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Chiin Ferno @chiinferno.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

10/24 Live at the Green Room in Minneapolis. @nurdrocks.bsky.social is celebrating the release of his newest project "Hell" Tickets are $24 in advance, or $30 at the door Tickets: tickets.venuepilot.com/e/nur-d-hell...

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Chiin Ferno @chiinferno.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Malaoh just wanted answers. He got an entire hidden world instead. After waking up at the Trial by Fire Academy, Malaoh learns that his parents kept secrets he couldn't have possibly imagined. Read it here: christianavey.substack.com/p/8-seer?r=a... #addtoblacksky #blackspeculativefiction #YAFic

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Skull Dogs Media @skulldogsmedia.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

You never quite expect having to film a concert around a giant swimming pool.. Go behind the scenes of our shoot of @nurdrocks.bsky.social’s rooftop performance at the Hewing Hotel Summer Concert Series, Read the BTS blog here: skulldogsmedia.dog/skull-dogs-w... #SkullDogsMedia #addtoblacksky

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A behind the scenes look at Skull Dogs Media's adventure filming iconic Minnesota Musician Nur-D at The Hewing Hotel Rooftop for their Summer Concert Series

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Skull Dogs Media @skulldogsmedia.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

Skull Dogs Media’s 2nd round with @nurdrocks.bsky.social was for his 3rd round performing on the rooftop as part of the Hewing Hotel’s Summer Concert Series. Read the project post here: skulldogsmedia.dog/word-1/nurd-... #SkullDogsMedia #NurD #addtoblacksky #Concert #MinneapolisMusic

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Nur-D | Hewing Rooftop — Skull Dogs Media

Nur-D performs at the Hewing Rooftop for their Summer Concert Series

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Skull Dogs Media @skulldogsmedia.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

From last year’s On The One vlog to this year’s promo Reels. Go behind the scenes with Skull Dogs Media as we film with Chadwick “Niles” Phillips for The Avant Garde and the 5th Annual On The One Music Festival. skulldogsmedia.dog/skull-dogs-w... #addtoblacksky

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On the One with Chadwick “Niles” Phillips — Skull Dogs Media

Some projects are bigger than the look from the outside. Our work with Chadwick “Niles” Phillips to produce 5 Instagram Reels to promote this year’s On The One Music Festival was one such project. W...

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Skull Dogs Media @skulldogsmedia.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Skull Dogs Media teamed up with Chadwick “Niles” Phillips and The Avant Garde to film promo Reels for the 5th Annual On The One Music Festival, happening Saturday, August 8 from 3–9 PM. Read more: skulldogsmedia.dog/word-1/the-a... #addtoblacksky #Minnesota

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The Avant Garde | On The One Promo Reels — Skull Dogs Media

Skull Dogs Media filmed promotional Reels for Chadwick “Niles” Phillips, The Avant Garde, and the 5th Annual On The One Music Festival.

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Skull Dogs Media @skulldogsmedia.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

I can't think of a better way to have spent America's 250th Birthday Skull Dogs Media had the honor of filming @nurdrocks.bsky.social's Taste of Minnesota performance on July 4, capturing a set full of defiance, healing and humor Read more: skulldogsmedia.dog/word-1/nurd-... #addtoblacksky

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Nur-D at Taste of Minnesota — Skull Dogs Media

Skull Dogs Media filmed Nur-D’s Taste of Minnesota performance on July 4, 2026, capturing a powerful set of music, protest and healing.

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Skull Dogs Media @skulldogsmedia.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

The Go Back & Fetch It 2026 Final Reading celebrated a year of mentorship, community, growth, and storytelling from early-career Black writers in Minnesota. Photos are available now, with videos coming soon. skulldogsmedia.dog/go-back-and-... #addtoblacksky

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Go Back & Fetch It Final Reading — Skull Dogs Media

Skull Dogs Media documents the Go Back & Fetch It 2025–2026 Final Reading, celebrating early career Black writers and their work.

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Skull Dogs Media @skulldogsmedia.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Go Back & Fetch It fellows visited the Givens Collection of African American Literature at the University of Minnesota, guided by Davu Seru. Photos are available now, with videos coming soon. #addtoblacksky skulldogsmedia.dog/go-back-and-...

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The Givens Collection | Go Back & Fetch It — Skull Dogs Media

Skull Dogs Media documents Go Back & Fetch It’s visit to the Givens Collection of African American Literature at the University of Minnesota.

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Chiin Ferno @chiinferno.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Curious to learn more about the City of Echo Hills where Malaoh and his friends live? I made a guide substack.com/@christianav... #addtoblacksky #indieauthor #worldbuilding #landofhtrae #htrae #trialbyfireacademy #trialbyfire #malaohmatese #echohills #bipocwriters #minnesotawriters #minnesota

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Echo Hills

Backwater Congregation of Heroes

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Chiin Ferno @chiinferno.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

I was supposed to get a new car, but instead I got... Chapter 4 of Trial by Fire Academy is live! If you’re into fantasy, magical academies, character-driven stories, or serialized fiction, check it out. Read here: open.substack.com/pub/christia... #fantasyfiction #indieauthors #addtoblacksky

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Chiin Ferno @chiinferno.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Chapter 3 of Trial by Fire Academy is live! If you’re into fantasy, magical academies, character-driven stories, or serialized fiction, check it out. Read here: open.substack.com/pub/christia... #trialbyfireacademy #fantasyfiction #WebNovel #serializedfiction #indieauthors

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Chiin Ferno @chiinferno.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Chapter 2 of Trial by Fire Academy is live! If you’re into fantasy, magical academies, character-driven stories, or serialized fiction, check it out Read here: christianavey.substack.com/p/trial-by-f... #trialbyfireacademy #fantasyfiction #WebNovel #serializedfiction #indieauthors #addtoblacksky

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Trial by Fire Academy | Chapter 2

The Life and Times of Malaoh Matese

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Chiin Ferno @chiinferno.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

I made a substack. I'm planning to release my writing on this platform. For all the projects I'm working on, I currently plan on releasing a handful of chapters for free to preview, but later sections will be behind a subscription fee. #addtoblacksky christianavey.substack.com?r=agise&utm_...

