What is this sorcery

Very cute - and once again, the pleasure of watching someone with good tools, good material and the expertise to make good use of both.

A Tiger and His Boy

This weekend we've got a sale running at Ebooks Direct: 20% off all our bundles! Which means the prices drop like this:

There are two ways to get at the discount:

(a) Use this link to get at the Ebooks Direct store's Bundles page. The link has the discount baked in. Pick a bundle from there—don't forget to click on the format you want first, they're right below the price—put it in your cart, and go to checkout. You'll see the discount reflected in the price there.

Or: (b) Click on one of the links above, put the bundle you want in your shopping cart, and on the checkout page, add the discount code 20OFFBUNDLES to the box that says "Add discount code here." Then finish your checkout.

These come with all the usual stuff. Everything's DRM-free; we replace your files for free if you lose them or switch platforms. And when you buy an ebook from us, you own it. We're old-fashioned that way. (And pleased to be.)

UK friends, please note: as usual, we can't sell to you any more because of the Brexit paperwork. We're so sorry about that.

For those who stop in to take advantage of us: thanks, all! (And if you feel like reblogging this for other people's attention, we'd appreciate it. Thanks in advance, if you do.)

*Oh FFS, Ith still has his Zabar's bag, doesn't he. (headclutch)

...Never mind, I'm leaving it there. Knowing those two boys, they'd probably stop in for pastrami on the way home anyway. (Or somewhere closer...)

Midnight Pals: Bluebeard

Anna Biller: Submitted for the approval of the Midnight Society, I call this the tale of bluebeard's castle Biller: it's about a woman trapped at a secluded castle under the thumb of a mysterious and dangerous nobleman with dark family secerts Biller: but with a feminist twist Biller: the twist is gender essentialism

Angela Carter: that's hardly feminist, anna Carter: now, when i retold bluebeard- Biller: oh you say that now angela Biller: but i got a secret weapon no woman can resist Biller: detailed lists of luxury fashion brands

Biller: did i mention this lady has a prada hat, a valentino dress, and dior boots? Biller: chanel, armani, versace Biller: those names won't mean anything to you men Biller: but to us ladies Biller: oh damn phewww is it hot in here or is it just me?

Biller: in fact, girls, i feel the sudden need... Biller: to go SHOPPING!!! Tabitha King: shopping!!!?! Sonia Greene: eeeee!! shopping!??!! Angela Carter: shopping!?!? Biller: we're all going to the mall!!!!

Patricia Highsmith: ugh pass Biller: what's the matter, patricia? no interest in a girls night out? Biller: i think Biller: someone needs a make-over!!!

Mary Shelley: sup fuckers Shelley: what's this, you tellin a gothic story? Biller: what? it's not gothic! Biller: it's simply a novel that makes use of class story telling techniques of brooding fear, isolation, and dark secrets Biller: and if you think that makes it gothic Biller: well i just don't know WHAT to tell you

Shelley: so it's not a gothic story? Biller: no it simply makes use of classic techniques Shelley: is this like how the love witch wasn't a pastiche Biller: IT'S NOT A FUCKIN PASTICHE Shelley: it's a pastiche Biller: SHUT UP!! Biller: whatever happened to sister solidarity!?

Biller: now my work asks, why do women stay with abusive men? Angela Carter: interesting Biller: could it be because it's kinda hot? Carter: Carter: uhhh

Angela Carter: but anna! what about feminism?! Biller: don't criticize me! Biller: i did it for YOU, all for you!! Biller: sure, your guilty feminist conscience may force you to dote on sensitive new age guys but you know deep down you secretly long for a hot-tempered he-man to slap you around, pull your hair, and rule you like a king!!!

Edward Lee: bro Lee: bro Lee: i'm gonna tame this filly Barker: yeah good luck with that Lee: naw naw it's cool Lee: i like em spicy

Lee: yeah babe i getcha, i hear the love witch was a pastiche Biller: IT'S NOT A PASTICHE Lee: yeah it's a pastiche Biller: IT'S NOT A FUCKIN PASTICHE!!! Lee: [to Barker] this is called negging, bro, works every time

Biller: UGH YOU MEN Biller: you're all the same!! Biller: arrogant! bull-headed! Biller: god why can't i quit you?!?

do you ever just

happy 10 year anniversary to this game changer thank u @joscribbles for your services

can’t believe it’s been 10 years since i learned to always put my name on my art, even if it’s just a shitpost, bc u never know what’s going to blow up

anyway here’s a signed version if you wanna use it to shut up people who are trying to tell you their Opinions

World Heritage Post

My cartoon for this weekend’s @guardian books

Certified Library Post

by roksolyana_hilevych

a doodle of a teapot!

i just woke up, and wanted to do something different ^^

my carrd

Her portfolio serves no purpose beyond making people smile, and she’s perfectly content with that.  Let other gods control fate, or time, or love, or war, even down to its smallest attributes; she will conjure the laughter of children and the delight of lovers, the joy of gardeners and yes, even the fear of those whose automatonophobia has been stirred to terrible heights by unkind horror movies.  She delights in them all, for she is a joyful god, and she sees no reason to be anything other than who she is.

