Jon Chaiim McConnell
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It's up! Thank you @wallstrait.bsky.social for publishing Deep Fish, a short story about wading in offal, exploding laboratories, and disorienting grief.
Read at: www.wallstrait.com/post/deep-fi...
Read at: www.wallstrait.com/post/deep-fi...
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I hope Canada brought their “eh” game to the Winter Olympics
February 7, 2026 at 11:07 PM
I hope Canada brought their “eh” game to the Winter Olympics
Just signed a very fun contract 👀
February 7, 2026 at 8:41 PM
Just signed a very fun contract 👀
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I've spent years waiting for this book
I've spent years waiting for this book
Cover Reveal 🚨 “Acid Green Velvet” by Grace Krilanovich is coming from Two Dollar Radio and Seven Stories Press on September 8, 2026. Read more about the book and how its cover, designed by Eric Obenauf, came to be here:
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February 6, 2026 at 4:58 AM
!!!
I've spent years waiting for this book
I've spent years waiting for this book
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Swear to god, ICE could just announce they're leaving a city but not leave and the media will just stop covering that city completely even though ICE never left.
It's what ICE and the media did with LA and they're doing it with Minneapolis too
It's what ICE and the media did with LA and they're doing it with Minneapolis too
February 6, 2026 at 12:19 AM
Swear to god, ICE could just announce they're leaving a city but not leave and the media will just stop covering that city completely even though ICE never left.
It's what ICE and the media did with LA and they're doing it with Minneapolis too
It's what ICE and the media did with LA and they're doing it with Minneapolis too
When my baby was in the nicu I was basically catatonically worried. Hell when she got her tonsils out years later I was weepy.
I can't imagine these peoples mindset
I can't imagine these peoples mindset
“CBS News’ newest “star” contributor Peter Attia once chose to meet with Jeffrey Epstein—ignoring his wife’s plea to come to the hospital where their infant son was being treated.”
CBS News’ Star Hire Hung With Epstein as Baby Son Fought for Life
CBS News’ newest contributor seemingly chose Epstein over his wife’s plea for help.
www.thedailybeast.com
February 5, 2026 at 7:20 PM
When my baby was in the nicu I was basically catatonically worried. Hell when she got her tonsils out years later I was weepy.
I can't imagine these peoples mindset
I can't imagine these peoples mindset
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These people are literal devils
“CBS News’ newest “star” contributor Peter Attia once chose to meet with Jeffrey Epstein—ignoring his wife’s plea to come to the hospital where their infant son was being treated.”
CBS News’ Star Hire Hung With Epstein as Baby Son Fought for Life
CBS News’ newest contributor seemingly chose Epstein over his wife’s plea for help.
www.thedailybeast.com
February 5, 2026 at 7:08 PM
These people are literal devils
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We're excited to announce our readers for the Split Lip Magazine & Friends Benefit for CHARM at AWP! 🎉 😁 Have you marked your calendar yet? Details & RSVP link here: buff.ly/AiaUbPG
February 2, 2026 at 2:45 PM
We're excited to announce our readers for the Split Lip Magazine & Friends Benefit for CHARM at AWP! 🎉 😁 Have you marked your calendar yet? Details & RSVP link here: buff.ly/AiaUbPG
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Elizabeth, a 10-year-old Minnesota girl, spent a month detained at the ICE facility in Dilley, TX before her release last night w/ her mom.
Dilley now has a measles outbreak and hundreds of other kids remain detained. Elizabeth has flu-like symptoms and her mom has hives, a school official told me
Dilley now has a measles outbreak and hundreds of other kids remain detained. Elizabeth has flu-like symptoms and her mom has hives, a school official told me
Minnesota girl, 10, released from ICE custody after a month in detention
Elizabeth Zuna Caisaguano and her mother released from Texas facility to head back to Minnesota to reunite with her father
www.theguardian.com
February 5, 2026 at 12:04 AM
Elizabeth, a 10-year-old Minnesota girl, spent a month detained at the ICE facility in Dilley, TX before her release last night w/ her mom.
Dilley now has a measles outbreak and hundreds of other kids remain detained. Elizabeth has flu-like symptoms and her mom has hives, a school official told me
Dilley now has a measles outbreak and hundreds of other kids remain detained. Elizabeth has flu-like symptoms and her mom has hives, a school official told me
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Received seven bookstore returns today, six copies of Backmask and one copy of It Came from the Swamp. All in good shape and now all on sale for just $13.
malarkeybooks.com/store/returns
malarkeybooks.com/store/returns
Returns! — Malarkey
Sometimes we get books sent back to us. Historically, this has always been very unpleasant because it means lost money, that we would count against an author’s royalties. We’re taking a different appr...
