Kim kjagain Moes
@kjagain.bsky.social
I write the life we live, explore the lessons not yet learned, and then, eat catharsis for dinner.
Building my writing community one at a time :)
Building my writing community one at a time :)
I have a new 100-word HORROR story out today, Hanging from a Telephone Wire at Flash Phantoms. It's the fourth story on this page: www.flashphantoms.net/horror-micro...
Let me know what you think :)
Let me know what you think :)
Micro Fiction Horror | Flash Phantoms
Featuring the best micro fiction horror of the month.
www.flashphantoms.net
November 27, 2024 at 7:21 PM
I have a new 100-word HORROR story out today, Hanging from a Telephone Wire at Flash Phantoms. It's the fourth story on this page: www.flashphantoms.net/horror-micro...
Let me know what you think :)
Let me know what you think :)
Seems I forgot to share this story that published in August.
micromancemagazine.substack.com/p/kickstart-...
micromancemagazine.substack.com/p/kickstart-...
Kickstart My Heart
Sometimes love comes from the most unexpected situations and in the most unexpected people... Kim "kjagain" Moes tells a delightful story of a sudden girl crush... But is it more?
micromancemagazine.substack.com
November 17, 2024 at 7:37 PM
Seems I forgot to share this story that published in August.
micromancemagazine.substack.com/p/kickstart-...
micromancemagazine.substack.com/p/kickstart-...
Thank you Suddenly, and Without Warning for picking up my piece, "Glimmer."
Be kind to yourself, everyone ❤ Thank you so much for the powerful tale, @kjagain.bsky.social.
www.suddenlyandwithoutwarning.com/glimmer/
www.suddenlyandwithoutwarning.com/glimmer/
Glimmer – Suddenly, And Without Warning
www.suddenlyandwithoutwarning.com
November 14, 2024 at 2:50 PM
Thank you Suddenly, and Without Warning for picking up my piece, "Glimmer."
Reposted by Kim kjagain Moes
Picture the enigmatic ending of 2001: A Space Odyssey. Now picture it taking place in a fucking litter box. Kim Moes delivers a playful little story about the perils of (mis)adventure. Thanks @kjagain.bsky.social !
www.suddenlyandwithoutwarning.com/out-of-the-l...
www.suddenlyandwithoutwarning.com/out-of-the-l...
Out of the Lion’s Den, Into the Kitty Litter – Suddenly, And Without Warning
www.suddenlyandwithoutwarning.com
August 21, 2024 at 1:15 PM
Picture the enigmatic ending of 2001: A Space Odyssey. Now picture it taking place in a fucking litter box. Kim Moes delivers a playful little story about the perils of (mis)adventure. Thanks @kjagain.bsky.social !
www.suddenlyandwithoutwarning.com/out-of-the-l...
www.suddenlyandwithoutwarning.com/out-of-the-l...
Writing Update mid year
Original Goal #100rejections now going for #200rejections
I have practically doubled my submissions and rejections. I've written several new pieces and have several more on the go. I haven't doubled my acceptances yet but I'm working on it
Original Goal #100rejections now going for #200rejections
I have practically doubled my submissions and rejections. I've written several new pieces and have several more on the go. I haven't doubled my acceptances yet but I'm working on it
June 30, 2024 at 6:27 PM
Writing Update mid year
Original Goal #100rejections now going for #200rejections
I have practically doubled my submissions and rejections. I've written several new pieces and have several more on the go. I haven't doubled my acceptances yet but I'm working on it
Original Goal #100rejections now going for #200rejections
I have practically doubled my submissions and rejections. I've written several new pieces and have several more on the go. I haven't doubled my acceptances yet but I'm working on it
My newest 100 word story went live today: Running on Empty, by Kim Kjagain Moes - Friday Flash Fiction www.fridayflashfiction.com/1/post/2024/... Check it out, let me know what you think :)
Running on Empty, by Kim Kjagain Moes
I throw my purse and keys onto the hallway table as the door slams behind me. “How was your day, dear?” My husband places a kiss on my cheek. “Lovely,” I reply through gritted teeth....
www.fridayflashfiction.com
June 21, 2024 at 6:38 PM
My newest 100 word story went live today: Running on Empty, by Kim Kjagain Moes - Friday Flash Fiction www.fridayflashfiction.com/1/post/2024/... Check it out, let me know what you think :)
#100rejections update. I hit my goal!!!
