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Emma Vogt
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Forever Comic'ing

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Need an idea? Muse is here to help!

Because what's a better way to Brainstorm than with a storm storm?

Writer and Muse: Brainstorming

#webcomic #writingcommunity
Panel 1 Sandy holds her head in worry. Sandy: Muse, I need an idea for this and I've got nothing. Muse takes notice.Panel 2 Muse pulls out a folded umbrella. Muse: Uh oh!Panel 3 Muse opens the umbrella. Muse: Time for a...Panel 4 Muse holds up the umbrella as it starts raining her signature purple. Sandy reaches out as well in amazement. Muse: Brainstorm!
November 18, 2025 at 7:46 PM
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Yes, haha, I have a real life rabbit to draw from as well! I don't know I've shared these gesture sketches of Cinnabun with you, but they're from last spring. I should do it again sometime.
Pencil sketches of a rabbit in various poses.
November 11, 2025 at 3:34 AM
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When you buy yourself a real top hat because for art reference because your WIP picture book has a top hat on every. single. page.

Ready to take this magical hat to the next level!

#writingcommunity #kidlit #illustration
A real live black top hat! A black and white inked cover of a book work in progress titled "Ally the Amazing," featuring a girl magician holding a top hat with a guinea pig peeking out.
November 10, 2025 at 8:39 PM
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I'll be attending the Local Author Showcase on Saturday November 8th at Spencer Branch Library in St. Peters, MO as the author of Crime Show! I'm excited to join the 35+ authors at this event.

Full details here:
stcharles.librarycalendar.com/event/hold-a...
A photo of the book Crime Show: The Complete Comic Series by Emma Vogt, featuring the characters Lisa Copper and Franklin Fuzz on the front cover.
November 2, 2025 at 2:55 AM
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Muse has been waiting for this inspiration to strike! She is ready! Are you?

If your Muse could be any animal, what would they be?

Writer and Muse: Animal Fiction

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Panel 1 Sandy paces as she comes up with an idea; Muse sits on a nearby desk. Sandy: Maybe I should write animal fiction.Panel 2 Muse starts shifting form. Muse: I've been waiting for this!Panel 3 Muse continues to shift into a vaguely feline shape.Panel 4 Sandy reaches out to where Muse sits as a cat now. Sandy: Muse? Muse: It's "Mews" now.
September 13, 2025 at 12:54 AM
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Book Recommendation:
The Pale Queen by Ethan M. Aldridge - Middle Grade Graphic Novel

Absolutely love this one from @ethanmaldridge.bsky.social - amazing the way he weaves stories and traditional art, it's really something to aspire to, #booksky.

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Cover of "The Pale Queen" by Ethan M. Aldridge and a hand-written review accented by an unusual rock. A page from "The Pale Queen" by Ethan M. Aldridge featuring Agatha and the sharply-dressed Lady of the Woods. Lady of the Woods: Of course, innocent intentions do not mean my house is any less ruined, does it, Agatha? But I'm sure you'll make it up to me, won't you? Agatha: I'm sorry, do we know each other? Lady of the Woods: Would you like to? Agatha: What- Handwritten review of The Pale Queen by Ethan M. Aldridge. "Agatha wants more from life than being a tutor in her country village, so meeting the Lady of the Woods seems like her chance. But as she enters a world of fae and favors, Agatha finds that wishes always come with a cost. This book moves quickly, yet subtly descends into the Darker side of magic. The perfect amount of creepy!" Cover of "The Pale Queen" by Ethan M. Aldridge
July 24, 2025 at 10:12 PM
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Love Seasons of Magic by @dungeonofthedragon.bsky.social! This cozy roleplaying game has you playing witches in a world filled with spirits, magic, and situations that tests problem-solving beyond your ability to fight.

I made a scholar witch for it! I can't wait to play.

#rpg
A scholar witch performing magic with her rat familiar perched on a book attached to her belt.
June 25, 2025 at 11:13 PM
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Sometimes, inspiration strikes exactly when you need it! Sometimes. But hey, it feels amazing when that happens.

Writer and Muse: Inspired

#webcomic #writingcomminuty
Panel 1 Sandy chews on a pen in thought. Sandy: I need a title for this chapter about a food fight. Muse: War and Peas Panel 2 Sandy looks at her Muse in amazement. Panel 3 Sandy: That's it! Muse: First try!
June 20, 2025 at 8:07 PM
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Mini Book Recommendation:
Other Ever Afters: New Queer Fairy Tales by Melanie Gillman - YA Graphic Novel

I want to get better at recommending books I enjoy, and what better one to start off #pridemonth than with Other Ever Afters by @mgillman.bsky.social, #booksky?

