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Stephanie Cooke

@hellocookie.bsky.social
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Writer of comics. Raccoon and pun enthusiast. 📖 RACC PACK 🦝 PILLOW TALK 👑 OH MY GODS!⚡ PARANORTHERN 🔮 She/Her 🏳️‍🌈 linktr.ee/hellocookie • stephaniecooke.ca

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Stephanie Cooke @hellocookie.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
They're so fun, and even though they're long, they don't FEEL long, so I get it!!! It's a delight!
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Stephanie Cooke @hellocookie.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Yes!!!! It's so fun. I'm def in a standalone era but caved and got the next two books in the series. But they need to wait until after spooky season...
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J.H. Siegal @joshuasiegal.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
yes....YESSS.....
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CD and vinyl sales are surging as frustration with digital media keeps growing
News of the latest increase in physical media sales comes from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). It revealed that recorded music revenues for H1 2026...
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Ariana Maher @airy.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
As today is Letterers Appreciation Day, please check out this Starter Pack of comic book letterers here on Bluesky. If you are a professional letterer and wish to be in the Starter Pack as well, please let me know! go.bsky.app/D5PbjPZ
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Josh Rosen @joshdraws.com · 01/09/2026
Guess what’s coming out TODAY?? Haunted Canada: The Graphic Novel, Volume 3, on shelves now!
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Mara Wilson @marawilson.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Sometimes, when someone dies, what helps me is thinking about how wonderful it is that they were even alive in the first place. Dolly was the closest you could get to an American saint. We all loved her.
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Drew Magary @drewmagary.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Sad news, our friend @sorayaroberts.bsky.social has died. www.justatad.xyz/p/soraya
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I sat on the aisle at a movie the other day.
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Stephanie Cooke @hellocookie.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
I wish I could DO IT ALL! But yeah, it was just time, but again, sorry for not giving everyone more notice on it.
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Stephanie Cooke @hellocookie.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Thanks Brandon, I can probably dig up anything that's not on my site independently, but yeah, I just needed to step back.
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Stephanie Cooke @hellocookie.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
I've been struggling to keep up with everything this year, if I'm being honest. And while I am sorry to have let CR go without ceremony, it was a choice I made for my own mental health.
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Stephanie Cooke @hellocookie.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
I haven't had the energy to keep up with it over the last little while. Since groups like Cartoonist Coop exist now, it felt like the time to let a larger collective take things from here. Many of the resources continue to live on my own website though.
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jon rosenberg @jonrosenberg.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Maybe I'm in the minority here but if people who support AI are being shamed into silence then it's working. The shame is working as intended. The left's biggest problem is that it's afraid to hurt the feelings of folks who need to have their feelings hurt. Let them experience introspection for once
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jess m. ☕🍂 @jametc.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
I cannot stress enough: the AI bubble has already popped it is just being kept on life support by corporations trying to squeeze even a dollar more out of their shit investment, and tech bros doing the same before abandoning their shit company startups. keep hating on AI, you're winning
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thene @thene.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
out it goes: my long post about Rachel Hope Cleves's claim that Tillie Walden plagiarised her book. It's long because Cleves's claim is much, much more bizarre than it looked on first reading. I'm not going to bury the lede here. Cleves's claim does not hold up. buttondown.com/thene/archiv...
stick a pin in this metaphor

