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Robert Dahlen (A Wiggle Of Slimes out now!) @robertdahlen.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Quote with a fictional band that is not Spinal Tap. The Three Little Bops.

The Three Little Bops, an all-pig jazz trio, from the Looney Tunes cartoon of the same name.

Robert Dahlen (A Wiggle Of Slimes out now!) @robertdahlen.bsky.social · 21/03/2026

Huzzah! My copy of Sidequested Book One by @alepresser.com and @kbspangler.com has arrived! (and it's in a TBR pile with some good company!) If you haven't tried out this splendid romcom fantasy, please do!

The cover to Sidequested Book One. Charlie, one of the main characters, is holding a book and smiling.

Sidequested Book One, on top of a stack of other graphic novels including The Ghostkeeper by Johanna Taylor, Steam by Garrity and Holden, Far Sector by Jemisin and Campbell, The Nefarious Nights Of Willoweep Manor by Garrity and Baldwin, and Nothing Special Book Three by Katie Cook.

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Robert Dahlen (A Wiggle Of Slimes out now!) @robertdahlen.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

If I earwormed you with this: Hello my baby, hello my darlin', hello my ragtime gal.

The DUNE meme, reading everybodys dune the michigan rag

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Robert Dahlen (A Wiggle Of Slimes out now!) @robertdahlen.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

On Doctor Who Day, let’s have your favourite Earth-2 Doctor.

Bootsy Collins, legendary bass player and master of intergalactic funk.

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Robert Dahlen (A Wiggle Of Slimes out now!) @robertdahlen.bsky.social · 23/11/2025

Father wears his Sunday best Mother’s tired she needs a rest The kids are playing up downstairs Sister’s sighing in her sleep (ahhhh) Brother’s got a date to keep He can’t hang around

Pope Leo holding the mic like a rock star

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Robert Dahlen (A Wiggle Of Slimes out now!) @robertdahlen.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

Comics pals, I've got a question. Was this art that was repurposed for a Magic the Gathering card pencilled by Ross Andru? The artist credit on the card just says "Ross" so the MtG sites are crediting it to Alex Ross, which is obviously a mistake. Thanks for any insight you can offer on this.

Spider-Man resting in a web hammock over an open door.

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Robert Dahlen (A Wiggle Of Slimes out now!) @robertdahlen.bsky.social · 11/08/2025

If you see this, post a bad woman you love Boopsie, from Side Quested by @alepresser.com . Wicked, not evil, but very much a witch.

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Robert Dahlen (A Wiggle Of Slimes out now!) @robertdahlen.bsky.social · 03/01/2025

Now available: A Wiggle Of Slimes! A new novelette by me, Robert Dahlen! Cozy fantasy with a touch of steampunk and a dollop of humor! Don't miss it! Check the comments for purchase links and more. (And please repost this, if you would. Thanks!)

An ad showing the cover of the ebook novelette A Wiggle Of Slimes, along with this text:

What you’ll find in A Wiggle Of Slimes:

Slimes!
Loutish twins!
An overbearing elf!
More slimes!
An overexcited pixie!
A hungry snegel!
Even more slimes!
Rich people getting their comeuppance!
A gnome airship captain with an attitude problem!
Did we mention the slimes?

Available now at fine ebook sellers everywhere!

Get ready to wiggle!

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Robert Dahlen (A Wiggle Of Slimes out now!) @robertdahlen.bsky.social · 13/12/2024

Tonight! Join me with Madame Askew and The Grand Arbiter as we discuss A Wiggle Of Slimes (and many other things)! 6:30 PM Pacific / 9:30 PM Eastern! You don't have to have read it to join us, but we won't mind if you have. 😸 Links to watch, and buy the ebook, in the comments.

An image advertising Robert Dahlen's appearance with Madame Askew and the Grand Arbiter on the Friday December 13th stream. They'll be talking about A Wiggle Of Slimes, Robert's new ebook.

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Robert Dahlen (A Wiggle Of Slimes out now!) @robertdahlen.bsky.social · 10/12/2024

What you'll find in A Wiggle Of Slimes:

Slimes!
Loutish twins!
An overbearing elf!
More slimes!
An overexcited pixie!
A hungry snegel!
Even more slimes!
Rich people getting their comeuppance!
A gnome airship captain with an attitude problem!
Did we mention the slimes?

Coming December 10!
Preorder today!

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Robert Dahlen (A Wiggle Of Slimes out now!) @robertdahlen.bsky.social · 08/12/2024

@kathyvalentine.bsky.social Sorry to be a bother, but this isn't you, right? If it's not, I shall report and block.

Screenshot of an account claiming to be musician Kathy Valentine.

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Robert Dahlen (A Wiggle Of Slimes out now!) @robertdahlen.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

Invasion of Ulgrotha, because I still have a small soft spot for Homelands, and because the flip has some awesome art and flavor text.

The Magic The Gathering card Invasion of Ulgrotha. The art depicts a vampire with bloody talons fighting a horde of metallized monsters.

The Magic The Gathering card Grandmother Ravi Sengir. The art depicts an elderly human woman in a flying chariot being pulled by two giant bats. A Gothic castle is in the background. The flavor text reads I do enjoy a good apocalypse.

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Robert Dahlen (A Wiggle Of Slimes out now!) @robertdahlen.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

There are dozens I could go with, but the first one that came to mind was Phil Foglio's Goblin King.

Art by Phil Foglio for the Magic: The Gathering card Goblin King. A husky goblin with a red cape and a very pointy crown sits on a throne borne by other goblins. He smiles evilly as he holds a scepter with a large jewel on the tip.