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(with images this time!)
Cover of "Other Ever Afters" by Melanie Gillman and a hand-written review accented by a small potted succulent plant. Handwritten review of "Other Ever Afters" by Melanie Gillman. "Soft, lushly illustrated comics tell a series of original fairy tales perfect for those who are excluded from the traditional fairy tale canon. Not twisted tales, but entirely new ones made from the start with queer and feminist sensibilities. Each story will leave you wanting more!" A page from "Other Ever Afters" by Melanie Gillman. "Days passed, and magic flowers grew all over the forest. On patrols, I looked for claw marks in the soil. But saw no signs of a beast." Cover of "Other Ever Afters: New Queer Fairy Tales" by Melanie Gillman
June 6, 2025 at 12:11 AM
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It'd help a lot if the images would upload!
Cover of "Other Ever Afters" by Melanie Gillman and a hand-written review accented by a small potted succulent plant.
June 6, 2025 at 12:05 AM
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I'll be at the St. Louis Local Author Showcase hosted by Main Street Books at Third Wheel Brewing in St. Peters on Saturday, March 29 at 3pm! Hope to see you there!

www.eventbrite.com/e/st-louis-a...
St. Louis Author Showcase featured author Emma Vogt at 3:00pm with her book, Crime Show: The Complete Comic Series
March 22, 2025 at 9:38 PM
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Hey, remember your New Year's Resolutions? Yeah about that... Hopefully you picked something you could keep up with, like Sandy's Muse did in this Writer and Muse comic.

Writer and Muse: Resolutions

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Panel 1 Sandy and her Muse raise their hands in a determined gesture. Sandy: This is the year I get fit! Muse: And write more! Both: Yeah! Panel 2 Sandy struggles with lifting weights while hula-hooping. Someone off-panel: Work it! Panel 3 Sandy sits on a bench, exhausted and in a bad mood. Muse: Uh, at least there's still writing?
February 27, 2025 at 10:23 PM
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"Solving crime is easy... as long as everyone stays on script."

Created some sweet new Crime Show bookmarks with folding action to give out at my upcoming book signing!

I'll be at Main Street Books on Saturday, March 8th at 11am!

mainstreetbooks.indielite.org/event/2025-0...

#booksky
Bookmarks for Crime Show: The Complete Comic Series by Emma Vogt., featuring Franklin Fuzz and Lisa Copper standing up if you fold the bookmark in half.
February 24, 2025 at 6:33 PM
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We're feeling inspired in this latest Writer and Muse comic!

Writer and Muse: Clean

#webcomic #writingcomminuty
Panel 1 Sandy looks eager, her muse matching her expression. Sandy: I'm inspired! Let's write! Muse: Let's clean first! Sandy: Okay!Panel 2 Sandy washes dishes with a smile, her muse helpfully holding a sponge.Panel 3 Sandy sweeps while grinning, her muse holding the dustpan.Panel 4 Sandy's Muse points out a dusty spot, Sandy dusts, her enthusiasm never waning.Panel 5 Tired but satisfied, Sandy wipes her brow. Sandy: Okay, ready to write? Muse: Do what now?
February 14, 2025 at 4:51 PM
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Muse finds a beautiful notebook... is this the perfect one??

Find out in this Writer and Muse comic!

#webcomic #writingcommunity
Panel 1 Sandy's Muse shows off a beautiful starry notebook. Muse: Buy this notebook to write down all your ideas in!Panel 2 Sandy: Really? I have fifteen unused at home, do I need another?Panel 3 Muse: Yes Sandy: True...
February 5, 2025 at 2:48 PM
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Ready for bed? So is Muse!
Writer and Muse comic number 2.

#webcomic #writingcommunity
Panel 1 Sandy brushes her teeth.Panel 2 Sandy reads a book sitting up in bed.Panel 3 Sandy is in bed, lights out, eyes closed.Panel 4 Sandy's Muses shows up. Sandy's eyes pop open. Muse: Yo writer girl, I have an idea for you. Sandy: Now?!
January 29, 2025 at 11:01 PM
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I got the sweetest reply from @whatsupbeanie.bsky.social when I sent an email to claim a sticker + bookplate for preordering her latest book. And I'm like, "Did I just get a fanmail? For my fanmail??"

