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Jake Koniszewski

@jakekoniszewski.bsky.social

Aroace, he/they, Simmons MA/MFA grad, kidlit author looking for work in publishing. Every story could be improved with a skunk.

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I made a long-form comic book! It’s a romance! Teens fall in love! Hijinks! Transmasc non-binary love interest! Mother-daughter bonding! Idyllic wintry vibes! Five starred reviews from trade publications! bookshop.org/p/books/ange...

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Part 1/3 of a Crow Time comic. Two crows are beholding a candy wrapped to look like a strawberry. They marvel at the glossy paper.

Part 1/3 of a Crow Time comic. Two crows are beholding a candy wrapped to look like a strawberry. They marvel at the glossy paper.

Part 2/3 of a Crow Time comic. One of crows reveals that ot only the paper is gorgeous, but there's candy inside!

Part 2/3 of a Crow Time comic. One of crows reveals that ot only the paper is gorgeous, but there's candy inside!

Part 3/3 of a Crow Time comic. The crows are amazed they get to live in an age of wonders such as these.

Part 3/3 of a Crow Time comic. The crows are amazed they get to live in an age of wonders such as these.

Delicious Shiny Secrets πŸ“πŸ¬πŸ‘€

08.12.2025 23:28 β€” πŸ‘ 1835    πŸ” 503    πŸ’¬ 11    πŸ“Œ 3

I hope you feel better soon!

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illustration by Abigail Larson inspired by Frankenstein. The scene depicts Frankenstein's monster carrying Elizabeth.

illustration by Abigail Larson inspired by Frankenstein. The scene depicts Frankenstein's monster carrying Elizabeth.

illustration showing an enchantress manipulating tendril ectoplasm emanating from an creepy old tree

illustration showing an enchantress manipulating tendril ectoplasm emanating from an creepy old tree

illustration of a female ghost passing under the ruins of a stone arch. Three goblins perch on the arch.

illustration of a female ghost passing under the ruins of a stone arch. Three goblins perch on the arch.

illustration of a woman straddling a demon in front of a fireplace

illustration of a woman straddling a demon in front of a fireplace

My prints are on sale until December 1st! Take 20% off with code THANKS20 over at @gallerynucleus.bsky.social
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28.11.2025 21:08 β€” πŸ‘ 949    πŸ” 222    πŸ’¬ 6    πŸ“Œ 3
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my family did a zoom call to catch up post thanksgiving and we all drew reindeers, and here is my cheesy lil guy

29.11.2025 04:12 β€” πŸ‘ 3374    πŸ” 541    πŸ’¬ 24    πŸ“Œ 2

Remember when Amazon held a sale during Independent Bookstore Day in an effort to undercut indie bookstores?

We didn’t forget. Support local bookstores during Small Business Saturday and beyond.

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It's Small Business Saturday! And I run a small business! Here's a little rundown of what I've got . . .

29.11.2025 17:04 β€” πŸ‘ 348    πŸ” 70    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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Time once again to rep my favorite place for giving: anelder.org - they supply food, firewood and supplies for traditional crafting to Navajo Elders. If you have the cash, please give these folks a hand.

27.11.2025 01:54 β€” πŸ‘ 1220    πŸ” 1237    πŸ’¬ 6    πŸ“Œ 16

These guys are great! I donate every year and may I suggest that some of the crafts they sell on behalf of the elders make great Christmas presents?

27.11.2025 21:41 β€” πŸ‘ 864    πŸ” 548    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 4

okay um, a long time ago I was going to do a sequel zine to this but I got really busy with a job and other things, so I'm just going to post the best of what I managed, free. These are all based off of actual outfits of hers!

I do have a kofi in my bio though if you do feel inclined πŸ˜—πŸ’‹βœ¨
#artpost

21.11.2025 22:37 β€” πŸ‘ 5471    πŸ” 1690    πŸ’¬ 57    πŸ“Œ 32
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PANTOMIME & SHADOWPLAY (El's Version) are out now (SHADOWPLAY released this week!), and MASQUERADE will be out in 2026. Would you like to read a whimsical, cosy-adjacent gaslamp fantasy? An inters3x, nonbinary lead joins a circus of magic and later takes to the magician's stage. Found family.

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Top: a pig is on the phone. Someone on the line says β€œI’m calling for Paul. He can’t come into work today. He’s dead.” Bottom: an opossum is on the phone, standing over another that appears dead. Pig on the line says β€œOh no!” and opossum on the phone says β€œDon’t worry. It’s only temporary. He’ll be back tomorrow.”

Top: a pig is on the phone. Someone on the line says β€œI’m calling for Paul. He can’t come into work today. He’s dead.” Bottom: an opossum is on the phone, standing over another that appears dead. Pig on the line says β€œOh no!” and opossum on the phone says β€œDon’t worry. It’s only temporary. He’ll be back tomorrow.”

