A. L. Raden
@radenstudios.bsky.social
Multidisciplinary Storyteller (Writer, Illustrator, Designer) | Cosplayer | Newbie Gardener | Runner | Cat Mom | Lifelong Geek | She/Her
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Before the whirlwind that was fall events kicking off and caring for my cat lady, there was WorldCon, DragonCon, and fun with family in between ^_^
(Yes, it was a heckuva long trip, and on my own, but what a cool experience!)
(Yes, it was a heckuva long trip, and on my own, but what a cool experience!)
September 22, 2026 at 7:20 PM
Before the whirlwind that was fall events kicking off and caring for my cat lady, there was WorldCon, DragonCon, and fun with family in between ^_^
(Yes, it was a heckuva long trip, and on my own, but what a cool experience!)
(Yes, it was a heckuva long trip, and on my own, but what a cool experience!)
If you're in MN October 2-4 and looking for fun gaming, consider ConFABulous! It's a small, super super chill con with a lot of heart. I have been on the con com on and off over the years and attend every year regardless, great opportunity to try new games and slow down/relax for a day or two 😄
Come to ConFabulous!
The cozy queer Relax-a-Con of your dreams!
October 2-4, 2026 at the Crown Plaza Suites MSP Airport
confabulous.org
The cozy queer Relax-a-Con of your dreams!
October 2-4, 2026 at the Crown Plaza Suites MSP Airport
confabulous.org
September 22, 2026 at 1:22 PM
If you're in MN October 2-4 and looking for fun gaming, consider ConFABulous! It's a small, super super chill con with a lot of heart. I have been on the con com on and off over the years and attend every year regardless, great opportunity to try new games and slow down/relax for a day or two 😄
Brought Tristana to last minute vet appts last week due to a sudden eye change. She’s been diagnosed with Horner’s Syndrome and has been a CHAMP while we look for a solution, charming all the docs so hard you’d almost think nothing was wrong 😆 Honestly couldn’t be prouder of our little princess 🥹
September 16, 2026 at 7:10 PM
Brought Tristana to last minute vet appts last week due to a sudden eye change. She’s been diagnosed with Horner’s Syndrome and has been a CHAMP while we look for a solution, charming all the docs so hard you’d almost think nothing was wrong 😆 Honestly couldn’t be prouder of our little princess 🥹
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⚡️ CREATOR ANNOUNCEMENT: A. L. Raden / Raden Studios
@radenstudios.bsky.social
A. L. Raden is an award-winning multidisciplinary storyteller who loves exploring layered, character-driven storytelling...
Read more: www.mncba.org/archive/MNCB...
#MNCBA #TwinCities #ComicCon #ComicConvention
@radenstudios.bsky.social
A. L. Raden is an award-winning multidisciplinary storyteller who loves exploring layered, character-driven storytelling...
Read more: www.mncba.org/archive/MNCB...
#MNCBA #TwinCities #ComicCon #ComicConvention
September 7, 2026 at 3:35 PM
⚡️ CREATOR ANNOUNCEMENT: A. L. Raden / Raden Studios
@radenstudios.bsky.social
A. L. Raden is an award-winning multidisciplinary storyteller who loves exploring layered, character-driven storytelling...
Read more: www.mncba.org/archive/MNCB...
#MNCBA #TwinCities #ComicCon #ComicConvention
@radenstudios.bsky.social
A. L. Raden is an award-winning multidisciplinary storyteller who loves exploring layered, character-driven storytelling...
Read more: www.mncba.org/archive/MNCB...
#MNCBA #TwinCities #ComicCon #ComicConvention
I think that about wraps up my first in-person WorldCon!
On 11 panels + Art Show, jammed to DJ John Scalzi, met so many cool artists and writers and fellow fans, and actually watched the Hugos for the first time where I learned way more fascinating animal facts than I thought I ever needed ☺️
On 11 panels + Art Show, jammed to DJ John Scalzi, met so many cool artists and writers and fellow fans, and actually watched the Hugos for the first time where I learned way more fascinating animal facts than I thought I ever needed ☺️
August 31, 2026 at 6:12 PM
I think that about wraps up my first in-person WorldCon!
