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ADRIAN M. GIBSON 🍄 SFF Author & Book Designer @adrianmgibson.bsky.social · 6h

I love novellas, both as palate cleansers between bigger books and for how much they can pack into a smaller page count. If you’re looking for some shorter reads, check out these awesome SFF novellas that you can finish in a weekend.

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Brotherwise Games @brotherwisegames.bsky.social · 8h

Senior Designer of the Cosmere RPG, Ross Leiser, gives us the rundown on how the Cosmere RPG manages to balance power between Heroic characters, Misting/Ferring characters, and Mistborn or Feruchemists. Opportunity cost is the name of the game! youtube.com/shorts/G2L8j5G-4fA?feat…

A koloss-blooded woman with blonde hair and grey-blue skin wields a rifle. The text in front reads "Balancing: How do Mistings measure up against Mistborn??"

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Tavon @gatling.xyz · 8h

I didn't mind the "other" new characters, but she...hmm. She was too important, I'll say. Also love how they seemed to incorporate either the Institute, or the proposed spinoff of the OG Carrie. Looking forward to seeing what they do next!

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Tavon @gatling.xyz · 8h

Binged the new Carrie. (as spoiler free tweet as possible) Loved all the modernizations! The characters are super layered, to the point where I was feeling bad for most of them (until a certain point. Looking at you, Chris.) The only thing I didnt really like was Emaline.

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Tavon @gatling.xyz · 07/10/2026

Compared the Save the Cat beat sheet with my current WIP, and realized there's some more things I need to add. Gonna try to flesh things out a bit more, and hopefully get some more writing done today.

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Tavon @gatling.xyz · 07/10/2026

One day, I was singing some not-so-chipper songs, music on shuffle. Just in my feels. Why did Pretty Ugly come on and I just HAD to switch emotions for a second because I gotta sing Pretty Ugly!? HAVE YOU EVER SEEN A PRETTY GIRL GET UGLY LIKE THIS

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Matt Risby @thebadspot.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

A tragedy in three acts. RIP Tim

I want to apologize for contacting you. I understand that certain influencers just have their own beat and your spontaneous caustic response is entitled since i cold-contacted you.

In the future, I will try to concentrate on people that respect live original creativity, and that take AI seriously as a movement that requires moderation by original work.

I dont understand what you get out of your attitude, but thats not my problem. You are the one choosing to be 50% wrong rather than 50% right.

I hope you feel less caustic in the future. Although my hero is Shakespeare, you may have your own grass to touch. If not, no problems. In america, disciplinary bigots indeed have free speech, and i respect your gatekeeping. Best of luck and thanks for your fast response.

With grace,
Tim

“With grace” is sending me.

I am sorry that mild pushback caused you to melt down and call a total stranger nuts. It’s given me some good social media material though and people are enjoying it, which is more than could be said of your game, so. Thanks!

Matt Risby
(he/him)
@thebadspotcast

I dont quite understand why you are so spontaneously mean.
Sorry for emailing you. It was a mistake.

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Cezar Capacle @capacle.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Second video on the series! This one talking about how I started (and how I kept going) www.youtube.com/watch?v=bH2T...

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How I make a living as a full-time indie TTPRG designer | Part 02

YouTube video by Cezar Capacle

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BackerKit @backerkit.com · 06/10/2026

@drivethrurpg.com digital reward delivery is now live in BackerKit Pledge Manager! 🎲 Creators can connect once & automate post-campaign fulfillment while Backers' rewards land right in your DriveThruRPG library. End-to-end, only on BackerKit. Full announcement: www.backerkit.com/blog/driveth...

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Darling Axe Editing @darlingaxe.com · 06/10/2026

Good night, everyone 🌚 Hope you got some good writing done today 💜

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Tavon @gatling.xyz · 06/10/2026

....I'm like 90% sure an interviewer just turned a portion of my interview (for a job I didn't get) into an "uplifting" LinkedIn post. I'm not mad but... lmfao

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Tavon @gatling.xyz · 06/10/2026

My only other option is just related titles. Truly Devious comes to mind; the name of it inspired the name of the serial killer in the book. Need a few more, though.

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Tavon @gatling.xyz · 06/10/2026

Also, how the HELL do I come up with comp titles??? The best I have so far is POKER FACE x UMINEKO: WHEN THEY CRY. One is a (now cancelled) TV show, and the other is an obscure anime that I became obsessed with. I don't think either is allowed. lol

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Tavon @gatling.xyz · 06/10/2026

At 65k words. Still a bunch to do, plus I need to add some nice descriptions when I do the second draft.

