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David Ly @davidlywrites.bsky.social · 17d

My ritual is set. The interruption arrives Fall 2026. My next book of poems, Ritual, Interrupted, is on its way with Anstruther Books, @palimpsestpress.bsky.social
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The book announcement of Ritual, Interrupted by David Ly. The design is stark and striking, with deep black and muted gray tones. A white serif title sits centered above the skeletal image of a creature, giving it a solemn and elegant feel.

A simple announcement graphic with soft neutral tones. The text reads: Ritual, Interrupted — Fall 2026 with a poem excerpt “white talons etch / runes onto a rib cage to denote where / forgiveness has begun, complete once / you feel safe and brave enough to put / the heart back in.”

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David Ly @davidlywrites.bsky.social · Jun 30

Editing my dragons on a day hot enough to hatch some. #NotAllDragons. @wolsakandwynn.bsky.social
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A laptop screen displays a Word document titled “NOT ALL DRAGONS, A Novel, David Ly,” with “DRAGONS” in red text, shown during a hot summer day while the author edits the manuscript.

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David Ly @davidlywrites.bsky.social · Apr 16

Not a love letter, exactly—but maybe something close.
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“Florence” is now in Issue 94 of The Cortland Review. Inspired by the music of Florence + The Machine. Thank you @christiangullette.bsky.social for giving this poem space: www.cortlandreview.com/issue-94/dav...

A close-up image of soft, pale orchids pressed against a rain-speckled window. The text on the image reads: “The Cortland Review, Issue 94 – New Poem: Florence by David Ly.” The mood is gentle and reflective, evoking the emotional resonance of music and poetry.

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David Ly @davidlywrites.bsky.social · Apr 9

The contract is signed. The wings have stirred. Not All Dragons is coming Spring 2026.

A majestic golden dragon wing, illuminated by soft, ethereal light, stretches over a sky filled with swirling clouds. Centered in a translucent text box, the words read:
“Signed. Sealed. Not All Dragons are myth. Coming Spring 2026.”
The overall tone is mythical, mysterious, and full of quiet anticipation.

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David Ly @davidlywrites.bsky.social · Feb 25

Woke up. Napped. 10/10 would recommend.

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David Ly @davidlywrites.bsky.social · Feb 19

New year, new poem—catch my poem “New Familiar” in PRISM international’s SPELLS issue.

An image of a fire salamander with text overlayed reading “new poem, PRISM International 63.1 | Spells, ‘New Familar’, David Ly”

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David Ly @davidlywrites.bsky.social · Feb 18

My debut novel, Not All Dragons, is coming in spring 2026.
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A speculative fantasy about grief, transformation, and the myths we feel beholden to.
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Can’t wait to share more soon.

A graphic announcing David Ly’s debut speculative fantasy novel, Not All Dragons. The title text is overtop a close-up of reptilian scales. The novel comes out Spring 2026 from Poplar Press, an imprint of Wolsak and Wynn

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David Ly @davidlywrites.bsky.social · Feb 15

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David Ly @davidlywrites.bsky.social · Feb 14

SAD Mag is having a sale on their SEX ISSUE! Printed in the summer of 2020, the issue was nominated for two National Magazine Awards and includes an interview I did for my debut poetry collection Mythical Man.
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Pick up your copy in the next week for something sexxxy: www.sadmag.ca/shop/issue-n...

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A cover of Mythical Man: Poems by David Ly. The image notes themes that appear in the book: chthonic imagery, nuances of queer love, and subversions of masculinity

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David Ly @davidlywrites.bsky.social · Jan 28

As we ring in the year of the snake in the coming days, 2025 marks five years of Mythical Man!🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍. Thank you to all my readers! Can’t wait to show you what’s coming next. Soon. ish. 🤫

An image of the cover of the poetry collection Mythical Man by David Ly. There is text on the image thanking readers who have read the book in the last five years.

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David Ly @davidlywrites.bsky.social · Jan 8

📣 Submissions Call!📣 I’m the Poetry Editor at This Magazine and am currently looking for poems to fill our 2025 issues!
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Pls send up to 3 poems to poetry[at]this[dot]org. We publish only in print and Canadian residents only. Can’t wait to see what you send in!

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David Ly @davidlywrites.bsky.social · Jan 8

📣 Submissions Call!📣 I’m the Poetry Editor at This Magazine and am currently looking for poems to fill our 2025 issues!
✍️
Pls send up to 3 poems to poetry[at]this[dot]org. We publish only in print and Canadian residents only. Can’t wait to see what you send in!

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The Tyee @thetyee.ca · Nov 30

Hard-launch: The Tyee’s first Weekender is here! ☕️👓✨

Every Friday night to Monday morning, you'll see a costume change on TheTyee.ca and find all your weekend reads. 🧵

thetyee.ca/Tyeenews/202...

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David Ly @davidlywrites.bsky.social · Nov 28

Bluesky, meet Liz.

