The Squid's Ink | Dominic Matte
@thesquidsink.com
Fantasy author writing mostly modern-ish novels and shorts.
Also enjoy food, birds, video and board games, and my dog.
https://thesquidsink.com/about/
Also enjoy food, birds, video and board games, and my dog.
https://thesquidsink.com/about/
I need a solution to host documents for easy reader/friend/family access without the content being scraped for AI.
Probably if I'm paying, best value is to set up a small home server, but any other suggestions?
Probably if I'm paying, best value is to set up a small home server, but any other suggestions?
February 7, 2026 at 2:46 PM
I need a solution to host documents for easy reader/friend/family access without the content being scraped for AI.
Probably if I'm paying, best value is to set up a small home server, but any other suggestions?
Probably if I'm paying, best value is to set up a small home server, but any other suggestions?
February 7, 2026 at 4:13 AM
Had a slow start but managed to write 2500 words today! Disappointed at how long it took me to focus in, but that is an objectively good number.
Short story will be on NSFW Patreon and Substack on the 15th.
#writing #shortstories
Short story will be on NSFW Patreon and Substack on the 15th.
#writing #shortstories
February 7, 2026 at 1:16 AM
Had a slow start but managed to write 2500 words today! Disappointed at how long it took me to focus in, but that is an objectively good number.
Short story will be on NSFW Patreon and Substack on the 15th.
#writing #shortstories
Short story will be on NSFW Patreon and Substack on the 15th.
#writing #shortstories
Of all things I thought Disney would do with the Muppets, never expected them to make a new episode of OG The Muppet Show: Muppet Theatre, celebrity guest, musical numbers, multiple stage acts, overarching backstage episode plot, running gags, laugh track.
BUT THEY DID AND IT'S GLORIOUS
#muppets
BUT THEY DID AND IT'S GLORIOUS
#muppets
February 6, 2026 at 6:59 PM
Of all things I thought Disney would do with the Muppets, never expected them to make a new episode of OG The Muppet Show: Muppet Theatre, celebrity guest, musical numbers, multiple stage acts, overarching backstage episode plot, running gags, laugh track.
BUT THEY DID AND IT'S GLORIOUS
#muppets
BUT THEY DID AND IT'S GLORIOUS
#muppets
You ever have sequel dreams to previous dreams?
I can't consciously remember the dream I had two weeks ago, but my subconscious does, and follows it up with new developments in the story.
#dreams
I can't consciously remember the dream I had two weeks ago, but my subconscious does, and follows it up with new developments in the story.
#dreams
February 6, 2026 at 3:11 PM
You ever have sequel dreams to previous dreams?
I can't consciously remember the dream I had two weeks ago, but my subconscious does, and follows it up with new developments in the story.
#dreams
I can't consciously remember the dream I had two weeks ago, but my subconscious does, and follows it up with new developments in the story.
#dreams
Spent this morning plotting out my short story for the 15th. Not as productive as I'd like, but I have a solid outline and more character notes than I did before.
Once again wanting to talk about this story/series but it's so NSFW that it feels wrong to be too public 😅
#writing #writingcommunity
Once again wanting to talk about this story/series but it's so NSFW that it feels wrong to be too public 😅
#writing #writingcommunity
February 4, 2026 at 4:48 PM
Spent this morning plotting out my short story for the 15th. Not as productive as I'd like, but I have a solid outline and more character notes than I did before.
Once again wanting to talk about this story/series but it's so NSFW that it feels wrong to be too public 😅
#writing #writingcommunity
Once again wanting to talk about this story/series but it's so NSFW that it feels wrong to be too public 😅
#writing #writingcommunity
February 3, 2026 at 12:00 AM
New short story!
Court paladin Justiciar Radiant is determined to enjoy her day off despite Brigadier Kat Morowa-Arnesdotr's repeated attempts to intrude.
Early access for paid members.
Patreon: www.patreon.com/posts/lost-w...
Substack: open.substack.com/pub/thesquid...
#fantasy #shortstories
Court paladin Justiciar Radiant is determined to enjoy her day off despite Brigadier Kat Morowa-Arnesdotr's repeated attempts to intrude.
Early access for paid members.
Patreon: www.patreon.com/posts/lost-w...
Substack: open.substack.com/pub/thesquid...
#fantasy #shortstories
February 1, 2026 at 3:02 PM
New short story!
Court paladin Justiciar Radiant is determined to enjoy her day off despite Brigadier Kat Morowa-Arnesdotr's repeated attempts to intrude.
Early access for paid members.
Patreon: www.patreon.com/posts/lost-w...
Substack: open.substack.com/pub/thesquid...
#fantasy #shortstories
Court paladin Justiciar Radiant is determined to enjoy her day off despite Brigadier Kat Morowa-Arnesdotr's repeated attempts to intrude.
Early access for paid members.
Patreon: www.patreon.com/posts/lost-w...
Substack: open.substack.com/pub/thesquid...
#fantasy #shortstories
My wife after doing groceries:
"I didn't get that much cheese, just two old cheddar, two medium, two marble, one extra old, one mozzarella, one Monterey jack, one Mexican jalapeno."
♥️♥️♥️
"I didn't get that much cheese, just two old cheddar, two medium, two marble, one extra old, one mozzarella, one Monterey jack, one Mexican jalapeno."
♥️♥️♥️
February 1, 2026 at 2:16 AM
My wife after doing groceries:
"I didn't get that much cheese, just two old cheddar, two medium, two marble, one extra old, one mozzarella, one Monterey jack, one Mexican jalapeno."
