Laurie S. Sutton

NO NO NO YOU DON’T

GUYS LET ME PLEASE SPREAD THE GOSPEL OF FREE TAX USA

federal is free, state is $16, handles even my chaotic freelancer taxes just fine, same step-by-step “designed for normies” kind of interface as TurboTax but NOT EVIL

tell everyone you know

www.freetaxusa.com

I'm flattered but...WTF is this AI shit image? NEVER EVER would I wear this type of SHIT. lol! NEVER. TUFIAKWA! 🤮 FAKE FAKE FAKE. A visual lie. OMFG, what a world.

Deeply saddened to learn of the death of the incredibly sweet and luminous doll and delight, artist Victoria MacKenzie Childs. We will miss you. funeralmarks.site/victoria-mac...

Artists! I am looking for a Jewish illustrator for a middle-grade project focusing on Jewish history, practice, and culture. If your style feels fun, MG-appropriate, and both editorial & narrative, please drop a link or DM! (And editor & agent friends, if you have someone to rec, it's appreciated!)

Without Mike, there would be no TREKKER. Simple as that. So his impact on my career has been immeasurable. And I know I’m not the only one who could say that.

May Mike’s next chapter be filled with more rich adventures.

So sorry that Mike Richardson is no longer at Dark Horse, the company he founded 40 years ago. He was a visionary, championing creator ideas and creator rights. What a legacy! He was a pleasure to work with and showed great support for Berger Books. Thanks for everything, Mike!

One of the most influential publishers in the modern history of comics has left the company he helped found.

Mike Richardson out at Dark Horse after 40 years

So sad to share that legendary colorist Tatjana Wood has passed away at the age of 99. Her pioneering painterly touch graced scores of DC & Vertigo series. She was truly one of a kind and a special friend. May her memory be a blessing.

Junior Designer Job Description: NOTE: This role is based in New York City and encourages a minimum of two days per week in the SoHo office. Some roles or teams may require additional in-office attendance if the esse...

I am hiring a junior designer.

scholastic.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Extern...

This is so fabulous. Thanks, @eoinglackin.bsky.social ! ❤️

Hey writers, if you are interested in applying just hit me up in m]my DMs. They are open!

If you haven't alread, pull your stuff from Academia edu IMMEDIATELY, especially if you have unpublished and draft ideas on there.

Hey we are still looking for reporters!

Only three days left to join the campaign and claim your copy of the latest Trekker graphic novel. Don’t get left out in the cold. TrekkerKickstarter.com

Marvel pronunciations

Such a fun film to produce, with a truly great cast & crew. It was thanks to the late, great Jim Jacks that we were able to get the film made. He fought for our little film and so many others, including films by the Coen Brothers, Kevin Smith and Richard Linklater.

From: WGA <support@wgaproductionfilms.info> Date: Fri, Feb 6, 2026 at 12:28 PM Subject: Invitation for Live Interview & Upcoming Royalty Payment To: <redacted> Subject: Invitation for Live Interview & Upcoming Royalty Payment Dear [redacted], I hope you are doing well. My name is Deborah King, and I am your assigned Literary Agent with the WGA Production Team Canada, but our headquarter is in Sacramento, California. You were endorsed to me after your book was published; and after purchasing marketing services from Page & Pixel and Authors Tranquility Press. Yes, great choice and good decision! Now, I am writing to extend an invitation for you to participate in a live interview as part of our upcoming “AUTHOR TALK”, which highlights the work and insights of distinguished authors. We would be honored to feature you and discuss your book(s) and your experiences as a writer. If you are interested, we would be glad to arrange the interview at a time that is convenient for you. The format would be a virtual conversation of approximately 30–45 minutes, with an opportunity for audience Q&A if you are comfortable with that. Please let us know your availability over the next few weeks so we can coordinate scheduling and logistics. In addition, I would like to inform you that your upcoming royalty check for the period January–June 2025 is currently being processed. The expected amount is $124,500.87 dollars and it is scheduled to be issued within the next few weeks. The payment will be sent via: mailed check / direct deposit / wire transfer to the account/address we have on file. If you would like to confirm or update your payment details, please let us know at your earliest convenience. Please feel free to contact me directly via email at support@wgaproductionfilms.info or reply to this email if you have any questions, would like additional information about the interview, or need clarification regarding your royalty payment. Thank you for your time and for your c…

