#2spoops

[graffiti-bi]

Miles is really good at this like I'm straight up spooped.

[partwulf]

none of this is 3d it’s all 2.5D - the textures are all converted hand drawn elements in Photoshop to AfterEffects. 

[spookyscaryskelelander]

Whenever I find a new slice of media that I thoroughly enjoy, there’s always that awkward phase of wondering how the creator is going to treat certain subjects.  Sort of like hitting it off with a stranger, there are those few topics where their opinion could be a dealbreaker, and you’re almost afraid to broach the subject. One of the reasons I tout Leigh Perry’s Family Skeleton books so often is that she makes a point of showing that the characters are mindful not only of each other, but of others.  I’ve noticed that in the most recent book, there are at least two different occasions where the characters are researching potential leads in a murder case, and they make a point to mention that they can’t assume their suspect’s gender or orientation off the bat, even after hearing the person referred to as male.  It’s really only a few words here and a line there, but that makes a huge difference to a reader who may be holding their breath in anticipation of being insulted or disregarded as a valid member of the audience.  Granted, I’d love to see actual MOGAI characters as players in the story but it’s still an appreciated gesture. Those little inclusions show that everyone is welcome to enjoy these books.  It seems like such a small thing, but it’s something that a lot of people seem unable to wrap their heads around.  It’s a small thing that means an awful lot to certain readers. I’m only about halfway through the novel at this point, but it keeps reminding me why I recommend these books to so many people.  It’s not just because of the lovable talking skeleton and adjunct professor duo. Also, I cannot deny that there is something sublimely absurd about the line “rent-a-ninja.”

[spookyscaryskelelander]

- I love Halloween

- I don’t have much spare time or money for decorating this year, so I’m basically sticking whatever festive things I have/find onto my door.  This includes a napkin with the word “spooky” written on it.

- I just heard one of my neighbors losing their shit while looking at the mishmash of decorations on my door, noting that there was more added since the last time they saw it. 

- Waited until they went back into their apartment, then added a single, tiny pumpkin wall cling to the center of the door.

- Waiting to see if they notice.  I’m sure I’ll hear about it if they do.

[spookyscaryskelelander]

Just a heads up I definitely saw a guy working  at Publix with a dark mark tattoo. So watch out for those dang ol’ death eaters this spooky season.  Also check your groceries for cursed legumes.

[spookyscaryskelelander]

Since the Skeleton fervor is at an all-time high for Halloween, I wanted to remind everyone about Leigh Perry’s “Skeleton in the Family” series.  The Third book just came out, and it takes place in October, fittingly enough.  If you haven’t heard me yelling about these books before, it’s about a college professor whose best friend is a magical talking skeleton. They solve mysteries.  I am not joking.  There is also a dog and a well-written teenager. The skeleton, Sid, cosplays at conventions and spends most of his time reading comics and watching anime. It has endless bone puns. The characters actually talk to each other and resolve misunderstandings, so you don’t have to sit through those pages of arbitrary plot-stalling that other authors like to rely so heavily on.  The relationships between all these characters are very sweet and genuine. Seriously, read these books.  They’re witty, silly and fun!  You can start with the newest book (The Skeleton Haunts a House), or start at the beginning (A Skeleton in the Family).  There is continuity but it’s pretty easy to jump in at any point. Friendship, skeletons, puns, and murders!  What more could you want???

[spookyscaryskelelander]

Here’s this song in case you’ve worn out the replay value of “Monster Mash” already.

[timothy-tow]

seeing as it’s that time of year