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Identity Theory
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Classic online lit mag (founded 2000). Interviews, fiction, CNF, micro, poetry, etc. We may or may not be edited by a corgi. Read us at identitytheory.com.
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Identity Theory @identitytheory.bsky.social · 5d
RIP to our old friend Thomas Perry.
Thomas Perry Dies at 78; Writer of Popular, Unconventional Thrillers
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scare-ah 🕸️ @sarahmillswrites.bsky.social · 11d
nice surprise- thanks @identitytheory.bsky.social for the nomination ☺️
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Identity Theory @identitytheory.bsky.social · 12d
Congratulations to this year's Best of the Net nominees from Identity Theory!
Identity Theory Best of the Net 2026 Nominees: Fiction Deities by Jo Withers Nonfiction White Woman Freedom by Matthew Henry Poetry Little Bluestem by Pamela Manasco In Dreams by Shira Haus Reasons for Staying by Sarah Mills Sonnet for the Dreamers Craving Sleep by Janna Miller A chainsaw whirs through February air by nat raum As Is by Jillian Clasky Art Politeness of Giraffes by Alan Michael Parker Rothko Burger by Alan Michael Parker The Subway Boar by Alan Michael Parker
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Pamela Manasco @pamelamanasco.bsky.social · 11d
I am beyond honored that @identitytheory.bsky.social nominated my poem for the Best of the Net 2026! 💜
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Identity Theory @identitytheory.bsky.social · 12d
Congratulations to this year's Best of the Net nominees from Identity Theory!
Identity Theory Best of the Net 2026 Nominees: Fiction Deities by Jo Withers Nonfiction White Woman Freedom by Matthew Henry Poetry Little Bluestem by Pamela Manasco In Dreams by Shira Haus Reasons for Staying by Sarah Mills Sonnet for the Dreamers Craving Sleep by Janna Miller A chainsaw whirs through February air by nat raum As Is by Jillian Clasky Art Politeness of Giraffes by Alan Michael Parker Rothko Burger by Alan Michael Parker The Subway Boar by Alan Michael Parker
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Vic Nogay @vicnogaywrites.bsky.social · 16d
COVER REVEAL!!! So excited to finally share the cover of Naming a Dying Thing with you all. You can preorder a copy from @yellowarrowpub.bsky.social

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Naming a Dying Thing by Vic Nogay — Yellow Arrow Publishing
Like humid Ohio summers, often wistful and lovely, yet undeniably heavy, Naming a Dying Thing by Vic Nogay is a sticky collection. At times a confrontation, at others an abdication, the poems within t...
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Identity Theory @identitytheory.bsky.social · 12d
Congratulations to this year's Best of the Net nominees from Identity Theory!
Identity Theory Best of the Net 2026 Nominees: Fiction Deities by Jo Withers Nonfiction White Woman Freedom by Matthew Henry Poetry Little Bluestem by Pamela Manasco In Dreams by Shira Haus Reasons for Staying by Sarah Mills Sonnet for the Dreamers Craving Sleep by Janna Miller A chainsaw whirs through February air by nat raum As Is by Jillian Clasky Art Politeness of Giraffes by Alan Michael Parker Rothko Burger by Alan Michael Parker The Subway Boar by Alan Michael Parker
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Identity Theory @identitytheory.bsky.social · 18d
This week's cartoon from @ampydoo.bsky.social
Cartoon of woman reaching for papers in downward dog position. Caption: Downward Donna, File Clerk
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Emily Rinkema @emilyrinkema.bsky.social · 23d
What an honor to have a story selected by the amazing @kathrynsilverhajo.bsky.social! And thanks to @identitytheory.bsky.social for publishing “Egg, Five Ways”!
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Matt Kendrick @mattkendrick.bsky.social · 24d
This month's #Mondettes picked by @kathrynsilverhajo.bsky.social

⚡Ten wonderful flash fictions
🔍Ten splashes of analysis as to why Kathryn made these brilliant picks
🪴Three fantastic prompts to get you writing

