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Wil @wilralston.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

2-how is that a trope when it mimics real life? Everyday I see the anti blackness and anti queer especially trans rights being demonized. Why wouldn’t you lean on this concept?

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Wil @wilralston.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

@gailsimone.bsky.social I have a question- I’m really loving your run and I saw how you approach writing X-men. I was a little surprised about the “don’t use they are feared and hated trope” the X-men to me has always been a parallel to civil and queer rights- we are hated and feared today(1)

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Sonia Sulaiman @soniasulaiman.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

Another powerful episode of @justkeepwriting.bsky.social . I needed this talk about writing and resistance and revolution. Particularly the idea that imagination is a tangible thing. That the ruling class has just recycled colonialism and fascism. Makes me think of Puddleglum…

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Wil @wilralston.bsky.social · 24/08/2025

It really does- it’s really refreshing how much we enjoy each others company.

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Just Keep Writing Podcast @justkeepwriting.bsky.social · 13/06/2025

New Episode with comics royalty @stephwilliams.bsky.social ! We discuss breaking into comics, kickstarter, writing IP and more! 🎉🎉🎉 @lpkindred.bsky.social @marshallcarrjr.bsky.social @wilralston.bsky.social

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Just Keep Writing Podcast @justkeepwriting.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

Join the crew in reading “The Secrets Of Character” by Matt Bird. Then listen to an all new episode as we unpack , agree or disagree with each other and the book. 🤣 co host @wilralston.bsky.social @darthpops.bsky.social @brentclambert.bsky.social @lpkindred.bsky.social #amwriting #writing

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Wil @wilralston.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

Your welcome! I’m almost finished book 5 just bought 7 (I already have 6) pre ordered 8. Is the 8th book the last?!

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Wil @wilralston.bsky.social · 09/02/2025

I am obsessed with this series. I listened to a podcast from Odyssey with Gregory and I bought the first book Mystery Magnet last year. It wasn’t until last week I started to read them and I’m on book four. We need to interview @tekhnemakre.bsky.social for @justkeepwriting.bsky.social .

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Gregory Ashe @tekhnemakre.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

BY THE BOOK comes out February 10! Pre-order here: books2read.com/by-the-book (Hat tip to Dawn Cutler-Tran for the image!) #GayCozy #GayCozyMystery #Quozy #CozyMystery #MMCozyMystery #MMRomance #GayRomance #SlowBurnRomance #LGBTQCozyMystery #LGBTQBooks #CozyReads #BookRelease #MysteryBooks

Bobby had his sleeves cuffed to the elbow. I wondered if I could drag him into a convenient, uh—where did Victorian damsels drag their snacks? The scullery?

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Martha Wells @marthawells.com · 30/01/2025

If you enjoyed our Comfort Reads panel two weeks ago (or 97 years ago, I honestly don’t know which) here’s a list of the books we mentioned!

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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @aoc.bsky.social · 12/11/2024

Earnest post, but: a thing I like here is it’s okay to have moments of happiness in public without being broadly scolded, and I believe that sustaining this kind of humanity will be very important as we resist fascism. We have to sustain each other. Making joy isn’t denial, it’s how we will survive

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Fanbase Press @fanbasepress.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

The GLAAD Media Award-winning coming-of-age graphic novel, FOUR-COLOR HEROES, by @richardfairgray.bsky.social is available from Fanbase Press! Two boys from wildly different worlds find love and self-discovery through comics fanbasepress.ecrater.com/p/42007307/f...

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Tade "Will Eat Your Heart in the Marketplace" Thompson @tadethompson.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

I really want to draw a dragon tonight, but I also need to do the paying work which is to close read a 20-page outline that I'm going to discuss in a meeting tomorrow morning. Inner devil says, 'do both.' Inner angel reminds me what happens when I don't manage my sleep properly. Outline, then.

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Sina Grace @sinagrace.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

Ooooooh I finally get to share the art for my super ultra secret holiday variant for SOMETHING IS KILLING THE CHILDREN 0! This is one of my favorite things I’ve drawn in a while !!

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Wil @wilralston.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

Lex Luther the Donald Trump of the DCU.

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Sameem @sameemwrites.com · 05/12/2024

I set out to write a very trope-y scifi story, but what came out was really a story about dementia. I never got to open up to my father about my writing pursuits before the dementia got the better of him, of all of us really. clarkesworldmagazine.com/siddiqui_12_...

