Emry J Writes
@ejordal.bsky.social
Autistic about writing. Double-married. Email fiend.
(Mostly I write MG and adult fantasy!)
(Mostly I write MG and adult fantasy!)
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Emry J Writes
@ejordal.bsky.social
· Nov 22
Issue #23
“All the Songs” by Caitlin Sweet: isolated survivor communities / abandoned bus stations / a post-human future”Cages” by Thomas Ha: in the garden of the Tall Ones / the unst…
www.fusionfragment.com
I have a sci fi story out in FF#23 about time loops as products sold by big tech: "Wouldn't it suck if somebody sold a magic wand of save scumming?"
This and another 5 excellent stories here >
www.fusionfragment.com/issue-23/
This and another 5 excellent stories here >
www.fusionfragment.com/issue-23/
This pothos: "THERE'S LIGHT SOMEWHERE UNDER THAT SOFA, RIGHT, I JUST HAVE TO KEEP TRYING"
teenage behavior honestly
teenage behavior honestly
November 7, 2025 at 9:15 PM
This pothos: "THERE'S LIGHT SOMEWHERE UNDER THAT SOFA, RIGHT, I JUST HAVE TO KEEP TRYING"
teenage behavior honestly
teenage behavior honestly
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Open call for submissions!
Seeking paranormal stories that centre asexual, aromantic, and aspec characters
Ghouls and ghosts, werewolves and vampires, cryptids and those that search for them — we want to see them 👀👻
Open from Sept. 15th to November 30th
paranormal-aspecs.carrd.co
🌈📚🪐💙
Seeking paranormal stories that centre asexual, aromantic, and aspec characters
Ghouls and ghosts, werewolves and vampires, cryptids and those that search for them — we want to see them 👀👻
Open from Sept. 15th to November 30th
paranormal-aspecs.carrd.co
🌈📚🪐💙
![Submission Guidelines:
Please email your submission to phenomenapress@gmail.com with '[STORY TITLE] - Aspec Paranormal Anthology' in the subject line
Include: name, email address, WIP title, word count and short synopsis
For more info: paranormal-aspecs.carrd.co/](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:6y2wrm5quhazhnyqdv5juitq/bafkreidtw3pamwju3i6adkefnay2erods34ticm5mxjvwurcanhre7rd6i@jpeg)
September 13, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Open call for submissions!
Seeking paranormal stories that centre asexual, aromantic, and aspec characters
Ghouls and ghosts, werewolves and vampires, cryptids and those that search for them — we want to see them 👀👻
Open from Sept. 15th to November 30th
paranormal-aspecs.carrd.co
🌈📚🪐💙
Seeking paranormal stories that centre asexual, aromantic, and aspec characters
Ghouls and ghosts, werewolves and vampires, cryptids and those that search for them — we want to see them 👀👻
Open from Sept. 15th to November 30th
paranormal-aspecs.carrd.co
🌈📚🪐💙
Is Megaera in Hades 2?? PLEASE I need to know
September 25, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Is Megaera in Hades 2?? PLEASE I need to know
Look, I'm glad my teenager feels secure enough to tell me all the gory details about her period, but what I *asked* was if she could please not leave the milk on the counter. I didn't know menstrual cramps only let you open the fridge once.
September 25, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Look, I'm glad my teenager feels secure enough to tell me all the gory details about her period, but what I *asked* was if she could please not leave the milk on the counter. I didn't know menstrual cramps only let you open the fridge once.
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The story submission portal is open for writers of color. Our first readers are looking forward to seeing them. Please read the guidelines! translunartravelerslounge.com/submissions/
Submissions
Broadly defined, the type of fiction we are looking for is “fun”. [Go to Submissions]
translunartravelerslounge.com
September 20, 2025 at 4:21 PM
The story submission portal is open for writers of color. Our first readers are looking forward to seeing them. Please read the guidelines! translunartravelerslounge.com/submissions/
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September 9, 2025 at 2:21 PM
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Only days away…
On September 9th, my #horror #book - THE OTHER FACE OF SYMPATHY - makes its official debut.
#monsters are everywhere, readers. And they wrote their stories down.
Keep an open mind, turn the page, and pray that understanding saves you.
Order the book here: books2read.com/u/mvxDE2
On September 9th, my #horror #book - THE OTHER FACE OF SYMPATHY - makes its official debut.
#monsters are everywhere, readers. And they wrote their stories down.
Keep an open mind, turn the page, and pray that understanding saves you.
Order the book here: books2read.com/u/mvxDE2
September 7, 2025 at 12:09 AM
Only days away…
On September 9th, my #horror #book - THE OTHER FACE OF SYMPATHY - makes its official debut.
