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Madelyn Postman - memoir, narrative nonfiction, fiction @madelynpostman.bsky.social · 27d

Listen to The Spark to find out what a polecat and Prince Michael of Kent have in common! With Amber Harrison of @foldedorset.bsky.social

On all podcast platforms pod.link/1769061008
And on Substack madelynpostman.substack.com/p/14-a-polec...

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Jane Friedman @janefriedman.com · Sep 9

If every publisher doesn't do this, I would not be surprised to see come kind of collective action, depending on how many authors are affected.

Ghostly Bree @mostlybree.kitrocha.com · Sep 8

Update: we just received a statement from Macmillan/Tor taking full responsibility for failing to register copyright, promising to make us whole and pay us any settlement money we lost out on due to that error, and promising to find & correct the lapses that caused this.

Every pub should do this.

Ghostly Bree @mostlybree.kitrocha.com · Sep 7

this part right here is gonna create massive resentment in the industry. the copyright registration system and the fact that you apparently have to pay a bonus fee for protection from big companies pirating your work (and that tons of publishers never paid the bonus fee...)

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Madelyn Postman - memoir, narrative nonfiction, fiction @madelynpostman.bsky.social · Sep 6

Our dog hates them too!

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Madelyn Postman - memoir, narrative nonfiction, fiction @madelynpostman.bsky.social · Aug 21

PS - I WANT MERCH

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Madelyn Postman - memoir, narrative nonfiction, fiction @madelynpostman.bsky.social · Aug 21

@failingwriters.bsky.social review: I discovered The Failing Writers Podcast a couple of years ago and have been a dedicated listener ever since. They even critiqued a submission of mine, which was a real high point for me. I love that they don’t take themselves too seriously, as seen in the name!

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Madelyn Postman - memoir, narrative nonfiction, fiction @madelynpostman.bsky.social · Jul 31

Yay!!! 🤩 How exciting!!!

Madelyn Postman - memoir, narrative nonfiction, fiction @madelynpostman.bsky.social · Jul 31

WOW!! This is super exciting.

If you’d like to read Staring into the Sun, I’m serializing it here from this Saturday, every week until the end of December. Publication in May 2026 by Ten16 Press.

madelynpostman.substack.com/p/start-here

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Madelyn Postman - memoir, narrative nonfiction, fiction @madelynpostman.bsky.social · Jul 26

If you can't wait until May 2026 to read my short story collection, Staring into the Sun, sign up to read it week by week here!

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Madelyn Postman - memoir, narrative nonfiction, fiction @madelynpostman.bsky.social · Jul 25

I’m incredibly excited to announce my deal with Ten16 Press to publish my short story collection, Staring into the Sun 🎉🎉🎉

It links memoir with narrative nonfiction about my Chinese American family ❤️

Madelyn Postman - memoir, narrative nonfiction, fiction @madelynpostman.bsky.social · Jul 25

Thankfully, I have something to distract me from waiting for my @artscouncilengland.bsky.social Developing Your Creative Practice decision (already made, locked behind creaky Grantium). See my next post! #grantium #DYCP #artscouncil

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Arts Professional @artsprofessional.co.uk · Jul 25

Arts Council England (ACE) has blamed “high traffic” for technical issues preventing users from accessing its online application platform, Grantium, over the last 24 hours.

ACE extends deadline for government’s new building fund as ‘archaic’ Grantium system fails - Arts Professional

Arts Council England (ACE) has blamed “high traffic” for technical issues preventing users from accessing its online application platform, Grantium, over the last 24 hours. As a result of the problems,...

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Arts Council England @artscouncilengland.bsky.social · Jul 25

Update on our application portal Grantium:

We are currently experiencing technical issues with our application portal, Grantium, which means users have not been able to access the system since the evening of 23 July. We are doing everything we can to fix this.

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West Trade Review @westtradereview.bsky.social · Jul 22

Send us a flash fiction piece of up to 704 words that packs an emotional punch and has something important to teach us about a deep human truth.

$704 and publication in the Spring 2026 print edition of West Trade Review will be awarded to the winner.

