Nicholas Atwater 🇨🇦

As if I didn't love running FATE games enough. Have a FATE point, Tom. Your current approach rocks.

Yup! It's pretty rad. The old fireplace is still there, as is the original workbench, and this chunk of wood the anvil used to rest on.

I have resurfaced to proclaim now that I have moved to the French countryside in an old forge, I have become an archaeologist and discovered the stone floors buried under a bunch of junk and a layer of dirt.

The household is marvelling at my work. I have become Indiana Jones. Hell yeah.

Empire of Shadows ~ jacquelyn benson Book 1 of the Raiders of the Arcana Nice Victorian ladies don’t run off to find legendary lost cities. $7.99 – $39.99 About the book One trifling little arrest shouldn’t have cost Ellie Mallory her jo...

I am seeing lots of calls in my feed today for historical fantasy romance, and I am DELIGHTED to inform all of you that EMPIRE OF SHADOWS by @jbensonink.bsky.social exists and you (yes, YOU) need to read it.

jacquelynbenson.com/empire-of-sh...

LOOK AT THIS AMAZING ART AND ANIMATION FROM THIS AMAZING ARTIST! NOW SOMEONE HIRE MOLLY, BECAUSE MOLLY IS INCREDIBLE.

But seriously, lookout that smirk! It's spot on for Foxglove 🥰 I freaking love all the art that Olivia's books have inspired, and this is no exception.

AAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH! I LOVE IT!

Do you like "The Mummy" with Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz? Of course you do. Now, read this book series—you won't be disappointed.

Banner image for our interview with Queen Terrible Time. The banner includes an excerpt of Timy's website's logo as well as a photo of Timy herself.

This year's SPFBO officially starts on February 1.

In anticipation of that, we got in touch with veteran judge @queensbookasylum.bsky.social from Queen's Book Asylum to have her answer a few questions about the competition and what's to come.

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#SPFBO

I can *feel* the “look at how amazing I am/girlboss/you WILL listen to me” energy. Mother of god.

Wait—people stop rewatching Leverage?

Ah, seasons greetings from Montreal! Perfection. Truly, the most wonderful time of the year, hahahaha

The Expanse: Osiris Reborn - Official Announcement Trailer YouTube video by IGN

Behold!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=eyXG...

Have you seen the Expanse video game coming out? It's also looking like a spiritual successor to Mass Effect in that regard.

It's got the potential to be pretty wild, in a good way. Some very strong Mass Effect: Andromeda meets Interstellar vibes.

arrow of fortune 1898 edition hardcover with purple cloth and gold foil. Text reads 'arrow of fortune 1898 edition coming soon'

Empire of Shadows 1898 edition hardcover in green cloth with gold foil and Tomb of the Sun King 1898 edition with blue cloth and gold foil. Both books have bows on the corner and text reads "Merrick Bookshop has these special editions on sale now. Grab yours for the perfect holiday gift for yourself or someone special."

You don't have to wait for my next campaign to grab copies of my ridiculously nerdy vintage special editions of the first two Raiders of the Arcana books. They're available now at @merrickbookshop.bsky.social!

Pop over to jacquelynbenson.com/1898 to follow the campaign for book three.

Doing a lil' Christmas gathering of the found family today! So that means crooner holiday classics while I make some tourtiere empanadas, chocolate truffles, and maple mousse!

What are some of your favourite Christmas foodstuffs that come only once a year?

Okay. I'm in. That sounds awesome!

Now that just looks fantastic. Chef's kiss!

Canadian citizens and residents, there's a new official parliamentary petition raising the issue of electoral reform and proportional representation. Signing is a direct means of meaningful action toward improving our democracy, and it just takes a moment to do. www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en...

*Cackles in Captain Blair, as characters cannot be contained no matter how hard we try*

A big congrats on finishing the draft! Have a celebratory thing! Bask in the glory! Curse those miscreants for their mischief, but rejoice in the chaos of it all!

That is an absolutely genius villain name! 🙌

What system are you folks using for the Superhero TTRPG, by the way?

I present to you; "Not Ones". The show where we ask people about the logical behind their replies, and why these are 'not ones' you should be posting because they're socially asshole moves.

Okay, every single one of these looks incredible.

Please, we should all be thank you! Your art is truly fantastic, and your book covers are no exception either. Nothing but praise for your work, so keep it up! ❤️

Okay, that chicken looks flippin' amazing

The image is of a comic. Panel one depicts Santa Claus. He says, "Have you been naughty or nice?" Panel two depicts a happy dog. He says, "I am ALWAYS a good boy." Santa responds "Very nice!" Panel three depicts Santa again. He says "...And you?" Panel four depicts an orange cat climbing a Christmas tree, turning his head to look back at Santa.

This is a whole art style that is firmly cemented in my brain as its own category, and this right here? The absolute peak of that style. I will forever melt at the sight of all this. Utterly amazing.

Inquisitor, Herald of Andraste, Knight-Enchanter, Ice Mage, Lyra Trevelyan ❄️

A little Dragon Age fanart, because it's been a long, loooong time :)

For SCIENCE!!!