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Jake Koniszewski

@jakekoniszewski.bsky.social
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Aroace, he/they, Simmons MA/MFA grad, kidlit author looking for work in publishing. Represented by @giannamarie.bsky.social at Azantian Literary Agency. Every story could be improved with a skunk.

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Trung Le Nguyen @trungles.com · 28/05/2026
So I’ve started Pride and Prejudice, and already I feel bad for Mrs Bennet.
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Mad Woman Literary Agency @madwomanliterary.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
Just one more month until @raqueltrave.bsky.social makes her GN debut, illustrating @ladybookmad.bsky.social's BOOKS, ICED COFFEE & A SIDE OF DRAGONS! @travisbaldree.bsky.social asks, “Does a sweet summer romance benefit from adorable dragons and beachy vibes? The answer is a delightful yes.”
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Byron C Clark @byroncclark.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
The creator of Roger Rabbit (who is 85 years old by the way) is a good sort Crossposted with @openvibe.social
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I've had to unfriend a few fans lately, all for the same reason. They made ridiculing, unkind, and in some cases outright cruel comments about pictures I posted of young women cosplaying Jessica. 
More than a person, Jessica is a state of mind. To play Jessica, you need self -confidence, a sense of humor, and a Jessican -attitude-. There is no such thing as a Jessica cosplayer being too short, too flat chested, too heavy, too thin, too unattractive, too black, too Asian, or even too male!!! All Jessica, any Jessica, every Jessica is good Jessica. 
I'm not giving any warnings or second chances. A single disparaging comment on a Jessica cosplayer, and I'm throwing you out of the rainbow colored Toontown Tent.
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Jake Koniszewski @jakekoniszewski.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
Adorable!
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Victoria Maderna @victoriamaderna.com · 17/07/2026
Little fella fresh from the oven, still need to slap some paints on it. #claysculpture
Hedgehog with trousers holding a mug, figure in polymer clay.Hedgehog with trousers holding a mug, figure in polymer clay.
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Jake Koniszewski @jakekoniszewski.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
Congratulations!
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Nan ☮️ @naninaz76.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
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Victoria Maderna @victoriamaderna.com · 17/05/2026
BAT! (best read in Matt Berry's voice) Gouache on paper. Prints: www.inprnt.com/gallery/vmad...
Painting in gouache of a flying bat with the moon behind it.
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Seanan McGuire @seananmcguire.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
If your brain doesn't make the chemicals it needs, there is nothing shameful or dependent on getting those chemicals from a doctor. Saying elsewise is saying that glasses, shoes, and clothing are all shameful, as our bodies are not naturally equipped to walk on broken glass without injury.
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Ethan M. Aldridge @ethanmaldridge.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
A limerick. Based on a true story.
A drawing of my as my little troll avatar, working on comics at my desk. The limerick reads "There once was a man who drew comics, because art is one of life's tonics. He continued to draw in spite of the flaw that the practice was bad economics."
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UK 🇬🇧 🤝 🇺🇦 □ @ukbastard.bsky.social · 03/05/2026
False stories of ‘porn in schools’ are decoys for book bans We have found that, overwhelmingly, books wrongly identified as porn represent gay and transgender characters and themes thehill.com/opinion/educ...
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False stories of ‘porn in schools’ are decoys for book bans
This bill would mean school districts across the country that reject book censorship would be thrust into this maelstrom.
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Chuck Tingle @chucktingle.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
hello boston buckaroos JUST A WARNING there are only 10 tickets left in the whole theater for the boston show this summer so if you would like to come NOW IS THE TIME TO GET A TICKET portersquarebooks.com/event/2026-0...
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TICKETED: Chuck Tingle, author of Fabulous Bodies
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Kingfisher & Wombat @tkingfisher.com · 24/04/2026
A goth-as-hell cover for ASTARION, prequel to Baldur’s Gate 3, by some weirdo named T. Kingfisher
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Vanessa Gillings @vanessagillings.bsky.social · 25/04/2026
@gallerynucleus.bsky.social is having a spring art sale! You can get 20% off with the code SPRING20 at checkout. The sale is April 21st - April 27th, so don’t miss your chance!
pencil and ink sketch of a girl standing in front of a doorway made of trees
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Devin Elle Kurtz @devinellekurtz.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
Late night at the art studio
In this digital painting, a girl is working on a collection of oil paintings of a tiger late at night in an art studio. A real tiger jumps straight out of the biggest canvas onto the floor in front of her, and she draws back in surprise! The girl has brown hair, brown skin, and a blue painting T-shirt that says "Save Earth" and is covered in paint marks. She is wearing casual clothes, and has clearly been on a late deadline!
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Devin Elle Kurtz @devinellekurtz.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
Sheltering the littlest flames
In this digital illustration, three baby dragons are sheltered from rain by their gigantic mama dragon. They are on a rooftop in front of a cityscape. The babies gaze up at their mom, smiling.
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Jake Koniszewski @jakekoniszewski.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
I didn't know you were a student there. I'm so sorry. I was up there once to visit the Eric Carle Museum and it was lovely.
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Trung Le Nguyen @trungles.com · 16/04/2026
Did some idle noodling and doodling at a D&D session during the down time www.patreon.com/posts/155740...
An angel with golden hair and six wings wears a red dress and scatters stars.
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Ethan M. Aldridge @ethanmaldridge.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
Hey #portfolioday! In addition to my comics, I also illustrate novels. If you've got a fantasy, horror, or mystery novel that needs illustrating, I'm always looking for work! ethanaldridge.weebly.com
A drawing from DEEPHAVENA drawing from SCRIMSHAW: A DEEPHAVEN MYSTERY A drawing from ROLL FOR DANGER: THE CURSED CATACOMBS A drawing from ROLL FOR DANGER: THE CURSED CATACOMBS
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Ethan M. Aldridge @ethanmaldridge.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
I had to do some fan art of Clara And The Below by @radrappy.bsky.social and team. It's in the final stretch, support indie animation! www.kickstarter.com/projects/158...
A pen and ink sketch of Clara, sword out, as a ghoul looms out of the snow behind her.
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Ethan M. Aldridge @ethanmaldridge.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
It's #portfolioday again! I'm an author, illustrator and cartoonist. I'm currently making a serialized webcomic called Sable: A Ghost Story, which you can read now! sablecomic.com
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Ann Rose @annmrose.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
I'm just a girl standing in front of publishing, asking it to DO BETTER!
All text - Imprints: Tucker Carlson Books
Skyhorse Publishing will launch a new imprint with media host Tucker Carlson. The imprint is a partnership with Carlson's media company, which has a revenue sharing agreement with the publisher, according to the WSJ. Carlson and his business partner Neil Patel "also launched a precious metals company and a nicotine pouch company."