Details:

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#writingcommunity

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Madelyn Postman - memoir, narrative nonfiction, fiction @madelynpostman.bsky.social · Jul 15

Excited for the July episode of The Spark podcast & newsletter, featuring an interview with Virginia Evans, author of epistolary contemporary novel, The Correspondent.

Listen/read here madelynpostman.substack.com/p/12-time-re... or wherever you listen to podcasts!

#virginiaevans #thecorrespondent

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West Trade Review @westtradereview.bsky.social · Jun 23

Submissions are open. Send us your best short fiction, poetry, and creative nonfiction.

Before submitting, please review our guidelines at the link below:

buff.ly/aEjHtHL

#writingcommunity

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Madelyn Postman - memoir, narrative nonfiction, fiction @madelynpostman.bsky.social · Jun 15

Just published The Spark podcast and newsletter! June features:
🎙️ An interview with the inimitable @eanstruther.bsky.social
📚 Reading recs for your TBR
✏️ Writing tips and resources
👣 Updates on my moseying

Find it wherever you listen to podcasts or here madelynpostman.substack.com/p/11-were-al...

11 We're All Independent Artists

June 2025 | Interview with Eleanor Anstruther

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Madelyn Postman - memoir, narrative nonfiction, fiction @madelynpostman.bsky.social · May 14

With recommended reads: @cocomellors.bsky.social @johngreensbluesky.bsky.social and a mention of @eanstruther.bsky.social (next month's guest!).

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Madelyn Postman - memoir, narrative nonfiction, fiction @madelynpostman.bsky.social · May 14

Check out The Spark for May!

Featuring:
🎙️ An interview with Tessa McWatt
📚 Reading recommendations
✏️ Writing tips and resources
👣 Updates on my moseying

Listen on all podcast platforms or visit madelynpostman.substack.com/p/10-being-h...

10 Being Human on this Planet

Featuring an interview with memoir, fiction, and nonfiction writer Tessa McWatt

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The Failing Writers Podcast @failingwriters.bsky.social · May 2

Songs about books?
Yes please!
check out Paul Armfield's album - Between the Covers - and marvel not just at the title, but the luscious music too! He’s on tour this month and next.
We had a lovely chat with him about books, songs and lyrics on the pod. Have a little shuftie - Link’s in our bio.

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The Failing Writers Podcast @failingwriters.bsky.social · Apr 22

This week we shoot the breeze with the brilliant 🤩@cjtudor.bsky.social, and find out being a massively successful author isn’t always the anxiety-free life we might assume.
Link in bio.
#horror #thrillerbook #writers

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Madelyn Postman - memoir, narrative nonfiction, fiction @madelynpostman.bsky.social · May 2

@failingwriters.bsky.social my review: Just listened to the latest episode with Paul Armfield and reminded how much I love this podcast. It’s got everything: authors like Flora Opil, musicians, and booksellers. From a dedicated listener.

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Querencia Press @querenciapress.bsky.social · Apr 30

Unthemed quarterly submissions are open for Summer! We take all written genres for our quarterly anthologies, & submissions can be sent through Submittable ✨ link in bio—please read submission guidelines. Deadline June 1st

Flip flops, sunglasses, smiling sun, other summer doodles in background with pink text saying SUMMER—foreground says: subs open! Accepting unthemed poetry, fiction, & nonfiction *details in caption*

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Two Dollar Radio @twodollarradio.bsky.social · Apr 28

Incredible new bookseller endorsement for Issa Quincy’s ABSENCE — out July 15!

Thank you Bryan at Literati! 💖

🔗 twodollarradio.com/products/abs...

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Red Hen Press @redhenpress.bsky.social · Apr 28

Have you decided on Thursday plans? May we suggest our literary event at Red Hen Press?
Join these amazing authors in conversation on May 1st ❣️ RSVP in the link here: redhen.org/event-calend...

Literary Salon with Red Hen Press, Tia Chucha Press, and Letras Latinas - Red Hen Press

We are pleased to invite you to a special literary salon at Red Hen Press in Pasadena on Thursday, May 1 celebrating authors from Red Hen Press, Tia Chucha Press, and the Letras Latinas initiative fro...

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