…because these covers are a microcosm of the entire conflict; Walden's book is mostly built on writing and other objects left by Sylvia Drake, Charity Bryant, and others. Her work includes many elements from these records that Cleves does not refer to in her book, and many of her interpretations of those records are different from Cleves's interpretations, often intentionally so. In addition to her historical basis, Walden's book includes fictional dialogue and story elements that are original to her work, some of which are inspired by Walden's own life.
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Katie West @katiewest.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
My thoughts on Image publishing a new Warren Ellis book.
I have spent the day re-reading the entirety of SoManyOfUs.com, including every testimonial. I’ve also re-read dozens of documents and communications from the transformative justice action SMOU-TJ and Warren Ellis started. I wanted to remember the hope I held at that time. I also wanted to see if I could approach this moment with gratitude instead of anger. 
To believe in transformative justice is to believe people capable of change. But, as our mediator said during the process, “transformation is heartbreak.” It is crushing and painful, but it is also our right as human beings. I haven’t spoken to Warren Ellis in over 6 years. I don’t know who he is now. I don’t know how he’s changed, but I’m sure he has. I know Warren read all of SoManyOfUs.com and I can’t imagine an outcome where doing so doesn’t change you. But, as Kai Cheng Thom says, “Change is inevitable, growth is optional.” I was often sad that Warren, when confronted with the consequences of his actions, didn’t react in the way I expected him to. But I am grateful it led to me untangling 15 years of complicated feelings and hurtful actions.
I’m grateful that I believe we can change and hold ourselves accountable in this world. But, quoting our mediator again, “being called to accountability feels like being reminded that your shit stinks. and coming clean is hard to do.” It can feel impossible to look in the mirror and confront the worst version of ourselves. Without having the necessary support systems in place to make it possible, I don’t blame or fault anyone for not being able to do it.
We all tried our best. When our attempt at a community accountability action failed, I was disappointed, but grateful that we tried.  And grateful to know that Warren had tried, too.
I currently work as an editor in comics, with books I work on being published by Image. I love comics. I love the comics community and how we all keep making them despite it being so hard, with no financial security, and no safety nets. I see groups within the community doing so much good and fighting hard to make the industry more sustainable and safer for everyone involved. 
But there is no set process for anyone in the comics community to account for our actions and change our behaviour after harm or abuse has happened. This has led many people to be forced out of the industry – victims, perpetrators, and witnesses. My heart hurts for all the people who were bullied, ostracized, shunned, or threatened out of this community, particularly those I spoke to back in June and July of 2020, impacted by Warren’s actions. I hope one day this changes. 
I’m grateful to everyone who was wondered if Warren has “made amends to the satisfaction of all involved.” It shows me solidarity and care are widespread within comics. I wouldn’t say I’m satisfied, but I also would say I am no longer personally invested in Warren’s transformation. 
I am personally invested in the books I work on that come out with Image, and I really hope you don’t take any disappointment you feel in Image’s actions out on the creators whose work they publish. Seeing people boycotting Image comics feels a cruel joke when that directly affects my livelihood and that of the people who respect and support me. But I get it – this seems like a financial decision from Image, so respond in a financial fashion. I hope we can all keep ourselves open to change in the future. 
My resolve to expand my capacity to hope for change – after a night of anger and crying and shouting – is renewed. Thanks for hearing me out and for reading all of this.
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Cathy G. Johnson🏴 @cathygjohn.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Hope everyone who said sumthin' reads this: buttondown.com/thene/archiv...
buttondown.com
Charity and Sylvia: the extraordinary claims of Rachel Hope Cleves
In early July, a dispute began between two writers; Rachel Hope Cleves, author of Charity and Sylvia; A Same-Sex Marriage in Early America, (2014), and...
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Lincoln Michel @thelincoln.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Some positive publishing news to counter some of the doomerism: total book sales, and adult fiction specifically, increased in 2025. Print was 73% of market and digital audio/ebook 22%. (I guess the remaining is physical audio?) www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...
