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/
Diefenbaker is very vocal when he plays, but as you can see here, it's not aggressive and he stops on request.
So sad he had to be asked for a kiss twice, but it's ok, he was worked up.
#dogs #dogsky #rarepuppers #jackrussell #dog
So sad he had to be asked for a kiss twice, but it's ok, he was worked up.
#dogs #dogsky #rarepuppers #jackrussell #dog
December 2, 2025 at 11:37 PM
Diefenbaker is very vocal when he plays, but as you can see here, it's not aggressive and he stops on request.
So sad he had to be asked for a kiss twice, but it's ok, he was worked up.
#dogs #dogsky #rarepuppers #jackrussell #dog
So sad he had to be asked for a kiss twice, but it's ok, he was worked up.
#dogs #dogsky #rarepuppers #jackrussell #dog
New short story in early access for subscribers!
A mostly standalone story that functions as a teaser for the novel it'll be in.
Last month's story also free.
Patreon: www.patreon.com/posts/144752...
Substack: open.substack.com/pub/thesquid...
#shortstories #fantasy #fantasybooks #writing
A mostly standalone story that functions as a teaser for the novel it'll be in.
Last month's story also free.
Patreon: www.patreon.com/posts/144752...
Substack: open.substack.com/pub/thesquid...
#shortstories #fantasy #fantasybooks #writing
December 1, 2025 at 5:22 PM
New short story in early access for subscribers!
A mostly standalone story that functions as a teaser for the novel it'll be in.
Last month's story also free.
Patreon: www.patreon.com/posts/144752...
Substack: open.substack.com/pub/thesquid...
#shortstories #fantasy #fantasybooks #writing
A mostly standalone story that functions as a teaser for the novel it'll be in.
Last month's story also free.
Patreon: www.patreon.com/posts/144752...
Substack: open.substack.com/pub/thesquid...
#shortstories #fantasy #fantasybooks #writing
The remaining pieces finally came back in stock, finally got delivered, and we finally had time to hang the doors.
Lucky my wife thought my favourite colours were the best available options and combo!
Lucky my wife thought my favourite colours were the best available options and combo!
November 30, 2025 at 8:57 PM
The remaining pieces finally came back in stock, finally got delivered, and we finally had time to hang the doors.
Lucky my wife thought my favourite colours were the best available options and combo!
Lucky my wife thought my favourite colours were the best available options and combo!
Finally got some stools and some snow so this is my writing spot this morning
#writing #writers #writingcommunity #writersky
#writing #writers #writingcommunity #writersky
November 30, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Finally got some stools and some snow so this is my writing spot this morning
#writing #writers #writingcommunity #writersky
#writing #writers #writingcommunity #writersky
November 29, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Diefenbaker sounds so vicious but he's actually so gentle
#dog #dogs #dogsky #rarepuppers #jackrussell
#dog #dogs #dogsky #rarepuppers #jackrussell
November 29, 2025 at 2:55 AM
Diefenbaker sounds so vicious but he's actually so gentle
#dog #dogs #dogsky #rarepuppers #jackrussell
#dog #dogs #dogsky #rarepuppers #jackrussell
We were told these countertops are "starlight granite".
As someone who dabbled in being a geology nerd, I can guarantee 💯 that this is not even remotely granite.
The "crystals" are clear as glass (and probably are due to the glitter around the edges).
Granite should have feldspar, quartz, and mica.
As someone who dabbled in being a geology nerd, I can guarantee 💯 that this is not even remotely granite.
The "crystals" are clear as glass (and probably are due to the glitter around the edges).
Granite should have feldspar, quartz, and mica.
November 27, 2025 at 11:20 PM
We were told these countertops are "starlight granite".
As someone who dabbled in being a geology nerd, I can guarantee 💯 that this is not even remotely granite.
The "crystals" are clear as glass (and probably are due to the glitter around the edges).
Granite should have feldspar, quartz, and mica.
As someone who dabbled in being a geology nerd, I can guarantee 💯 that this is not even remotely granite.
The "crystals" are clear as glass (and probably are due to the glitter around the edges).
Granite should have feldspar, quartz, and mica.
November 26, 2025 at 12:06 AM
Chapter day!
In the aftermath of a dragon attack interrupting her unrelated dragon hunt, Kat tries to get answers from the archmage, and the situation only gets worse.
Chapter 14 now free!
Patreon: www.patreon.com/posts/ravens...
Substack: open.substack.com/pub/thesquid...
#fantasy #fantasybooks
In the aftermath of a dragon attack interrupting her unrelated dragon hunt, Kat tries to get answers from the archmage, and the situation only gets worse.
Chapter 14 now free!
Patreon: www.patreon.com/posts/ravens...
Substack: open.substack.com/pub/thesquid...
#fantasy #fantasybooks
November 22, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Chapter day!