A #gentlecomicshabit comic that spiraled of control and past the 18 minutes I allotted.
Comic Panel 1: Reading on her phone, Emma says "Cute sticker if I send an email to the creator of "What's Up Beanie? I feel shy, but I've been meaning to buy more of her books anyway." Panel 2: Emma types at her laptop "Okay, keep it simple..." as she sends it. Panel 3: Her phone notification goes off with a "boop!" as she says, "Oh, a reply!" Panel 4 Emma excitedly says, "Did Allina Tysoe just send me a fanmail for my fanmail?? Such a sweet reply!"
January 28, 2025 at 11:37 PM
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I remember the first time I gave my #petrats peanut butter - my normally very tidy rat grabbed the whole thing only to belatedly realize that peanut butter is very messy. She gave herself a very long bath after that!

#gentlecomicshabit 17 minutes - colored with my Copic markers this time!
Sketch comic - someone offers a pretty rat peanut butter on a spoon, saying "Peanut Butter!" to which the tasty replies "What's that?" The rat grabs the entire lump of peanut butter in one go, saying "Mine!" only to realize "Peanut butter is sticky?!" as they attempt to pull away a paw.
January 27, 2025 at 10:22 PM
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Replenishing the stock at Main Street Books St. Charles! Five more books up for grabs.
#booksky

Order it at your local bookstore, or borrow mine to get Crime Show: The Complete Comic Series by Emma Vogt.
mainstreetbooks.indielite.org/book/9798330...

Thanks!
Five physical copies of Crime Show: The Complete Comic Series by Emma Vogt on display at Main Street Books.
January 27, 2025 at 6:19 PM
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My one #guineapig had this habit of flipping over the food bowl whenever I fed her. I think it was because her sister would hog the food otherwise, but it was still a very messy way to eat.

Gotta love those messy guinea pigs!

#gentlecomicshabit day 16.
Sketch comic - a guinea pig stands next to a bowl filled with pellets while a person off-panel says "Breakfast!" The guinea pig puts one foot on the edge of the bowl, causing the person to say "Don't-" But the guinea pig puts its foot down, causing pellets to fly everywhere before the person can finish with "-tip it!" The guinea pig happily munches pellets from the ground while the person questions "Why??"
January 26, 2025 at 5:54 PM
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I used to have pet #rats. One time when I was drawing, one stole my eraser. It was very cute and funny. Rat believes in my drawing skills and doesn't think I need an eraser!

This comic for #gentlecomicshabit was 15 minutes and five panels!
Sketch comic - person is sitting on the floor surrounded by drawing supplies when a pet rat approaches "draw draw." The pet rat chomps on an eraser "Chomp!" The pet rat drags the eraser away "drag." The person questions "Why are to taking my eraser?" Pet rat holds the eraser and is captioned "Rat Believes in you!" while pet rat says "no erase, only draw."
January 26, 2025 at 12:44 AM
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Is this message for me or you? Maybe we both need more #guineapigs in our lives...

#gentlecomicshabit 14 minutes - had time to ink it today!
Sketch comic - guinea pig surrounded by sparkles captioned "You need a Guinea Pig Drawing. Right now."
January 24, 2025 at 10:18 PM
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"Why's it called Writer's Block anyway?" Sandy asking the real questions in my first Writer and Muse comic.

#webcomic #writingcommunity
Panel 1 Sandy holds a purple cube at a writing desk. Sandy: Why's it called Writer's Block anyway?Panel 2 Sandy looks surprised as the cube lifts from her hand and starts to lose its rigid shape.Panel 3 The cube is transforming into a blob that resembles a human.Panel 4 The transformation is complete as the blob is now an ethereal purple woman with long floating lavender hair. This is Sandy's Muse. Muse: Because "Writer's Clog" sounds stupid. Sandy stares past her muse, frowning at this unhelpful burst of inspiration.
January 24, 2025 at 3:52 AM
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#guineapig is trying very hard to get the treat. Maybe too hard...

#gentlecomicshabit day 13
Sketch comic - a guinea pig stands tall, but still on four feet, reaching for a leaf, "Give me." The guinea pig stands unsteady on two feet to get the treat, "Give me!" The guinea falls backwards, "Ah!" The guinea pig enjoys the greens "Yum!" Captioned "Adventures of a Jester"
January 22, 2025 at 7:26 PM
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Further studies on the three #guineapigs from yesterday's #gentlecomicshabit. Princess is definitely Princess, Taffy is Taffy, but not sure about Joker's name.
Sketch - three different guinea pigs. One long-haired with a crown over her head labeled "Princess," a crested one labeled "Joker," and one smoothed haired labeled "Taffy."
January 22, 2025 at 1:28 AM