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Michelle Dornish @mdornish.bsky.social · 11h

I agree! I feel like every year this event gets better and better!
Counting the days till next year already!

Ute Orgassa @uteorgassa.bsky.social · 13h

Fun times with fellow writers! @bsmbooks.bsky.social @mdornish.bsky.social @kevincarver.bsky.social @katherinebonn.bsky.social @katelynsweigart.bsky.social @journey-on.bsky.social , among others.

Barbara Swihart Miller @bsmbooks.bsky.social · 13h

September 19 to 21, 2025. The third annual Pen & Pier retreat!
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Pen & Pier @penandpier.bsky.social · 17h

Pen & Pier to me is a place to hone my writing craft. I can tap into the experience and genius of the group to improve on my work. Whether I am getting or giving a critique, I always learn something!
–Michelle Dornish @mdornish.bsky.social

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Ute Orgassa @uteorgassa.bsky.social · 13h

Fun times with fellow writers! @bsmbooks.bsky.social @mdornish.bsky.social @kevincarver.bsky.social @katherinebonn.bsky.social @katelynsweigart.bsky.social @journey-on.bsky.social , among others.

Barbara Swihart Miller @bsmbooks.bsky.social · 13h

September 19 to 21, 2025. The third annual Pen & Pier retreat!
open.substack.com/pub/penandpi...

September 19 to 21, 2025. The third annual Pen & Pier retreat!

By Ute Orgassa

open.substack.com

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Michelle Dornish @mdornish.bsky.social · 11h

I'm so excited! just got an email from the substack of @penandpier.bsky.social! Our writing group is a fledgling in the social media landscape, but love what we are putting out there! Find us!
penandpier.com
substack.com/@penandpier
www.facebook.com/groups/penan...
www.instagram.com/pen.and.pier/

Pen & Pier - Pen & Pier is a society of writers who support each other’s creative efforts. We envision a community where authors of all levels create powerful stories that inspire and endure.

Pen & Pier is a society of writers who support each other’s creative efforts. We envision a community where authors of all levels create powerful stories that inspire and endure.

penandpier.com

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Ellen Hopkins @ellenhopkins.bsky.social · 7d

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Michelle Dornish @mdornish.bsky.social · 7d

Not sure I can re-up myself, but expect to see more of this cover on my feed soon! Our edits are almost complete!!😀

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Michelle Dornish @mdornish.bsky.social · 7d

www.writingbattle.com/join-battle I joined the upcoming Fear Flash Fiction Battle with writers from around the world. Get Ready to Battle on Oct 5, 2025! @writingbattle.bsky.social
#flashfiction #writingprompts #writerslife #WritingCommunity #writersofbluesky

Join the Battle and Learn More

Writing Battle — Write. Read. Win.

Write. Read. Win. A competitive writing platform for storytellers around the world. Receive oodles of feedback. Join the most supportive writing community on the web. You up for the chal...

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Michelle Dornish @mdornish.bsky.social · 15d

Hey y'all!
My writing group is publishing an anthology and I am so stoked! We are currently looking for ARC readers. If you like short stories of various genres then please fill out this survey! Looking at end of 2025 for our release!
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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Michelle Dornish @mdornish.bsky.social · 20d

Hanging out with @uteorgassa.bsky.social and @kevincarver.bsky.social at our Pen&Pier writing conference this weekend in SLO and 5 Cities! Got to make a book last night. Today is writing and marketing!

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Michelle Dornish @mdornish.bsky.social · Aug 16

Check out this amazing anthology of modern mummy stories! I am reading some rave reviews, and I happen to know at least one of the stories is to die for! @uteorgassa.bsky.social, talking about you!

excavatinghorror.com/2025/08/15/m...

Modern Mummies (2025)

At the beginning of the year, I noticed that Cat Eye Press was soliciting stories for a new collection. The theme was “modern mummies” and I have to admit that I was skeptical until I r…

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Michelle Dornish @mdornish.bsky.social · Aug 3

It's August, my baby is 2.5 months old, and I'm back at it with #furiousfiction with no trouble on the WC this time! *gasp*
Feeling closer to normal every day!

Michelle Dornish @mdornish.bsky.social · Jul 18

If anyone can help this family it would be much appreciated. So terrible that this is happening to so many people in our country right now 😒
www.gofundme.com/f/aid-a-deta...

