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elka 🌾 comms are opennn @saintsbeware.northsky.social · 5h

and on day jobs—how is anyone meant to be able to do ANYTHING on the same day you've worked?? i'm so physically exhausted and mentally drained that i need a whole separate day to do anything else socially or otherwise. is that the neurodivergence or the chronic fatigue hard to say 🤣

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elka 🌾 comms are opennn @saintsbeware.northsky.social · 5h

hello bluesky!! i've been kinda MIA for the past month; between moving and landing a new job i've been super drained 😅 i'm hoping to get back to drafting and artwork soon while i adjust to the day job but i miss seeing everyone on the tl i hope y'all are doing well this autumn 🍂

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elka 🌾 comms are opennn @saintsbeware.northsky.social · 05/07/2026

✨Commissions open!✨ I'm taking orders for full character illustrations and book covers over on my ko-fi! indie authors and TTRPG players alike— get full designs for your merch, character sheets, end pages, and more! ko-fi.com/elkamarsden

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elka 🌾 comms are opennn @saintsbeware.northsky.social · 14/04/2026

hi #portfolioday! ✨ I'm elka, a transmasc fantasy illustrator and author working on my first novel! I'm a huge fan of elves, knights, medieval folklore & history, romance, and old school gaming! I'm also currently offering sketches for donations of $20 on my ko-fi— ko-fi.com/elkamarsden

forest scene of a man sitting against a tree while he whittles, there are birches in the back and autumnal foliage shrouding a silhouette in the background

painting of a pair of figures for a book cover, a red haired rogue woman brandishes two daggers in the foreground with a blue skinned tiefling man behind her holding the hilt to his massive sword; there is a sunset sky behind them shining sunrays down on them

illustration of a tan blonde man pushing a pale black haired man against a snowy stone wall; their tangled embrace us filled with tension

bust illustration of a brown skinned woman with black hair wearing a pale green gown, she's looking over her shoulder at the viewer; she has a unicorn horn and she's surrounded by orange stars

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elka 🌾 comms are opennn @saintsbeware.northsky.social · 20/08/2026

I just made a carrd to promote all of the places where you can commission me! let me know what you think and check out the links while you're at it 🤭 elkamarsden.carrd.co

elkamarsden.carrd.co

elka marsden

fantasy illustrator & writer

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Matt Emmons @secondatbest.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

The Knight’s Repose, this month’s entry in the riso print club. I’ve been wanted to draw some medieval marginalia for a while now, especially snail-related

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Alex Larkspur 💛📚🌻 @applesncinnamon.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Did you know that Sweet & Wild has 2 supplemental short stories? A Taste of Wild Honey is an erotic short! Wild & Sweet has 2 stories from Terran's POV! 🍯A Taste of Wild Honey: applesncinnamon.itch.io/a-taste-of-w... 🦌Wild & Sweet: applesncinnamon.itch.io/wild-sweet Ko-Fi: ko-fi.com/alexlarkspur

The cover of A Taste of Wild Honey by Alex Larkspur.
It features Micah and Terran leaning against each other romantically under the yew tree

The cover of Wild & Sweet by Alex Larkspur
It features Micah and Terran looking at each other lovingly

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Ezra Arndt @arndtezra.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

I've put together a GoFundMe campaign to hopefully help me get ahead of my medical debt that's affecting the rest of my finances. Any sort of support would be amazing. www.gofundme.com/f/help-ezra-cover-medical-debt-and-rent-through-january-2027 #MutualAidRequest #MutualAid #disabledcreator

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Donate to Help Ezra Cover Medical Debt and Rent Through January 2027, organized by Gabrielle Arndt

Hey, it's Ezra Arndt. I'm a disabled queer author of dark a… Gabrielle Arndt needs your support for Help Ezra Cover Medical Debt and Rent Through January 2027

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elka 🌾 comms are opennn @saintsbeware.northsky.social · 20/08/2026

I just made a carrd to promote all of the places where you can commission me! let me know what you think and check out the links while you're at it 🤭 elkamarsden.carrd.co

elkamarsden.carrd.co

elka marsden

fantasy illustrator & writer

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elka 🌾 comms are opennn @saintsbeware.northsky.social · 15/08/2026

WAO thanks so much for 1.9K!! your support means the world to me 🥹 I'll try to do something special for 2K, maybe another raffle or a DTIYS? hmmmmm it might be fun to do something new thanks for sticking with me through a weird time in my life, I promise I'll be around more soon!! 💖

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elka 🌾 comms are opennn @saintsbeware.northsky.social · 14/07/2026

we'll officially be moving out of our apartment at the end of August, so any commissions or tips really help us out! if you or someone you know is in need of a book cover, character design, icon, or merch— I've got experience!! shares are appreciated 🖤 ko-fi.com/elkamarsden

