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The Squid's Ink | Dominic Matte @thesquidsink.com · 20h

Just cleared all Control Resonant achievements! Had a blast, can't wait for eventual story expansion(s). Just in time for Star Wars Galactic Racer in a few hours! Profile for proof steamcommunity.com/profiles/765... #videogames #gaming #control #controlresonant

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The Squid's Ink | Dominic Matte @thesquidsink.com · 01/10/2026

Never seen so many red-winged blackbirds together before! From a distance we assumed it was a flock of starlings. Long Point, Ontario, last week. #bird #birds #birding #wildlifephotography

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The Squid's Ink | Dominic Matte @thesquidsink.com · 01/10/2026

New short story... sort of. Turned into more of a chapter than a standalone short. Early access till Nov 1. Patreon: www.patreon.com/posts/170823... Substack: thesquidsink.substack.com/p/knight-ice... #books #fantasy #shortstories #writing

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The Squid's Ink | Dominic Matte @thesquidsink.com · 01/10/2026

A young Cooper's hawk watching the bird feeder (aka the hawk food feeder) at Long Point last week #bird #birds #birding #wildlifephotography

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The Squid's Ink | Dominic Matte @thesquidsink.com · 27/09/2026

Hummingbirds! The only species we have in Ontario, the ruby-throated hummingbird - but only males have the ruby throat and they're all on migration already. Only females left. They were SUPER AGGRESSIVE at ramming each other midair for food. Phone photos! #bird #birds #birding #wildlifephotography

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The Squid's Ink | Dominic Matte @thesquidsink.com · 26/09/2026

My top goal on the trip to Long Point was to get a good look at some sandhill cranes. For two days we saw them in an inaccessible marsh by a road where we couldn't stop. On the third day we drove real slow and leaned out the windows 😅 #bird #birds #birding #wildlifephotography

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The Squid's Ink | Dominic Matte @thesquidsink.com · 25/09/2026

Went camping at Long Point for fall migration birdwatching with friends! @jasonslivingroom.bsky.social The bird photos are coming, but first, look at how well the campfire steaks turned out. Would have been happy to pay for this at a restaurant! #food #foodie #foodporn #camping

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The Squid's Ink | Dominic Matte @thesquidsink.com · 24/09/2026

New chapter of Ravenshore's Antimagic! Sorry I'm late; was out birding & camping with friends. Early access for paid subs; free in a couple months. Patreon: www.patreon.com/u94793856/po... Substack: thesquidsink.substack.com/p/ravenshore... #fantasy #books #fantasybooks

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The Squid's Ink | Dominic Matte @thesquidsink.com · 18/09/2026

According to my frame-by-frame analysis of the 60FPS video, this green heron achieved maximum zoop in under 1/20th of a second. #bird #birds #birding #wildlifephotography #naturephotography

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The Squid's Ink | Dominic Matte @thesquidsink.com · 11/09/2026

Up close and personal with a black-crowned night heron on my dock, too young to know it should be hiding. #bird #birds #birding #naturephotography

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The Squid's Ink | Dominic Matte @thesquidsink.com · 08/09/2026

New chapter of Ravenshore's Antimagic! Kat hunts down a dueling champion she met a couple years ago, now not doing so good. Early access for members, free October 22 Patreon: www.patreon.com/u94793856/po... Substack: thesquidsink.substack.com/p/ravenshore... #fantasy #fantasybooks #writing

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The Squid's Ink | Dominic Matte @thesquidsink.com · 05/09/2026

Green heron hunting dragonflies on my dock! I turned around and it was right there, not at all shy or even worried about my dog. #bird #birds #birding

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The Squid's Ink | Dominic Matte @thesquidsink.com · 05/09/2026

Diefenbaker attempting to board a boat he knows has snacks for him #dog #dogs #jackrussell

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The Squid's Ink | Dominic Matte @thesquidsink.com · 01/09/2026

New short story! Jr detective Roland takes the case no one else will. Early access for members, free Oct 1 Patreon: www.patreon.com/u94793856/po... Substack: thesquidsink.substack.com/p/lifetime-s...

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The Squid's Ink | Dominic Matte @thesquidsink.com · 01/09/2026

Who needs CNE food when you can go to The Wren? Bacon donut maple cheeseburger! #food #foodporn #foodie #burgers

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The Squid's Ink | Dominic Matte @thesquidsink.com · 28/08/2026

We won't make it to the CNE this year but luckily The Wren brought the CNE to us on Monday #food #foodie #foodporn #burger

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The Squid's Ink | Dominic Matte @thesquidsink.com · 24/08/2026

Paid "$0" for The Old King's Crown with Magic card trade ins! Art is gorgeous, components feel great, heard only good things about the unique blend of mechanics. Super excited to try it out after I get through the 50 page rule book and convince a few people that it's manageable. #boardgames

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The Squid's Ink | Dominic Matte @thesquidsink.com · 22/08/2026