On 11 panels + Art Show, jammed to DJ John Scalzi, met so many cool artists and writers and fellow fans, and actually watched the Hugos for the first time where I learned way more fascinating animal facts than I thought I ever needed ☺️
On 11 panels + Art Show, jammed to DJ John Scalzi, met so many cool artists and writers and fellow fans, and actually watched the Hugos for the first time where I learned way more fascinating animal facts than I thought I ever needed ☺️
Thank you so much to everyone who attended any of these panels, all of the wonderful panelists, and the LAcon V volunteers! Every discussion was vibrant and fulfilling and you’re all wonderful 😊
Schedule for @laworldcon.bsky.social is up and I am on a whopping ELEVEN panels (and in the Art Show) for my first in-person WorldCon!
Take a look at where you can find me at the end of August - I can't wait to see you all there! 💙💙
Take a look at where you can find me at the end of August - I can't wait to see you all there! 💙💙
August 31, 2026 at 6:39 AM
Thank you so much to everyone who attended any of these panels, all of the wonderful panelists, and the LAcon V volunteers! Every discussion was vibrant and fulfilling and you’re all wonderful 😊
So… I tore through Dungeon Crawler Carl faster than any other book I’ve read in recent memory. I’ve already ordered book two. Just devouring it. Dang 😳
August 5, 2026 at 6:58 AM
So… I tore through Dungeon Crawler Carl faster than any other book I’ve read in recent memory. I’ve already ordered book two. Just devouring it. Dang 😳
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We will having a meetup at LAcon in August.. August 29th in fact at 1:30 pm in the Santa Barbara room
August 2, 2026 at 3:08 AM
We will having a meetup at LAcon in August.. August 29th in fact at 1:30 pm in the Santa Barbara room
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LAcon has a robust virtual program, and what that means is that we need a robust number of robust virtual volunteers!
There are a number of ways you can help out. Right now, we're looking for AV Clippers, Zoom Hosts, and Voice of Virtual volunteers.
www.lacon.org/volunteer
There are a number of ways you can help out. Right now, we're looking for AV Clippers, Zoom Hosts, and Voice of Virtual volunteers.
www.lacon.org/volunteer
Volunteers – LAcon V
www.lacon.org
July 30, 2026 at 10:18 PM
LAcon has a robust virtual program, and what that means is that we need a robust number of robust virtual volunteers!
There are a number of ways you can help out. Right now, we're looking for AV Clippers, Zoom Hosts, and Voice of Virtual volunteers.
www.lacon.org/volunteer
There are a number of ways you can help out. Right now, we're looking for AV Clippers, Zoom Hosts, and Voice of Virtual volunteers.
www.lacon.org/volunteer
Schedule for @laworldcon.bsky.social is up and I am on a whopping ELEVEN panels (and in the Art Show) for my first in-person WorldCon!
Take a look at where you can find me at the end of August - I can't wait to see you all there! 💙💙
Take a look at where you can find me at the end of August - I can't wait to see you all there! 💙💙
July 31, 2026 at 1:09 AM
Schedule for @laworldcon.bsky.social is up and I am on a whopping ELEVEN panels (and in the Art Show) for my first in-person WorldCon!
Take a look at where you can find me at the end of August - I can't wait to see you all there! 💙💙
Take a look at where you can find me at the end of August - I can't wait to see you all there! 💙💙
In awe of all my fellow artists and writers and creators who did SDCC last weekend and are moving on to GenCon this weekend. Working at back-to-back major events like these has got to be a FEAT and I see you! Hope you had time to rest and your weekends go well!
July 30, 2026 at 11:36 PM
In awe of all my fellow artists and writers and creators who did SDCC last weekend and are moving on to GenCon this weekend. Working at back-to-back major events like these has got to be a FEAT and I see you! Hope you had time to rest and your weekends go well!
Sketchy ribbon dragon is BACK at #CVG2026 but she’s in a cave this time 👀
She has lots of badge ribbons for you if you’re at CONvergence, whether you have one to feed her or not - come find her (and me) in the Dealers Room! ❤️❤️
She has lots of badge ribbons for you if you’re at CONvergence, whether you have one to feed her or not - come find her (and me) in the Dealers Room! ❤️❤️
July 3, 2026 at 3:29 PM
Sketchy ribbon dragon is BACK at #CVG2026 but she’s in a cave this time 👀
She has lots of badge ribbons for you if you’re at CONvergence, whether you have one to feed her or not - come find her (and me) in the Dealers Room! ❤️❤️
She has lots of badge ribbons for you if you’re at CONvergence, whether you have one to feed her or not - come find her (and me) in the Dealers Room! ❤️❤️
Oh hey! The #CVG2026 program book is now LIVE and once again features artwork done by yours truly!