The first list will include Russell Brand’s How To Become a Christian In Seven Days, Milo Yiannopoulos’ Ex Gay, and Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong's Killing Cancer. Brand's literary agent and previous UK publisher, Bluebird Books dropped the author due to sexual assault allegations. Brand faces rape and sexual assault charges, which he has denied, in the UK.

Simon & Schuster canceled a book by Yiannopoulos in 2017 after a video surfaced in which he seemed to express approval for grown men having sex with underage boys; Yiannopoulos eventually self-published.
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Charlene Chua @charlenedraws.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
Well, that's one imprint I'm definitely never doing work for (not that they'd even approach me, probably).
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Victoria Maderna @victoriamaderna.com · 14/04/2026
I'm Victoria, Argentinian illustrator based in France. Looking for new projects (kids publishing & tabletop games mainly but not exclusively!) #PortfolioDay hi@victoriamaderna.com victoriamaderna.com Animal painting comms: victoriamaderna.com/animal-paint... Prints: www.inprnt.com/gallery/vmad...
Painting of a fox with a hooded cloak, a grimoire and a D20. A scroll reads "The sly dungeon master". By Victoria Maderna.Digital painting by Victoria Maderna of a red squirrel offering a berry to a a goblin girl with a berry basket, a moss and mushrooms pointy hat and a spoon staff.A line of anthropomorphic woodland creatures carrying spring flowers. Painting in gouache by Victoria Maderna.Illustration by Victoria Maderna, three mice sharpening a pencil with a hand crank pencil sharpener. Words read Shop Talk.
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Jake Koniszewski @jakekoniszewski.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
Congratulations on the double nomination!
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Eric Smith @ericsmithrocks.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
Now publishing scammers are posing as people at Kickstarter? What is next. It came from an obvious fake Gmail address. Writer friends, please be careful.
A scam email posing as a Kickstarter employee that reads: Hello,

We hope this message finds you well.

We are reaching out on behalf of Kickstarter, a global crowdfunding platform dedicated to helping creators bring their ideas to life. As part of our ongoing efforts to support innovative voices in publishing, we are pleased to extend an official invitation for you to consider launching your next project with us.

