquewren.bsky.social @pmakesthings.bsky.social @georgiacooked.bsky.social and yours truly!
February 2, 2026 at 6:00 PM
It's #Zinetopia launch day!!
We'll be running a oneshot of The Deepest Dark on @tincanaudio.co.uk today and Wednesday, 8pm GMT/3pm EST, with LIVE SCORING from Amber!!
Featuring: @theneoncaster.bsky.social @masquewren.bsky.social @pmakesthings.bsky.social @georgiacooked.bsky.social and yours truly!
We'll be running a oneshot of The Deepest Dark on @tincanaudio.co.uk today and Wednesday, 8pm GMT/3pm EST, with LIVE SCORING from Amber!!
Featuring: @theneoncaster.bsky.social @masquewren.bsky.social @pmakesthings.bsky.social @georgiacooked.bsky.social and yours truly!
Bookbinding update!
A while ago I came across this great mystery short story set in Ancient Egypt by Elizabeth Peters, in which the priest and scholar Amhotep investigates a crime accompanied by his friend Wadjsen, a scribe.
I thought it would be fun to create a small book with the story in!
A while ago I came across this great mystery short story set in Ancient Egypt by Elizabeth Peters, in which the priest and scholar Amhotep investigates a crime accompanied by his friend Wadjsen, a scribe.
I thought it would be fun to create a small book with the story in!
February 1, 2026 at 8:46 PM
Bookbinding update!
A while ago I came across this great mystery short story set in Ancient Egypt by Elizabeth Peters, in which the priest and scholar Amhotep investigates a crime accompanied by his friend Wadjsen, a scribe.
I thought it would be fun to create a small book with the story in!
A while ago I came across this great mystery short story set in Ancient Egypt by Elizabeth Peters, in which the priest and scholar Amhotep investigates a crime accompanied by his friend Wadjsen, a scribe.
I thought it would be fun to create a small book with the story in!
Thank you so much for the feature! You've also increased my to-play list significantly, what a great collection of games!
I have published my "What You May Have Missed" list discussing some of my favourite video games and interactive fiction released in 2025. I hope you find at least one new game on this list that catches your interest! #MyWriting #LGBTQGames #IndieGames
www.autisticobservations.com/2026/01/30/2...
www.autisticobservations.com/2026/01/30/2...
What You May Have Missed 2025: Video Games
Video games and interactive fiction from 2025 that I love.
www.autisticobservations.com
January 30, 2026 at 8:25 PM
Thank you so much for the feature! You've also increased my to-play list significantly, what a great collection of games!
I'm getting the feeling I'm brightening my postie's day with my nerdy pursuits.
"Last week you got a letter from Sherlock Holmes, and today something's come from Discworld?!"
(Courtesy of the Sherlock Holmes Society of London and the Discworld Emporium!)
"Last week you got a letter from Sherlock Holmes, and today something's come from Discworld?!"
(Courtesy of the Sherlock Holmes Society of London and the Discworld Emporium!)
January 30, 2026 at 12:44 PM
I'm getting the feeling I'm brightening my postie's day with my nerdy pursuits.
"Last week you got a letter from Sherlock Holmes, and today something's come from Discworld?!"
(Courtesy of the Sherlock Holmes Society of London and the Discworld Emporium!)
"Last week you got a letter from Sherlock Holmes, and today something's come from Discworld?!"
(Courtesy of the Sherlock Holmes Society of London and the Discworld Emporium!)
My January Newsletter is out! Now with ADDED VIDEO!
www.thewonderroom.uk/blog-2/art-s...
If you enjoyed and want more, you can subscribe to get the newsletter straight to your inbox.
www.thewonderroom.uk/blog-2/art-s...
If you enjoyed and want more, you can subscribe to get the newsletter straight to your inbox.
Art Styles and the Complete Human Boy — The Wonder Room
I’m trying something new this month! Here’s this newsletter in VIDEO FORM!
www.thewonderroom.uk
January 30, 2026 at 12:21 AM
My January Newsletter is out! Now with ADDED VIDEO!
www.thewonderroom.uk/blog-2/art-s...
