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Kristin Kozlowski

@kristinkoz.bsky.social

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Writer, mom, podcaster, entrepreneur — not in that order. Short books: LIKE A COMPASS IN HER BONES, and UNRAVELING THE ALIEN MISSIONS. Podcast available wherever you listen: HOMETOWN PARANORMAL.

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Kristin Kozlowski @kristinkoz.bsky.social · Feb 28

Thank you @fishbarrel.bsky.social for publishing this piece. If you feel like a chuckle, give it a read. 💙
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KRISTIN KOZLOWSKI

My Neighbor Posts a Sign in His Yard TUG-O-WAR TEAM NEEDED. AUDITIONS TODAY. He sets a long, thick rope in the center of his scorched yard as a beacon to all who’d like to test their bravado,…

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Kristin Kozlowski @kristinkoz.bsky.social · Jun 6

What’s the most amount you’ve written in a day? #writingcommunity

Kristin Kozlowski @kristinkoz.bsky.social · May 19

That’s awesome!

Kristin Kozlowski @kristinkoz.bsky.social · May 19

I’ll help be a megaphone! 😆

Kristin Kozlowski @kristinkoz.bsky.social · May 19

📌

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Bull City Press @bullcitypress.com · May 19

needs more megaphone

Bull City Press @bullcitypress.com · May 18

Calling all writers! The Bull City Press Summer Chapbook Open Reading Period is NOW!

Quick deets:
- Poetry chaps of 18-30 pages single-spaced & flash fiction/creative nonfiction manuscripts of 20-90 pages double spaced, please!
- Pay what you want
- until June 15

more here: bullcitypress.com

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Kristin Kozlowski @kristinkoz.bsky.social · May 17

You’re welcome. It definitely took a turn I didn’t expect. Lol. Well done. Loved it.

Kristin Kozlowski @kristinkoz.bsky.social · May 16

“The sky, the weatherman says, is filled with everything the earth doesn’t want. Clouds and fog and useless dreams.”
Surprising piece. A must read. 💙 by @francinewitte.bsky.social in @fracturedlit.bsky.social

Francinewitte @francinewitte.bsky.social · May 16

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One Night, the Moon Starts Crying - Fractured

Tears falling to earth in gulps of rain. No one knows why the moon is crying but everyone’s making a guess. Mr. Blake from the hardware store blames it on the fact that no one buys light bulbs anymore...

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Kristin Kozlowski @kristinkoz.bsky.social · May 16

lol. Stoned.

Kristin Kozlowski @kristinkoz.bsky.social · May 16

I actually came to say the same thing. That’s what I immediately thought, too. It’s frustrating for sure.

Kristin Kozlowski @kristinkoz.bsky.social · May 16

We talk about writing and inspiration and recurring themes and all kinds of fun stuff. Check it out below. And a big thanks to Andrew for interviewing me.

Andrew Careaga (writer) @andrewcareaga.bsky.social · May 16

Today's Friday Five features @kriskozlowski, a writer of some terrific flash fiction and CNF, as well as a novella-in-flash and novelette! andrewcareaga.com/2025/05/16/f...
#WritingCommunity #FlashFiction #writing #WritingLife

Kristin Kozlowski @kristinkoz.bsky.social · May 16

Thank you for conversing with me, Andrew! 💙

Kristin Kozlowski @kristinkoz.bsky.social · May 16

That’s awesome! Congratulations!

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EveryLibrary @everylibrary.bsky.social · May 12

An expert on the Library of Congress tells Rolling Stone that Trump’s takeover attempt is “dangerous,” given that the Library’s sub-agencies provide confidential legal advice to members of Congress and help police misconduct by lawmakers.

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Trump Is Trying to Take Control of Congress Through Its Library

Donald Trump’s administration is pushing to take over the Library of Congress, its latest effort to subsume the legislative branch.

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Kristin Kozlowski @kristinkoz.bsky.social · May 12

I’m a reader! It was great and I’m so happy for you.

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Kristin Kozlowski @kristinkoz.bsky.social · May 12

Thank you!

Kristin Kozlowski @kristinkoz.bsky.social · May 12

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Kristin Kozlowski @kristinkoz.bsky.social · May 12

I am listening to The Memoir Project by Marion Roach Smith. At the end, she suggests writing (as she does) 5 pages/day, 5 days/wk. My goal is 300 words (roughly 1 page)/day, 5 days/wk. What’s yours? #writingcommunity

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Kristin Kozlowski @kristinkoz.bsky.social · May 6

85 words before a meeting. 💙

Kristin Kozlowski @kristinkoz.bsky.social · May 1

397 words before helping a middle school band teacher set up the gymnasium for a band concert. 💙

Kristin Kozlowski @kristinkoz.bsky.social · Apr 30

352 words on this rainy evening.

Kristin Kozlowski @kristinkoz.bsky.social · Apr 29

Coming very soon!

Epistemic Literary- Read Issue 6: Nostalgia now! @epistemiclit.bsky.social · Apr 29

Issue 5: #Resistance

So pleased to introduce our #Fiction contributors:

- Chris Cottom @chriscottom.bsky.social

- Sama Bell

- Ly Faulk @lyfaulk.bsky.social

- Mark Keane

- Francois Bereaud @fbereaud.bsky.social

- Alice Kinerk

A mix of new and returning contributors — 👀 for May 1st!

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Kristin Kozlowski @kristinkoz.bsky.social · Apr 29

251 words on a windy morning. Enjoy your day. 💙

Kristin Kozlowski @kristinkoz.bsky.social · Apr 29

Hello! If you’re new here, I am a big supporter of flash fiction and CNF. Dog lover. Admirer of nature.

Kristin Kozlowski @kristinkoz.bsky.social · Apr 28

Can I just say that I’m loving this blue place over that other place. 💙

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Kristin Kozlowski @kristinkoz.bsky.social · Apr 28

Anyone querying?

Tommy Dean is open to queries @tommydeanwriter.bsky.social · Apr 28

Lunch With Agent this Wednesday! Join Jessica Berg and Me as we discuss ways that #amquerying writers can navigate everything in book publishing! us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
@roseclifflit.bsky.social

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Lunch With an Agent. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.

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