I have never done so much paperwork in my life.

A Covenant of Ice is out today in North Am! It wasn’t written by AI in any way. The cover art is human made. My publisher & editor are cool beans. @solarisbooks.bsky.social

If you want to support art being made by humans, for humans, give my anti-colonial, queer+ dragon book a go geni.us/ishia

For my weekly music thoughts, I touched on the two big passings in music this week, but spent more time reflecting on the third. Free to read as always. www.patreon.com/posts/131325...

a woman just trying to get home gets shot

And I have also just cancelled my @netflix.com A lot of comedy doesn't resonate with me, but platforming that racist is unbelievable.

Went to A&W, apparently they've replaced their Beyond meat burger with a canadian-made option. Nice! #canada

White male fragility is gonna fucking do its level best to kill us all.

Musk, Trump, and Vance are the national equivalent of the guy who murders his entire family because his wife wants the divorce he's earned so richly.

Because hobbies, here's my latest #nomadsculpt SpaceCat! Most of what I've learned is from @drugfreedave.bsky.social tutorials! :)

I love this song I wrote during the first go-around of this fetid turd’s administration, but I REALLY didn’t still want it to be relevant.

Also, pretty damn disappointed more industrial artists of note didn’t step up to this bullshit more. Let’s try again.

caustic.bandcamp.com/track/fuck-t...

Excuse me? BYE FOREVER, I GUESS is on Bookshop's Best of 2024 list?? And with such incredible company???

Amazing.

bookshop.org/lists/best-o...

Sometimes, when I am particularly stressed, one of my fave musicians shows up in my dreams and tells me it will be ok. Last night he came by and we lay on the ground talking about Penny Dreadful. If it weren't slightly creepy, I'd tell him how much I appreciate his random visits.

Another morning boost to @leighharlen.bsky.social's auction to benefit Trans Lifeline, including a signed personalized manuscript of ANGEL MAKER, a Karen Memory adventure! (And many more awesome things)

www.32auctions.com/organization...

Not only is Charlie one of my favourite people, his experience, knowledge and kindness make him what one might call a Super Duper Choice if you are looking for an editor.

Okay, here's the thing. Finished Resident Evil: Village.
Next time? Way less factory, way more Lady D.

New story out today in Haven Spec! "Monster of the Month Club": for when you just can't think what to buy that special someone...?

https://www.havenspec.com/monster-of-the-month-club

I am not sure about the beige? I have tried multiple background colours and haven't found my fave yet. Anyway, I have the plague and have drawn a lot of mummies this week.
If I yanked the background, this might make a cute sticker?

Tonight is the first night of Industrial Summer Camp, and in honour, a little portrait of me, and my little sister (I'm over 50, is she still little? Probably not, but we are cute).

Somehow this year, starting Saturday, we are seeing Nitzer Ebb, Skinny Puppy and Depeche Mode.

Bananas.

Now that I am here, I am doing something wild and crazy...
not keeping the "halloween" version of my name I've been using for approx one million years. Au revior, van Helsing, I am sure we will meet again soon. 🧛‍♀️