10.11.2025 21:15 β€” πŸ‘ 169    πŸ” 26    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1

This is a fantastic series of posts about subsistence farming and why your ancestors will rise from the grave and smack you if you return to it after they got out.

10.11.2025 00:17 β€” πŸ‘ 596    πŸ” 155    πŸ’¬ 14    πŸ“Œ 2

If you see this, post your bird art 🐦

#birds #ducks

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If you see this, post your bird art 🐦

#art #ducks #birds #cottagecore

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Keeper of ghost stories.

10.11.2025 20:14 β€” πŸ‘ 687    πŸ” 170    πŸ’¬ 8    πŸ“Œ 4

Leggy is very important lol!

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A cartoon crow looks up at a poster for a ballet studio that includes art of 6 ballerinas dancing and a guide of the first 5 ballet feet positions.

A cartoon crow looks up at a poster for a ballet studio that includes art of 6 ballerinas dancing and a guide of the first 5 ballet feet positions.

The crow marvels that humans can glide on the ground as birds do in the sky.

The crow marvels that humans can glide on the ground as birds do in the sky.

The crow decides to try dancing too, following the illustrated poses on the poster.

The crow decides to try dancing too, following the illustrated poses on the poster.

The crow crosses their legs and bounces.

The crow crosses their legs and bounces.

Ballet [1/4]

10.11.2025 22:20 β€” πŸ‘ 2272    πŸ” 730    πŸ’¬ 21    πŸ“Œ 21

Authors, Beware! There's a firm called "ClaimsHero" doing aggressive social media outreach claiming to
"help" you file to get $ in the Anthropic class action. In fact, it's a bait-and-switch, they are luring authors to sign up with them, then OPTING THEM OUT of the class action so they'll get zilch.

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Remember, gang, if you’re yelling insults at ICE, stick to things that will be deeply humiliating if they’re read aloud in court. Consider β€œYour parents only love you out of obligation, not because they like you,” β€œl bet you jerk off to the Teletubbies” and of course, the Yo Mama joke.

04.11.2025 19:43 β€” πŸ‘ 1054    πŸ” 270    πŸ’¬ 38    πŸ“Œ 14
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Deadly Ever After by Brittany Johnson: 9780593859537 | PenguinRandomHouse.com: Books Two dead princesses must find true love's kiss to be brought back to life in this heart-stopping romantic fantasy debut. β€œA captivating blend of suspense, romance, and fantasy.” β€”Kalynn...

Do you like sapphic fairytales? Good news!

DEADLY EVER AFTER by @bybrittanyjohnson.bsky.social is out today!!! πŸ’œπŸ’šπŸ’œ

It’s been such a joy watching this story evolve, and I couldn’t be happier for Brittany. She put her heart and soul in this book, so go support her!

04.11.2025 21:17 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

the folks who'd do this to a working mother of four are evil and anybody who won't say so can't be trusted.

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Donate to Help Laid-Off Teen Vogue Staffers Recover, organized by Lexi McMenamin More than half the team at Teen Vogue was laid off this week by our parent co… Lexi McMenamin needs your support for Help Laid-Off Teen Vogue Staffers Recover

thank you for the outpouring of support!

those of us laid off from Teen Vogue yesterday are now sharing our GoFundMe to help us cover our emergency expenses now that we've lost our incomes, as we get back on our feet.

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Sable: A Ghost Story

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Loaves with shining fresh crustsβ€”seeded, patterned, farls, cobs, and batonsβ€”ranged between cheeses of pale gold and white. Pies and tarts, pear, plum, strawberry, and cherry, latticed or open, twinkled as their fillings caught the candle and lantern lights.

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This Boston hotel is turning one of its rooms into an exact replica of the 'Goodnight Moon' room | TIme Out buff.ly/CAklGot

04.11.2025 17:30 β€” πŸ‘ 55    πŸ” 14    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 6

It sucks because Direct File was one of the first times a lot of people ever had a positive experience using a government website or service.

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Charity Commission To Support CT Foodshare Commission available on Ko-fi.com

Because SNAP is running out tomorrow, I'm trying to round up some cash to give to CT Foodshare.

Order one of these charity commissions and I'll make you some rad art. 100% of proceeds go to CT Foodshare (I'll eat the ko-fi fees, ALL your money gets donated)

Give $10, or as much as you are able!

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A hooded figure trudges towards a small mice tailor's shop in a tree hollow.

A hooded figure trudges towards a small mice tailor's shop in a tree hollow.

The hooded figure pokes their head into the hollow to greet the mouse tailor.

The hooded figure pokes their head into the hollow to greet the mouse tailor.

The hooded figure asks the mouse tailor to prepare a quick magical order for a party.

The hooded figure asks the mouse tailor to prepare a quick magical order for a party.

The hooded figure asks for grand glittery decorative pauldrons, as wide as they can bear, as majestic as those worn in the age of heroes.

The hooded figure asks for grand glittery decorative pauldrons, as wide as they can bear, as majestic as those worn in the age of heroes.

Martha [1/4]

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