A photo of a calico cat resting in her furry blue bed.

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David Ly @davidlywrites.bsky.social · Nov 20

Some recent poems of mine! Thank you Plenitude, SAD Mag, and carte blanche for giving my writing space💙

Dragon Hunting: plenitudemagazine.ca/dragon-hunti...
Ritual, Interrupted: www.sadmag.ca/blog/2024/6/...
Ode to Kindred, the Eternal Hunters: carteblanchemagazine.com/issue-49/ly-...

Over a starry night sky are the words: "New Poem Dragon Hunting Plenitude Magazine" in the centre of the image if is the light blue silhouette of a dragon.

A close-up of the feathers of a vulture, cast in a maroon light. "New Poem SAD MAG | ONLINE" is in small white text at the top while "RITUAL, INTERRUPTED" is in red. My name, "David Ly" is in white at the bottom.

An image of swirling beige overtop a blue background. The words "Carte blanche | Issue 49: Play" is in white while the poem title "ODE TO KINDRED, THE ETERNAL HUNTERS" is centred with my name "David Ly" beneath. At the bottom of the image is white text reading: "A poem inspired by League of Legends"

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David Ly @davidlywrites.bsky.social · Nov 20

Hello, Blue Sky! My name is David Ly (pronounced "Lee") and I'm a poet, editor, and writer and these are my books. I’m also the Poetry Editor at This Magazine 📖.

Follow along as I post more new writing and announcements!👋

An image of the front covers of MYTHICAL MAN (pink and light green text over green snake skin) and DREAM OF ME AS WATER (white and yellow text over a blue and gold betta fish fin. Both books are surrounded by leaves and vines of a pothos plant.

The cover of QUEER LITTLE NIGHTMARES: AN ANTHOLOGY OF MONSTROUS FICTION AND POETRY (Edited by David Ly and Daniel Zomparelli). The cover is a purple with a green, webbed monster hand ending in long pink nails.

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David Ly @davidlywrites.bsky.social · Nov 21

Thank you for giving my story a home, @ex-puritan.bsky.social and @anuja-v.bsky.social
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Time to raise the dead: ex-puritan.ca/necromantic

“NECROMANTIC” is in a gold serif font and underneath are the word “A Short Story by David Ly, The Ex-Puritan, issue 64”. All text is over a light purple gradient on top of coral and anemones

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Lit Hub @literaryhub.bsky.social · Nov 20

“Bioluminescence, like most all distinctive traits, evolved to attract mates, defend against predators, and aid in the hunt for food.” Alan Lightman on the power and beauty of an illuminating oceanic phenomenon.

Oceans That Glow: On the Timeless Beauty of Bioluminescence

Some years ago I was returning to my island house in Maine, under a dark night sky, and I noticed that the wake of the boat was glowing. As far as I could tell, it was bluish in color. That was my …

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Palimpsest Press @palimpsestpress.bsky.social · Nov 20

Hi friends! Quick note to apologize for any delays in shipping 🥲 We’re trying our best but courier companies are swamped. Please allow a few extra days for delivery. If you have any concerns about an order placed at palimpsestpress.ca, please email us at info(at)palimpsestpress.ca for help! Thanks!

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Governor General’s Literary Award Finalist!Read Barbara Tran’s celebrated new collection of poetry.More…Palimpsest Author EventsThere is always something to celebrate. Mark your calendars.Upcoming Eve...

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David Ly @davidlywrites.bsky.social · Nov 20

Some recent poems of mine! Thank you Plenitude, SAD Mag, and carte blanche for giving my writing space💙

Dragon Hunting: plenitudemagazine.ca/dragon-hunti...
Ritual, Interrupted: www.sadmag.ca/blog/2024/6/...
Ode to Kindred, the Eternal Hunters: carteblanchemagazine.com/issue-49/ly-...

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David Ly @davidlywrites.bsky.social · Nov 20

Hello, Blue Sky! My name is David Ly (pronounced "Lee") and I'm a poet, editor, and writer and these are my books. I’m also the Poetry Editor at This Magazine 📖.

Follow along as I post more new writing and announcements!👋

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David Ly @davidlywrites.bsky.social · Nov 20

My poem “Dream of Me as Water” recently received a choir adaption by Stuart Beatch and performed by Ottawa’s Tone Cluster choir. It’s giving open-world video game vibes! Have a listen!
🌊🎶🎧: www.youtube.com/watch?v=GnZt...

A close-up image of the ends fins belonging to a blue betta fish. The text “DREAM OF ME AS WATER” are overlayed in blocky white text with “Choir Adaptation,” “Stuart Beatch, Composer” beneath in smaller white text.

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David Ly @davidlywrites.bsky.social · Nov 20

Thank you for publishing SIREN SEASON, Plenitude Magazine!
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My little story about finding light in the dark, treading through uncomfortable moments, and weird and slimy sirens: plenitudemagazine.ca/siren-season/

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