Elisabeth Rose Astwood, MFA

the best writing partner #amwriting

While I have had many excellent pitches I am severely lacking in pitches from non-white people and I am very aware of that. I really really really want to elevate some non-white voices with this so I urge you to apply. Please please please.

🏳️‍🌈Have a queer or queer-made game releasing in 2027? Our Qweerty Game Dev Microgrant is accepting applications! Recipients will receive up to $2,500 to finish funding their game. 🗓️ Apply by October 11th Thanks to zPride for helping make this possible <3

More full moon cloud swirl, but this time warmer. . Night Music II 10”x10” Oil on cradled wood panel . Available #sciart

Sworcery turns 15 today, and we've got a big new feature looking back for the anniversary.

Lets goooo #TeaseYaGame Shards Between Us is a magical puzzle game, set in a mysterious crumbling palace and following the story about three sisters and their overbearing mother. Join their coming of age journey in this healing, heartfelt head-scratcher. #indiedev #indiegame #indiegamedev

The No ICE in Minnesota Charity Bundle has officially LAUNCHED! There are 1,439 games to discover for a $10+ donation to Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota! Purchase the bundle here: itch.io/b/3484/no-ic...

I made a Starter Pack for Montreal Indie Developers and Artists. go.bsky.app/Kud34AG #Montreal #gamedev #art #starterpack #indiegame

Take a walk through our 2025 Game Jam and we reminisce 💭 Nous sommes très reconnaissants d'avoir vécu une autre année extraordinaire et d'avoir vu des projets créatifs sortir de notre espace. Thank you everyone who came and who supports GAMERella so we can continue to share what we love🎮

Elisabeth Astwood (they/she): Elisabeth is an interdisciplinary storyteller, researcher, and arts leader working in the US and Canada. Most recently, they are engaged as the Founder of Studio Lazulite, a cross-disciplinary narrative house. Find out more: studiolazulite.com @threwen.bsky.social

✨️Mentor Highlight✨️

Give these amazing studios and devs a follow to stay up to date and be the first to know when the playtests open (if that's your thing): @altkeygames.bsky.social @ravinestudios.ca @maarti.net @styraxstudios.bsky.social @studiolazulite.bsky.social

At #MIGS25, I got to test drive a bunch of very fun, very creative games in development by Canadian game studios 🇨🇦 So much to get excited for! My highlight list feature for @mobilesyrup.com 👇 mobilesyrup.com/2025/11/21/c...

It’s our last day at Le Central. Come celebrate with us and play some local games. #gamedev #indiedev #montrealgamedev

The indie showcase is on at Le Central! There are 5 new games to try, come hangout, we are here ‘til 4pm today 🙂 #gameevents

I'm showing my game Embers this afternoon! If you like cozy witchy games and poutine - come say hi ❤️

We're all set up at Poutineville Ontario! Come have lunch and check out some more games!

🎮 Excited to showcase CLTRS this Friday, Nov 14, at Pixel&Poutine! 📍 Le Central Food Court, Montreal, 12:00 – 16:00 Where crispy fries & rich gravy meet the delicate pink aesthetic of CLTRS 💗🍟✨ @pixelsandpoutine.bsky.social #GameDev #IndieDev #Montreal

Tonight is the first night of our showcase week! 25 indie games have come together to celebrate the first Montreal Games Week and we couldn't be happier ❤️ see you all soon!

So excited to be showcasing our game Embers in The Indie Zone at MIGS! If you're around, come say hi!

Got done with Silent Hill f and you need an extra helping of that exquisite flavor of unsettling dread? LOVE ETERNAL can help you with that. Demo's up now on Steam Next Fest - leave a review if you please!

Stargazing

moment of zen

hip tanaka at the 8-4 event in tokyo tonight — a legend, v inspiring

Check out Rory's amazing video on the @glasgowindiegamesfest.org !! You can also catch a quick interview with me (Charlotte) in there too where we talk about our puzzle game Shards Between Us 🌿 Thank you @rorycarson.bsky.social for such a fantastic VLOG it really captures the vibes so well!! ✨

crazy that publishers/investors aren't (properly) funding indies during a time the most phenomenal talent in the industry are available to work at affordable rates like full scale straitjacket bananas

The Play for Peace: Games for Palestine charity bundle is now live! Nearly 400 games from creators all around the world, with proceeds going directly to Gaza relief efforts. Bundle link: itch.io/b/2979/play-... We made a launch trailer to celebrate this moment👇 Please RT.

