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source I think: http://www.kumei.ne.jp/c_lang/nwpyokoku3.htm

"The Direction of Clocks" is a 7710 word novella about accountability, suicidality, time dilation, isolation, and inter-generational lesbian community, and may very well be the creative work I am most proud of. It is the product of countless revisions over the course of more than three years, and something I poured my heart and soul into.

And I just found out that it's one of twenty-one novellas eligible for the 2022 Clarkesworld Poll!

If you read "The Direction of Clocks" and think it deserves a vote, or are interested in what I described above and wanted to check it out, both of those would be incredibly appreciated.

You can read "The Direction of Clocks" here or listen to the audio version on the Clarkesworld website or podcast.

It addresses some themes of community and accountability that I think have also been popular topics of discussion as the culture of cohost forms, and I hope that y'all might get something out of it. Thank you for the consideration!

it's done!! you can now squish eggbug in real life!

I had to modify the design a bit because my first one (with machine embroidered eyes) just didn't look right, so here is v2!!

My main craft gig is fursuit making/foam base carving so I'm really not a professional plush maker, but I'm reasonably happy with it 😄

quick important edit: The body shape is based on a modified version of this hamster pattern by TeacupLion, I just want to credit them for that! :)

i really feel my posting energy coming back from the old days. it's a flow state you can only achieve if ur the right kind of sleep deprived & manic