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Ricky Davila @therickydavila.bsky.social · 23/12/2024

Well done RollingStone for reporting it accurately.

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Wil @wilralston.bsky.social · 23/12/2024

Uncanny X-men is fantastic and I love the new characters introduced.

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Wil @wilralston.bsky.social · 17/12/2024

We are doing an episode on the podcast talking about it - you should come on:)

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Wil @wilralston.bsky.social · 16/12/2024

Art has always been political. We need more Dazzler, more bipoc and queer writers writing X-men comics. @jasonloo.bsky.social @tombrevoort.bsky.social showcase villains who are actually human using their ideologies to tear marginalized people down- bc it’s what’s happening now in the world. (9/9)

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Wil @wilralston.bsky.social · 16/12/2024

Stand for something. We need stories of hope and declare racism bigotry, transphobia, sexism, homophobia has no place in society. Like the mega stars I have worked with and been attacked- let Dazzlers story go deeper than we have seen before. we see in our own world music can build bridges and(8/9)

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Wil @wilralston.bsky.social · 16/12/2024

Most #iconic X-men and tell a story of our current society. So har me @tombrevoort.bsky.social . Allow the writers to create bold stories. Hire more bipoc and queer writers who are and will currently suffer in the us. @jasonloo.bsky.social is a talented writer who can do even more (7/9)

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Wil @wilralston.bsky.social · 16/12/2024

Existing as a minority is political living openly in the world. Why do we have to apologize for the actions of psychos. (spoilers) it was a dupe from Jamie. Which partly addresses (in my opinion) toxic masculinity. Dazzler has the ability to be one of the (6/9)

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Wil @wilralston.bsky.social · 16/12/2024

Aggressive. To say the least. The conservative talk shows who constantly talk about her gay agenda. Yet here we have Allison apologizing for being attacked. I have witnessed the artists having to apologize for existing. Bc of the pressure to appease racists and social media minions. (5/9)

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Wil @wilralston.bsky.social · 16/12/2024

For the attacks. Being controlled by a telepath. I quote “ because I knew the risks before starting seeing this tour. I’ve been an open target for scrutiny ever since I declared myself a mutant.” think about Chappel Roan and how she has fired back at press and photographers who have been (4/9)

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Wil @wilralston.bsky.social · 16/12/2024

Worth it when you get a chance to connect to fan’s who are also building community. That community of mutants are being attacked simply for seeing a show. If you are queer or Bipoc these themes are so relevant to us. What I found most interesting was in issue three. Allison takes responsibility(3/9)

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Wil @wilralston.bsky.social · 16/12/2024

Dazzler has been a story of a pop star who is marginalized and sends a message of unity and value to those who are attacked in society. What I love about this four issue series is how much fun Allison is having on tour and the logistics of putting on a tour. Being on tour is grueling (2/9)

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Wil @wilralston.bsky.social · 16/12/2024

Let’s talk #xmen and the recent run of #DAZZLER from the brilliant writer @jasonloo.bsky.social and artist @rafaloureiro.bsky.social . I have worked with some of the most iconic singers #gaga #beyonce #kylie etc. As the glam squad, been on tours and see how they move culture. A thread (1/9)

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Charlie Kirchoff @charliekirchoff.com · 16/12/2024

This is the perfect analogy. If you want more people to run, you don’t give them mopeds. If you want more people to make art, you don’t give them image generators. This doesn’t “democratize” anything

I sat with Ted Chiang for lunch at NeurIPS yesterday, and someone working in AI brought up democratizing art-making.

It was a candid chat and I know the guy didn't mean much by it—so I was like, hey, can I just say something?—I really hate the word "democratize" being used this way. Just say "automating art-making". It’s more accurate.

Ted put it better than me and asked, "Do you say we should democratize marathon running? Why not?

If you want more people to run, you don’t give them mopeds."

We had an interesting conversation about the impact of word choice and then went to his afternoon talk, which was a full house!

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Wil @wilralston.bsky.social · 14/12/2024

#santacon2024 in NYC is the worst. It’s basically what the finance and tech bro’s have for straight pride. Obnoxious outfits and drunk attitudes. Not fun for anyone else. 🤣🤣🤣🤣 at least gay pride is entertaining and amazing outfits.

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Wil @wilralston.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

It’s what we wear at industry on thursdays 🤣🤣

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