Cannot get over how fantastic @glasgowindiegamesfest.org was! The vibes were immaculate and it was amazing to be showcasing amongst so many stellar games 😎 ✨ Here's a chaotic video of me screaming cause our game was on the big screen. Thank you to everyone who had a go at our little plant puzzler!

It’s live! The Game Devs of Color Support Bundle is here!💚🩵 🎮 100+ items from 70+ creators 💰 Just $10 (worth ~$409) 🫶🏾 Save 97% + support GDoC programs Every purchase helps fund events, grants, scholarships & more that uplift #gamedev of color! 👉 Grab the bundle now: itch.io/b/3171/game-...

Hi, my game just released. It's about the life of a single mother, as seen through the eyes of her child. If you like small passion projects, it would mean a lot to me for you to check it out, share it and review it. #indiegames #solodev #gamedev store.steampowered.com/app/3129110/...

Check out Camille and Laura on Steam, a handmade and hand-drawn slice of life game about parenting! From an awesome person @bonjourborzoi.bsky.social who put so much love into this experience!

I am here today with @queensguard.bsky.social at @glasgowindiegamesfest.org and our plant puzzle game Shards Between Us!! Please pop through and say hi if you’re about :)

tell me about it, tiny aloe plant on the counter at the cafe near my house

Go and say hi to Charlotte if you're at Glasgow Indie Games Fest today, she's the best :D

Hey folks!! So excited to be showcasing at the Glasgow Indie Games Fest TOMORROW!! Animator, Charlotte (me!!) is gonna be out and about with stickers and donning the Queensguard, Shards Between Us t-shirt! :) Here we are on the AMAZING @glasgowindiegamesfest.org website here 💕✨ See you tomorrow!!!

Introducing our Mentors!

I'll be presenting a month of game music specials on PBS FM! All August, I'll be taking over Android Discotheque, spinning a huge range of dancy music from indie games in Aus and beyond. Send me your stuff so I can get it on the air! Find upcoming shows here: www.pbsfm.org.au/program/andr...

🌷Poison Ivy 2025 Annual Issue 1 Cover🌷 Set forth~

Time moves in layers- 2023

No #screenshotsaturday but a video filmed bt @studiolazulite.bsky.social of me presenting my game at #comicconmtl! It went amazing, thank you all for coming. #indiegames #cozygames #gamedev #indiedev

If you haven't heard @softchaos.games in the pre-launch phase of crowdfunding their game 💻STRANGERS ON THE 'NET 💻 Follow and share their page through this link: gamefound.com/en/projects/...

What's up Plantlings!!🌿Just wanted to show off another beautiful banner from the Candian Game Sale 💖 (Shout out to our Canada reps @threwen.bsky.social, @noragrandiflora.bsky.social and @arka2arka9.bsky.social (travelling across the border!)) Big thank you to La Guilde de Jeu Vidéo de Québec!!

One of my favorite things to do everyday is to refresh the charity submissions counter, and see the number rise, as more creators from all walks of life come together in support of an important cause. And everyone will get to discover an incredible bundle of games and art 🎨

Thank you @threwen.bsky.social for submitting SPORE - a microjournaling RPG about a drifting fern spore to the Play for Peace: Games for Palestine Charity. Join @threwen.bsky.social and other creators in donating your games for Gaza relief today ❤️ Link⬇️ itch.io/jam/games-fo...

Y2K, A/S/L, LOL! Soft Chaos is crowdfunding our hit interactive theatre Discord larp about identity and fandom, Strangers on the 'Net for #RPGparty — Roleplay like it's 1999! Follow our preview page to be notified on launch and get an extra gift if you back it ✨ gamefound.com/en/projects/...

We’re thrilled to announce this year’s mentorship cohort: 🎮 15 talented mentees 🤝 14 experienced mentors From AAA studios to indie collectives: we’ve paired folks from across disciplines and regions. Let the learning (and game-making) begin! ✨ #GameDev #GameMentorship #GAMERella #IndieDev