#convention woes

[rabbitdarling]

Convention woes

So I went to my cities entertainment and comic expo, I was supper excited about some writer specific panels...

Let me tell you I was so gods damn disappointed I don't even have the words to express how disappointed I was. I won't tag the creators of the panel but my gods do they need to do some work.

The first one I'll admit was better than the second one, the first one was about developing your Original Characters either for DnD or your stories. Both panels for me were important as I am currently working on an original story but it was still very very rudimentary and the people giving the panel were oh so very fucking young and it was very obvious that outside of DnD and role plays they hadn't worked in depth with OC's and stories

The second one again I was hopeful for because of my original story which was world building. This one was the utter fucking worst. It was more Fanfic 101 than fucking world building, they also were young to the point I legit had the Aslan meme roaring in my head: Do not cite the Deep Magic to me Witch. I was there when it was written.

I am still so so fucking disappointed and annoyed. As you can very well tell but ughh I needed to rant a bit.

[starakex]

Got really excited for the new remixes that got revealed this week, so I thought I'd dust off Pico and finally get some pictures of the costume proper. It's been like three years and I still love this stupid cube gun prop a lot! It's so dumb hahaha

Really appreciated the game for reconnecting me to all the good Newgrounds goodness from my childhood, but also for getting me really into 4key rhythm games and Beat Saber lmaooo

[sapphic--kiwi]

Gus Week Day 7: Cosmic Frontier

Gus and Cici at Cosmic-Con ✨🪐💫

[paintingdragonfeathers]

Had fun this past weekend at World Oddities Expo Baltimore! Got to see a lot of cool creepy stuff and some talented artists and performers. My fiancé and I also spent an evening at the National Aquarium and indulged in lobster rolls and lobster tostadas at Phillip’s on the harborside!

#convention #dealer #artistalley #paintingdragonfeathers #baltimore #worldodditiesexpo #woe #booktok #ya #youngadult #paranormal #cryptid #humor #cryptids #cryptozoology #cryptozoo #cryptozoobook #chupacabra #jerseydevil #sasquatch #bigfoot #funny #humor #paintindragonfeathers #indiewriter #indiepublishing #artist #art #writer #nationalaquarium #lobsterroll

[howoffcentre]

Obsessed with dunmeshi rn so here's an elf who is a LIAR

[chickengeak]

Hi all! Just letting y’all know my website is currently having a tantrum, I raised the issue with Square and they’re looking into it for me, they’ll email when it’s all up and running and fixed so I’ll let y’all know! Sorry to anyone trying to place an order 🥲 I really appreciate it and hopefully it’ll be back up and running in 24hrs 🩶🩶

[thecraftgremlin]

Frantically googling "gender neutrality in french" just in case some hypothetical french person ever gets mad at how I describe my nonbinary ballet dancer OC.

[apocalypticdemon]

had. a really weird reaction to posting my fic. just like. internally. i'm gonna keep truckin' along, and work through the ideas i have, see where that leads me. though i can't help but think that i should try to stay with things that are more conventional.

which is why it is extremely funny to me that i had my first clear idea of prose for a fic that i *know* is more niche than the last one I posted. i am starting to see plot trajectories for it. this is fine

[bear-do-well]

Hehe the people in the discord think I'm cool

Also I talked a bit with the admin and some mods so I guess that's always good?

networking is important, they say

[bellshazes]

night mare web weave day 2 give it up for day 2 at work edition. I saw an ad on the way home (home is hotel). I am so tired

[twipsai]

genuinely begging for the abbreviation we use to not be sonadow generations--its just straight up not tumblr tag friendly

[tittysuckersworld]

s eye guh hu(sigh), first time seeing beloved wool blanket talked about in fanfic and its in negitive connotation- so sorry wonderful scratchy blanket ill show you extra love for this betrail

[cornflowershade]

me: has 500 unfinished sewing projects that are overcomplicated and a pile of untouched fabric bought for them

also me: *watches Ep. 4 of Wednesday* OHMYGOD I want that dress. can I make that dress? *starts googling black organza*

[paintingdragonfeathers]

All set up at World Oddities Expo Baltimore! And cause they provided two tables and ample space, I was able to set up a MEGA booth for this show. 🤩 Stop by booth 171 for dioramas, canvas prints, faux fossils, cryptids, and CryptoZoo goodies!

#convention #dealer #artistalley #paintingdragonfeathers #baltimore #worldodditiesexpo #woe #booktok #ya #youngadult #paranormal #cryptid #humor #cryptids #cryptozoology #cryptozoo #cryptozoobook #chupacabra #jerseydevil #sasquatch #bigfoot #funny #humor #paintindragonfeathers #indiewriter #indiepublishing #artist #art #writer

[rubyteacos]

me: has 500 unfinished sewing projects that are overcomplicated and a pile of untouched fabric bought for them

also me: *watches Ep. 4 of Wednesday* OHMYGOD I want that dress. can I make that dress? *starts googling black organza*

[dunmeshistash]

