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Literary Halcyon #WritingCommunity @literaryhalcyon.bsky.social · Oct 13

Gladly reposting publication announcements to get your work into as many hands as possible.
Also see:
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@literarycommunity.bsky.social
@rodmannix.bsky.social
@literaryreport.bsky.social
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Trying to get your work into as many hands as possible.

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Tim Walker @timwalker1666.bsky.social · 1d

my Amazon author page:
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Tom Snarsky @tomsnarsky.bsky.social · 1d

ICYMI: in 25.5 hours or so I will be reading small poems for @havehashad.com! so excited to celebrate #smallpoemsunday with some skulls :) 💀

HAD @havehashad.com · 1d

We've got a #smallpoemsunday call coming on Sunday at noon ET from @tomsnarsky.bsky.social !!

full info in image, alt text, and replies!

hi folks, this is Tom Snarsky and I’m so excited to be hosting a HAD call this Sunday :)

for the past two years, I’ve been sharing my favorite small poems every week and encouraging others to do the same under the hashtag #smallpoemsunday. I hope you’ll chime in at 12PM EDT this Sunday, 10/26 by sending in your own small poems to be considered for HAD! 💀

I am so excited to read your small poems!! but first, a few ground rules:

per usual, subs will be capped at 150. the call could close really quickly (i.e. in seconds)!
in your submission, please include one or two small poems.
what qualifies as a small poem? a small poem can be in verse or prose; it might have one image, several, or none; it may be one line long, one sentence, more, or less; it may be a poem in a received form (sonnet, haiku, cinquain, etc.), a play, a fiction, or something wildly different from all those; “small poem,” here, is aspirationally expansive.
with that in mind, if you send in something that truly doesn’t pass the small poem sniff test, I’ll have to politely decline. (& in any case, a rejection is in no way an ultimate verdict on your work! my intent is to read and respond as quickly as one person can.)
if you’re still not sure what to send, consider browsing the #smallpoemsunday hashtag for inspiration (and to read & support small poems everywhere!).
thanks so much to Aaron & Crow for welcoming me back for this call, and happy small-poeming!

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Alastair Millar @skriptorium.info · 23h

Delighted to be in SciFanSat Magazine again this month, with my flash science fiction story 'Harsh Mistress' - why not take a look? There's lot of other good writing there as well 😉

SciFanSat Magazine @scifansat.bsky.social · 1d

AVAILABLE NOW: The latest issue of #SciFanSat Magazine will send you to the moon and back at scifansat.com! Enjoy our spectacular selenic stories of Science Fiction, Fantasy, and More!

Many thanks to every contributing #SFF author, and to our readers... like you!

#AmWritingScifi #AmWritingFantasy

SciFanSat: The Monthly Magazine for Science Fiction, Fantasy and More!

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Cassandra Whitaker @casswhit.bsky.social · 23h

Grateful and excited to be included in the new issue of Muzzle, along with some fine poets I admire!

www.muzzlemagazine.com/cassandra-wh...

Muscle magazine fall 2025 issue 37 Poetry featuring Jane Zwart, Phillip B Williams and others

The Wedding Is A Sensible Affair For The Two Old Lovers

who wait on each other with an audience— everyone laughs there is no booze
—hardly anyone smokes—not even the band— as polite as they can be with the songbook
It’s official— at last—at last— over the long ache of it— tears of beaded jewels—
hotel light— cheers and clapping claps Desire sleeps in their senses
Everyone has slept with everyone else —or wanted to
or meant to Desire is a curious spirit Here—in recovery it settles
in the chocolate mousse—
everyone devours—savoring the last bite— napkins reveal the story. At last— desire enlarges
as night falls on the celebrants— despite dry glasses—dry noses
the sober chicken dinner A couple disappears into love again
—behind a faux colonnade— another joins—laughter collaborates
with the band—the dancing already hammering their hearts into joyful hammers
—how their blood flows celebrating —two old lovers
—hand in hand dandied alike —each a half of each
you can see where they snap to— snap apart

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Lawrence Moore @lawrencemoore.bsky.social · 23h

We're having an online zoom launch for my new poetry collection This Joyful Interlude on 20th November, 7pm GMT.