Thank you @chillsubs for helping me find suitable places to submit my work! Close to 30 acceptances in 2 years!
To receive a 10% discount on an annual membership for curated submission opportunities, click here: subclub.substack.com/06c61c76
Thank you @chillsubs for helping me find suitable places to submit my work! Close to 30 acceptances in 2 years!
To receive a 10% discount on an annual membership for curated submission opportunities, click here: subclub.substack.com/06c61c76
June 14, 2024 at 7:31 PM
#100rejections update. I hit my goal!!!
Thank you @chillsubs for helping me find suitable places to submit my work! Close to 30 acceptances in 2 years!
To receive a 10% discount on an annual membership for curated submission opportunities, click here: subclub.substack.com/06c61c76
Thank you @chillsubs for helping me find suitable places to submit my work! Close to 30 acceptances in 2 years!
To receive a 10% discount on an annual membership for curated submission opportunities, click here: subclub.substack.com/06c61c76
Hey writer friends. What if I told you there's a bunch of crazy (awesome) people who curate super spectacular twice-weekly lists to help get your writing out into the world? Free & paid options. For a *discounted* annual membership, visit: subclub.substack.com/06c61c76 #submissionopps
May 19, 2024 at 3:55 PM
Hey writer friends. What if I told you there's a bunch of crazy (awesome) people who curate super spectacular twice-weekly lists to help get your writing out into the world? Free & paid options. For a *discounted* annual membership, visit: subclub.substack.com/06c61c76 #submissionopps
Check out my newest story, Getting Caught in the Rain, published today at Bright Flash Literary Review.
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Getting Caught in the Rain
By Kim kjagain Moes I am sopping wet, standing alone in the park, watching your tail lights disappear. My heart thunders against my chest, lightning prickles behind my eyes. I look left and right y…
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May 3, 2024 at 4:27 PM
Check out my newest story, Getting Caught in the Rain, published today at Bright Flash Literary Review.
brightflash1000.com/2024/05/03/g...
brightflash1000.com/2024/05/03/g...
Almost half way to my goal #100rejections!
As of April 30 - 49 rejections
105 submissions
26 distinct pieces (poetry, flash, micro)
47 different journals
4 acceptances
As of April 30 - 49 rejections
105 submissions
26 distinct pieces (poetry, flash, micro)
47 different journals
4 acceptances
April 30, 2024 at 9:06 PM
Almost half way to my goal #100rejections!
As of April 30 - 49 rejections
105 submissions
26 distinct pieces (poetry, flash, micro)
47 different journals
4 acceptances
As of April 30 - 49 rejections
105 submissions
26 distinct pieces (poetry, flash, micro)
47 different journals
4 acceptances
Q1 2024
Jan 43 submissions
Feb 4 submissions
Mar 28 submissions
TOTAL 75 submissions
25 rejections (from 2024 submissions)
2 acceptances
Might take a rest day tomorrow :) Maybe
Jan 43 submissions
Feb 4 submissions
Mar 28 submissions
TOTAL 75 submissions
25 rejections (from 2024 submissions)
2 acceptances
Might take a rest day tomorrow :) Maybe
March 30, 2024 at 10:01 PM
Q1 2024
Jan 43 submissions
Feb 4 submissions
Mar 28 submissions
TOTAL 75 submissions
25 rejections (from 2024 submissions)
2 acceptances
Might take a rest day tomorrow :) Maybe
Jan 43 submissions
Feb 4 submissions
Mar 28 submissions
TOTAL 75 submissions
25 rejections (from 2024 submissions)
2 acceptances
Might take a rest day tomorrow :) Maybe
My newest publication out today in miniMag. Picture of page 16 & 17 attached to this post, or you can read it in the PDF at the link below.
This was based on a prompt of science fiction, on a pirate ship, with botox, and had to be under 300 words.
open.substack.com/pub/minimag/...
This was based on a prompt of science fiction, on a pirate ship, with botox, and had to be under 300 words.
open.substack.com/pub/minimag/...
February 22, 2024 at 4:26 PM
My newest publication out today in miniMag. Picture of page 16 & 17 attached to this post, or you can read it in the PDF at the link below.
This was based on a prompt of science fiction, on a pirate ship, with botox, and had to be under 300 words.
open.substack.com/pub/minimag/...