Ryoko Kui Exhibition & "Delicious in Dungeon" Exhibition

Kui's published mangas, descriptions from the exhibition english pamphlet

The dragon's school is on top of the mountain

This is Ryoko Kui's debut work, and her first collected volume of works. Published in 2011, it collects seven of her stories previously published on her website and in doujinshi (self-published works), as well as two new stories. It includes a trilogy of tales which may have taken place behind the scenes of the heroes' adventures in a Role-Playing Game; and which follow the conventions of an RPG. These are "Kikyō" (Return home), which portrays the sorrow of a hero having returned to his hometown after defeating the Demon King; "Mao" (The demon king), which tells the tale of the Demon King from his birth to his downfall; and "Maō jō mondai" (The problem of the demon king castle), which depicts the course of events surrounding the demon castle having lost its master. The story "Gendai shinwa" (Modern myths) depicts the daily lives of coexisting horsepeople (centaurs) and ape-people (homo sapiens), told from the perspectives of a centaur and homo sapien married couple, and a female homo sapien company employee and her junior male centaur. It comically depicts real-life issues such as anti-labor regulation demonstrations, and the disparity between retirement benefits and life expectancy, and as such can be considered satire of the diverse issues faced by modern society. The title story "The dragon's school is on top of the mountain" is set in a university that has the only "Faculty of Dragons" in Japan. It depicts the members of the dragon research society who seek out ways to use dragons, which apparently have no demand in modern society. They explore uses for dragons, such as for food, as pets, and as advertising media. Other highlights include Kui's sad love stories, told from unique perspectives, such as the fairytale-esque "Daikon yama no yome sagashi" (A bride for Daikon mountain) which tells the tale of a man's efforts to marry a female god in order to bring fortune to his poor village, and "Shingaku tenshi" (School-going angel) which depicts the woes of a high school girl with angel wings.

Seven Little Sons of the Dragon

This collection of short stories includes self-published works and short stories published in KADOKAWA publishing's magazine Fellows! throughout 2011 and 2012. The collected volume was published in 2012. The stories are set in different countries and time periods, featuring supernatural beings such as dragons, mermaids, gods, and werewolves. "Ryū no Shōtō” (The dragon turret) is set in two neighboring mountains and sea kingdoms. A dragon builds a nest and lays eggs on the border at the only crossroad connecting two warring nations. The nations declare a ceasefire in fear of the dragon, but as peddlers are also unable to come and go, supplies become scarce. A Sea Kingdom soldier who was taken as a prisoner of war by the Mountain Kingdom is tasked with transporting supplies between the kingdoms, and in time he becomes close with a girl of the mountain Kingdom. But the time for the dragons to leave their nest is approaching, meaning that the war will begin again. “Ōkami wa uso wo tsukanai" (Wolves don't lie) starts out with the premise of being a parenting manga by a manga artist whose son has "werewolf syndrome", then suddenly turns into a story told from the perspective of the son, who is a werewolf. The feudal drama "Kane nashi Byakuroku" (Byakuroku the penniless) tells the story of an elderly gifted artist who always leaves out one eye because otherwise his creatures come to life and pop out of the paper. He is deceived by his apprentice and left penniless, so paints both eyes into the only work remaining, counterfeit picture of a samurai. He enlists the somewhat incompetent fake samurai who has come to life, to help him raise money, and misadventures ensue. Each of these precious seven stories depict the bond between parents and children, family members, and loved ones. While humorous, they are also emotionally stirring.

Terrarium in Drawer

This is a collection of short stories that were published in the literary web magazine MATOGROSSO (EAST PRESS), as well as the cat anthology “Nyansolo” (EAST PRESS), Aoharu (Shueisha) and doujinshi. The story “Ryū no gekirin" (Wrath of the dragon) portrays the process of cooking dragon cuisine from preparation to seasoning with trivia about the ingredients. "Kigō wo taberu" (Eating symbols) depicts unique ways of cooking symbols such as circles being fied whole, while squares are sliced thinly and served with sashimi soy sauce. A motif that is also common in "Delicious in Dungeon" can be found in these stories. Other chapters include “Kawaiku naritai" (I want to be cute) which depicts the makeup techniques of a cat who wants to be beautiful; "Shōtoshōto no shujinkō" (A short, short story's protagonist) which is a meta perspective comedy while having many twists and turns; and "Yume no aru hanashi" (A dreamy story) set in a Santa Claus temping agency during the busy season. You can enjoy 33 diverse stories with creative perspectives and approaches, ranging from science fiction to fantasy and fairy tales. Another charming aspect of this book is the wide variety of styles it showcases, from shojo manga, to horror, gekiga, and even a simple touch of experience-based manga. The homages to famous authors and their works are also quietly amusing. In 2013, this collected volume won the 17th Manga Division Excellence Award of the Japan Media Arts Festival, organized by the Agency for Cultural Affairs, which is awarded to outstanding works of art and entertainment.

Delicious in Dungeon

This is Ryoko Kui's first long-running series. It began serialization in Harta published by KADOKAWA from February 2014 to 2023, spanning a total of 14 book volumes. The story is set in an expansive labyrinth that suddenly appeared on an island one day. The main character Laios is an adventurer whose sister Falin is devoured by a Red Dragon while exploring the labyrinth. Falin casts a final magic spell which lets Laios and the rest of his companions escape the labyrinth, but they return to rescue and resurrect Falin. However, having lost their equipment and supplies, the group decides to become "self-sufficient” by cooking and eating the monsters they defeat along their way, as they adventure deeper into the labyrinth. Grounded in the familiarity of classic fantasy RPG elements, the series adds its own unique settings and meticulous world building. Its monster cooking scenes are illustrated alongside detailed cooking instructions, making it a never-before-seen labyrinth gourmet manga, which has become an overnight sensation. According to Kui, the motif of "cooking monsters" was born from an idea she had of wanting to depict what falls between the lines of adventures, such as meals and camping, which are typically not depicted in roleplaying games*. The manga has been adapted as a television anime series to run for two seasons from January to June 2024. A second series has also been announced. The series was produced by TRIGGER inc., who also produced and animated a commercial for the manga in 2019.