In the aftermath of a dragon attack interrupting her unrelated dragon hunt, Kat tries to get answers from the archmage, and the situation only gets worse.
Chapter 14 now free!
Patreon: www.patreon.com/posts/ravens...
Substack: open.substack.com/pub/thesquid...
#fantasy #fantasybooks
In the aftermath of a dragon attack interrupting her unrelated dragon hunt, Kat tries to get answers from the archmage, and the situation only gets worse.
Chapter 14 now free!
Patreon: www.patreon.com/posts/ravens...
Substack: open.substack.com/pub/thesquid...
#fantasy #fantasybooks
YEEEESSSSSSSSS
November 21, 2025 at 12:05 PM
YEEEESSSSSSSSS
It took me 33 hours to unlock the "knock out 10 raiders" achievement because my squad plays too nice.
Ask questions first and shoot later.
#arcraiders #videogames
Ask questions first and shoot later.
#arcraiders #videogames
November 16, 2025 at 11:18 PM
It took me 33 hours to unlock the "knock out 10 raiders" achievement because my squad plays too nice.
Ask questions first and shoot later.
#arcraiders #videogames
Ask questions first and shoot later.
#arcraiders #videogames
Hey quick question, today is November 16 yeah?
So is my delivery person a time traveler?
So is my delivery person a time traveler?
November 16, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Hey quick question, today is November 16 yeah?
So is my delivery person a time traveler?
So is my delivery person a time traveler?
Just doing some unpacking at the new house, nothing is final yet, but I can't help noticing some empty space in the new board game shelf 🤔🤔🤔
#boardgames
#boardgames
November 15, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Just doing some unpacking at the new house, nothing is final yet, but I can't help noticing some empty space in the new board game shelf 🤔🤔🤔
#boardgames
#boardgames
November 13, 2025 at 9:57 PM
New early access chapter of Ravenshore's Antimagic in 1 hour!
Chapter 13 now free!
This week a dragon attacks - but not that dragon. The worse one.
Patreon: patreon.com/u94793856
Substack: open.substack.com/pub/thesquid...
#writing #fantasy #fantasybooks #ravenshore
Chapter 13 now free!
This week a dragon attacks - but not that dragon. The worse one.
Patreon: patreon.com/u94793856
Substack: open.substack.com/pub/thesquid...
#writing #fantasy #fantasybooks #ravenshore
November 8, 2025 at 2:06 PM
New early access chapter of Ravenshore's Antimagic in 1 hour!
Chapter 13 now free!
This week a dragon attacks - but not that dragon. The worse one.
Patreon: patreon.com/u94793856
Substack: open.substack.com/pub/thesquid...
#writing #fantasy #fantasybooks #ravenshore
Chapter 13 now free!
This week a dragon attacks - but not that dragon. The worse one.
Patreon: patreon.com/u94793856
Substack: open.substack.com/pub/thesquid...
#writing #fantasy #fantasybooks #ravenshore
"Now that you've finished assembling your BESTA, we are thrilled to reveal that those screws from step 2 should have been tightened with a wrench :)"
#ikea #thatwouldhavebeennicetoknowtwentytwopagesago
#ikea #thatwouldhavebeennicetoknowtwentytwopagesago
November 5, 2025 at 9:47 PM
"Now that you've finished assembling your BESTA, we are thrilled to reveal that those screws from step 2 should have been tightened with a wrench :)"
#ikea #thatwouldhavebeennicetoknowtwentytwopagesago
#ikea #thatwouldhavebeennicetoknowtwentytwopagesago
Poor chonky raccoon still can't reach the bird feeder
#raccoon #raccoons #trashpanda #trashpandas #wildlife #wildlifephotography #toronto #ontario
#raccoon #raccoons #trashpanda #trashpandas #wildlife #wildlifephotography #toronto #ontario
November 5, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Poor chonky raccoon still can't reach the bird feeder
#raccoon #raccoons #trashpanda #trashpandas #wildlife #wildlifephotography #toronto #ontario
#raccoon #raccoons #trashpanda #trashpandas #wildlife #wildlifephotography #toronto #ontario
Slinky around the bird feeder pole keeps unwanted guests away.
(wondering if I should be doing something about these rats though. No evidence they are or have ever been inside the new house, but...)
#birds #birding #rat #rats #birdfeeder
(wondering if I should be doing something about these rats though. No evidence they are or have ever been inside the new house, but...)
#birds #birding #rat #rats #birdfeeder
November 5, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Slinky around the bird feeder pole keeps unwanted guests away.
(wondering if I should be doing something about these rats though. No evidence they are or have ever been inside the new house, but...)
#birds #birding #rat #rats #birdfeeder
(wondering if I should be doing something about these rats though. No evidence they are or have ever been inside the new house, but...)
#birds #birding #rat #rats #birdfeeder