#monsters are everywhere, readers. And they wrote their stories down.
Keep an open mind, turn the page, and pray that understanding saves you.
Order the book here: books2read.com/u/mvxDE2
On September 9th, my #horror #book - THE OTHER FACE OF SYMPATHY - makes its official debut.
#monsters are everywhere, readers. And they wrote their stories down.
Keep an open mind, turn the page, and pray that understanding saves you.
Order the book here: books2read.com/u/mvxDE2
my partner, reading me and the boys' group chat over my shoulder: I'm not always sure what gender I am, but it's *definitely* not this one.
August 18, 2025 at 10:54 PM
my partner, reading me and the boys' group chat over my shoulder: I'm not always sure what gender I am, but it's *definitely* not this one.
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Just read some weird shit that really scratches the itch for me: These Kids Are Not Alright by @tlbodine.bsky.social . Nursery horror, feral kids, de & reconstructed grim fairy tales, fucked up parasite pregnancy- all the stuff I love to see in horror! You should check it out
books2read.com/u/mq2V06
books2read.com/u/mq2V06
Available now at your favorite digital store!
These Kids Are Not Alright by T.L. Bodine
books2read.com
August 11, 2025 at 2:28 AM
Just read some weird shit that really scratches the itch for me: These Kids Are Not Alright by @tlbodine.bsky.social . Nursery horror, feral kids, de & reconstructed grim fairy tales, fucked up parasite pregnancy- all the stuff I love to see in horror! You should check it out
books2read.com/u/mq2V06
books2read.com/u/mq2V06
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We're at 971 issues downloaded so far in 2025! Only 46 so far for FF#25, though. If you don't have your copy of FF#25 yet, it's a perfect time as we try to hit 1000 downloads for the year!
FF#25 has arrived! Stories by Phoebe Billups, @jaqevans.com, Anna Ziegelhof, @tonydunnell.bsky.social, @joelhans.com, @suchnadine.bsky.social, @czwrites.bsky.social, @davidcleden.bsky.social, and @marisca.bsky.social!
Get yours (for free!) at www.fusionfragment.com/issue-25/
Get yours (for free!) at www.fusionfragment.com/issue-25/
July 19, 2025 at 6:53 PM
We're at 971 issues downloaded so far in 2025! Only 46 so far for FF#25, though. If you don't have your copy of FF#25 yet, it's a perfect time as we try to hit 1000 downloads for the year!
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I'd like to share with y'all a project I've poured my heart and soul into over the last couple of years: a database cataloguing every single older (pre-21st century) LGBT science fiction book I've managed to track down - currently just over 200 titles 🚀
LINK: tinyurl.com/oldgaySF
LINK: tinyurl.com/oldgaySF
April 25, 2025 at 10:21 PM
I'd like to share with y'all a project I've poured my heart and soul into over the last couple of years: a database cataloguing every single older (pre-21st century) LGBT science fiction book I've managed to track down - currently just over 200 titles 🚀
LINK: tinyurl.com/oldgaySF
LINK: tinyurl.com/oldgaySF
Things my girlfriend doesn't appreciate: When I compress their spine with the weight of my body, while stating affirmations. "You are strong. You are powerful. You can lift mountains."
(But the thing is, I was RIGHT! Because they were able to toss me out of the kitchen.)
(But the thing is, I was RIGHT! Because they were able to toss me out of the kitchen.)
June 18, 2025 at 12:20 AM
Things my girlfriend doesn't appreciate: When I compress their spine with the weight of my body, while stating affirmations. "You are strong. You are powerful. You can lift mountains."
(But the thing is, I was RIGHT! Because they were able to toss me out of the kitchen.)
(But the thing is, I was RIGHT! Because they were able to toss me out of the kitchen.)
My daughter is showing me photos she took with her Canon at photography camp by taking photos of the Canon's screen with her smart phone. 😂
June 10, 2025 at 8:32 PM
My daughter is showing me photos she took with her Canon at photography camp by taking photos of the Canon's screen with her smart phone. 😂
Trump says he's reopening Alcatraz? I had no idea he knew words that big.
May 6, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Trump says he's reopening Alcatraz? I had no idea he knew words that big.
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Ultimately, the Sword picks the Scribe — but I think @shannonlechon.bsky.social and I work better as partners, wouldn’t you say?
After the most stressful month of my life, I thought I'd want rest, but no. We have so many more queer, cutting, and unflinchingly Filipino stories to talk about ~ 🪶
After the most stressful month of my life, I thought I'd want rest, but no. We have so many more queer, cutting, and unflinchingly Filipino stories to talk about ~ 🪶
April 30, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Ultimately, the Sword picks the Scribe — but I think @shannonlechon.bsky.social and I work better as partners, wouldn’t you say?
