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The MockingOwl Roost - a literary pub @mockingowls.bsky.social · 5d
It's finally here! A day late, due to a power outage...but...! Yonder Goes the Tumbleweed is ready for your enjoyment. Saddle up for adventures in the Wild, Wild West! www.mockingowlroost.com/blog/old-wes...
Enjoy #fiction #poetry #artwork and more, all centered on the #OldWest from 1820s to 1890s.
Dark turquoise background with a magazine cover to the left hand side. The cover features rugged western terrain, mostly rocks, under a harsh sun. The cover reads: MockingOwl Roost - Volume 5, Issue 3. Yonder Goes the Tumbleweed. Featuring Poetry - Kansas Homestead, Fiction - Marshall Pat Garrett Comes to Call, Poetry - The Wife of Kit Carson, Fiction - Light a Shuck, Fiction - Pink Buffalo, Poetry - This Outback of Spindly Shrub.
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The MockingOwl Roost - a literary pub @mockingowls.bsky.social · 5h
No one should’ve been outside with that storm coming in. But someone was slipping between the trees.“Ice Cherries” by #TandyMalinak is a story of storms, sweetness, and an unexpected rescue. #FlashFiction #EmotionalRead www.mockingowlroost.com/blog/ice-che...
A red background with a white plate of cherries at the center. A small green leaf rests on the right side of the plate. To the right of the image, the title “Ice Cherries” appears in clean white text, with the author’s name, Tandy Malinak, directly below it.
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The MockingOwl Roost - a literary pub @mockingowls.bsky.social · 6h
Megan D Robinson’s "Stravinsky's Firebird Suite” unfolds a story of magic and music, where each note carries hope, struggle, and conflict. This haunting poem invites you to feel the sound and spirit of battle. Dive into this poetic journey on PAGE 08: www.mockingowlroost.com/blog/music-l...
The image blends classical music, poetry, and mythical imagery in a striking way. At the top, a bright phoenix spreads its glowing red, orange, and gold feathers across an aged scroll of Chinese calligraphy, symbolizing rebirth and fire, much like Stravinsky’s Firebird Suite. A burnt orange band cuts across the middle with bold black text reading: “Stravinsky’s Firebird Suite / A Cell in the Body of the Orchestra” in a vintage playbill-style font that hints at the drama of orchestral performance. Below, there’s a wide view of a concert hall with empty music stands and instruments ready, while the audience quietly fills in behind. White text introduces the poet, Megan D. Robinson, connecting the music to the poetry. In the corner, the MockingOwl Roost owl logo. Overall, it’s a creative mix of myth, music, and modern poetry.
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The MockingOwl Roost - a literary pub @mockingowls.bsky.social · 8h
A #Poppy’s love came in #blue #daisies — teaching, forgiving, celebrating. Even when he was gone, the #blooms whispered #memories only she could feel. Read more: www.mockingowlroost.com/blog/old-pop...
A square image with a bright, romantic, and gentle vibe, suggestive of a greeting card or heartfelt memory. The background is a sunny, tropical coastal scene with calm turquoise water, a light blue and cloudy sky, and a small island in the distance. The center features a wooden pier extending into the water, upon which a man in a blue shirt walks away from the viewer. In the foreground, a young girl with her hair in a bun is shown in profile, looking up and to the right. A large bouquet of pink, purple, and white cosmos flowers is in front of her. The MockingOwl Roost logo is in the lower left corner. Text: A Sweetest, Day Sweetie, Paula Frew, Poetry
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The MockingOwl Roost - a literary pub @mockingowls.bsky.social · 1d
A silent girl #abandoned in a #dandelion meadow... a town haunted by a decade-old disappearance. Wortner's #review explores all the #secrets in Julia Heaberlin's "We Are All the Same in the Dark": www.mockingowlroost.com/blog/we-are-...
