Ravven

Grammarly should get fucked

See that's the thing: creative work has almost never been very profitable. But creatives have always paid the bills by using the same skills on some more boring task like ad copy or art commissions or something.

Giving that "boring" work to AI starves creatives.

This is the thread that got me started on learning more about where this expansion is set and about the stories of the people you meet: www.reddit.com/r/WhereWinds...

Promo image showing a person in ancient Chinese armor riding a horse through a dream version of the Gobi Desert. Title reads Hexi Expansion March 6, 2026.

The Hexi expansion in Where Winds Meet is both gorgeous and it's made me actually cry several times. I'm also reading about ancient Chinese history because it's so firmly based in actual history and lore. I mean, sure there's fart jokes but there's also a love of history, stories of love and loss.

a cover reveal image with a torn-off corner so you can see a bit of a gold-white dress and a few letters

#OnceUponATime, @ravven.bsky.social made a book cover just for the fun of it, and a writer saw it.

And that writer knew INSTANTLY that it wanted to be the cover to a retelling of Snow White, Rose Red.

But that writer had like 17 premade covers already, & told herself "No! No, Writer, no!" 🥺

Thank you. ❤️❤️❤️

The staggeringly fabulous cover for CE Murphy's upcoming BONE & BLOOD, a retelling of "Snow White, Rose Red" features two women standing back to back: one is garbed all in blood red, with dark red hair and a black mask; the other wears flowing white, with wheat-pale hair and a glittering mask. Cover art & design by Ravven.

pls preorder my book, it's a retold fairy tale, snow white & rose red, and i have killed myself writing it 😵 #booksky #preorder #romance #fantasy #PerhapsEven #romantasy #paranormalromance #KindOfAnyway #magic #elves #fairytales #sisters #AllTheGoodStuff

www.amazon.com/dp/B0DXFPLQW... 🥹

Screenshot of a book cover showing an illustration of a crow perched on an "ICE" jacket lying in the middle of a snow-lined road under the light of a full moon. The cover reads "ICE Out " by Charles de Lint. Text to the right of the cover reads "ICE came to Newford. Big mistake." and "Download for free!"

Urban fantasy author Charles de Lint just published a new "novelet" and released it for free, his stories of myth and magic and community and found family are full of so much love and hope and we could all use some of that right now

www.charlesdelint.com/IceOut.html

Four fantasy book covers

Fantasy cover artist looking for work! :)

Email: Leesha.hannigan@gmail.com

The wizard sleeps calmly. The little cat appears to be reading a grimoire in the library.

I am so tired of fragile little men starting wars. I am so tired of fragile little men making policy decisions that harm us all. I am so tired of fragile little men doing horrendous harm to children and expecting us all to forget about it. I am so tired of fragile little men with their tantrums.

I've never been a runner, but I could speedwalk it. And 24 tacos would be no problem. But the beers? Ugh, I'm with you on that. Even if I liked the taste I can't imagine drinking that many.

The staggeringly fabulous cover for CE Murphy's upcoming BONE & BLOOD, a retelling of "Snow White, Rose Red" features two women standing back to back: one is garbed all in blood red, with dark red hair and a black mask; the other wears flowing white, with wheat-pale hair and a glittering mask. Cover art & design by Ravven. Preorder at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DXFPLQWY/?tag=mizkit-20 The next image is a parchment-colored paper with golden roses along one side, and the first part of the text reads: There is a story of a widow woman and her two daughters, Snow White and Rose Red, who were the most perfect and darling little girls who had ever lived. This is not—quite—that story. In time, people will lose their fear of the forests, but this is not yet that time; this is not yet that place. Not with the enchanted Beast at its heart still living there; not with that heart being the forest itself, embodied, living, aware. But not aware enough for old Widow Adele, who is only called old because she is a widow, and who is only a widow because something had to be done about her husband. The living forest did nothing, but the forest had a sister, white-haired and jewel-eyed, who lived in the village, and who was known to be a witch. The witch was wedded to Lucinda, a good girl, and so when the Widow Adele could bear her husband no longer, she spoke to Lucy, and in a little while the witch, called Pearl, came to visit. He would forbid the witch's presence in their home; he would forbid anyone's presence, though better to have visitors than let Adele go into the village. Within the shadows of their dark little cottage, bruises could not easily be seen, and broken bones could be blamed on uneven floors or a clumsy woman leaving the broom where she oughtn't.