After the most stressful month of my life, I thought I'd want rest, but no. We have so many more queer, cutting, and unflinchingly Filipino stories to talk about ~ 🪶
After the most stressful month of my life, I thought I'd want rest, but no. We have so many more queer, cutting, and unflinchingly Filipino stories to talk about ~ 🪶
how is my wife sleeping through siding being powersawed off our house and replaced via incessant hammering.
I snap awake when a bird sneezes in Ecuador
I snap awake when a bird sneezes in Ecuador
April 18, 2025 at 6:16 PM
how is my wife sleeping through siding being powersawed off our house and replaced via incessant hammering.
I snap awake when a bird sneezes in Ecuador
I snap awake when a bird sneezes in Ecuador
there are like a zillion reasons why the USA desperately needs public transportation, but my top one is that my daughter needs rides!!! everywhere!! all the time!!!!! what if I wanted my own life
April 13, 2025 at 12:44 AM
there are like a zillion reasons why the USA desperately needs public transportation, but my top one is that my daughter needs rides!!! everywhere!! all the time!!!!! what if I wanted my own life
Today, tragically, my 15 year old foster daughter explained to me what hauk tuah is
March 22, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Today, tragically, my 15 year old foster daughter explained to me what hauk tuah is
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backrooms x silent sea
looking for her missing girlfriend, a woman discovers a familiar door on a deserted spaceship. the rooms within almost feel like home. but home has a soul—this place does not.
🚪themes of home
🪽leaving a toxic r/s
👁️thin line btwn memories and real life
looking for her missing girlfriend, a woman discovers a familiar door on a deserted spaceship. the rooms within almost feel like home. but home has a soul—this place does not.
🚪themes of home
🪽leaving a toxic r/s
👁️thin line btwn memories and real life
March 10, 2025 at 4:31 PM
backrooms x silent sea
looking for her missing girlfriend, a woman discovers a familiar door on a deserted spaceship. the rooms within almost feel like home. but home has a soul—this place does not.
🚪themes of home
🪽leaving a toxic r/s
👁️thin line btwn memories and real life
looking for her missing girlfriend, a woman discovers a familiar door on a deserted spaceship. the rooms within almost feel like home. but home has a soul—this place does not.
🚪themes of home
🪽leaving a toxic r/s
👁️thin line btwn memories and real life
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After the craziest three weeks ever, l'm ecstatic to announce that I'm now represented by @literaryfey.bsky.social of @belllomaxmoreton.bsky.social! From the time she noticed my pitch right up to her offer, l've been blown away by her enthusiasm for Phoenix Bones!
March 6, 2025 at 1:48 PM
After the craziest three weeks ever, l'm ecstatic to announce that I'm now represented by @literaryfey.bsky.social of @belllomaxmoreton.bsky.social! From the time she noticed my pitch right up to her offer, l've been blown away by her enthusiasm for Phoenix Bones!
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March 1, 2025
March 1, 2025
John Simpson of the BBC noted recently that “there are years when the world goes through some fundamental, convulsive change.” Seven weeks in, he suggested, 2025 is on track to be one of them: “a time...
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March 2, 2025 at 4:49 AM
March 1, 2025
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20 years ago, I made what was the dumbest and nearly the last decision of my life, and tried to kayak across the ocean to save 20 bucks.
Here is the story.
(1/6)
Here is the story.
(1/6)
February 28, 2025 at 9:32 AM
20 years ago, I made what was the dumbest and nearly the last decision of my life, and tried to kayak across the ocean to save 20 bucks.
Here is the story.
(1/6)
Here is the story.
(1/6)
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“The Little Black Wand for Every Occasion” by @EmryJordal (@ejordal.bsky.social) from @FusionFragment, “Remnants” by @3followsso.bsky.social from @GigaNotoSaurus_ , and more short fic recs from @ClowderofTwo here - locusmag.com/2025/02...
Fusion Fragment, GigaNotoSaurus and Diabolical Plots 11/24: Short Fiction Reviews by Charles Payseur
Fusion Fragment 11/24 GigaNotoSaurus 11/24 Diabolical Plots 11/24 November’s Fusion Fragment starts strong with Emry Jordal’s novelette “The Little Black Wand for Every Occasion”, in which a techno…
locusmag.com
February 24, 2025 at 11:00 PM
“The Little Black Wand for Every Occasion” by @EmryJordal (@ejordal.bsky.social) from @FusionFragment, “Remnants” by @3followsso.bsky.social from @GigaNotoSaurus_ , and more short fic recs from @ClowderofTwo here - locusmag.com/2025/02...