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elka 🌾 comms are opennn @saintsbeware.northsky.social · 24/02/2025

welcome travelers — I'm elka, a writer and character illustrator who loves storytelling through art, medieval history, elves, magic, romance, and gaming! follow along if you too like to see knights kissing 🥀

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Alex Larkspur 💛📚🌻 @applesncinnamon.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

I write MM Fantasy Romance! Right now, Sweet & Wild and its accompanying erotic short are 50% off! Also a duo of anniversary shorts for $1! S&W is a cozy adjacent fantasy that's very sweet! The Need for Dandelions is a dislike to lovers story about resilience and forgiveness! Links Below! ⬇️

A young man, Micah, kneels in a field of purple flowers. He holds a bundle of purple flowers in one hand while reaching to gather more with his other hand. He has peach skin, golden hair, and brown eyes. He wears a white shirt, brown pants, and a wide-brimmed straw hat with flowers woven through. Behind him, there is a verdant forest of trees. Bees buzz around the man as he looks down towards his work. The title, Sweet & Wild, is above him and the author’s name, Alex Larkspur, is below him.

The cover of A Taste of Wild Honey by Alex Larkspur
It features two men resting under a tree together. They are leaning against each other lovingly. On the left is Micah, a man with peach skin and curly blond hair with freckles. He is wearing a straw hat and a white shirt with flower embroidering. On the right is Terran, a man with long pointed ears and antlers. He has a beard and shoulder length brown hair with green ends. He's wearing a brown shirt that is opened to show his chest

The cover of Wild & Sweet by Alex Larkspur
It features two men, Micah and Terran, gazing at each other in a forest. Micah has blond hair, peach skin, and freckles. He's wearing a cream shirt and a straw hat. He's gripping the strap of his bag and blushing as he looks up at Terran. Terran is a tall man with tan skin and a dark brown hair that trails into green. He has pointed ears and antlers. He's wearing a brown shirt and a silver necklace and is crossing his arms as he smiles down at Micah

Two men stand back to back surrounded by depictions of dandelions. The man angled to the front is Galen. He has tan skin, red hair, and hazel eyes. A large portion of his face is covered by a burn scar. He wears a yellow tunic and brown pants, along with a pink flower pendant. He lifts up one hand, and looks concerned. The other man, facing towards the back but looks over his shoulder, is Sasha. He has light brown hair, dark brown eyes, and stubble. He is wearing leather armor and green shirt and pants. He is holding a sword.

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Alex Larkspur 💛📚🌻 @applesncinnamon.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Did you read Sweet & Wild and wanted a taste of something more with Micah and Terran? Check out A Taste of Wild Honey, a sweet, erotic short! Just $1! Itch: applesncinnamon.itch.io/a-taste-of-w... Ko-Fi: ko-fi.com/s/dbdfed0266 Cover by @saintsbeware.bsky.social

On a golden yellow background, a honey wand dripping with honey and the cover of "A Taste of Wild Honey" by Alex Larkspur
The text reads: Sweet, erotic short with the characters from Sweet & Wild. Only $1 on Itch and Ko-Fi!

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elka 🌾 comms are opennn @saintsbeware.northsky.social · 15/07/2026

apologies for not posting many new pieces in the last few months, it's been a really hectic time for me and my partner i promise that once things settle down after the move I'll have much more energy to share art and snippets 🙂‍↕️

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elka 🌾 comms are opennn @saintsbeware.northsky.social · 31/01/2026

we're out here goofin jestermaxxing and indulging in whimsy #artsky

bust illustration of me as a jester in clown makeup wearing a beige and dark red striped jester hat

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elka 🌾 comms are opennn @saintsbeware.northsky.social · 12/03/2026

behind the curtains, a minstrel's job doesn't end with an encore. as a performer, a jester is as much a poet, playactor, musician, and courtesan. their services are varied, and they'll perform whatever the coin offered can afford, regardless of the clientele 🃏 #ocsky

sketch of my minstrel/jester oc Libra in his flowy green and yellow gossamer shift and corset; he has muted green hair, two moles on his face, he is very pale, and his eyes are orange-pink

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elka 🌾 comms are opennn @saintsbeware.northsky.social · 14/07/2026

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elka 🌾 comms are opennn @saintsbeware.northsky.social · 11/06/2026

