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I got to draw some fun potions for this book that's now live on Kickstarter! Consider supporting it if you'd like to add that extra dash of magic and delightful mayhem to your next DnD, Pathfinder or OSE campaign:

It's for DMs and players (whoever is the major source of chaos in your group). I'll be posting some WIPs of the illustrations I contributed over the coming weeks!

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A little autumnal nap

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Too tired to do the whole shebang, but I just pushed the 109th — and final — chapter of The Heist at Cordia Aquarium's serialized release. A full, unedited first draft.

Read the final chapter here if you want: https://www.kitfisto.gay/chapters/chanterelle

Or start from the beginning, rough as it may be: https://www.kitfisto.gay/chapters/thea

Here's a message I posted in various places about the final chapter:

That's it! The first draft is fully released, so onwards to the second! I've already been working on it during this last stretch of this free release and we're well on the way to publishing. If you'd like to follow along with that process, you can hop in Discord: https://discord.gg/FTXWtkhVrS I'll be posting the occasional update there and am happy to answer any questions you might have, whether they be about the story, the publishing process, whatever. Assuming the answer won't spoil all the fun surprises that the second draft has in store. There's also a ton of concept art and to-be art inserts for the final print version in there. The artist, Stella (https://www.artstation.com/langecker), has put out some beautiful pieces that more people should see. And she pops in to post in-progress pieces occasionally. If you don't end up heading to discord, you should check at least out Stella's Artstation profile. If only I could conjure a description that'd do her work justice. Anyways, thanks so much for reading. I hope to see you again. Be well and stay kind, Heather

#FUCK! #finally done with this guy #maybe the hardest thing I've done so far in this life #will the second draft be harder? I have no idea #anyways #book tags #queer author #queer lit #literary fiction #super powered shit heads #except their powers aren't that super #think like being able to smell sin #or open your car even if you locked the keys inside

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The one-hundred and eighth free, unedited chapter of my upcoming book, “The Heist at Cordia Aquarium” is now available on its website (or click https://www.kitfisto.gay/chapters/thea to read from the beginning, though it's a lot rougher than the recent stuff -- thankfully, the second draft is well under way).

Within minutes, the aid leads Waylon to a solid wood door. Walnut or oak or something — he doesn't know the difference. Brass fixings adorn its grainy surface, each reflecting a warped version of their surroundings. Knocking first, she inches the door open and peaks her head inside. Heartbeats slow; seconds pass like minutes. Waylon hovers behind her and tries to listen. Some words exchange, but dulled by the wooden slab between him and her and whoever is inside. Albert, most definitely. The thought of them flushes Waylon's face. He reaches forward, set to rip the aid aside, barge past, and— She slips her head out and eases the door shut. He recoils, letting his hand fall limp to his side. No. She doesn't deserve that. [...]

Unrelated image this week, but a hint that this kitty has so much more planned in the second draft. Plus she's just cute. Art courtesy of @binturong-draws

#the bunnies in our yard are much less adventurous this time of year #I know they're nearby #but I wish I could see them again #Instead we've got hordes of these gigantic-ass robins #They're cool too I guess #book tags #queer author #queer lit #literary fiction #heist #sad gay shit #I guess there is sad straight and bisexual shit #but happy stuff is in here too #just not in this chapter

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Another seasonal commission I forgot to post here. This time, it's a throwback to warm summer nights.

#this is my favorite of her seasonal commissions #the busy composition on the left giving way to the open water on the right... #it fills me with feelings of peace. i love it

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I thought I'd posted this here, but apparently I hadn't? Anyway, another seasonal commission.

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After a Christmas and new years break, the one-hundred and sixth free, unedited chapter of my upcoming book, “The Heist at Cordia Aquarium” is now available on its website (or click https://www.kitfisto.gay/chapters/thea to read from the beginning).

I won't be posting chapter excerpts on socials for these last sets of chapters. The spoilers are heavy. But, here's the wonderful cover that @binturong-draws made for the book. Haven't posted it here in a while.

#I am responsible for fourteen bunnies as my partner travels this week #pray to one of the gods for me #(it's actually just five bunnies) #book tags #queer author #queer lit #sad gay husbands #diabolical non-binary menace #reading through the early chapters for editing is also painful. Continuity errors #The woes of improvement and change

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Witch Express Postal Service (digital colouration)

#holy shit!

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another illustration for "The Heist at Cordia Aquarium"

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Attack of the teleporting cat

You can read the first draft of "The Heist at Cordia Aquarium" online for free!