Kickstarter has enabled thousands of authors and independent publishers to successfully fund and distribute their work while building direct, lasting relationships with their audiences. Our platform provides a structured, transparent environment where creators maintain full ownership and creative control, while benefiting from the support of a global community of backers.
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Muskrat 8647 @muskratjohn.bsky.social · 12/04/2026
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Kingfisher & Wombat @tkingfisher.com · 13/04/2026
*scribbles notes*
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The Trandalorian @charliejaneanders.com · 12/04/2026
Locus Magazine is an essential institution for anyone who loves SFF books. They only have two days left of their fundraiser and they're still 50 percent short of their goal: www.indiegogo.com/en/projects/... Please support them if you can! Any amount helps! <3
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Locus Mag: Science Fiction, Fantasy, Horror 2026 by Locus Publications - Indiegogo
Celebrating and uplifting authors, artists, and story -- the guide to the world's imagination.
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Celesse ✿ @celesse.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
Oh to be a little duckling floating in a bubble 🦆🫧 #ducks #stickers #art
A photo of a hand holding a clear vinyl sticker with artwork of a happy duckling floating in a bubble, with more stickers and some plants in the background.A photo of three clear vinyl stickers featuring artwork of happy ducklings floating inside bubbles, displayed on a white wood stand with plants in the background.
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Plushiious @plushiious.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
Hey yall this is your chance to show the trans community you really are an ally and you're not just saying it for brownie points!! -Do not support ANY of this -JK Rowling has said on numerous occasions that her income goes DIRECTLY into anti-trans legislation in the UK -Seriously. NONE. Of it.
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Celesse ✿ @celesse.bsky.social · 11/04/2026
Workin' on my homebody this weekend ☕📚 #art #bunnies #cozy
A drawing of a calico bunny wearing lounge clothes and nestled in a puffy papasan chair, stretching happily, a book in her lap and a hot beverage beside her. A sunlit curtained window frames her, with plants around. The text reads "Just workin' on my homebody."
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Jake Koniszewski @jakekoniszewski.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
Can't wait to keep working with you!
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Jake Koniszewski @jakekoniszewski.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
Absolutely thrilled to join Neighborhood Literary! Thank you @giannamarie.bsky.social for having faith in me and my writing!
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Andrew Karre @andrewkarre.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
Fuck this. As an industry, we are in an existential crisis of book banning because of homophobia and transphobia weaponized by racist authoritarians. “Dirty books” are not the problem. Censorship is. Make whatever books you like, but don’t you dare call other books dirty in your shitty marketing.
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Jake Koniszewski @jakekoniszewski.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
Just had a very exciting video call!
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Roxane Gay @roxanegay.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
The WaPo cuts are devastating. And to cut the Books section entirely makes the already bleak critical landscape even more bare. This was all preventable but Bezos, who could find the post I perpetuity without noticing it, is hellbent on destroying the Post. And for what?
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Trung Le Nguyen @trungles.com · 04/02/2026
Boyfriends
Two gnomes with big white beards stand around in little red overshirts and red pointed caps
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Ryan T. Pozzi @ryantpozzi.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
I confused some folks with my industry jargon so, while this isn't a perfect analog, let me put Frontlist vs Midlist like this: (A thread) 🧵
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Chuck Tingle @chucktingle.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
bookseller and librarian early reader buckaroos EATIN GOOD TODAY
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Ethan M. Aldridge @ethanmaldridge.bsky.social · 01/02/2026
I'm delighted to hear of the release of Liam Ramos! The good folks of @comixaction.com have put together the #ComicsForLiam initiative, to celebrate a brave boy and bring attention to others in his position. Check it out!
An ink and watercolor sketch of Liam riding a colorful dragon
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Kendra, spooky version @kendrawcandraw.bsky.social · 31/01/2026
Every major website/company now: Yeah if we find out you post or look at a boob we will freeze all your accounts without warning The CEO of every major website/company over Gmail: Oh Jeffrey you are simply a hoot. Lovely spending time with you on Party Pervert Pedo Island Jeffrey Epstein: yeag ,
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ToonHive @toonhive.bsky.social · 31/01/2026
Mercury Filmworks will officially fully animate ‘Pretty Pretty Please I Don’t Want to be a Magical Girl’ Episode 1. Watch Episode 2: youtu.be/v8HCg0GD8UQ
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Victoria Maderna @victoriamaderna.com · 31/01/2026
Bonus gobbo for the end of #goblinweek! Foraging goblinette & boar. Gouache. Prints: www.inprnt.com/gallery/vmad...
Gouache illustration of a goblin girl foraging mushrooms in the forest with a boar friend.
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the Mountain Goats @themountaingoats.bsky.social · 31/01/2026
People in the Arts Use Public Domain Materials for Something Other Than "Thing That Was Cute -- now it's SCARY!" Challenge
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Victoria Maderna @victoriamaderna.com · 28/01/2026
More #goblinweek! This little wandering goblinette is still one of my favorites. Gouache. Prints: www.inprnt.com/gallery/vmad...
Illustration in gouache of a goblin girl in the forest with a walking staff looking at a magpie on a tree.
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𝕵𝖎𝖒𝖒𝖞 𝕸𝖆𝖐𝖊𝖕𝖊𝖆𝖈𝖊 @jimmymakepeace.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
They do NOT look like a pickle. Don't tell them that! It was an accident!!!
A small armoured person holding a paddle like staff and wearing a helmet roughly twice as tall as themselves, their armour is greenish.
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