Erin Dorney
@erindorney.bsky.social
Sober bi writer in Western NY
Sarabande Books managing editor
Former academic librarian
Collage, zines
Books: "Yes I Am Human I Know You Were Wondering" (Autofocus), "I Am Not Famous Anymore: Poems after Shia LaBeouf" (Mason Jar Press)
www.erindorney.com
Sarabande Books managing editor
Former academic librarian
Collage, zines
Books: "Yes I Am Human I Know You Were Wondering" (Autofocus), "I Am Not Famous Anymore: Poems after Shia LaBeouf" (Mason Jar Press)
www.erindorney.com
Working on/around holidays is my pub life production hack - then taking the time off elsewhere.
it's so quiet today at work/in my inbox & do u know how much I could catch up on if I just had 10 more days like this? the contracts! data entry! proposals! the apology emails for the proposals I failed to respond to amid endless stuff this past yr! if you're out there, I'm sorry--life lifed so hard
November 26, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Working on/around holidays is my pub life production hack - then taking the time off elsewhere.
A workshop at (or gift certificate to) your local arts center is a good gift. I just signed up for Riso 101 and Letterpress Notepads at @flowercityarts.bsky.social 🌸🌼
November 26, 2025 at 1:47 PM
A workshop at (or gift certificate to) your local arts center is a good gift. I just signed up for Riso 101 and Letterpress Notepads at @flowercityarts.bsky.social 🌸🌼
Looking forward to this virtual reading with @hphseries.bsky.social on December 11th! Registration link is in their bio - join us! 🍯
November 26, 2025 at 12:48 AM
Looking forward to this virtual reading with @hphseries.bsky.social on December 11th! Registration link is in their bio - join us! 🍯
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We’re honored & grateful to announce that Fence received a 10K grant from NYSCA to support our literary efforts in 2026!
Simultaneously, we recognize that this grant only funds less than 10% of our budget, and that we depend on you to sustain our continued publishing: fenceportal.org/support/. 💌
Simultaneously, we recognize that this grant only funds less than 10% of our budget, and that we depend on you to sustain our continued publishing: fenceportal.org/support/. 💌
November 22, 2025 at 1:46 AM
We’re honored & grateful to announce that Fence received a 10K grant from NYSCA to support our literary efforts in 2026!
Simultaneously, we recognize that this grant only funds less than 10% of our budget, and that we depend on you to sustain our continued publishing: fenceportal.org/support/. 💌
Simultaneously, we recognize that this grant only funds less than 10% of our budget, and that we depend on you to sustain our continued publishing: fenceportal.org/support/. 💌
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Just a friendly reminder as we go into the holidays:
Folks don't have to explain to you why they don't drink.
If you offer them a drink and they decline, don't ask them why. It's not your business.
Just offer them something without alcohol to drink instead. And move on.
Folks don't have to explain to you why they don't drink.
If you offer them a drink and they decline, don't ask them why. It's not your business.
Just offer them something without alcohol to drink instead. And move on.
November 23, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Just a friendly reminder as we go into the holidays:
Folks don't have to explain to you why they don't drink.
If you offer them a drink and they decline, don't ask them why. It's not your business.
Just offer them something without alcohol to drink instead. And move on.
Folks don't have to explain to you why they don't drink.
If you offer them a drink and they decline, don't ask them why. It's not your business.
Just offer them something without alcohol to drink instead. And move on.
IT'S SO GOOD
It really is. If you haven't read it, you really should.
This is good.
November 23, 2025 at 1:16 AM
IT'S SO GOOD
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Our December regular reading features 6 writers on December 11 at 6:30c- don't miss @dustinbrookshire.bsky.social @rebeccalehmann.bsky.social @erindorney.bsky.social @dsmpoet.bsky.social @kathrynkirkpatrick.bsky.social and @magpiedays!
Registration link in bio!
Registration link in bio!
November 21, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Our December regular reading features 6 writers on December 11 at 6:30c- don't miss @dustinbrookshire.bsky.social @rebeccalehmann.bsky.social @erindorney.bsky.social @dsmpoet.bsky.social @kathrynkirkpatrick.bsky.social and @magpiedays!
Registration link in bio!
Registration link in bio!
For my @marchxness.bsky.social song I'm doing a 100 listen log 🤠 Will surely be voming out lyrics in my sleep by the end of it
November 21, 2025 at 12:07 PM
For my @marchxness.bsky.social song I'm doing a 100 listen log 🤠 Will surely be voming out lyrics in my sleep by the end of it
Every two years we have to buy new fitted sheets (dachshund probs) and every two years the last sheets we loved no longer exist.
November 21, 2025 at 12:24 AM
Every two years we have to buy new fitted sheets (dachshund probs) and every two years the last sheets we loved no longer exist.