A square image with a dark green background featuring a faint floral pattern of yellow and purple flowers. In the center, there are two white rectangles. The left rectangle displays the book cover for "We Are All the Same in the Dark," showing a dark background with green foliage and the title in white, vertically stacked letters. "JULIA HEABERLIN" is at the top of the book cover in yellow, with a small quote above it. The right rectangle contains a quote from a review: "In We Are All The Same in The Dark, Julia Heaberlin offers more than a thriller. It is a great choice for readers drawn to atmospheric suspense and emotional complexity..." Below the quote, the reviewer's name "Karrie Wortner" is written in a handwritten-style font. Text: Suspense, JULIA HEABERLIN, We Are All The Same in The Dark, A NOVEL, In We Are All The Same in The Dark, Julia Heaberlin offers more than a thriller. It is a great choice for readers drawn to atmospheric suspense and emotional complexity..., Karrie Wortner, Book Review
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The MockingOwl Roost - a literary pub @mockingowls.bsky.social · 1d
“My voice will be heard above the din. My song will rise…” For #DomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth, #RitaMockPike shares her moving poem I Remember, a call to healing and strength through #poetry and #voice. Full reading here (TW): www.mockingowlroost.com/blog/i-remem...
A square image with a peaceful, contemplative, and slightly spiritual vibe. The background features a wide-angle view of a valley with a river or lake, small town, and forested hills under a bright blue and white sky. A silhouetted figure is seated cross-legged on a rocky peak, looking out at the view. This outdoor scene is overlaid with a large, partially transparent circular frame, inside of which a close-up image of the Book of Psalms is visible. The lighting is bright with a lens flare effect. The MockingOwl Roost logo in white is in the lower right corner. Text: POETRY READING I Remember Written & Performed by Rita Mock-Pike
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The MockingOwl Roost - a literary pub @mockingowls.bsky.social · 1d
A chilly night on the #OregonTrail may bring reflections of #sorrow but there's also hope in the dark as a loving mother makes her #ShadowPuppets dance for her son... Read more: www.mockingowlroost.com/blog/old-wes... PAGE 15
Shadow puppet of a rabbit on the canvas side of a conestoga wagon, with a campfire nearby. The hues are primarily shades of black and orange, reflecting the fire in the wago and the fire. TEXT: Shadow Puppet Dance - Western Fiction - Rita Mock-Pike
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The MockingOwl Roost - a literary pub @mockingowls.bsky.social · 1d
What carries true value in a world run by #AI and #consumerism? In Helen Philips’ Hum, society-controlling Hums blur the line between human and machine, pushing readers to question tech, family, and desire. A chilling #scifi must-read: www.mockingowlroost.com/blog/hum-sci...
A square image with a neon green, sci-fi theme. The background is a blurred image of what appears to be a robot or cyborg face in shades of lime and olive green. Superimposed on the background is the bright green cover of a book titled "HUM" by Helen Phillips, which features an abstract design of white shapes and a single green eye. The overall mood is modern, technological, and slightly unsettling. The MockingOwl Roost logo is visible in black on the right. Text: "A narrative tour de force." —Jeff VanderMeer, HUM, A NOVEL, A NEW YORK TIMES EDITORS' CHOICE, HELEN PHILLIPS, Author of The Need, longlisted for the National Book Award, A Sci-Fi Novel Review, Zina Mona
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The MockingOwl Roost - a literary pub @mockingowls.bsky.social · 1d
Get your #spooky reading on with the best #Halloween books — from cozy #witchy romances to chilling #hauntings. Brew your cider, curl up, and pick your next page-turner! by @ritamockpike.bsky.social
Read now: www.mockingowlroost.com/blog/hallowe...