Sculpt a rabbit or a robot, and she’ll be standing gladly by your side, clapping her hands and exalting in your skill.  She has inspired her own Pygmalions, although she lacks the gifts of Aphrodite, to bring their glorious creations further into life than the green growth of their limbs, the healthy splendor of their branches.  She can inspire life.  She can shape life.  She can encourage life. She cannot give it, much as she might wish she could.

But she can, upon occasion, move it from one place unto another.  The starving child whose family has been lost to the wilds may find themselves reborn in growth and glory; the beloved dog whose people bring them beneath the branches to soothe their passing may find that they have not gone, simply relocated.  And Laurel finds her own joy in tears, on those occasions, in the pain she cannot prevent but can at least reduce a bit as the future moves forward, and carries, as always, a bright new spring.

For that is the one truth she carries above all others: that always, no matter what else happens, there will be another spring, and as long as the green endures, she will be there with it, glorying in the growth of that which lives for joy.

Good morning from Team Webcomics!

At SIDE QUESTED, Charlie passing inspection.

At A GIRL AND HER FED, Clarice is, as always, ready to commit the sloshy red crimes.

Also! Over on my Patreon, the wedding bonus comic has updated for $5+ supporters! Come for the familial abuse, stay for the (lack of) stabbings.

(And because this is tumblr I'm frontloading the replies: the off-panel character speaking is an absolute bitch who doesn't care about facts and only cares that she herself is the center of attention. She's also the main character's estranged mother. It's most definitely not an accurate representation of ADHD but it is an accurate synopsis of the kind of childhood the main character, who has struggled with severe ADHD her entire life, experienced.)

Good morning from Team Webcomics!

At SIDE QUESTED, Charlie passing inspection.

At A GIRL AND HER FED, Clarice is, as always, ready to commit the sloshy red crimes.

Also! Over on my Patreon, the wedding bonus comic has updated for $5+ supporters! Come for the familial abuse, stay for the (lack of) stabbings.

(And because this is tumblr I'm frontloading the replies: the off-panel character speaking is an absolute bitch who doesn't care about facts and only cares that she herself is the center of attention. She's also the main character's estranged mother. It's most definitely not an accurate representation of ADHD but it is an accurate synopsis of the kind of childhood the main character, who has struggled with severe ADHD her entire life, experienced.)

...This ebook sales promotion is going to go live in various places starting tomorrow evening, but I thought I might as well drop it here first. :)

Briefly—you can get 20% off all the ebook bundles at Ebooks Direct through this weekend. Which means the prices drop like this:

So there are two ways to get at the discount:

(a) Use this link to get at the Bundles page at Ebooks Direct. The link has the discount baked in. Pick a bundle from there—don't forget to click on the format you want first, they're right below the price—put it in your cart, and go to checkout. You'll see the discount reflected in the price there.

Or: (b) Click on one of the links above, put the bundle you want in your shopping cart, and on the checkout page, add the discount code 20OFFBUNDLES to the box that says "Add discount code here." Then finish your checkout.

These come with all the usual stuff. Everything's DRM-free; we replace your files for free if you lose them or switch platforms. And when you buy an ebook from us, you own it. We're old-fashioned that way. (And pleased to be.)

UK friends, please note: as usual, we can't sell to you any more because of the Brexit paperwork. We're so sorry about that.

For those who stop in to take advantage of us: thanks, all! (And if you feel like reblogging this for other people's attention, we'd appreciate it. Thanks in advance, if you do.)

*Oh ffs, Ith still has his Zabar's bag, doesn't he. (headclutch)

...Never mind, I'm leaving it there. Knowing those two boys, they'd probably stop in for pastrami on the way home anyway. (Or somewhere closer...)

…Bump. 😄

I've put a few new drawings up on my website: www.tomgauld.com/art-for-sale

...This ebook sales promotion is going to go live in various places starting tomorrow evening, but I thought I might as well drop it here first. :)

Briefly—you can get 20% off all the ebook bundles at Ebooks Direct through this weekend. Which means the prices drop like this:

So there are two ways to get at the discount:

(a) Use this link to get at the Bundles page at Ebooks Direct. The link has the discount baked in. Pick a bundle from there—don't forget to click on the format you want first, they're right below the price—put it in your cart, and go to checkout. You'll see the discount reflected in the price there.

Or: (b) Click on one of the links above, put the bundle you want in your shopping cart, and on the checkout page, add the discount code 20OFFBUNDLES to the box that says "Add discount code here." Then finish your checkout.

These come with all the usual stuff. Everything's DRM-free; we replace your files for free if you lose them or switch platforms. And when you buy an ebook from us, you own it. We're old-fashioned that way. (And pleased to be.)

UK friends, please note: as usual, we can't sell to you any more because of the Brexit paperwork. We're so sorry about that.

For those who stop in to take advantage of us: thanks, all! (And if you feel like reblogging this for other people's attention, we'd appreciate it. Thanks in advance, if you do.)

*Oh ffs, Ith still has his Zabar's bag, doesn't he. (headclutch)

...Never mind, I'm leaving it there. Knowing those two boys, they'd probably stop in for pastrami on the way home anyway. (Or somewhere closer...)