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Tavon @gatling.xyz · 06/10/2026

I didn't do any writing today, BUT I did do some brainstorming when I walked my dogs earlier. So...win? I promise I'll add some more words tomorrow.

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Tavon @gatling.xyz · 04/10/2026

For the first time ever...I burned my brown butter. 😭 Had to redo it. In the process, tho, learned (or realized?) that I should be making this in a big batch and freezing it so I don't have to manually do this each and every time. Gimmie a year. I'ma have an accidental cookie business. lol

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Melody Simpson @melodysimpson.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Newly updated! Our comprehensive guide to Black Audiobook Narrators of traditionally published Black YA books (fiction & nonfiction). Helpful for audiobook listeners looking for their next fave narrator & authors creating shortlists for their future audiobooks! VISIT melanininya.com/narrators

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Tavon @gatling.xyz · 04/10/2026

ooooh, i shall have to give these a try. thank you!

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Tavon @gatling.xyz · 04/10/2026

There's an extremely questionable thing I need to Google, but I don't think any amount of Incognito is going to make me feel comfortable doing it. I'm trying to think "around" the question but it'd be easier if I could just search it and tag as "RESEARCH FOR A BOOK I PROMISE"

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Tavon @gatling.xyz · 04/10/2026

I was just about to say I'll probably pick this up regardless. Transferable skills!

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Stephanie Burgis @stephanieburgis.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

I'm about halfway through my e-ARC of @kjcharleswriter.com 's Think, Write, Edit Romance, and I can already genuinely say this is the best book on writing romance that I've EVER read, and one of my new favorite books on writing in general, too. www.kjcharleswriter.com/all-books/th... #romancelandia

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Think, Write, Edit, Romance — KJ Charles

KJ’s guide to romance writing, from blank page to clean, professional manuscript!

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Tavon @gatling.xyz · 03/10/2026

Dooo iiittttt. Also, you can use them for many, many other TTRPGs! I'm sure there's a few out there you'll like.

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Tavon @gatling.xyz · 02/10/2026

There's a useless character in this draft. I don't want to cut him because then it'll bring the suspect count down, but I also can't think of a way to make him "important." As it stands, not only is he unimportant, but also barely counts as a suspect. -sigh-

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Frederick Smith, Ed.D. @fsmith827.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

That quarter of the year when every book purchase helps an author's or a bookstore's bottom line. Shop indie as much as possible. Shop directly from an author's website, if available. @bookshop.org is a great site to buy books and support indie bookstores. #BookSky #Romancelandia #BlackBookSky

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Tavon @gatling.xyz · 30/09/2026

MONSTER (EPIC, The Musical) x Scarlet Witch It was on my brain, so I had to do it. youtu.be/JheRVswzrPY

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Monster (EPIC) x Scarlet Witch | #epicthemusical

YouTube video by Tavon Gatling

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Tavon @gatling.xyz · 30/09/2026

MONSTER (EPIC, The Musical) x Scarlet Witch It was on my brain, so I had to do it. youtu.be/JheRVswzrPY

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Monster (EPIC) x Scarlet Witch | #epicthemusical

YouTube video by Tavon Gatling

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Tavon @gatling.xyz · 30/09/2026

Got hyperfocused making yet another EPIC video. Took two days. And now that I'm done...I feel like I want to make more. lol

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Matt Risby @thebadspot.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

OK now solo September is over can we get some props for the voice cast? What a bunch of magnificent bastards:

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Eren Angiolini @erenangiolini.com · 22/06/2026

I'm currently working on the 60th TTRPG portrait package for my Patreon. 🤯 It's hard to promote it as much as I should, so I'll take this chance to do it! Shares are appreciated🙏 The ArtVenturing Guild is an ever-growing library of fantasy character art for TTRPGs: www.patreon.com/ArtVenturing...

A preview of 6 fantasy character portraits.

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Yochai Gal @yochaigal.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

I wrote a post about keying, and how it's weird that we don't have a name for all the various styles! Note: this post is not about the best kind of keying (though my preference does exist). It's more about naming the thing so we can discuss the thing. newschoolrevolution.com/the-keys-to-...

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The Keys to My Heart

My day job consists largely of reading adventures and providing feedback. And while I've read hundreds of OSR modules by now, I still don't have a good way...

