Digest: 07.14.23 - Stone Soup

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I’m going to San Diego Comic-Con! Here’s my schedule for the coming week:

See you there!

I appeared on About the Authors!

I was on TV! About the Authors is a show that interviews writers in-depth. This was an incredible experience and I was so thankful for the opportunity to share some insights into my work, my process, and the mess of my brain. Check it out on Youtube!

Lock & Doc Double Feature funding now

Josh Sippie is crowdfunding a new middle grade graphic novel!

Lock, an intrepid 12-year-old detective, and his sidekick Doc, an anthropomorphic teddy bear, solve mysteries within the stuffed animal community. In this inaugural issue of Lock and Doc, the two investigate a decapitated stuffed giraffe unceremoniously dumped in a garbage bin, and untangle the web of deception spun by Chip, a medium with dubious intentions and an even more dubious stuffed elephant. Are these incidents truly isolated, or is there a more sinister plot underneath? (Spoiler: there's a sinister plot underneath.)

Fund it here.

New Nino Cipri short story

I’m Reading: The Silver Coin edited by Chris Hampton

The story starts with a failing rock band whose fortune changes overnight when they find the mysterious silver coin. Next, it helps handle some mean girls at sleep-away camp. Follow the curious token as it changes hands over centuries―from Puritan New England to the scavenged junklands of 2467―and discover how much pain a cursed coin can purchase.

Eisner-winning artist Michael Walsh (Star Wars, Black Hammer/Justice League) teams with all-star collaborators―Chip Zdarsky (Stillwater), Kelly Thompson (Sabrina the Teenage Witch), Ed Brisson (Old Man Logan), and Jeff Lemire (Gideon Falls)―on this new ongoing horror anthology series for mature readers.

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Featured New Release: The Little Book of Dog Care by Ace Tilton Ratcliff

In the Little Book of Dog Care, life-long dog lover and deathcare veterinary practice owner Ace Tilton Ratcliff delivers a must-have primer for every dog parent. What should you do when your dog is scared during a thunderstorm? How can you make clipping their nails less miserable? When do they like to eat? What can’t you feed them? Endless questions, expert-certified answers.

Thoughtfully divided into chapters that focus on a specific aspect of care, from sleeping to grooming and beyond, these tips and tricks are applicable to any breed of dog. By the last page, every dog owner will better understand what their dog might be feeling—and how to best assist, using your enviable opposable thumbs.

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Barnes & Noble | Bad River Website | Local Library | Find an Indie Bookstore

WGA Strike Updates

Movie Studios Want Writers to Go Broke

According to this article from Deadline, it seems like studio execs are hoping to let the WGA strike drag out for months. Their big plan is to decimate the writers’ finances before the studios even consider sitting down to talk with them. Read about it here.

SAG-AFTRA are on Strike

Yesterday, SAG-AFTRA went on strike and joined the picket lines.

Donate to these strike funds

Click through for easy, one-click ways to support striking laborers! You'll also find picket schedules and locations (bring snacks! go cheer!), a social media toolkit, and a roundup of endorsements. Remember, when workers fight for their rights, they're fighting for our rights too! Solidarity forever 💪

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—Gailey