Honored to have had the opportunity to make the cover art twice now, they are so much fun to draw ❤️❤️
Honored to have had the opportunity to make the cover art twice now, they are so much fun to draw ❤️❤️
Get Hyped! The CONvergence 2026 Souvenir Guide is now available for download! #CVG2026
CONvergence 2026 Souvenir Guide & More Available for Download | CONvergence Convention
Download The Souvenir Guide The CONvergence 2026: The Geek in the Machine souvenir guide is now available for download in a handy PDF format to read on your computer, tablet, or mobile phone. Print copies of the guide are available … CONvergence 2026 Souvenir Guide & More Available for Download Read More »
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July 1, 2026 at 4:37 PM
Oh hey! The #CVG2026 program book is now LIVE and once again features artwork done by yours truly!
Honored to have had the opportunity to make the cover art twice now, they are so much fun to draw ❤️❤️
Honored to have had the opportunity to make the cover art twice now, they are so much fun to draw ❤️❤️
It's been a minute since I've shared a convention schedule but @convergencecon.bsky.social is always one of my biggest and busiest events of the year! Who will I see at con this weekend?
I will have #BadgeRibbons and a few other surprises up my sleeve! Can't wait to see you there! #CVG2026
I will have #BadgeRibbons and a few other surprises up my sleeve! Can't wait to see you there! #CVG2026
June 29, 2026 at 9:10 PM
It's been a minute since I've shared a convention schedule but @convergencecon.bsky.social is always one of my biggest and busiest events of the year! Who will I see at con this weekend?
I will have #BadgeRibbons and a few other surprises up my sleeve! Can't wait to see you there! #CVG2026
I will have #BadgeRibbons and a few other surprises up my sleeve! Can't wait to see you there! #CVG2026
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I implore you. Like things.
I don't mean to hit an engagement button on social media sites. I mean enjoy stuff. Don't be beige. Cringe is a manifestation of internal fear and other's condiditoning shame for no reason. It's bs. Be weird.
I don't mean to hit an engagement button on social media sites. I mean enjoy stuff. Don't be beige. Cringe is a manifestation of internal fear and other's condiditoning shame for no reason. It's bs. Be weird.
June 29, 2026 at 4:50 PM
I implore you. Like things.
I don't mean to hit an engagement button on social media sites. I mean enjoy stuff. Don't be beige. Cringe is a manifestation of internal fear and other's condiditoning shame for no reason. It's bs. Be weird.
I don't mean to hit an engagement button on social media sites. I mean enjoy stuff. Don't be beige. Cringe is a manifestation of internal fear and other's condiditoning shame for no reason. It's bs. Be weird.
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The most overlooked opportunity in comics is the ALA Annual artist alley.
They give FREE tables and admission to cartoonists in exchange for a piece of art for a charity auction.
If you make books that end up in libraries, that is the room you want to be in, and you can do it at no cost.
They give FREE tables and admission to cartoonists in exchange for a piece of art for a charity auction.
If you make books that end up in libraries, that is the room you want to be in, and you can do it at no cost.
June 29, 2026 at 12:53 AM
The most overlooked opportunity in comics is the ALA Annual artist alley.
They give FREE tables and admission to cartoonists in exchange for a piece of art for a charity auction.
If you make books that end up in libraries, that is the room you want to be in, and you can do it at no cost.
They give FREE tables and admission to cartoonists in exchange for a piece of art for a charity auction.
If you make books that end up in libraries, that is the room you want to be in, and you can do it at no cost.
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And author/editor Joyce Chng is one of the folks who help make the terrific @strangehorizons.bsky.social happen! Strange Horizons’ annual fundraiser needs some 💖👇🏻
June 19, 2026 at 12:22 PM
And author/editor Joyce Chng is one of the folks who help make the terrific @strangehorizons.bsky.social happen! Strange Horizons’ annual fundraiser needs some 💖👇🏻
Ope! I've been so heads down on the work that I missed sharing here XD So sorry!
If you haven't been following my enamel pin journeys on BackerKit, I'm doing one last round of Mythical Bards pins, ending in just a couple days!
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/r...
If you haven't been following my enamel pin journeys on BackerKit, I'm doing one last round of Mythical Bards pins, ending in just a couple days!
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/r...
June 29, 2026 at 5:13 PM
Ope! I've been so heads down on the work that I missed sharing here XD So sorry!
If you haven't been following my enamel pin journeys on BackerKit, I'm doing one last round of Mythical Bards pins, ending in just a couple days!
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/r...
If you haven't been following my enamel pin journeys on BackerKit, I'm doing one last round of Mythical Bards pins, ending in just a couple days!
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/r...