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Christian Avey's Substack | Substack

The Official Substack of author Christian Avey, writing Modern Fantasy Fiction stories. Click to read Christian Avey's Substack, a Substack publication. Launched an hour ago.

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Chiin Ferno @chiinferno.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

Are you an early career Black Writer in Minnesota? Sign-ups for the next season of Go Back & Fetch It, a year-long mentorship program for early career black writers from More Than A Single Story are open now! morethanasinglestory.com/programs/go-... #minnesota #blackwriters #addtoblacksky #bipoc

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Go Back & Fetch It | More Than A Single Story

Go Back and Fetch It is a year-long mentoring program for early career Black writers, offering support and guidance from experienced authors.

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Chiin Ferno @chiinferno.bsky.social · 15/02/2026

In honor of our Minnesota Superheroes I wanted to say Thank You with Kinetic and Puck. For those who were murdered: Renée Good, Alex Pretti, and all those who we don't know, may they rest in power. For @nurdrocks.bsky.social Thank you for all that you've done. I'm glad you made it home safe.

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Chiin Ferno @chiinferno.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

Yo! The next issue of Open Voices' Tapestry Magazine is live! Featuring some spooky works by yours truly, among other Minnesota Locals www.canva.com/design/DAGqG...

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Skull Dogs Media @skulldogsmedia.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

Poetry, truth-telling, and community Cracked Walnut Presents: Before I Lie – Voices Cracked Open Hosted by Dralandra Larkins | Performances by Jess Human, James Estwick, Simone, Ayolanda Bandele, Christian Avey, Lucreshia Grant & Folasade Adesanya. #addtoblacksky #poetry 🎥 youtu.be/d2OLg1uyCuU?...

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Cracked Walnut Presents...Before I Lie: Voices Cracked Open | Live Reading

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Skull Dogs Media @skulldogsmedia.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

Buy the Book here! store.bookbaby.com/book/before-...

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Before I Lie

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Chiin Ferno @chiinferno.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

In case you missed my performance in the Go Back and Fetch It reading at Flava Cafe, the full video is out now, from More Than A Single Story! youtu.be/6KUUOhOD7-g?... #addtoblacksky #BIPOCWriters #BlackWriters #GoBackAndFetchIt #writingcommunity

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Go Back and Fetch It

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Skull Dogs Media @skulldogsmedia.bsky.social · 22/08/2025

youtu.be/b65dksRjs60?... This summer, Skull Dogs Media visited the Obon Festival at Como Park Zoo. In Japan, Obon is an annual celebration to honor and remember the ancestors, marked by lanterns set afloat on water to guide the spirits home. We filmed a few moments to practice with our 50mm lens

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Lanterns & Swords at Como Zoo | Obon Festival 2025

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Chiin Ferno @chiinferno.bsky.social · 19/07/2025

For those who may not have seen it yet, got a new Beyblade Video up last night! still doing a bit of catching up, but, back in December, Jose and I kicked off our training arc for the MN-X February Fracture Beyblade X Tournament. #beyblade #beybladx #beybladecommunity youtu.be/fiKN7Fu3wRg?...

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Something a Little Different... | X-odus to February Fracture Part 1 | Beyblade X Training Arc 3

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Skull Dogs Media @skulldogsmedia.bsky.social · 21/06/2025

3rd blog post goes behind the scenes of the more recent Brotherhood shoot I did with my co-founder, Jose. I go into the details of what led to this photoshoot, and what it was like having us both in front of the camera rather than behind it! skulldogsmedia.dog/skull-dogs-w... #SkullDogsMedia

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Skull Dogs: Brotherhood Shoot — Skull Dogs Media

This photoshoot was a fun one. While I was setting up this website, I reached the About Us page and realized the only images I had featuring both me and Jose were all selfies. I figured it was time t...

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Skull Dogs Media @skulldogsmedia.bsky.social · 21/06/2025

The 2nd Blog entry, retrospectively explores behind the scenes of the firs Skull Dogs Media Photoshoot. Something of a happy accident, it's been quite a journey! skulldogsmedia.dog/skull-dogs-w... #SkullDogsMedia #Photography #AddToBlackSky #Photoshoot

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Skull Dogs Test Shoot — Skull Dogs Media

Our first Skull Dogs photoshoot came unexpectedly.

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Skull Dogs Media @skulldogsmedia.bsky.social · 21/06/2025

I've never been much of a blogger, but I started a blog discussing some of the deeper thoughts and behind the scenes details of our Skull Dogs Media Photoshoots. This first one, though discusses more about the origin of the company and how we became Skull Dogs skulldogsmedia.dog/skull-dogs-w...

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The Origin Story of Skull Dogs Media — Skull Dogs Media

Skull Dogs Media began with a spark. From Film Club roots to Beyblade tournaments, Skull Dogs Media’s Co-Founder, Christian Avey, shares the creative journey that sparked this Minnesota-based indie m...

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