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February 4, 2026 at 11:22 PM
Received seven bookstore returns today, six copies of Backmask and one copy of It Came from the Swamp. All in good shape and now all on sale for just $13.
malarkeybooks.com/store/returns
malarkeybooks.com/store/returns
"Most Republicans, so far, have shown no interest in unmasking federal officers in any circumstances"
So... Republicans, in summary, "We have no interest in negotiating, if you wouldn't mind negotiating against yourselves."
And the Democrats are just like "That's our favorite part of the job."
So... Republicans, in summary, "We have no interest in negotiating, if you wouldn't mind negotiating against yourselves."
And the Democrats are just like "That's our favorite part of the job."
Masks might still be OK in "extraordinary and unusual circumstances," Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said.
No, masks are never okay.
www.huffpost.com/entry/democr...
No, masks are never okay.
www.huffpost.com/entry/democr...
Democrats Ease Up On 1 Of Their Biggest ICE Demands
Masks might still be OK in "extraordinary and unusual circumstances," Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said.
www.huffpost.com
February 4, 2026 at 10:30 PM
"Most Republicans, so far, have shown no interest in unmasking federal officers in any circumstances"
So... Republicans, in summary, "We have no interest in negotiating, if you wouldn't mind negotiating against yourselves."
And the Democrats are just like "That's our favorite part of the job."
So... Republicans, in summary, "We have no interest in negotiating, if you wouldn't mind negotiating against yourselves."
And the Democrats are just like "That's our favorite part of the job."
Please, Rob
Day'Ron Sharpe has been linked to the #Lakers in the past and reportedly still has fans within the locker room.
lakersnation.com/lakers-rumor...
lakersnation.com/lakers-rumor...
Lakers Rumors: Nets' Day'Ron Sharpe Has Fans In Locker Room
Players inside the Los Angeles Lakers locker room are reportedly fans of Brooklyn Nets center Day'Ron Sharpe.
lakersnation.com
February 4, 2026 at 9:28 PM
Please, Rob
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Earlier this year, the Student Loan Ombudsman for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) wrote her annual report on student loans.
It was deeply critical of Trump admin policies.
So they fired her.
Well, we just hired her.
It was deeply critical of Trump admin policies.
So they fired her.
Well, we just hired her.
February 4, 2026 at 7:12 PM
Earlier this year, the Student Loan Ombudsman for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) wrote her annual report on student loans.
It was deeply critical of Trump admin policies.
So they fired her.
Well, we just hired her.
It was deeply critical of Trump admin policies.
So they fired her.
Well, we just hired her.
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Just registered - hope to see you (t)here!
We're excited to announce our readers for the Split Lip Magazine & Friends Benefit for CHARM at AWP! 🎉 😁 Have you marked your calendar yet? Details & RSVP link here: buff.ly/AiaUbPG
February 4, 2026 at 4:19 PM
Just registered - hope to see you (t)here!
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In an interview with NPR, Melinda French Gates confirmed that she ended her marriage with Bill Gates because of allegations contained in the Epstein files.
February 3, 2026 at 5:38 PM
In an interview with NPR, Melinda French Gates confirmed that she ended her marriage with Bill Gates because of allegations contained in the Epstein files.
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holy shit
In an interview with NPR, Melinda French Gates confirmed that she ended her marriage with Bill Gates because of allegations contained in the Epstein files.
February 3, 2026 at 6:52 PM
holy shit
I'm not gonna victim-blame about the poorly plowed roads, but the neighborhood around my kid's school does not give a single shit about their sidewalks. Their thoughts did not extend beyond their own driveways.
February 3, 2026 at 5:11 PM
I'm not gonna victim-blame about the poorly plowed roads, but the neighborhood around my kid's school does not give a single shit about their sidewalks. Their thoughts did not extend beyond their own driveways.
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In these troubling times, it feels meaningful to be able to harness the AWP community to support the local Baltimore literary community. Join us! Support CHARM! And enjoy these incredible readings!
PLEASE RSVP as space is limited! Thank you! splitlipthemag.com/lip-service/...