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Listen. I’m tired. So if you’re a writer and I see you posting an Ai book cover/art that’s just — at best — an instant mute, if not a block.
If you’re not supporting other creative industries you don’t deserve my support. And if you support Ai in art, I assume you didn’t write your book/comic/etc.
If you’re not supporting other creative industries you don’t deserve my support. And if you support Ai in art, I assume you didn’t write your book/comic/etc.
June 6, 2026 at 6:18 PM
Listen. I’m tired. So if you’re a writer and I see you posting an Ai book cover/art that’s just — at best — an instant mute, if not a block.
If you’re not supporting other creative industries you don’t deserve my support. And if you support Ai in art, I assume you didn’t write your book/comic/etc.
If you’re not supporting other creative industries you don’t deserve my support. And if you support Ai in art, I assume you didn’t write your book/comic/etc.
I’m here, too! I still have a handful of mini originals and a ton of prints, pins, stickers, etc. There’s so much great art and storytelling here!
We're here until 5:00PM at the MN State Fair Education Building! 🙌 #MNCBA #SpringCon #MNStateFairgrounds #TwinCities #ComicConvention
June 6, 2026 at 6:16 PM
I’m here, too! I still have a handful of mini originals and a ton of prints, pins, stickers, etc. There’s so much great art and storytelling here!
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Gender is a social construct, biological sex is not binary, and love is love.
❤️🧡💛💚🩵💙💜🩷🩶🤎🖤🤍
Happy Pride!
❤️🧡💛💚🩵💙💜🩷🩶🤎🖤🤍
Happy Pride!
June 1, 2026 at 1:19 PM
Gender is a social construct, biological sex is not binary, and love is love.
❤️🧡💛💚🩵💙💜🩷🩶🤎🖤🤍
Happy Pride!
❤️🧡💛💚🩵💙💜🩷🩶🤎🖤🤍
Happy Pride!
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QoS do some incredible queer books - go grab a few for yourself this Pride Month (and support a queer indie press while you're at it) 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
#Booksky So…we’re getting hit with a big property tax/insurance hike on the home office this month (due in a few weeks) and sales have been…not great? If you’ve been thinking about buying a great queer book or two, now would be a splendid time! 1/4 queenofswordspress.com
Home - Queen of Swords Press
Queen of Swords is an independent small press specializing in swashbuckling tales of derring-do, bold new adventures in time and space, mysterious stories of the occult and arcane and fantastical tale...
queenofswordspress.com
June 1, 2026 at 1:21 PM
QoS do some incredible queer books - go grab a few for yourself this Pride Month (and support a queer indie press while you're at it) 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
May was a bit of a rough month on the busy scale so I took a solo drive down to Iowa this weekend for Des Moines Con, Amana Colonies, and the Iowa Ren Fest! Saw Firefly folks, heard some live music from the Hellaverse, brought home some goodies made by humans.
Back at it today but with a full cup ☺️
Back at it today but with a full cup ☺️
June 1, 2026 at 12:52 PM
May was a bit of a rough month on the busy scale so I took a solo drive down to Iowa this weekend for Des Moines Con, Amana Colonies, and the Iowa Ren Fest! Saw Firefly folks, heard some live music from the Hellaverse, brought home some goodies made by humans.
Back at it today but with a full cup ☺️
Back at it today but with a full cup ☺️
This is in just two weeks! I’d love to see you there!
⚡️ CREATOR ANNOUNCEMENT: A L Raden / Raden Studios
@radenstudios.bsky.social
A L Raden (she/her) is an award-winning multidisciplinary storyteller (artist, writer, designer)...
Read more: www.mncba.org/archive/MNCB...
#MNCBA #TwinCities #ComicCon #ComicConvention
@radenstudios.bsky.social
A L Raden (she/her) is an award-winning multidisciplinary storyteller (artist, writer, designer)...
Read more: www.mncba.org/archive/MNCB...
#MNCBA #TwinCities #ComicCon #ComicConvention
May 22, 2026 at 12:32 AM
This is in just two weeks! I’d love to see you there!
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For anyone interested, I just started a petition to get anything created using generative AI disqualified from Eisner Award consideration moving forward. Please consider signing and sharing.
www.change.org/no-ai-at-the...
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Sign the Petition
No AI At The Eisners
www.change.org
May 17, 2026 at 6:25 PM
For anyone interested, I just started a petition to get anything created using generative AI disqualified from Eisner Award consideration moving forward. Please consider signing and sharing.
www.change.org/no-ai-at-the...
www.change.org/no-ai-at-the...