Dave Bruno

Same. I've had my "return to nature" moment too. I mostly spend my time being a dad, working out or cooking from neato cookbooks these days.

Another day, another AI scambot emailing me telling me they "saw my work, but HERES THE CATCH, no one can find it" The work I did is always different but the content is always the same!

Haha thanks, Murderhouse was another I worked on, not BEP but adjacent due to Puppetcombo. That game was a literal dream come true because I didnt think id ever get to work on a Tank Controlled PS1 Survival Horror game in 2020 lol

I did the death animations for Night at the Gates of Hell and Bloodwash!

Ive liked Xenoblade's Franchise before it was owned by Nintendo, before it was owned by Namco. Its been a constant in my life since I was about 10.

My attachment to each Nintendo franchise:
🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤 Earthbound
💖💖💖💖💖 Metroid
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ Star Fox
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ Mario
🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤 Rhythm Heaven
❤️❤️❤️🖤🖤 WarioWare/WarioLand
❤️❤️🖤🖤🖤 Kirby
❤️❤️❤️🖤🖤 Donkey Kong
❤️❤️❤️🖤🖤 Pokemon
❤️🖤🖤🖤🖤 F-Zero
🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤 Fire Emblem
❤️❤️❤️🖤🖤 Zelda
❤️🖤🖤🖤🖤 Pikmin
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ Animal Crossing
🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤 Splatoon
💖💖💖💖💖 Xenoblade

Yeah it stinks because I used animate for frame by frame previz for work, let alone my own full on 2D animations for decades. After Effects isnt even playing the same sport let alone in the same ballpark as Flash haha. Im hoping theres some Blender-likes out there to replace it.

drawing giant monster bugs is simultaneously awesome and a pain in the ass WHY THEY GOTTA HAVE 6+ LEGS!?

"Oh Sh*t! Bugs!" work in progress logo

So I decided to take a stab at designing my own logo for my next book (money is tight, and as much as Id love to work with my freelancers again, some areas I need to tighten my spending) but honestly, I kinda love this haha. Reminiscent of "Oh F*ck! Dinosaurs!" but very much its own thing.

Trevor Henderson's First Edition artwork for "Oh F*ck! Dinosaurs!"

If you still want the first edition @slimyswampghost.bsky.social cover, its still available everywhere. Im currently ordering a proof of the second edition and may make changes once I see that, so you still have time if you want the first edition.

Good Morning! #WriterShareWednesday I'm currently 13 Chapters into my outline for "Oh Sh*t! Bugs!", Ive also started drawing the monsters from it so I am consistent when I describe them. I've also started the process of a 2nd Edition Cover for "Oh F*ck! Dinosaurs!"
www.amazon.com/Oh-ck-Dinosa...

Its funny because the first cover Trevor made based on a drawing I provided him and wanted to see his take on it, the second edition is that original drawing but now using notes from Trevor's version, like the color scheme and opening the doorway a little more. In the end we made a funny scary baby!

First Edition Cover Artwork by Trevor Henderson (based on a sketch I provided that then became the second edition cover)

second edition cover drawn by me, the author, Dave Bruno

Been a bit! Im making a new cover for Oh F*ck! Dinosaurs, one that now includes some reviews on the back cover and has my artwork on the front. Figured the @slimyswampghost.bsky.social versions could be first edition specials, so get them while you can! But my art is pretty cool too ya know.

I like imagining if there were any T Rex Paleontologists theyd be able to dig up Stegosaurus fossils.

a pink cartoon dinosaur with big eyes and a surprised look on its face Alt: a pink cartoon dinosaur with big eyes and a surprised look on its face

Please please pleasepleaseplease PLLEASSSSEEEEEE

Thanks again #HorrorWritersChat for making my Wednesdays fun.

Im Dave Bruno, you can buy my Dinosaur Horror book here:
www.amazon.com/dp/B0F1L1QD1...

But I also have Dinosaur Themed Merch here:
schmuckies.threadless.com

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Junji Ito, the drawings I drew for the interior of my book are inspired by his horror mangas.