If you want to come along to a friendly, relaxed evening of poetry and, if you wish, read a poem of your own, please sign up for free below

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/this-joyfu...

#poetry

Launch party for Lawrence Moore's new poetry collection This Joyful Interlude, 20th November, 7pm GMT.

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Elaine L. Orr @elaineorr55.bsky.social · 1d

FREE this weekend. Murder at Talk Like a Pirate Day, in the Cozy Corner B&B, and on Jolie's porch swing. #cozymystery ".. always amusing, well-plotted, features a great setting and fine characters"
amzn.to/2W2rDec
UK bit.ly/4iJrxSH
Canada amzn.to/43XtxC4
Aus amzn.to/4chiJkn
India amzn.to/4l14Afj

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Linda Watkins @lindawatkins.bsky.social · 1d

FINAL DAY ON SALE!!! October 25, 2025
THE MATEGUAS ISLAND TRILOGY
www.amazon.com/dp/B0CHK5ST89
Book I: #FREE
Book II: #99cents
Book III: #99cents

"...an exceptional read"~Midwest Book Review

#horror #gothichorror #contemporarygothic #pageturners #awardwinners #darkfantasy #writingcommunity

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Kent Priore @kentpriore.bsky.social · 1d

Read The Monsters Among Us but are impatient for In the Wake of Gods to be published in May? Then grab this anthology to check out my unsettling, macabre short story “A State of Emergency.”

Definitely one you’ll want to read this Halloween.

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Amanda Green @amandagreenauthor.bsky.social · 2d

Through Their Eyes: A collection of dark and thought-provoking short stories
www.amazon.co.uk/Through-Thei...
#halloween #psychological #shortstories #shortstory #thriller #horror #writingcommunity #readingcommunity

Through Their Eyes: A collection of dark and thought-provoking short stories

Through Their Eyes: A collection of dark and thought-provoking short stories eBook : Green, Amanda, Hobbs-Wyatt, Debz: Amazon.co.uk: Kindle Store

www.amazon.co.uk

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The Brett O’Reilly @thebrettoreilly.bsky.social · 2d

In one week and one day, #ChildrenOfAbel will officially launch on October 31, 2025, Halloween. It's been a long journey; thank you to all who have taken it with me, from my beta readers, to my online supporters, to my wonderful family. To all, a very heartfelt thank you.

#indieauthor

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Elaine L. Orr @elaineorr55.bsky.social · 2d

A stranger says he’s related to Digger’s oldest friend. What does he really want? Century old papers hold clues to unexpected family ties.
amzn.to/3QYsd9X
Nook bit.ly/47xyyA7
Goog bit.ly/4a2K1cz
Kobo bit.ly/3t4hmn1
ibooks apple.co/3Nbe4W2

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David Musser USA Horror Author @usahorrorauthor.bsky.social · 2d

EXCITING NEWS! Saturday - book signing at Valerie Hill Vineyard & Winery in Stephens City, VA - Join me for wine, horror tales, and signed copies of my latest works. Oct 25th, 4-6 PM at Valerie Hill Winery, 1687 Marlboro Road, Stephens City, VA.

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Author Lily Lamb @authorlilylamb.bsky.social · 2d

www.amazon.com/dp/B0CRPD5HCR
When death isn’t the end, what’s left of love? Hatred? Fury, unlike anything known before, for stealing the life of your heart?
#darkfantasy #queerhorror #gothichorror #HorrorCommunity #QueerHorror #IndieHorror #kindleunlimited #writerslift #halloween

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Sisters in Crime-Canada West @sinc-cw.bsky.social · 2d

Coming soon! The Many Names of Robert Cree (ECW Press)
Written by Elder Robert Cree & Alberta Writers Guild member Therese Greenwood, Publisher’s Weekly describes it as “a moving debut [in which] Cree’s optimism rings true...even as his blunt account of state-sanctioned abuse haunts.
www.therese.ca