Donate to Aid a Detained Family in Need, organized by Tiff Buckman

My previous student, from a 'More Intensive' special day class in SLO County, has been take… Tiff Buckman needs your support for Aid a Detained Family in Need

www.gofundme.com

Michelle Dornish @mdornish.bsky.social · Jul 12

Got some good news! Paragraph Planet accepted my submission. This Monday they will be posting my 75 words, a captured moment with my newborn.
www.paragraphplanet.com

Creative writing website for authors and readers. 75 words, changing daily. Submit your paragraph today.

A flash fiction website for writers and readers. One 75 word tale published daily. Plus author interviews and writing group map

www.paragraphplanet.com

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W. Ringo @tellez.bsky.social · Jul 1

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4 Unique Writing Habits of Famous Writers

By Isha JainAs someone who wants to improve my craft, I often read about the writing advice and habits of accomplished writers.Over the years, I have come across many quirky habits that have

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Michelle Dornish @mdornish.bsky.social · Jul 7

A fabulous writer and friend, you all must read this story, which is chilling!

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Ute Orgassa @uteorgassa.bsky.social · Jul 7

Look at that, I am a highlighted author!

Cat Eye Press @cateyepress.bsky.social · Jul 7

We’re back with more #ModernMummies author highlights. Today, we have @uteorgassa.bsky.social whose short stories have been published by Shortwave Publishing, Haunted Words Press & more. Her Modern Mummies story “Going Home” is an eerie exploration of what happens when you disturb the dead.

Modern Mummies Author Highlight: Ute Orgassa

Snippet from the story "Going Home" by Ute Orgassa

Preorder Modern Mummies at cateyepress.com/store

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Michelle Dornish @mdornish.bsky.social · Jun 15

The results are in! Sensational 64 is not bad at all
Thanks @writingbattle.bsky.social
#writingbattle #wonder2025

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Michelle Dornish @mdornish.bsky.social · Jun 15

I just shared my novel excerpt with Uncharted Mag! Novel Excerpt Prize! PublicationPublication + $3k! More details here: www.unchartedmag.com

Home - Uncharted

www.unchartedmag.com

Michelle Dornish @mdornish.bsky.social · Jun 13

This is a new honor for me! Furthest I have ever gotten in an @writingbattle.bsky.social challenge!

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Michelle Dornish @mdornish.bsky.social · Apr 10

Hey everyone! I have written a letter and submitted to a contest and now I am in the second round! I would really appreicate your support! If you are able to read the letter, and if you like it, please vote for the letter!
Thanks!!
theunsealed.com/activity/p/2...

Dear Fear of Unbroken Cycles, - The Unsealed

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Michelle Dornish @mdornish.bsky.social · Apr 6

This morning was a whirlwind of pitching my book at #pitch-o-rama2025 and I learned so much! Also got to meet some amazing authors and agents. My pages are going out to four different people tonight! So overall, a worthwhile venture!

Michelle Dornish @mdornish.bsky.social · Apr 5

Followed Lindsey on Substack after meeting her at Pith-a-Rama. A fascinating agent who has her fingers in many publishing pies!
lindseyexplainsitall.substack.com?r=51yowc&utm...

Lindsey Explains It All | Lindsey Smith | Substack

Welcome to Lindsey Explains It All, my Substack series where I take a page from Clarissa Darling’s book (or, well, TV show) to demystify the wild world of book publishing. Click to read Lindsey Explai...

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Ute Orgassa @uteorgassa.bsky.social · Mar 12

I have a new flash story out today. Enjoy!

M.E. Proctor @meproctor.bsky.social · Mar 12

@uteorgassa.bsky.social is at Punk Noir Magazine today with her vision of Windmills: "Mind the Flour Dust" .... caution, caution... punknoirmagazine.wordpress.com/2025/03/12/m...

Mind The Flour Dust by Ute Orgassa

Photo by SOO CHUL PARK on Pexels.com Mind The Flour Dust by Ute Orgassa You should have known better, I say to my mangled corpse. Not that it helps anything now, but I am angry at the me from about…

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Michelle Dornish @mdornish.bsky.social · Mar 9

The prickly leaves and the density of the twigs. She crawls up and grips a ripe, red berry. Bursts of sweet pleasure in her mouth.
#GWStoriesEverywhere

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Michelle Dornish @mdornish.bsky.social · Mar 8

Another month, another attempt in the #furiousfiction challenge! Write 499 words exactly based on the prompt. End result, not bad I must say. Though I do need to work on getting the fun character moments I like to write into a tighter WC.

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