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Robert Dahlen (A Wiggle Of Slimes out now!) @robertdahlen.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

Coming December 10 - A Wiggle Of Slimes! A new novelette by me, Robert Dahlen! Cozy fantasy with a touch of steampunk and a dollop of humor! Preorder links and a link to read a preview are below. Slime time is coming! Don't miss it! (And please repost this, if you would. Thanks!)

An image with an ebook cover and some text. The cover features a small green slime in a glass storage jar with no holes in the lid, sitting on a desk. Behind the jar is a bunch of red grapes. On the cover is the book title, A Wiggle Of Slimes, and the author's name, Robert Dahlen.

The text reads:

What you'll find in A Wiggle Of Slimes:

Slimes!
Loutish twins!
An overbearing elf!
More slimes!
An overexcited pixie!
A hungry snegel!
Even more slimes!
Rich people getting their comeuppance!
A gnome airship captain with an attitude problem!
Did we mention the slimes?

Coming December 10!
Preorder today!

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Robert Dahlen (A Wiggle Of Slimes out now!) @robertdahlen.bsky.social · 04/11/2024

Reminding you that we're just two sleeps away from Election Day here in the US. I've voted by mail. I'm asking you to vote on Tuesday if you haven't already, and vote Democrat for everything, and keep Trump and the Republican party from bringing misery to millions of people. Please. Thanks.

The poster, a man in his late middle ages with a black hat and a black and white shirt, holds up a paper with an "I voted" sticker attached.

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Robert Dahlen (A Wiggle Of Slimes out now!) @robertdahlen.bsky.social · 01/10/2024

Looks like Bluesky is giving those of us who didn't share this the first time around another chance. 348,778, huh? I don't feel like an elder...at least on here.

A virtual certificate with text "Celebrating 10M users on Bluesky, #348,778, Robert Dahlen (for dessert we had bat wing confetti) ‪@robertdahlen.bsky.social‬, joined on Jul 24, 2023"

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Robert Dahlen (A Wiggle Of Slimes out now!) @robertdahlen.bsky.social · 20/09/2024

One last birthday photo. I didn't get to spend as much time in Half Moon Bay as I wanted today, but I did get a few minutes near the Pacific (for the first time in a while), some good fish and chips, and this photo. Thanks to everyone for the birthday wishes!

The writer of this post, with the Pacific Ocean in the background.

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Robert Dahlen (A Wiggle Of Slimes out now!) @robertdahlen.bsky.social · 18/09/2024

Another slightly self-indulgent birthday week post! I know it's not the holidays yet, but I just got these a few weeks back (in part because the price was starting to go up) and I felt like sharing them before I put them away until Black Friday.

Funko Pop figures of Gonzo as Charles Dickens and Rizzo from Muppet Christmas Carol, on a bookshelf with several Peanuts books and a very nice fez.

The author (not Dickens), holding Gonzo and Rizzo.

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Robert Dahlen (A Wiggle Of Slimes out now!) @robertdahlen.bsky.social · 18/09/2024

BlueSky Homecoming Dance is coming up! What are you wearing?

Gonzo as Charles Dickens from Muppet Christmas Carol.

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Robert Dahlen (A Wiggle Of Slimes out now!) @robertdahlen.bsky.social · 17/09/2024

"I can feel penguins lurking, it must be Christmas time"

The poster, an older bearded man with glasses, a black hat, and a dark green flower pattern shirt. Behind him is a giant holiday decor penguin with scarf, red hat and candy cane.

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Robert Dahlen (A Wiggle Of Slimes out now!) @robertdahlen.bsky.social · 28/08/2024

Celebrate the King's birthday by posting your favorite Jack Kirby image!

Two panels from Mister Miracle #9. In the first panel, Scott Free (Mr. Miracle) is on his hands and knees on the ground, head lowered, as Darkseid and Himon look on.

Darkseid: "The young fool goes ON! He struggles to to rise! If he leaves Darkseid, he'll STILL find DEATH!"

Himon: "If he leaves Apokolips, he'll find the universe!!!"

In panel two, Scott raises his head and shouts defiantly, "LET ME BE SCOTT FREE---AND FIND *MYSELF*!"

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Robert Dahlen (A Wiggle Of Slimes out now!) @robertdahlen.bsky.social · 24/07/2024

I haven't posted one of these for a while so here's me, taken today, new shirt and all. I know things are rough and times are mostly unprecedented right now, but I'm still hanging in there and I hope all of you are as well. Take care and stay safe, and do something nice for yourself soon.

The poster, in his new and very red shirt.

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Robert Dahlen (A Wiggle Of Slimes out now!) @robertdahlen.bsky.social · 19/03/2024

drop an alien that's not from star wars or star trek

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Robert Dahlen (A Wiggle Of Slimes out now!) @robertdahlen.bsky.social · 10/03/2024

Proof of life, March 2024 edition, with bonus book: The first collection of Katie Cook's wonderful webcomic Nothing Special. ( @katiecandraw.bsky.social ) Not the best of years so far, but I'm still here. And I'm glad all of you are still here as well.

The writer of this post, holding a copy of book 1 of Katie Cook's webcomic Nothing Special.

The first book collecting Katie Cook's Nothing Special, shown with a Kermit plush, a fez with a teacup and spoons, and a shelf of Peanuts books.

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Robert Dahlen (A Wiggle Of Slimes out now!) @robertdahlen.bsky.social · 23/02/2024

Gidney and Cloyd finally launch their new secret plan!

Gidney and Cloyd, two moon men from Rocky and Bullwinkle.

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Robert Dahlen (A Wiggle Of Slimes out now!) @robertdahlen.bsky.social · 21/02/2024

If you see this, post a book you've read more than once. Reaper Man, by Terry Pratchett. There's the usual comedy and insight, but there are also some truly moving moments. Death's appeal near the end is amazing.

The cover to Reaper Man, a Discworld novel by Sir Terry Pratchett.

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