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erindorney.bsky.social
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
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
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
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
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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/. 💌
November 22, 2025 at 1:46 AM
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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.
November 23, 2025 at 8:04 PM
IT'S SO GOOD
It really is. If you haven't read it, you really should.
November 23, 2025 at 1:16 AM
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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!
November 21, 2025 at 9:27 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
November 21, 2025 at 12:07 PM
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
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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
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A world without transgender people has never existed and never will.

To all transgender people out there: You are not alone.
November 20, 2025 at 3:14 PM
If you've read my book (thank you!) would you rate it here? 🙏

www.goodreads.com/book/show/22...
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
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 ~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
Looking for wired headphone recommendations, the airpods aren't cutting it.
November 18, 2025 at 2:34 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
Resale Catalog — ERIN DORNEY
www.erindorney.com
November 16, 2025 at 8:23 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?
November 15, 2025 at 4:24 PM
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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
November 15, 2025 at 6:12 AM
So much fun making the artwork for this story by @jessdawn.bsky.social!
November 12, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Just finished reading The Bog Wife by Kay Chronister and I loved it so much.
November 11, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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HEALTHCARE IS A HUMAN RIGHT
November 10, 2025 at 4:19 AM
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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
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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
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