♥️♥️♥️
"I didn't get that much cheese, just two old cheddar, two medium, two marble, one extra old, one mozzarella, one Monterey jack, one Mexican jalapeno."
♥️♥️♥️
I have a thing for making my video game characters look like regular dudes instead of appropriately sci-fi or fantasy, and if possible, dress them like me IRL.
This is my Deep Rock Galactic dwarf after the latest update.
#videogames #dwarf
This is my Deep Rock Galactic dwarf after the latest update.
#videogames #dwarf
February 1, 2026 at 12:02 AM
I have a thing for making my video game characters look like regular dudes instead of appropriately sci-fi or fantasy, and if possible, dress them like me IRL.
This is my Deep Rock Galactic dwarf after the latest update.
#videogames #dwarf
This is my Deep Rock Galactic dwarf after the latest update.
#videogames #dwarf
After a quick edit, tomorrow's short story is scheduled! A little sequel to Lost Witness, the story about a court paladin attempting to serve a summons to a ghost to be a trial witness.
This time she's on her day off and someone familiar keeps trying to intrude.
#writing #fantasy #shortstories
This time she's on her day off and someone familiar keeps trying to intrude.
#writing #fantasy #shortstories
January 31, 2026 at 5:08 PM
After a quick edit, tomorrow's short story is scheduled! A little sequel to Lost Witness, the story about a court paladin attempting to serve a summons to a ghost to be a trial witness.
This time she's on her day off and someone familiar keeps trying to intrude.
#writing #fantasy #shortstories
This time she's on her day off and someone familiar keeps trying to intrude.
#writing #fantasy #shortstories
January 28, 2026 at 2:52 AM
Toronto snowstorm morning-after update: the backyard is waist deep and for the first time in his nearly 9 years, Diefenbaker does NOT want to go out and play
#toronto #ontario #snowstorm #snow #snowpocalypse2026
#toronto #ontario #snowstorm #snow #snowpocalypse2026
January 26, 2026 at 3:13 PM
Toronto snowstorm morning-after update: the backyard is waist deep and for the first time in his nearly 9 years, Diefenbaker does NOT want to go out and play
#toronto #ontario #snowstorm #snow #snowpocalypse2026
#toronto #ontario #snowstorm #snow #snowpocalypse2026
January 26, 2026 at 6:05 AM
January 26, 2026 at 2:56 AM
Typing this from Linux Fedora (after a reinstall hiccup caused by a drive encryption issue)!
Reinstalling all my stuff and customizing settings.
#linux
Reinstalling all my stuff and customizing settings.
#linux
January 25, 2026 at 3:51 PM
Typing this from Linux Fedora (after a reinstall hiccup caused by a drive encryption issue)!
Reinstalling all my stuff and customizing settings.
#linux
Reinstalling all my stuff and customizing settings.
#linux
Well I just hit the "yes install Fedora and delete entire hard drive" button.
I have a backup of my documents, I have cloud storage, I have a full disk image, and I have a separate Windows laptop.
First time therefore still scary.
#linux
I have a backup of my documents, I have cloud storage, I have a full disk image, and I have a separate Windows laptop.
First time therefore still scary.
#linux
January 24, 2026 at 11:25 PM
Well I just hit the "yes install Fedora and delete entire hard drive" button.
I have a backup of my documents, I have cloud storage, I have a full disk image, and I have a separate Windows laptop.
First time therefore still scary.
#linux
I have a backup of my documents, I have cloud storage, I have a full disk image, and I have a separate Windows laptop.
First time therefore still scary.
#linux
Experimenting with Linux Fedora off a bootable live USB and my impression is that I can def handle this but I'm still intimidated to do it on my real PC and find out if I can do the essential drivers and stuff that won't go on the USB.
January 24, 2026 at 5:34 PM
Experimenting with Linux Fedora off a bootable live USB and my impression is that I can def handle this but I'm still intimidated to do it on my real PC and find out if I can do the essential drivers and stuff that won't go on the USB.
January 24, 2026 at 12:07 AM
What are the spell components required to cast Summon [Your Name]?
January 23, 2026 at 10:44 PM
What are the spell components required to cast Summon [Your Name]?
So embarrassed to find out after four years that my G-Sync monitor doesn't enable G-Sync on HDMI cable, requires DisplayPort.
It works now...
It works now...
January 23, 2026 at 3:15 AM
So embarrassed to find out after four years that my G-Sync monitor doesn't enable G-Sync on HDMI cable, requires DisplayPort.
It works now...
It works now...
New chapter of Ravenshore's Antimagic!
Kat and King MacReady are both about to get more than they prepared for with the sudden return of an old face.
Patreon: www.patreon.com/posts/ravens...
Substack: open.substack.com/pub/thesquid...
#fantasy #fantasybooks #writing
Kat and King MacReady are both about to get more than they prepared for with the sudden return of an old face.
Patreon: www.patreon.com/posts/ravens...
Substack: open.substack.com/pub/thesquid...
#fantasy #fantasybooks #writing
January 22, 2026 at 3:13 PM
New chapter of Ravenshore's Antimagic!
Kat and King MacReady are both about to get more than they prepared for with the sudden return of an old face.
Patreon: www.patreon.com/posts/ravens...
Substack: open.substack.com/pub/thesquid...
#fantasy #fantasybooks #writing
Kat and King MacReady are both about to get more than they prepared for with the sudden return of an old face.
Patreon: www.patreon.com/posts/ravens...
Substack: open.substack.com/pub/thesquid...
#fantasy #fantasybooks #writing
Well this is gonna be fun
January 21, 2026 at 8:36 PM
Well this is gonna be fun