A square image with an antique, gothic, and spooky aesthetic, perfect for Halloween. The background is a soft, muted beige and features a subtle, tiled pattern of vintage books. The main focus is an elaborate, ornate black decorative border with a lace-like texture, featuring flourishes, bats, and possibly cobwebs, framing the center of the image. The overall mood is sophisticated, historical, and subtly unsettling. The MockingOwl Roost logo is centered near the bottom. Text: BEST, HALLOWEEN, BOOKS, RITA MOCK-PIKE
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The MockingOwl Roost - a literary pub @mockingowls.bsky.social · 3d
A neon sign. A robotic café. A man who quotes #Poe. When Dinah steps into Café X, she’s not in 1993 anymore. Cocked Clock bends #time, #love, and what it means to be #human. Step inside the future: www.mockingowlroost.com/blog/cafe-x-...
A square image with a dark, mysterious, and urban night vibe, featuring a subtle hint of neon. The background is mostly a deep, desaturated black or very dark gray, creating a sense of depth and shadow. On the right side, there's a strong visual element of a glowing neon sign spelling "BAR" vertically, casting a soft, atmospheric light. The overall mood is enigmatic and suggestive of a late-night setting. The MockingOwl Roost logo is in the bottom right corner. Text: Cocked Clock, Nina Welch, Time Travel Romance
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The MockingOwl Roost - a literary pub @mockingowls.bsky.social · 5d
It's finally here! A day late, due to a power outage...but...! Yonder Goes the Tumbleweed is ready for your enjoyment. Saddle up for adventures in the Wild, Wild West! www.mockingowlroost.com/blog/old-wes...
Enjoy #fiction #poetry #artwork and more, all centered on the #OldWest from 1820s to 1890s.
Dark turquoise background with a magazine cover to the left hand side. The cover features rugged western terrain, mostly rocks, under a harsh sun. The cover reads: MockingOwl Roost - Volume 5, Issue 3. Yonder Goes the Tumbleweed. Featuring Poetry - Kansas Homestead, Fiction - Marshall Pat Garrett Comes to Call, Poetry - The Wife of Kit Carson, Fiction - Light a Shuck, Fiction - Pink Buffalo, Poetry - This Outback of Spindly Shrub.
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The MockingOwl Roost - a literary pub @mockingowls.bsky.social · 15d
A silent girl #abandoned in a dandelion meadow... a town haunted by a decade-old #disappearance. Wortner's #review explores all the secrets in Julia Heaberlin's "We Are All the Same in the Dark": www.mockingowlroost.com/blog/we-are-...
A square image with a dark green background featuring a faint floral pattern of yellow and purple flowers. In the center, there are two white rectangles. The left rectangle displays the book cover for "We Are All the Same in the Dark," showing a dark background with green foliage and the title in white, vertically stacked letters. "JULIA HEABERLIN" is at the top of the book cover in yellow, with a small quote above it. The right rectangle contains a quote from a review: "In We Are All The Same in The Dark, Julia Heaberlin offers more than a thriller. It is a great choice for readers drawn to atmospheric suspense and emotional complexity..." Below the quote, the reviewer's name "Karrie Wortner" is written in a handwritten-style font. Text: Suspense, JULIA HEABERLIN, We Are All The Same in The Dark, A NOVEL, In We Are All The Same in The Dark, Julia Heaberlin offers more than a thriller. It is a great choice for readers drawn to atmospheric suspense and emotional complexity..., Karrie Wortner, Book Review
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The MockingOwl Roost - a literary pub @mockingowls.bsky.social · 18d
When passion burns, what remains? When it fades, is love left behind? Fire by Susan Carberry explores desire, heartbreak, and the ember that endures. #Poetry #SusanCarberry #LoveAndLoss #FirePoem www.mockingowlroost.com/blog/poetry-... — Page 16
A woman with long brown hair, holding headphones close to her chest while gazing to the side. The image is bathed in glowing orange and red embers, with visible fire sparks overlaying the scene. She stands against a blurred grassy background. The layout is split into three vertical white-bordered panels, fire sparks overlay the warm-toned design, reflecting the passionate theme of the poem. TEXT — Fire | Poetry | Susan Carberry
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The MockingOwl Roost - a literary pub @mockingowls.bsky.social · Sep 6
Don't work! This owl doesn't eat her friends!