Bruce Campbell and Sam Raimi for making me who I am via Evil Dead/Army of Darkness

Harry Adam Knight and Paul Zindel for their Dinosaur Horror books to inspire mine.

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Considering its about a group of college kids camping, Id say its all Campfire Food, like Smores and stuff, but maybe some Dinosaur Skull Cups or something. Anchor Steams because they come up as a joke (although Id have to BUY THE ANCHOR STEAM FACTORY to live that dream.

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I would love it if @dropout.tv got the rights to my book "Oh F*ck! Dinosaurs!" and made a horror movie starring whoever they feel would fit these roles best among their crew. Honestly Brian David Gilbert pretty much IS Felix, Kimia Behpoornia would make an excellent Ellis.

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I'm Dave Bruno, I write in Creature Features! Id say Jurassic Park and Cabin in the Woods. I've even heard some people call my book "Jurassic Cabin in the Woods." I will also take Evil Dead meets Jurassic Park, or as Kirkus puts it, "Snakes on a Plane meets Friday the 13th."

a person in a t-rex costume is standing in a living room with their mouth open . ALT: a person in a t-rex costume is standing in a living room with their mouth open .

Oh what a surprise! Thanks for the shoutout!

a silly meme drawing of a cartoon man pointing at my Kirkus Review on page 134 of Kirkus Magazine

"More Snakes on a Plane than Jurassic Park, with a pinch of 1980s Teen-Slasher Movie thrown in." - Kirkus Review. Verdict: Get It!

I've been featured in the November issue of Kirkus magazine! Find it on page 134. Thanks for the feature #kirkusreviews! And if YOU want a copy, you can buy it at this link (or search for it anywhere you buy books online)
www.amazon.com/dp/B0F1L1QD1...
#debutnovel #bookreview #dinosaur #horror

Here's my book, "Oh F*ck! Dinosaurs!:, a fun Creature Feature Horror novel. I originally drew the version on the right because I'm a artist, but I wanted something more painterly, so I hired @slimyswampghost.bsky.social for the art and @sarahjcoleman.bsky.social for the logo.
To buy: a.co/d/dw2QNRs

Dave Bruno's "Oh F*! Dinosaurs!" a Dinosaur Horror Novel Goodreads Giveaway. F*in' 2958 entries! I'm beyond honored! Thank you so much for entering. And Congrats to the Winners! Enjoy your trip to Donkey Ridge! (and a cartoon T Rex saying "Holy F*!"

The #GoodreadsGiveaway is officially ended and 50 lucky entrants have received their copies of my #Dinosaur #Horror #Novel! 2958 ENTRIES! I was blown away! Thanks for everyone who entered! And if you'd still like a copy before #Halloween, You can order it online or get it on Kindle Unlimited!

why yes, THAT IS a real Triceratops Rib on my desk! Thanks for noticing! Im currently trying to figure out how to freaggin display it haha.

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Thanks again for this! If you want to win a digital copy of my book, the Goodreads Giveaway is still live for 3 more days! Catch it before it goes Extinct! (Or buy it if you're nasty!)
www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sho...

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I think Azi was the funnest to write. They're just such a mess, and the sassy way they talk is really fun. Id say Bernard is "my avatar" in the book, he's my like... anchor I guess. And they may be wondering where they're royalty checks are. I have to SELL the book first guys!

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Legally obligated to say that my Dinosaur Horror Novel is inspired by Jurassic Park, should be a surprise to no one haha. Carnosaur, Dino Crisis and Resident Evil 1 specifically may ring a few neat bells though.

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My weird tool is, if you have artistic talent, keep a sketchpad nearby. I've gotten out of a few Writers Block by switching my creative gears and sketching scenes I've outlined to just jostle the brain a bit and restore my mana.

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Im Dave Bruno, author of "Oh F*ck! Dinosaurs!" I love writing Creature Features, and to the question I say "why let your dreams stay dreams?" And made my office my dream place to write!