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This week, I withdrew from a speaking engagement at a public university because they sent me a list of prohibited “words & concepts.” I will not humor this censorship. It does a disservice to the stories I’m discussing & the audience, who deserve unfettered access to information & conversation.
November 20, 2025 at 10:20 PM
This week, I withdrew from a speaking engagement at a public university because they sent me a list of prohibited “words & concepts.” I will not humor this censorship. It does a disservice to the stories I’m discussing & the audience, who deserve unfettered access to information & conversation.
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Yes I Am Human I Know You Were Wondering
Like millions of others, Erin Dorney discovered Adriene…
www.goodreads.com
November 20, 2025 at 11:15 AM
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Out here in York, PA where @sbworkersunited.org strikers are BLOCKADING the largest Starbucks distribution center in the country to demand a fair contract!!
November 19, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Out here in York, PA where @sbworkersunited.org strikers are BLOCKADING the largest Starbucks distribution center in the country to demand a fair contract!!
For research purposes I need to know the date the Goo Goo Dolls tiny desk session was recorded.
November 19, 2025 at 11:02 AM
For research purposes I need to know the date the Goo Goo Dolls tiny desk session was recorded.
For ~2 months, years ago, I considered buying a tiny local ice cream shop. Sometimes I think about her.
November 19, 2025 at 10:50 AM
For ~2 months, years ago, I considered buying a tiny local ice cream shop. Sometimes I think about her.
Looking for wired headphone recommendations, the airpods aren't cutting it.
November 18, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Looking for wired headphone recommendations, the airpods aren't cutting it.
Finally got it together and made a resale catalog! If you run a cute lil shop and want to carry my zines & stuff (or if you must have any of these things for REASONS), please get in touch!
www.erindorney.com/resale-catalog
www.erindorney.com/resale-catalog
Resale Catalog — ERIN DORNEY
www.erindorney.com
November 16, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Finally got it together and made a resale catalog! If you run a cute lil shop and want to carry my zines & stuff (or if you must have any of these things for REASONS), please get in touch!
www.erindorney.com/resale-catalog
www.erindorney.com/resale-catalog
Would like to buy or put together a lego printmaking kit to do with my niece & nephew as an xmas gift. 6&8 y/o. Any recommendations?
November 15, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Would like to buy or put together a lego printmaking kit to do with my niece & nephew as an xmas gift. 6&8 y/o. Any recommendations?
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‘Death remains my intimate shadow partner. It has been with me since birth, always hovering close by. I understand one day we will finally waltz together into the ether. I hope when that time comes, I die with the satisfaction of a life well-lived, unapologetic, joyful, & full of love.’
—Alice Wong
—Alice Wong
November 15, 2025 at 6:12 AM
‘Death remains my intimate shadow partner. It has been with me since birth, always hovering close by. I understand one day we will finally waltz together into the ether. I hope when that time comes, I die with the satisfaction of a life well-lived, unapologetic, joyful, & full of love.’
—Alice Wong
—Alice Wong
So much fun making the artwork for this story by @jessdawn.bsky.social!
This story is dedicated to the stuffed humpback whale I bought myself three years ago that I often use as a pillow while watching TV ashortstorylong.substack.com/p/whippomorp...
“Whippomorpha” by Jessica Dawn
“If there’s nothing to fight over, most of getting divorced is just waiting. Nothing worth fighting over, Janna decided a while ago. Best to just let it go.”
ashortstorylong.substack.com
November 12, 2025 at 12:58 PM
So much fun making the artwork for this story by @jessdawn.bsky.social!
Just finished reading The Bog Wife by Kay Chronister and I loved it so much.
November 11, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Just finished reading The Bog Wife by Kay Chronister and I loved it so much.
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HEALTHCARE IS A HUMAN RIGHT
November 10, 2025 at 4:19 AM
HEALTHCARE IS A HUMAN RIGHT
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The ACA made my whole self-employed life possible. For almost ten years, I was able to build a career that actually worked for me AND keep receiving necessary care to address the consequences of childhood medical neglect. And I still deserved better. We all do.
November 10, 2025 at 4:24 AM
The ACA made my whole self-employed life possible. For almost ten years, I was able to build a career that actually worked for me AND keep receiving necessary care to address the consequences of childhood medical neglect. And I still deserved better. We all do.
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the vast majority of the self-employed artists and writers you love can only do what we do because of the ACA
November 10, 2025 at 4:35 AM
the vast majority of the self-employed artists and writers you love can only do what we do because of the ACA
My boomer parents were appalled to learn that my partner, who works a full time job, does not have healthcare covered by his employer. TALK TO YOUR BOOMER PARENTS - they do not know the situation.
November 10, 2025 at 1:59 AM
My boomer parents were appalled to learn that my partner, who works a full time job, does not have healthcare covered by his employer. TALK TO YOUR BOOMER PARENTS - they do not know the situation.