If you enjoyed and want more, you can subscribe to get the newsletter straight to your inbox.
www.thewonderroom.uk/blog-2/art-s...
If you enjoyed and want more, you can subscribe to get the newsletter straight to your inbox.
I'm going to be at the Into Games Festival taking place at the Midlands Arts Centre on Saturday, showcasing The Beekeeper's Picnic and concept art (and giving out more Newt Facts, of course)
It's the largest event specifically for games career seekers in the UK, and it's 100% free!
It's the largest event specifically for games career seekers in the UK, and it's 100% free!
January 29, 2026 at 6:52 PM
I'm going to be at the Into Games Festival taking place at the Midlands Arts Centre on Saturday, showcasing The Beekeeper's Picnic and concept art (and giving out more Newt Facts, of course)
It's the largest event specifically for games career seekers in the UK, and it's 100% free!
It's the largest event specifically for games career seekers in the UK, and it's 100% free!
Some visual development for my Next Game! I wonder who lives here and what their deal is?
I did most of this while listening to @tincanaudio.co.uk's twitch stream which provided the perfect soundtrack 💪
I did most of this while listening to @tincanaudio.co.uk's twitch stream which provided the perfect soundtrack 💪
January 28, 2026 at 10:48 PM
Some visual development for my Next Game! I wonder who lives here and what their deal is?
I did most of this while listening to @tincanaudio.co.uk's twitch stream which provided the perfect soundtrack 💪
I did most of this while listening to @tincanaudio.co.uk's twitch stream which provided the perfect soundtrack 💪
Reposted by Helen Greetham 🐝
Tonight we will be finishing our remix of a track from @jochiang.bsky.social's 'Hearthbound' with a choir made from clips sent in by our Ko-Fi members and Twitch subscribers. I can't wait to hear how it all sounds.
8pm UK/3pm Eastern
twitch.tv/tincanaudio
8pm UK/3pm Eastern
twitch.tv/tincanaudio
TinCanAudio - Twitch
Music, Sound Design and Podcasting streams from Amber Devereux! Home of ADDQ, Camlann and The Tower
www.twitch.tv
January 28, 2026 at 4:30 PM
Tonight we will be finishing our remix of a track from @jochiang.bsky.social's 'Hearthbound' with a choir made from clips sent in by our Ko-Fi members and Twitch subscribers. I can't wait to hear how it all sounds.
8pm UK/3pm Eastern
twitch.tv/tincanaudio
8pm UK/3pm Eastern
twitch.tv/tincanaudio
I was determined that Next Game would be longer than Beekeeper's Picnic but I'm starting to feel like it won't be...
And I think that's ok! I can't be the only person who really appreciates narrative-led games that can be completed in a few evenings... right?!
And I think that's ok! I can't be the only person who really appreciates narrative-led games that can be completed in a few evenings... right?!
January 26, 2026 at 8:13 PM
I was determined that Next Game would be longer than Beekeeper's Picnic but I'm starting to feel like it won't be...
And I think that's ok! I can't be the only person who really appreciates narrative-led games that can be completed in a few evenings... right?!
And I think that's ok! I can't be the only person who really appreciates narrative-led games that can be completed in a few evenings... right?!
Reposted by Helen Greetham 🐝
Small, free act you can do to bring some good in this world: add positive reviews to ALL you Steam games, especially the small indies. You don't need to write anything smart, just "game good" is enough. Every positive steam review tips the algorithm and helps your fav artists get more sales
January 25, 2026 at 3:58 PM
Small, free act you can do to bring some good in this world: add positive reviews to ALL you Steam games, especially the small indies. You don't need to write anything smart, just "game good" is enough. Every positive steam review tips the algorithm and helps your fav artists get more sales
Little coworker.
January 25, 2026 at 10:32 AM
Little coworker.
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