This was based on a prompt of science fiction, on a pirate ship, with botox, and had to be under 300 words.
open.substack.com/pub/minimag/...
On today's episode of Procrastination (true story)
January 24, 2024 at 8:23 PM
On today's episode of Procrastination (true story)
My newest poem picked up by @publishedbyjake.bsky.social
First acceptance of 2024. Also, a first attempt at a one-word story, edited into a prose poem. jakethemag.com/that-one-tim...
First acceptance of 2024. Also, a first attempt at a one-word story, edited into a prose poem. jakethemag.com/that-one-tim...
That One Time I Had Reason to Panic
what do we do?
jakethemag.com
January 24, 2024 at 7:43 PM
My newest poem picked up by @publishedbyjake.bsky.social
First acceptance of 2024. Also, a first attempt at a one-word story, edited into a prose poem. jakethemag.com/that-one-tim...
First acceptance of 2024. Also, a first attempt at a one-word story, edited into a prose poem. jakethemag.com/that-one-tim...
#100rejections #update
15 days into 2024
31 submissions
12 different titles at 16 different journals
2 flash, 7 micro, 22 poems
7 rejections (2 high tier)
I think I need a rest day.
15 days into 2024
31 submissions
12 different titles at 16 different journals
2 flash, 7 micro, 22 poems
7 rejections (2 high tier)
I think I need a rest day.
January 15, 2024 at 6:59 PM
#100rejections #update
15 days into 2024
31 submissions
12 different titles at 16 different journals
2 flash, 7 micro, 22 poems
7 rejections (2 high tier)
I think I need a rest day.
15 days into 2024
31 submissions
12 different titles at 16 different journals
2 flash, 7 micro, 22 poems
7 rejections (2 high tier)
I think I need a rest day.
#WritingCommunity #writershelpingwriters #writers
If you see this phrase in the submission guidelines, how would you interpret it?
Flash fiction—up to 750 words with maximum of 1,000 words
If you see this phrase in the submission guidelines, how would you interpret it?
Flash fiction—up to 750 words with maximum of 1,000 words
January 10, 2024 at 8:45 PM
#WritingCommunity #writershelpingwriters #writers
If you see this phrase in the submission guidelines, how would you interpret it?
Flash fiction—up to 750 words with maximum of 1,000 words
If you see this phrase in the submission guidelines, how would you interpret it?
Flash fiction—up to 750 words with maximum of 1,000 words
My vision this year is: More in '24
more love, more laughs, more gratitude. more writing.
it will evolve throughout the year
The second picture shows my 2024 writing goals including final numbers for 2023.
more love, more laughs, more gratitude. more writing.
it will evolve throughout the year
The second picture shows my 2024 writing goals including final numbers for 2023.
January 4, 2024 at 6:20 PM
My vision this year is: More in '24
more love, more laughs, more gratitude. more writing.
it will evolve throughout the year
The second picture shows my 2024 writing goals including final numbers for 2023.
more love, more laughs, more gratitude. more writing.
it will evolve throughout the year
The second picture shows my 2024 writing goals including final numbers for 2023.
Aiming for #101rejections in 2024
And I got my first rejection today!! Thank you @WelkinPrize
Now to write more, revise more, create more
And I got my first rejection today!! Thank you @WelkinPrize
Now to write more, revise more, create more
January 2, 2024 at 9:12 PM
Aiming for #101rejections in 2024
And I got my first rejection today!! Thank you @WelkinPrize
Now to write more, revise more, create more
And I got my first rejection today!! Thank you @WelkinPrize
Now to write more, revise more, create more
2023 writing goal #100rejections
DONE!!
177 submissions
20 acceptances
102 rejections
Several still pending.
A super fun writing year.
"Oh, another rejection, YES!" or
"Oh, another acceptance? I better write/submit something else!"
#amwriting #goalscrushed #ididit
DONE!!
177 submissions
20 acceptances
102 rejections
Several still pending.
A super fun writing year.
"Oh, another rejection, YES!" or
"Oh, another acceptance? I better write/submit something else!"
#amwriting #goalscrushed #ididit
December 9, 2023 at 5:29 PM
2023 writing goal #100rejections
DONE!!
177 submissions
20 acceptances
102 rejections
Several still pending.
A super fun writing year.
"Oh, another rejection, YES!" or
"Oh, another acceptance? I better write/submit something else!"
#amwriting #goalscrushed #ididit
DONE!!