(I heard links on tumblr are somewhat broken (?), but you'll easily find the chapters if you search for the title online :) - do yourself a favour and go seek it out)

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Character Designs for "The Heist at Cordia Aquarium" by Heather Creech

You can catch up on the chapters so far and stay up to date with new ones on her blog: @incompleteninny

Also, there you'll get to see all the old character designs I drew that I felt too self-conscious about to include here...

#Stella has been so fun to work with!

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The one-hundred and fifth free, unedited chapter of my upcoming book, “The Heist at Cordia Aquarium” is now available on its website (or click https://www.kitfisto.gay/chapters/thea to read from the beginning).

Not a memory; not a ghost; not a disembodied voice. It's her: Gina, surrounded by beeping instruments and IV drips. Her body is less than flesh, but more than bone. A gown hangs from her jagged shoulders and disappears — alongside countless cables and tubes — beneath bunched thermal blankets. What remains of her hair sits smooth against her scalp, brushed and gathered into a ponytail. Waylon lurches toward her. How? "I'll let you two have the stage." Albert says. A pause, then heels clack, fading toward the door. Gina raises a hand is if to catch the sound. "Wait, Albert." She tugs on a bundle of cables. "Get the nurses to come take these damn things off, will you." Fabric swishes. Albert, making some grand gesture — their unworn sleeves sweeping after their arms. "As you wish." They say. Waylon hears the exchange of words, but each syllable falls from his ears. Nothing worth committing to memory. He staggers to Gina's side. There's an armchair near her bed, facing her. Crisp, clean, deliberately placed. Everything according to Albert's machinations. Waylon doesn't care: he collapses into it. [...]

#the possums grow larger #the squirrels continue their deviant behaviour #and my holiday vacation begins soon #thank all that exists for that #Stella is working on an updated Waylon concept sheet and it's looking Good #book tags #queer lit #queer author #sad boy does sad boy things #possibly criminal things #gay husbands #mom why are you so mean to him

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The one-hundred and fourth free, unedited chapter of my upcoming book, “The Heist at Cordia Aquarium” is now available on its website (or click https://www.kitfisto.gay/chapters/thea to read from the beginning).

Joel is gone. Probably back with mister Hersh, speeding off toward Windbridge. So, Waylon stands alone in a hallway of arched ceilings and doors. In front of one door in particular; where Joel left him. Staring down at the hooked door handle, he runs his thumb over the textured grip of his revolver. How long have I been standing here? It's odd. The trip here, the ride up; the whole time, his chest burned. Each step closer to Albert, another log for the fire. But now? Not even an ember. Cold. "Second thoughts?" It's her voice. Gina's from long before, just like at the aquarium. He closes his eyes. He can almost feel her hovering over him. Phil, too. Their ghosts both judging him. Without another moment's hesitation, Waylon grits his teeth, opens his eyes, and barrels through the door. [...]

The disaster is back!

#bunny and possum giving each other stare-downs in my backyard within view of our cameras #thank god for them #Pasta the Possum is doing very well. She Gathers detritus for the winter and drags it behind her like a cape #book tags #queer author #queer lit #most of it's queer actually #gay husbands #bisexual disasters #superheroes and super-nobodies

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First Harvest🪴 Another painting that was done for the 2023 calendar✨

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Scholar’s Day Off 📚 This piece is a homage to a watercolor painting of mine all the way from 2015, I think I’ve improved over the years, what do you think?💕 

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The one-hundredth free, unedited chapter of my upcoming book, “The Heist at Cordia Aquarium” is now available on its website (or click https://www.kitfisto.gay/chapters/thea to read from the beginning).

Being on the furthest side of the car than the opened door, the pear-shaped man starts scooting. "Hey! Hello, everyone!" He says. Off his seat, over the middle, and — finally — onto the one closest to fresh air. It's an awkward series of hops and scoots. Made more so thanks to him holding a tablet in one hand and constantly pecking at it with the other. He kicks himself up and out to stand beside the driver — three heads shorter. "Sorry for the intrusion. Mister Ishii's got an urgent appointment downtown." He punctuates the sentence by looking up from his screen. Waylon holds the man's gaze. "Joel. Got to grab something first." Thea darts her eyes between the two men. Not for me? But— but what about him? What're they going to do? Scenes flash past like the changing channels of a television. Mob shows she'd catch glimpses of; the way they dealt with their own family. She tenses. Should I try to stop them? [...]

I wish I had Joel's concept art. Alas, not yet. Here's Albert in his stead.

#SKUNK #there's a SKUNK that lives near our house #very cute #highly recommended #book tags #queer author #queer lit #gay crime #gay crimes #plural so we know there's more than one #this skunk hops and scoots when they move btw very cute