publishersweekly.com
Publishing Sales Hit $32.5 Billion in 2025
Total estimated industry sales rose 2.5% over 2024, according to the year-end report from the AAP, and the number of books sold inched up 0.4%, to 3.15 billion units.
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Stephanie Cooke @hellocookie.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
It was my absolute pleasure to help develop, write, and work on this game. I'm so happy to see it out in the world!
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Ambrosia Sky 🪐 @softrains.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Ambrosia Sky is now available on Steam & EGS! ✨ Featuring: 🪐 A vibrant space colony + alien ecosystem to explore ⚙ Simulation mechanics + progression 📖 A sombre homecoming 🍄 Exo-fungus to discover + cleanse 💜 Your lost love Start your journey today at ambrosiasky.com
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Boo-rad Shankar @bradshankar.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
I adored @capycastaway.com from Toronto's @kittencupstudio.bsky.social. The art style is delightful, the animal interactions are adorable and the wonderfully cozy vibes were much-needed. But above all else, it was genuinely lovely to see how much of Toronto and Canada as a whole is in the game. 🍁
mobilesyrup.com
Toronto-made Capy Castaway is a joyous tribute to wildlife and Canadiana
The cozy game amusingly draws inspiration from Toronto's infamous Bonnie and Clyde capybara escape, but its charms extend well beyond that.
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Saffron Aurora @saffronaurora.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
The day before launch, day 14 of daily @capycastaway.com doodles........................ .........................AND WE HIT 100K WISHLISTS!!!!!!!!!!! 🎉🎉🎉 AHHHHHHHHH!!! THANK YOU SO MUCHHHHH And as promised, I deliver to you: breakdancing Capy.
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Megan Matelonek @mmatelonek.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
The Racc Pack is filled with fun & charming raccoons! @hellocookie.bsky.social @heywhitney.bsky.social both do an amazing job creating these graphic novels! Found out there is a collectors ed. of book 1-3 so why not catch up on some fun reads Animation i made based on one of the books/illustrations
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Sundress Publications @sundresspub.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Doubleback Books is seeking a Managing Editor and Fiction Editor! The Managing Editor leads a team of genre editors and runs our annual Open Reading Period. The Fiction Editor reads and selects prose manuscripts for publication. Applications due by 8/15! Details on our website.
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Stephanie Cooke @hellocookie.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
HE'S JUST A LIL GUY 😭
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Stephanie Cooke @hellocookie.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
I am forever grateful for my friends who understand and appreciate Jimothy as intended hahaha
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Stephanie Cooke @hellocookie.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
I tried to bring him up at a party the day after he went viral and everyone else was horrified by him and I was devastated haha like what do you mean?! HE'S PERFECT lol
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Stephanie Cooke @hellocookie.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
I AM OBSESSED WITH HIM
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Capy Castaway 🍊 Available NOW! @capycastaway.com · 14/07/2026
Capy Castaway officially has a release date! Clear your schedule and prepare for a cozy adventure with Capy & Corvi on August 6! 🥹🐾 We can’t wait for you to explore, make new friends, stack hats, and find your way home. 🏝️ Wishlist Capy Castaway on Steam today! s.team/a/2890240
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Stephanie Cooke @hellocookie.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
Just received word that he's been found safe!
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Stephanie Cooke @hellocookie.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
Just received word that he's been found safe, thank you!
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Stephanie Cooke @hellocookie.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
Deleting my post because Davan has been found safe (verified by a family member). No additional details, but thank you all for helping to signal boost 🙏
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United Videogame Workers-CWA @videogameworkers.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
Proud to announce our HARDSHIP FUND: uvw-cwa.org/hardship-fun... If you've been recently laid off and need support, we got you.
A red poster with a white logo (a polygonal heart lifted by 2 hands) and the title "United Videogame Workers – Hardship Fund", followed by this copy:

"UVW-CWA stands for every game worker: for those still employed and fighting for union contracts and those who have been callously treated as disposable by executives who've never shipped a title. 

We are proud to announce our launch of a hardship fund for game workers across the US and Canada who have been subjected to layoffs. If you are a game worker in need of support, please apply."

Below the text is a link to the initiative (as in the post) and the UVW-CWA logo.
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Luke Plunkett @lukeplunkett.com · 25/06/2026
Hi! I'm looking to speak to anyone who is finding ways to resist/work around mandatory AI usage policies at work. Mostly games industry-related, but happy to speak to anyone adjacent as well! Published quotes can of course be anon if desired. DM me here or email at luke@aftermath.site, thanks!
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Derek Laufman @laufman.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
You still have a chance to get a late pledge in if you missed it.
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Comicsbeat @comicsbeat.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
Hoopla partners with Aggregate Ink to distribute indie comics through libraries: Aggregate Ink is a new way to distribute indie comics through the library, teaming up smaller publishers to go through Hoopla.
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Hoopla partners with Aggregate Ink to distribute indie comics into libraries
Hoopla has partnered with the new digital comics service Aggregate Ink to distribute indie comics through libraries
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Stephanie Cooke @hellocookie.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
We got recently got a used copy at the store I work at and I was delighted haha
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Stephanie Cooke @hellocookie.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
Also, if a job posting has specific criteria that they're looking for (ie. audience, genre, etc.), please be sure that your portfolio has something that reflects those things.
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Stephanie Cooke @hellocookie.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
*There's more (and it obviously differs from person to person) but this is really the base amount of stuff that I'm looking for when I'm taking a look at a portfolio for consideration.
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Stephanie Cooke @hellocookie.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
An artist portfolio should have*: ▪️ A collection of the type of work you're looking for (ie. interiors, covers, etc.) ▪️ A range of your styles that you are comfortable with ▪️ A sample of what you like/want to draw (ie. humans, animals, bicycles, detailed backgrounds, etc.) ▪️ CONTACT 👏 INFO 👏
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Stephanie Cooke @hellocookie.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
Thank you thank you!!! You're the best 💖
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Stephanie Cooke @hellocookie.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
This isn't a project for one of my books, I'm working as an editor on this title and trying to find someone who might be a good fit, but I've been a little out of the loop over the last little while.
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Stephanie Cooke @hellocookie.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
I'm on the lookout for an available interior comic artist for a middle-grade project. Looking for someone who can draw: kid-friendly, eerie/spooky (Twilight Zone, Gravity Falls, etc.) but fun, human characters, anthropomorphic animals. Please respond w/ samples + folio link. No emails/DMs.
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Stephanie Cooke @hellocookie.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
I'm so happy we were able to meet...albeit at the very end of the show, but STILL! <3
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Jadzia Axelrod 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @planetx.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
Some of the spoils from #TCAF: Quality works from @fellhound.bsky.social, @newlevant.bsky.social, @portablecity.bsky.social, @toonyballoony.bsky.social, @hellocookie.bsky.social, @hiredhandstudio.bsky.social and @hamishsteele.bsky.social!
TENDER-HEARTED, QUEER UPRISINGS, and QUEER AND HOW WE GOT HERE by Hazel Newlevant

WARP RIDERS and THE LISTENING STATION by Shel Kahn

INTRO TO THE PWHL and SHE'S GAY MARCUS by Stephanie Cooke

HERMIT, WHO IS NO NAME, REVELATIONS, and a fetching portrait of Galaxy by Alec Graudins

THE SECRET TO NORMAL HUMAN STRENGTH by Amy Noseworthy

S.I.R. by Fell Hound

GO-MAN! Vol 1 and DEAD ENDIA Vol 1-3 by Hamish Steele
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Schera Wyss 💀 SLUG HUMAN @scherawyss.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
This might be one of the most insane scandals in game history When Pokemon Go players scan PokeStops, theyve been unknowingly building a detailed visual model of the world which is being sold to a military contractor to build a no-GPS positioning for the new generation of unmanned killing machines
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Brian Shea @brianpshea.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
I consider myself a consummate professional, but if you tell me you’re laying off employees under embargo, I would feel morally obligated to break that embargo as soon as possible so that employees could make arrangements. I’ve been in the mad-rush mode following a surprise layoff. It’s awful.
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Claes Holtzmann @claeshs.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
Court holds Google liable for false claims in AI Overviews. Seems significant. "A regular search engine just points to outside websites. But AI overviews generate 'independent, new, and substantive statements' by evaluating and combining content from various third-party sites" the-decoder
the-decoder.com
Landmark German ruling declares Google's AI Overviews are Google's own words and makes it liable for false answers
A German regional court has ruled that Google is directly liable for the content of its AI search overviews. According to the court, previous limited liability protections for search engine operators don't apply to AI overviews. In this case, Google's AI had falsely linked two publishers to fraud and made claims that didn't appear in any of the linked sources. The ruling could set a precedent for AI-generated content liability worldwide.
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Lane! Draws! Comics! @lanedraws.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
So my cat has a $2000 vet appointment next week, and I could use some help. So, if you need commissions or you want some covers done for your next book, I am very available! Please share if you can! Comm info: ko-fi.com/sablepod/com... Portfolio: lanelloyd.crevado.com
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Stephanie Cooke @hellocookie.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
TRULY! Everything they seem to doing is such a massive misstep of what authors actually need from a guild.
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Stephanie Cooke @hellocookie.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
People are really just out there blaming anyone but the billionaires actually responsible for every crisis we're dealing with.
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