A page of teaser text, framed by golden roses. The remainder of the text, which begins on the previous image, reads: But a witch could see what a man might not. Even in the dim light that shone through the cottage's shuttered windows, the witch's eyes glittered dangerous green and her flawless mouth curved a faultless, merciless smile. "You have no children," Pearl said. Hope fired in Adele's heart, burning her hollow as she nodded, and the fire did not bank when regret twisted Pearl's lips. "I'm sorry. A child is beyond my power. But a tea to increase your husband's vigor is within it." Adele stared, bleak and aching. "He doesn't lack vigor, lady." "No," Pearl replied, gently now, and gentleness from her icy pale gaze was like a knife cutting deep, leaving no mark. "No, I can see he doesn't. But the tea will increase it to apoplexy." She passed her hand across the rough-cut kitchen table, leaving a packet behind. "It tastes of blackberry, and needs a few drops of honey to sweeten it enough for him to drink it all at once. It will be most potent for the next few days, so I wouldn't waste any time." She rose, all languid grace, and her crossing of the threshold was like the moon's light fading, leaving Adele in darkness. Adele jerked to her feet, the packet clutched against her chest as she bolted for the door and cried, "Witch!" The witch turned back, white eyebrows lifted, and Adele faltered apologetically. "Pearl." The name was hardly a whisper, the only kind of forgiveness she dared ask for. Pearl waited, and Adele gathered her courage. "The tea. Is it magic?" "No, my dear," Pearl said, still gently. "It's poison."

BONE & BLOOD, my latest retold fairy tale, will be available in just a few weeks! Preorder at www.amazon.com/dp/B0DXFPLQW...

The alt text for the teaser text image is spread across both images bc it was too long for just one. Sorry about that! <3 #booksky #preorders #fantasy #romance #FairyTales

Hot Cross Burns: a premade cover with a colourful illustration of a hand holding a cross with wisps of smoke coming off of the burnt flesh on the palm.

I can't pretend that the (temp) title for this one didn't come first and I then worked out the illustration concept to go with it!

But if you're looking for a retro vampire cover then this premade might be just right.

Available from BookCoversByJon.com

Ugh. :( I find it really difficult to sell premades, they just kind of stack up and sit there, all dusty and unwanted. But then I hate constant marketing, so I suppose that has something to do with it.

Predesigned book cover art showing a woman with red hair and an apothecary tattoo. She is surrounded and covered by art nouveau vines and flowers. The title reads Herb Witch.

I have predesigned covers here: www.ravven.com/book-cover-a...

Here’s the thing about folks speedrunning the creative process with AI:

I could go to the beach every morning and put a grain of sand in a cup. They’d take their cup to the beach and fill it one day; but the point isn’t to have a cup of sand. It’s to fill my life with a thousand trips to the beach.

Thank you. ❤

What can I say? It is so good and my kindle is so bright. My husband mutters about "the lighthouse" and then falls back asleep. :/

A young woman in tattered black stands in a dusty urban landscape. She is holding a sword and doing a kawaii peace sign with the other hand. A crow is on one shoulder and other birds are flying behind her.

Warmup from this morning: Morrigan. In other news, I woke up this morning with an inability to focus on my computer monitor or my drawing tablet, which is worrisome. Hopefully it just has something to do with eyestrain caused by reading Alix Harrow's The Everlasting under the covers last night.

I miss Mexican food more than anything on earth, I think. I would kill for even a half-decent Mexican place near us.

I'm glad. It really had a lot going for it, all the fae lore mixed with Shakespeare and historical figures. Some very cool ideas, even if combat was always a bit meh.

I just really enjoyed the whole Victorian explorer/steampunk/Fae thing, I loved it. I sucked at the puzzles, but really liked the rest.

Nightingale - Official Early Access Launch Trailer YouTube video by GameSpot Trailers

Nightingale is currently 80% off on Steam. It's a lovely game with interesting lore, can be played first or third person, and the building and companion system is really nicely done. Play solo or with friends. I love this game (older trailer, but give you an idea). youtu.be/5hEcME-Thlg?...

This is so sad. My mom died of ALS, and it's a terrible disease that takes so much from you before you go.

That is SO difficult. I've wanted to do graphic strips for years, but I cannot draw the same face with any consistency. Very well done!

There is so much life in those faces, I love it.

Love this so much!

Haha, true. :D

I was on a tour bus once to the Sedlec Ossuary while on a visit to Prague and there was the loudest, most obnoxious group of Americans on the bus. The driver was asking where everyone was from and when he said US I slid down in my seat so far that I almost turned into a snake and slithered away. :D