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The MockingOwl Roost - a literary pub @mockingowls.bsky.social · Aug 16
Our latest #sciencefiction issue is here! #Shortstories, #poetry, and #visualart will take you far out Among the Distant Stars! www.mockingowlroost.com/blog/among-d... #scifi #fiction #spacetravel #starstories
Burning fiery sun in orange and red, with bright white-yellow glow. TEXT: Quarterly Issue - Volume 5, Issue 3: Among the Distant Stars. MockingOwl Roost Contributors and Staff
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The MockingOwl Roost - a literary pub @mockingowls.bsky.social · Aug 11
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Listen in on the true story of the first woman to fly around the world - Jerrie Mock. Retold by her granddaughter, Rita Mock-Pike, and a full cast from Australia and the USA. Enjoy the adventure - liv...
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I'm Uni :3 @unicouniuni3.bsky.social · Aug 11
Another long day… The usual, please
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daily bunnies 🐇✨ @dailybunnies.bsky.social · Aug 11
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Necia Campbell @vtpoetess.bsky.social · Aug 7
Thank you, @mockingowls.bsky.social for publishing my #poem, #Hiroshima on the 80th anniversary of the bombing.

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Hiroshima
Japan.Within a nanosecond’s span,that single word emblazons images that landlike flashbulbs snapping off behind a whirling fan—tobacco smoke conceals command;the modest fist of reason, slams—its compr...
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The MockingOwl Roost - a literary pub @mockingowls.bsky.social · Aug 8
What kind of strength is soft but holds firm? #WritingMemories — Pins and Needles by Sandra Arnold. #SoftStrength #CaregivingLove #EverydayCourage #MemoryLossMoments #LifeLately #ShowingUpStill www.mockingowlroost.com/blog/memorie...
Close-up of a woman's ear adorned with a vintage-style silver earring featuring a dangling pearl. Overlaid text reads: “Writing Memories – Pins and Needles – Sandra Arnold.” A brown owl logo with a quill appears in the lower right corner.
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The MockingOwl Roost - a literary pub @mockingowls.bsky.social · Aug 1
Breathe in the depth of the forest after rain. Watch the little bats flit from fig to fig. Listen to the rush of waterfall wild. #poetry #nature #beauty -- "Breath of Nature" - the latest special issue of the #MockingOwlRoost is here! www.mockingowlroost.com/blog/breath-...
Red background with green lettering. In the foreground, a red, black, and purple bird clings to the bright green stalk of a plant. The image nestles into a bright green frame. This is the cover of the magazine issue of the MockingOwl Roost -- Breath of Nature, a Poetry special. The text reads: Poetry special, Volume 5, Special Issue 2: Breath of Nature. MockingOwl Roost Contributors and Staff. Featuring Dawn Runner, Fireflies, Sapphire Haibun, Where the Light Touches, The Dragon Monster, El Cerrito, Olive Finger, Kiss From a Rose.
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The MockingOwl Roost - a literary pub @mockingowls.bsky.social · Aug 1
It's the final day to submit to the #MockingOwlRoost! We're accepting #fiction, #creativenonfiction, #scripts, and recorded #performingarts + #holiday works (incl. #holidaypoetry). Read our guidelines and find forms here:
www.mockingowlroost.com/submissions
This is a picture of a digital graphic announcing a call for submissions to The MockingOwl Roost. The design features a festive theme with evergreen branches, red berries, and dried leaves. In the background, a subtle snow-like texture is visible. At the top is the MockingOwl Roost owl logo next to the text "The MockingOwl Roost." Below this, the text "Call for Submission" is prominently displayed, followed by details on holiday-related fiction, creative nonfiction, and poetry submissions, along with the dates "July 11 - Aug 1." Text: The MockingOwl Roost, Call for Submission Holiday-related: Fiction (300-8,000 words) Creative Nonfiction (300-5,000 words) Poetry (minimum of 50 words), Submissions: July 11 - Aug 1
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The MockingOwl Roost - a literary pub @mockingowls.bsky.social · Aug 1
Submissions now open at The MockingOwl Roost!