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Jumping Jules Poetry @jumpingjulespoetry.bsky.social · 2d

Huge thanks to @secretsoliloquies.bsky.social in Sussex for this photo of Forest Girl with @petestrongpoet.bsky.social. All books from @dragonflyflight.bsky.social and you can hear us read at the Showcase on zoom on 25th November 7.30pm. Can’t wait for this. Smudge would like to come too 🥰🖤🤍

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Richie Narvaez @richienarvaez.bsky.social · 2d

New story "Great Big Alleyway" up at The Yard. Let me know what you think. h/t #grandmasterflash #furiousfive #mellemel theyardcrimeblog.com/2025/10/23/g...

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A-M Mawhiney @ammawhiney.bsky.social · 2d

I am so grateful. For this review by Madison Cooper. Links to stores at www.ammawhiney.ca

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Richie Narvaez @richienarvaez.bsky.social · 2d

I soundbyte a quick word about my story "Isla del Encanto Perdido" in the new anthology LATIN AMERICAN SHARED STORIES
youtu.be/QmM3McBi5sw?...

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Jonathan Edgington @jonedgewriter.bsky.social · 2d

Great to hear that a production of my full-length play ROBIN HOOD will be taking place in February 2026 in Northampton! Script info here ⬇️

stage-write.com.au/start-browsi...

#theatresky #newwriting #RobinHood #WritingCommunity #art #writerscommunity #actors #writers #theatre #writer #comedy #drama

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Linda Watkins @lindawatkins.bsky.social · 2d

THE MATEGUAS ISLAND TRILOGY by Linda Watkins
www.amazon.com/dp/B0CHK5ST89
ON SALE, 10/23-10/25/2025

"A vivid and poetic read that beautifully channels modern supernatural melodrama"

#horror #gothichorror #contemporarygothic #darkfantasy
#romanticsuspense #writingcommunity

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Kent Priore @kentpriore.bsky.social · 2d

Get a copy of this moody, award-winning dark fantasy book. A perfect spooky season read.
books2read.com/u/m27rzr

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Jonathan Edgington @jonedgewriter.bsky.social · 2d

Good to hear that another of my #pantomime shorts will be getting a run-out in the New Year - this time it’s #DickWhittington in Buckinghamshire! ❤️🐈‍⬛

Script link ⬇️

www.lazybeescripts.co.uk/Scripts/scri...

#theatresky #WritingCommunity #art #fantasy #writerscommunity #writers #theatre #fairytale

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Michelle A Darnell @michelleadarnell.bsky.social · 1d

Grab book 2 of The Vampire Assassin Chronicles below:

www.amazon.com/dp/B0CNGNKP1G/

Available as eBook, paperback and hardback.

#fantasybooks #yafantasy #ParanormalRomance #CompletedSeries #EnemiesToLovers #morallygray #readersofbluesky

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Jack Wright @jackwrightauthor.com · 1d

Happy Friday! Pre-orders for my debut novel, DUSKFIELD PINES, are now open via Northodox Press. Release date is being finalised—stay tuned for updates!

www.northodox.co.uk/product-page...

#horror #DuskfieldPines #JackWright #Author #AuthorSky #BookSky

Duskfield Pines - Paperback (Pre-Order) | Northodox Press

Publishing April 2027Duskfield Pines is a dark, atmospheric tale of loss, memory, and the shadows we carry.Chris discovers his eleven-year-old daughter, Cassie, missing from her bed. Her trail leads h...

www.northodox.co.uk

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Nick Snape 💙🐉⚔️🪐📚 @nicksnapeauthor.bsky.social · 1d

Just a little reminder that the #books in my Dark Fantasy arcanepunk trilogy is still available at 0.99 each (or equivalent worldwide). Filled with deception, spirit-magic, soul-drinkers and mechanical dragons #fantasybooksky #fantasy #booksale 📚💙🐉⚔️ books2read.com/DragonoftheV...

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