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September 2025
Ten stories picked by Kathryn Silver-Hajo
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David Rosenthal @davidrosenthalpoet.bsky.social · 19d
Reposting the poem I had in @identitytheory.bsky.social last week because it means something to me and I’m glad it was published in a good joint.
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Identity Theory @identitytheory.bsky.social · 26d
Hey! Here's a new poem by @davidrosenthalpoet.bsky.social
Walking After: A Poem by David Rosenthal - Identity Theory
Everything is fraught / with terror when one’s life is blessed / by saving.
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Identity Theory @identitytheory.bsky.social · 25d
Submissions are tentatively scheduled to open October 1st. We will be finalizing responses to outstanding submissions for the rest of September. This has been a social media post in the year 2025. It was written from a bed with no sheets. The sheets are in the laundry. They will return soon. Fresh.
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Identity Theory @identitytheory.bsky.social · 26d
Two from @ampydoo.bsky.social
That time Uncle Roger side-stepped the apocalypse Why rabbits don't sell Italian ices
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Identity Theory @identitytheory.bsky.social · 26d
Hey! Here's a new poem by @davidrosenthalpoet.bsky.social
Walking After: A Poem by David Rosenthal - Identity Theory
Everything is fraught / with terror when one’s life is blessed / by saving.
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Identity Theory @identitytheory.bsky.social · Sep 9
Two new poems by Ruthie Chen on the site today.
Two Poems by Ruthie Chen - Identity Theory
'Letter to My Mother's Mother' and 'Mink'
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Kathy Flann @keflann.bsky.social · Sep 8
What do we all need right now? Probably some “poems” crafted from Nextdoor posts! Many thanks to @identitytheory.bsky.social for featuring #satire www.identitytheory.com/unexpected-p...
The Unexpected Poetry of NextDoor Digest - Identity Theory
He can be scary. He can be sweet. He always rings the doorbell.
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Identity Theory @identitytheory.bsky.social · Sep 7
"FREE couch!
It could be totally wild."

Read "The Unexpected Poetry of NextDoor Digest" by @keflann.bsky.social
The Unexpected Poetry of NextDoor Digest - Identity Theory
He can be scary. He can be sweet. He always rings the doorbell.
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Identity Theory @identitytheory.bsky.social · Sep 1
"but, that’s past. The future
is a sparkling fishhook.
All beautiful things conceal
their rough and hanging edges."

Read "Cape Disappointment," a new poem by @mickafoos.bsky.social.
Cape Disappointment: A Poem by Brittany Micka-Foos
All beautiful things conceal their rough and hanging edges.
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Identity Theory @identitytheory.bsky.social · Sep 1
This week's @ampydoo.bsky.social
Cartoon: Red, green and black squiggly lines. Man in bottom right corner looking up at the lines. Caption: That time Uncle Roger side-stepped the apocalypse.
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Identity Theory @identitytheory.bsky.social · Aug 26
We got lost in the code, but we're back with another @ampydoo.bsky.social cartoon.
Ampydoo Cartoon #178: Lost in the Code - Identity Theory
A code cartoon from Alan Michael Parker.
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Francesca Leader @mooninabucket.bsky.social · Aug 1
I was due to be born August 1st, but my mom got toxemia, so they cut me out, jaundiced yellow, on June 12th. Hence the line “Ordained Leo, but born Gemini,” in my @identitytheory.bsky.social prose poem from last April, if you’d like to read it 😉 👯 🦁 🙏

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I’m Sorry, I Know My Well-Being Is Bad for the Planet
I should’ve been compost, in and out, no strain on this world I can’t seem to love any more nobly than a pig-loving bacon-eater.
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Identity Theory @identitytheory.bsky.social · Jul 11
Identity Theory turned 25 this week.

We've been on a long semi-hiatus, behind on many things.

We're now trying to put out a 25th anniversary issue with lots of new things.
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Mizuki @mizukiyamagen.bsky.social · Jul 9
"Erosion here is constant, and people often need rescuing from the collapsing edges."

This story by Rebecca Winterer in @identitytheory.bsky.social tenderly combs through memories washed up on the shores.

Last day of @smokelong.bsky.social #ArchiveChallenge

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Toy Collector by Rebecca Winterer - Identity Theory
She doesn’t let herself consider that this happiness is another of her tricks.
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Identity Theory @identitytheory.bsky.social · Jul 7
This week's cartoon from @ampydoo.bsky.social
Group of small TVs watching large TV. Caption: TV Evangelist.
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Identity Theory @identitytheory.bsky.social · Jun 30
This week's cartoon from @ampydoo.bsky.social
Drawing of blue circles with caption "Why choreographer vacation by the sea"
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Elizabeth Fletcher @esfletcher.bsky.social · Jun 23
Here, have a speculative micro recently pubbed by @identitytheory.bsky.social
Lullaby to the Old World Order - Identity Theory
Wires loosed, arch bar removed, time served, the neat fences of white-picket teeth no longer held her tongue.
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Identity Theory @identitytheory.bsky.social · Jun 22
This week's @ampydoo.bsky.social
Tic-Tac-Toe in the year 2049
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Identity Theory @identitytheory.bsky.social · Jun 16
We've got snacks. This week's cartoon from @ampydoo.bsky.social
Drawing of vending machine called Therapy Snacks with options to buy milk, tears, wine, oil, dad, mom, sad soups, mixed nuts, stale nuts, etc.
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