177 submissions
20 acceptances
102 rejections
Several still pending.
A super fun writing year.
"Oh, another rejection, YES!" or
"Oh, another acceptance? I better write/submit something else!"
#amwriting #goalscrushed #ididit
Here's a list of my published writing so far.
Let me know if you have a favourite 🙂
kjagain.wordpress.com/published-st...
Let me know if you have a favourite 🙂
kjagain.wordpress.com/published-st...
December 2, 2023 at 8:48 PM
Here's a list of my published writing so far.
Let me know if you have a favourite 🙂
kjagain.wordpress.com/published-st...
Let me know if you have a favourite 🙂
kjagain.wordpress.com/published-st...
Who would ever think I'd be hoping for more rejections 🤣
But I'm not complaining about the acceptances!
And with each rejection, I learn something about my writing and strengthen it.
But I'm not complaining about the acceptances!
And with each rejection, I learn something about my writing and strengthen it.
October 31, 2023 at 7:41 PM
Who would ever think I'd be hoping for more rejections 🤣
But I'm not complaining about the acceptances!
And with each rejection, I learn something about my writing and strengthen it.
But I'm not complaining about the acceptances!
And with each rejection, I learn something about my writing and strengthen it.
Working on a website to offer my editing services. Web design is not my thing, but editing is right up my alley. From proofreading all the way to deep-dive developmental editing. Essays, novels, flash fiction, poetry, love letters. Web copy, emails, newsletters. You write it, I'll edit it.
October 17, 2023 at 4:10 PM
Working on a website to offer my editing services. Web design is not my thing, but editing is right up my alley. From proofreading all the way to deep-dive developmental editing. Essays, novels, flash fiction, poetry, love letters. Web copy, emails, newsletters. You write it, I'll edit it.
Another one today @afterpastreview
Thicker Than Water
My first attempt at magic realism, due to the prompt at The Writing Battle this summer. Made it through a few rounds but fell short before hitting the semi-finals.
Enjoy :)
www.theafterpastreview.com/magazine/thi...
Thicker Than Water
My first attempt at magic realism, due to the prompt at The Writing Battle this summer. Made it through a few rounds but fell short before hitting the semi-finals.
Enjoy :)
www.theafterpastreview.com/magazine/thi...
September 28, 2023 at 6:14 PM
Another one today @afterpastreview
Thicker Than Water
My first attempt at magic realism, due to the prompt at The Writing Battle this summer. Made it through a few rounds but fell short before hitting the semi-finals.
Enjoy :)
www.theafterpastreview.com/magazine/thi...
Thicker Than Water
My first attempt at magic realism, due to the prompt at The Writing Battle this summer. Made it through a few rounds but fell short before hitting the semi-finals.
Enjoy :)
www.theafterpastreview.com/magazine/thi...
Today at @afterpastreview
The Last Second Chance.
I wrote this one back in 2014 or 2015 for the NYC Midnight Flash Fiction contest. It placed top 5 that round. Now, after several rejections and significant edits, she has found her acceptance.
www.theafterpastreview.com/magazine/the...
The Last Second Chance.
I wrote this one back in 2014 or 2015 for the NYC Midnight Flash Fiction contest. It placed top 5 that round. Now, after several rejections and significant edits, she has found her acceptance.
www.theafterpastreview.com/magazine/the...
September 28, 2023 at 6:05 PM
Today at @afterpastreview
The Last Second Chance.
I wrote this one back in 2014 or 2015 for the NYC Midnight Flash Fiction contest. It placed top 5 that round. Now, after several rejections and significant edits, she has found her acceptance.
www.theafterpastreview.com/magazine/the...
The Last Second Chance.
I wrote this one back in 2014 or 2015 for the NYC Midnight Flash Fiction contest. It placed top 5 that round. Now, after several rejections and significant edits, she has found her acceptance.
www.theafterpastreview.com/magazine/the...
I just hit 120 submissions!!
With 74 rejections
16 accepted
What????
I still have some work to do.
#100rejections2023
With 74 rejections
16 accepted
What????
I still have some work to do.
#100rejections2023
September 21, 2023 at 6:37 PM
I just hit 120 submissions!!
With 74 rejections
16 accepted
What????
I still have some work to do.
#100rejections2023
With 74 rejections
16 accepted
What????
I still have some work to do.
#100rejections2023