New chapter of Ravenshore's Memory! Kat's investigation is not going great and she may have made enemies out of friends, but there is a link. Early access for members, free Nov Patreon: www.patreon.com/u94793856/po... Substack: thesquidsink.substack.com/p/ravenshore... #fantasy #books #fantasybooks

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The Squid's Ink | Dominic Matte @thesquidsink.com · 21/08/2026

I love when people tell me my dog looks like the one from Tintin and I get to say "actually" and pull out this photo from Halloween 2018 #tintin #dog #dogs #dogsky

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The Squid's Ink | Dominic Matte @thesquidsink.com · 15/08/2026

"Is he really a Jack Russell? He's not jumping around." Diefenbaker, jump "Oh okay yeah" #dog #dogs #dogsky #jackrussell

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The Squid's Ink | Dominic Matte @thesquidsink.com · 15/08/2026

Beta read for The Law of Armelith start today! DM here or Patreon for access if you'd like to read the first draft of a fantasy arctic Western with knight-gunslingers, sabretooths, chaos storms, exiled criminals, mysterious Law magic, forgiveness and redemption (?) www.patreon.com/posts/166394...

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The Squid's Ink | Dominic Matte @thesquidsink.com · 14/08/2026

Another mink at work. This one has a cute little light spot on its chin! #toronto #naturephotography #wildlifephotography

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The Squid's Ink | Dominic Matte @thesquidsink.com · 08/08/2026

New chapter of Ravenshore's Memory! Someone Kat met two years ago reappears, robbing a secure facility, but he should be dead? Early access for members, free in October. Patreon: www.patreon.com/u94793856/po... Substack: thesquidsink.substack.com/p/ravenshore... #fantasy #books #fantasybooks

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The Squid's Ink | Dominic Matte @thesquidsink.com · 04/08/2026

Me when I have a really cool idea on how to tie Half-Drafted Novel to Unwritten Novel in a way that solves a historical lore problem that doesn't directly affect anything at all #authors #writingcommunity #writers #writing

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The Squid's Ink | Dominic Matte @thesquidsink.com · 01/08/2026

New short story in early access! Mister Iman takes on a few exorcisms that are definitely safe and certainly not real demons. Free Sep 1, and last month's story is now free. Patreon: www.patreon.com/u94793856/po... Substack: open.substack.com/pub/thesquid... #fantasy #shortstories #writing

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The Squid's Ink | Dominic Matte @thesquidsink.com · 26/07/2026

My wife calls this dish "stuff on fries". Today the stuff is mexican seasoned lentil/bean/corn mix, white onion, green onion, cilantro, medium cheddar, cedar smoked garlic hot sauce, and spicy smoky whisky mustard. #food #foodporn #foodie

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The Squid's Ink | Dominic Matte @thesquidsink.com · 22/07/2026

New chapter of Ravenshore's Memory! Early access for subs, free in October. Kat's been drinking again, but can you blame her given what's going on with the dragon? Patreon: www.patreon.com/posts/164569... Substack: open.substack.com/pub/thesquid... #fantasy #books #fantasybooks #writing #authors

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The Squid's Ink | Dominic Matte @thesquidsink.com · 15/07/2026

I'm pausing my NSFW 🌶🌽 short stories for now. But there's good news: the existing ones are going free, and I'll resume if I see enough support for the (entirely optional) paid options. Full announcement and links in reply. #writing #authors #erotica #smut #spicybooks

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The Squid's Ink | Dominic Matte @thesquidsink.com · 09/07/2026

First chapter of Ravenshore's Memory, final book of the trilogy, is in early access for subscribers! Two years later, Kat hunts down the rogue Librarian dragon for the last time. www.patreon.com/u94793856/po... open.substack.com/pub/thesquid... #fantasy #fantasybooks #books #novels

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The Squid's Ink | Dominic Matte @thesquidsink.com · 08/07/2026

Must Touch Snake I can't let him though, Diefenbaker will grab a snake by the neck and shake it until it explodes. I don't want that, we only have nice friendly snakes here. #dog #dogs #dogsky #snake

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The Squid's Ink | Dominic Matte @thesquidsink.com · 07/07/2026

Caught the neighbours trespassing in my backyard again. Always happy to see them as long as they're living in the neighbour's shed and not mine. #toronto #raccoon #raccoons #trashpandas

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The Squid's Ink | Dominic Matte @thesquidsink.com · 05/07/2026

Update on the local canvasback mom and her kids. Getting big and wearing some adult colours! #bird #birds #birding

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The Squid's Ink | Dominic Matte @thesquidsink.com · 02/07/2026

New short story: Grakthar Skulleater, Chartered Accountant Extreme! A former barbarian takes a break from his accounting job to go on a murder vacation. Patreon: www.patreon.com/u94793856/po... Substack: open.substack.com/pub/thesquid... #fantasy #shortstories

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The Squid's Ink | Dominic Matte @thesquidsink.com · 25/06/2026

Just finished drawing Kat Morowa-Arnesdotr, protagonist of my Ravenshore novels! Check links in bio for more info and the books. I don't consider myself very good at drawing so this took many hours and meticulous referencing! #art #fantasy #books #fantasybooks #drawing

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