PLEASE RSVP as space is limited! Thank you! splitlipthemag.com/lip-service/...
February 2, 2026 at 3:09 PM
In these troubling times, it feels meaningful to be able to harness the AWP community to support the local Baltimore literary community. Join us! Support CHARM! And enjoy these incredible readings!
PLEASE RSVP as space is limited! Thank you! splitlipthemag.com/lip-service/...
PLEASE RSVP as space is limited! Thank you! splitlipthemag.com/lip-service/...
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Worst case scenario Beastie Boys remix
February 3, 2026 at 1:28 AM
Worst case scenario Beastie Boys remix
Our big news! Come out and support a great cause with some great writers on Thursday March 5th at our benefit reading for CHARM, a youth creative writing nonprofit in Baltimore!
We're excited to announce our readers for the Split Lip Magazine & Friends Benefit for CHARM at AWP! 🎉 😁 Have you marked your calendar yet? Details & RSVP link here: buff.ly/AiaUbPG
February 2, 2026 at 3:10 PM
Our big news! Come out and support a great cause with some great writers on Thursday March 5th at our benefit reading for CHARM, a youth creative writing nonprofit in Baltimore!
One of the sillier things about Delaware I've noticed since moving here is that everyone earnestly uses the little made up names for their suburb developments
In PA it was always understood to be ludicrous to call 20 houses and a cul de sac "Kingsley Heath" or whatever
In PA it was always understood to be ludicrous to call 20 houses and a cul de sac "Kingsley Heath" or whatever
February 1, 2026 at 10:43 PM
One of the sillier things about Delaware I've noticed since moving here is that everyone earnestly uses the little made up names for their suburb developments
In PA it was always understood to be ludicrous to call 20 houses and a cul de sac "Kingsley Heath" or whatever
In PA it was always understood to be ludicrous to call 20 houses and a cul de sac "Kingsley Heath" or whatever
Honestly crazy that a day later people are now posting their childhood photos. Was there a Men in Black memory wipe situation about digital security this week?
Never mind what jobs you've had or classes you took in college, tell us five previous addresses! Pls include postal codes.
February 1, 2026 at 10:06 PM
Honestly crazy that a day later people are now posting their childhood photos. Was there a Men in Black memory wipe situation about digital security this week?
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About to spend a lot of money sending books to Baltimore for AWP and at the same time need to be able to front a print run for our next title. Every dollar that comes in is so so sweet.
Understand that we’re not for everyone and not everyone can buy books and especially that no one can buy every book—but, we have a lot of expenses coming up rapidly and every bit of support, from big to small, helps:
malarkeybooks.com/support
malarkeybooks.com/support
Support — Malarkey
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February 1, 2026 at 12:15 AM
About to spend a lot of money sending books to Baltimore for AWP and at the same time need to be able to front a print run for our next title. Every dollar that comes in is so so sweet.
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Judge orders 5-year-old Liam Ramos and his father be released from immigration detention, source says.
https://cnn.it/4t9wLN5
https://cnn.it/4t9wLN5
January 31, 2026 at 7:10 PM
Judge orders 5-year-old Liam Ramos and his father be released from immigration detention, source says.
https://cnn.it/4t9wLN5
https://cnn.it/4t9wLN5
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HELLO AND YES THIS IS GOOD NEWS! We're ecstatic to share that @haydenmcasey13.bsky.social's story collection SHOW ME WHERE THE HURT IS has been named a FINALIST for the @penamerica.bsky.social 2026 Robert W. Bingham Prize for Debut Short Story Collection!
January 29, 2026 at 6:30 PM
HELLO AND YES THIS IS GOOD NEWS! We're ecstatic to share that @haydenmcasey13.bsky.social's story collection SHOW ME WHERE THE HURT IS has been named a FINALIST for the @penamerica.bsky.social 2026 Robert W. Bingham Prize for Debut Short Story Collection!
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If you want to support communities terrorized by ICE and DHS while getting query feedback or manuscript critiques, this is the auction for you.
Need a manuscript critique? This literary auction is raising money to support Minnesotans.
In further news of book people showing up for each other, and for the rest of us, a dedicated group of publishing and culture workers has organized an auction to raise funds in support of communiti…
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January 28, 2026 at 4:15 PM
If you want to support communities terrorized by ICE and DHS while getting query feedback or manuscript critiques, this is the auction for you.