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Shawn Tomkin @shawntomkin.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Does anyone think these agentic-AI emails actually sound sincere? I read your blog post. I watched this video about your game. I liked this tip you gave about X or Y. Yeah, right. Dozens of them every day. A scourge. Block sender. Block sender. Block sender. It's muscle memory now.

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Tavon @gatling.xyz · 28/09/2026

Feels like I'm screaming "TALK TO A HUMAN!" at work. Everyone is just referring me to Cl*ude BS. smh

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𝐦𝐢𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐤𝐨 & 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧 @quietblkgrl.blacksky.app · 28/09/2026

I hate seeing my favorite artists blow up over their most mainstream songs cause people love building a narrative about their skill or them as a person based on just that one song and not listen to anything else. Anyways here’s an article I wrote about Raye’s sophomore album

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Recipe for Hope: A Listener’s Guide to RAYE’s THIS MUSIC MAY CONTAIN HOPE. | Quintessa Knight

This essay by Black woman writer Quintessa Knight is a journey of discovery and enlightenment through the catharsis that is Raye's sophmore album, THIS MUSIC MAY CONTAIN HOPE.

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Cezar Capacle @capacle.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

This has been a long time coming! I've been considering making this video for the longest time, and I finally got around to doing it. So, here is the first video in a potential series about how I make a living as a tabletop RPG designer 😊

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How I make a living as a full-time indie TTPRG designer | Part 01

YouTube video by Cezar Capacle

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Tavon @gatling.xyz · 28/09/2026

MY FIRST THOUGHT!! I was like, "Wait, is this Deoxys????"

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Manny Voices @itsdrlittle.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Increase Your Lexicon: PRESENTIMENT (Noun) In this case, the meaning is in the word... "pre" (before) + "sentiment" (feeling) #presentiment #vocabulary #words #wordoftheday #IncreaseYourlexicon

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Tabletop Bookshelf🔜Gamehole Con @tabletopbookshelf.com · 26/09/2026

NEW: In QUEERZ! you will take on the role of someone blessed with magical powers from the Rainbow Empathy: a force that empowers and embodies ideals of humanity, compassion, joy, and wisdom. Based on the LGBTQ+ manga by Isago Fukuda By Amit Moshe (City of Mist), Son of Oak games

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Tavon @gatling.xyz · 26/09/2026

Yeah, my biggest complaint of him is his prose, but I love his stories and worlds overall. Have you tried "The Fifth Season"? Great series

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Tavon @gatling.xyz · 26/09/2026

if you haven't already, I'd try Sanderson (specifically Mistborn if you want a series, or "Tress of the Emerald Sea" or "Yumi and the Nightmare Painter" for standalones).

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Tavon @gatling.xyz · 25/09/2026

Started reading again (took a break after catching up on some MtG stories). Picked up "The Changeling" by Victor LaVelle. It's been on my TBR since right before the series came out, and I remember thinking, "I want to read it first!" (And just never did) About 40% through now and MY GOODNESS.😱

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Tavon @gatling.xyz · 24/09/2026

Someone asked if I could do another video for "No Longer You," but for Avengers Endgame. At first I was thinking no, but after scrubbing both movies...I might have relevant clips to use?? Hmmm.

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Tavon @gatling.xyz · 24/09/2026

Same! I was like, "I bet it's Green Oaks." I need to finally check it out.

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Clayton @explorersdesign.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Here are 5 covers I liked this month. One of them doesn't even look like an rpg cover. It looks like junk mail. www.explorersdesign.com/covers-sept-...

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Great Covers: September '26

Great covers from across the tabletop rpg industry.

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Three Sails Studios @threesailsstudios.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

CITY OF ESPERS just hit 500 backers on Backerkit, which feels like a milestone worth marking! Quinns wrote about it, and celebrated it, so why don't you go check it out too? www.backerkit.com/c/projects/t...

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City of Espers - A Psychic-Powered Urban Action TTRPG

City of Espers is a psychic-powered urban action TTRPG for 2 to 4 players and a Game Master. Play as a group of psychics connecting to the city they live in through high-energy battles and melodrama.

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Tavon @gatling.xyz · 24/09/2026

Been obsessed with EPIC, and originally made this as a vertical thing but YT wouldn't allow me to upload it. Finally got the time to make it horizontal. One of my favorite songs from EPIC, with clips from Agatha All Along. (Love 'Get in the Water', too. SO MANY GOOD SONGS!) youtu.be/MdHKIs7IQwc

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No Longer you (EPIC) x Agatha All Along | #epicthemusical #AgathaAllAlong

YouTube video by Tavon Gatling

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