Send us your #fiction, #creativenonfiction, recorded #performingarts and #audio #scripts on just about any topic or theme. We're also specifically looking for #holiday content (no poetry).

Forms close at midnight. shorturl.at/yMbY2
A trio of deep red spiral candles flicker gently in a warm, intimate setting. The soft focus background hints at pine branches and blurred holiday lights, evoking a sense of nostalgic comfort and quiet celebration. A translucent gray overlay sits on the right, presenting a blend of elegant serif and bold red sans serif text. In the bottom left corner, the MockingOwl Roost owl logo is subtly stamped, anchoring the scene in thoughtful tradition. TEXT: The MockingOwl Roost, Call for Submission, We are looking for holiday-related: Fiction (300–8,000 words)Creative Nonfiction (300–5,000 words) Poetry (minimum of 50 words) Submissions: July 11 – Aug 1 A square digital graphic features a misty forest of autumn trees in warm shades of orange, red, yellow, and green, fading into pale fog at the top. Overlaid at the top is a brown banner reading “The MockingOwl Roost,” followed by large white text “CALL FOR SUBMISSION.” Below, black serif text invites holiday-related written submissions, with word counts listed for fiction, creative nonfiction, and poetry. Submission dates (July 11 – Aug 1) are centered at the bottom. In the lower-right corner, the white MockingOwl Roost owl logo is visible. TEXT: The MockingOwl Roost, CALL FOR SUBMISSION, The MockingOwl Roost is commissioning holiday-related pieces for publishing on our Blog. We are open to considering pieces about any holiday, whether it’s celebrated in big or small ways., Fiction 300-8,000 words, Creative Nonfiction 300-5,000 words, Poetry minimum 50 words, Submission Open: July 11 – Aug 1
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The MockingOwl Roost - a literary pub @mockingowls.bsky.social · Jul 30
LAST DAYS!❄️Get festive with your words! 🎄The MockingOwl Roost is calling for holiday-related fiction, creative nonfiction, and poetry. Any holiday, well-known or not. Share your unique take on the season! Submissions are open from July 11 to August 1. Full guidelines await you: shorturl.at/X9gCi
This is a picture of a digital graphic announcing a call for submissions to The MockingOwl Roost. The design features a festive theme with evergreen branches, red berries, and dried leaves. In the background, a subtle snow-like texture is visible. At the top is the MockingOwl Roost owl logo next to the text "The MockingOwl Roost." Below this, the text "Call for Submission" is prominently displayed, followed by details on holiday-related fiction, creative nonfiction, and poetry submissions, along with the dates "July 11 - Aug 1." Text: The MockingOwl Roost, Call for Submission Holiday-related: Fiction (300-8,000 words) Creative Nonfiction (300-5,000 words) Poetry (minimum of 50 words), Submissions: July 11 - Aug 1
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The MockingOwl Roost - a literary pub @mockingowls.bsky.social · Jul 18
Submissions now open at The MockingOwl Roost!
Send us your fiction, creative nonfiction, or essays on wellness, positivity, and creatively-themed travel.
We're reading now through August 1: www.mockingowlroost.com/submission-g...
A square graphic featuring a photograph of a commercial airplane shot from directly below, centered mid-flight against a fading blue sky tinged with warm golden light. The airplane appears almost silhouetted, with its wings stretching wide across the frame and soft sunlight reflecting along its fuselage. The composition emphasizes symmetry, motion, and freedom — evoking themes of travel and aspiration. In the lower right corner, the MockingOwl Roost owl logo sits in white.
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