Once the accumulated amount reaches the required reporting or payout cycle, the royalty check is issued. This check is from Jan - June 2024 and 2025. Basically, 6 months in 2024 and 6 months in 2025. I want to clarify that we are unable to release or process your royalty check until the associated fees have been settled. These fees cover the administrative and processing requirements needed to finalize and send out your payment - amounting to $4,500 USD. Rest assured that once the payment is received, we will immediately proceed with processing and releasing your royalty check. We will send it via FEDEX overnight just like normal processing procedure and your signature is required for receiving. Also, we will provide the FEDEX tracking number. We do not have your address yet on file, but we will confirm that from you before sending your check this week. Also to clarify, our involvement begins only after an author has purchased marketing from their publishing company and is officially endorsed to us. We do not have visibility into your original transaction with them, so we rely solely on their confirmation before proceeding with your interview and royalty check processing.

I'm seeing an uptick in "royalty recovery" scams like this one.

On left is the solicitation--not a phishing scam, as one might suspect from the paragraph boxed in red.

On right: the scammer replies to the author's excited questions & reveals the "associated fee" that's the purpose of the scam.

Hachette Book Group is looking for Editorial Assistant, Little, Brown & Co. Hachette Book Group is looking for Editorial Assistant, Little, Brown & Co. Learn more or Jobvite a friend.

I'm hiring for an editorial assistant here at L,B!

If you're someone who is interested in literary fiction, narrative nonfiction, memoirs, and nonfiction that deals with big ideas, please apply here: jobs.jobvite.com/careers/hach...

Scammers are targeting publications with AI-generated pitches

This is unconscionable. Do not, under any circumstances, submit to Red Ogre Review.

I'm Looking for a Cover Artist! | Post | CWB Writing Post - I'm looking for a cover artist for my contemporary fantasy/comedy Possessed - Christopher Buecheler's Author Site

Announcing my cover artist search for my fantasy/humor novel Possessed! Budget is €1,500 ($1,770). No spec work! This is not a contest. I'm just trying to find the right artist. TONS of info on the book, the cover, applying, and more at: cwbwriting.com/posts/2026-0...

NO AI PLEASE!
NO DMs PLEASE!

Hey, everybody! Comic creator in need! Help out if you can.

Marvel, DC, WEBTOON, Vault, Yen Press, Glénat, Dark Horse, eBay, VIZ, and more are hiring #ComicJobs (February 2026) Comics industry jobs: a monthly list of open positions you can apply for now.

We've added a manga editor position with HarperAlley to our list. It's based in NYC, but can be hybrid remote. #ComicJobs

Full list: www.thepopverse.com/comics-jobs-...

I love doing commissions, and I don't take them on very often other than in support of my Trekker campaigns. So hit me up to grab one of the remaining slots. You'll get the commission, plus the best dang sci-fi comic that I know how to make.

Tell me what to draw at TrekkerKickstarter.com

Cover for Spider-Man: Mighty Mayhem! Mike Maihack's fourth book in his series of mighty Marvel Team-Up graphic novels. In this one, Spidey and his pigeon pals travel throughout the Nine Realms with Thor and friends. He also gets some ice cream.

❤️🕸️ New Spidey book this July ⚡️❤️

TWIN CITIES

Armed Citizens Against Tyranny is a HONEYPOT action.

No one in the Twin Cities, including the MN Gun Owners association, knows anyone supposedly in this group.

Local orgs are STRONGLY urging folks to STAY AWAY from their planned "protest."

acatusa.com

Hey #Library friends--if anyone wants to come be the Executive Director at my local (small midwest IL town of about 45K) library, hit me up! They've announced they're doing a search and I'll pass on the details!

Job offer!!
I’m helping a PBS series look for a social media manager/content creator for an upcoming promotional campaign. The start date is ASAP, and a project timeline that currently goes to July.

This is for a series on American Muslim history, so candidates with cultural familiarity preferred!

"We are living through the answer".

Is it just me or do the Olympic “cauldrons”, when viewed straight on, look like the Eye of Sauron?