🩸OUR CRIMSON CAGE cover reveal!!🩸 i'm pleased to help spread the word about @ladzwriting.bsky.social's latest book, coming to you August 11th! this folkloric bloodbath is sure to be a delightful read on hot and sticky summer nights😮‍💨 #booksky #writingcommunity #books #adultSFF #queeradultSFF

a book cover is shown over a darkened background of a flower field; the cover itself is black with grungy white text that reads OUR CRIMSON CAGE with red text below reading LADZ, the author name; the woman on the cover looks very scary with red glowing eyes, long black nails, and a desaturated and cool palette

the same book cover is shown from the previous image but the graphic says PREORDER NOW at the top; some taglines for the book are to the left of the cover and read as follows:

gothic folk horror
HEA (horribly ever after)
1850s Poland
fuck/marry/kill
menstruation
toxic lesbian vampires

the bottom text of the graphic reads: Coming August 11th, 2026

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NOREI @norei.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

𓂃 𓈒 ♪⊹💚

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angel💀 @sabattons.com · 10/07/2026

[NSFW] COMMISSIONS OPENING 🩸 tomorrow, 7 / 10 @ 9PM EST spot illustrations & sketch pages aiming to capture dynamic angles, character interactions, and plot through vignettes. no background but an eerie gloam. either caught in the act, or nonsexual states of undress : let's see it. #commission

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Rien Gray @riengray.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

So I couldn't find the original thread, and therefore have written my own analysis and put it on my website (to avoid censorship for bluntly discussing sexual content). There's also an indecent amount of food metaphors. Enjoy? www.riengray.com/blog/the-perpetual-disappointment-of-if-only-eroticism

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The Perpetual Disappointment of “If Only” Eroticism — Rien Gray

I can handle the heat, so why is this kitchen so cold?

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Ladz ❄️🖤🩸 @ladzwriting.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Another OUR CRIMSON CAGE blurb coming to you this morning by @aninkwellofnectar.bsky.social, a dear friend and writer of lush prose If you enjoy female rage and cathartic stories with hard-won endings, I highly recommend picking up THE SANGUINE SORCERESS and The Essence of the Equinox trilogy

Torn piece of paper over a wall paper with thorny flowers

BLURB REVEAL

Like NOSFERATU but make it sapphic

The cover of OUR CRIMSON CAGE by Ladz has a witchy woman hovering her hands over a flaming skull

Torn piece of paper over a wall paper with thorny flowers

“A blood-tinged erotic thriller exploring themes of repression, shameful longing, and female emancipation from the binds of puritanical tyranny. Like NOSFERATU, but make it sapphic.”

- Camilla Andrew, Author of THE SANGUINE SORCERESS

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elka 🌾 comms are opennn @saintsbeware.northsky.social · 06/07/2026

lovely interview and wonderful title! trotting your way in full view is inspirational ❤️

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zack 🦇 commissions open! @vampbyte.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

[shares appreciated!] taking some surprise illustration commissions for august and onwards! ⭐ vgen.co/vampbyte #vgencomm #vgen #artsupport

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elka 🌾 comms are opennn @saintsbeware.northsky.social · 05/07/2026

likes and RPs appreciated 🫶 anything helps!

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elka 🌾 comms are opennn @saintsbeware.northsky.social · 05/07/2026

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Alex Larkspur 💛📚🌻 @applesncinnamon.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

This #SundayShoutout I am shouting out @saintsbeware.bsky.social! He's an artist and a writer! He did the amazing cover art for my short story "A Taste of Wild Honey"! If you need character art or an awesome cover done, check out their work!

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elka 🌾 comms are opennn @saintsbeware.northsky.social · 05/07/2026

omg Alex that's so sweet!! thank you i really appreciate it 🥹😭💖

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elka 🌾 comms are opennn @saintsbeware.northsky.social · 03/07/2026

stay safe, mars!! you're in my thoughts 🖤

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Koren/K. M. Enright @kmenright.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Cis folk -- If you've been thinking that trans people are overreacting to what's been happening with the US government, the least you can do is read this.

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elka 🌾 comms are opennn @saintsbeware.northsky.social · 03/07/2026

ahh thank you! i'm excited to share more soon 🥰

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elka 🌾 comms are opennn @saintsbeware.northsky.social · 03/07/2026

when this heatwave passes it's so over for everybody

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elka 🌾 comms are opennn @saintsbeware.northsky.social · 03/07/2026

i've been pretty absent here lately cause things have been so hectic and i'm MELTING but i'm officially starting my draft this month and i'm so nervous and excited! more info will come soon as i update #cursebreakerwip ☺️🖤

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elka 🌾 comms are opennn @saintsbeware.northsky.social · 22/06/2026

Pride is coming to a close pretty soon, and I'd love to get a few commissions before the month is out! 🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️ get work from a trans artist!! bonus points if your character is a knight or an elf 🥺🖤 #commsopen #commissions #artsky #ocsky ✨ comms here: ko-fi.com/elkamarsden

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