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Suzanne Hicks

@suzannehicks.bsky.social

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Writer living with multiple sclerosis. Often very tired. Best Microfiction ‘24 Wigleaf Top 50 Longlist ‘24. Read my work: www.suzannehickswrites.com

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Suzanne Hicks @suzannehicks.bsky.social · Feb 16

Thrilled to have a story in @havehashad.com! My first 💀!

Many thanks to Richie Zaborowske and @aaronburch.bsky.social!

HAD @havehashad.com · Feb 16

today's story from Suzanne Hicks takes a turn in the final paragraph that is so perfect, it made me short-story-loving heart glow big and bright

"I’ve become a regular at the dispensary... and now every time I visit, she hugs me before I leave."

https://www.havehashad.com/kd4g9

I wait in line for two hours on the first day of recreational marijuana sales in Las Vegas by Suzanne Hicks

After they let me inside the building, there’s still a wait, but I’m provided a menu to browse. It’s divided into the different offerings: flower, edibles, concentrates, and it goes on. The lobby has…

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Suzanne Hicks @suzannehicks.bsky.social · 12d

This nomination means so much! Thank you @welkinprize.bsky.social for honoring my micro, You want to peel back your skin 💜

The Welkin Writing Prize @welkinprize.bsky.social · 13d

For the Award for Disabled Creatives:

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Genrepunk Award for Disabled Creatives Nomination. Suzanne Hicks

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Suzanne Hicks @suzannehicks.bsky.social · 12d

I’m honored. Thank you so much! 💜

Suzanne Hicks @suzannehicks.bsky.social · 16d

“I imagine seeing the stellar nurseries glowing pink and red, pulsing with newborn stars, as heavy as my love for you, as weightless as your nebulous body will soon be.”

@ezhang77.bsky.social in @leonliteraryreview.bsky.social

Issue 32 | Elena Zhang – LEON Literary Review

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Suzanne Hicks @suzannehicks.bsky.social · 16d

Congrats, James! 🥳

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Suzanne Hicks @suzannehicks.bsky.social · Sep 8

OK. Cause I was like, what?! They were saying he got on a plane like three days ago. And I thought that haircut definitely says, I wasn’t really prepared for this 😅

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Suzanne Hicks @suzannehicks.bsky.social · Sep 8

Agreed. He is amazing. I’ve always been a huge fan. Both of those teams are going to be great this year. I thought Prater retired 😆

Suzanne Hicks @suzannehicks.bsky.social · Sep 8

I hope so too! I wanted to turn it off at one point to watch something else, but glad I didn’t!

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Suzanne Hicks @suzannehicks.bsky.social · Sep 8

What a win @sfreligh.bsky.social! Let’s go Buffalo!

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Suzanne Hicks @suzannehicks.bsky.social · Sep 1

Looking forward to reading it! 💜

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Suzanne Hicks @suzannehicks.bsky.social · Sep 1

a cartoon character with hearts around it and the word yay

ALT: a cartoon character with hearts around it and the word yay

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Suzanne Hicks @suzannehicks.bsky.social · Aug 31

a woman in a black dress is standing in front of a purple wall .

ALT: a woman in a black dress is standing in front of a purple wall .

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Suzanne Hicks @suzannehicks.bsky.social · Aug 30

“Of course, the Face you swiped on is actually a Heel. This always happens. No one’s who they say they are.”

@chelseastickle.bsky.social in @mrbullbull.bsky.social

MrBullBull @mrbullbull.bsky.social · Aug 28

"You’re either supposed to be a star or a star-fucker. Your mother will settle for a star-fucker." @chelseastickle.bsky.social mrbullbull.com/newbull/flas...

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Suzanne Hicks @suzannehicks.bsky.social · Aug 30

“Because the boy on the bus folded his laughter into a paper crane & left it on your seat.”

Read this breathtaking piece by Oladosu Michael Emerald in @trampset.bsky.social

trampset @trampset.bsky.social · Aug 29

"Because the sky still hangs its blue between the bombs. Because your mother’s voice is a compass needle trembling north."

Oladosu Michael Emerald's "Reasons to Stay Alive When the World Burns"

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Reasons to Stay Alive When the World Burns

by Oladosu Michael Emerald

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SmokeLong Quarterly @smokelong.bsky.social · Aug 26

In a rare "head over to Twixter" post, ok, head over to Twixter to enter our The Train Wreck Formerly Known as Twitter Micro Contest and maybe win $200!

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Suzanne Hicks @suzannehicks.bsky.social · Aug 26

Sending 💜

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Suzanne Hicks @suzannehicks.bsky.social · Aug 22

😆

Suzanne Hicks @suzannehicks.bsky.social · Aug 22

So true. 💜💜💜

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Suzanne Hicks @suzannehicks.bsky.social · Aug 22

I’m struggling too. Between my MS and the horrors of the US, this year is so difficult. It’s crushing. I keep trying to think of ways to hold myself and others up.

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Suzanne Hicks @suzannehicks.bsky.social · Aug 22

Amazing how much this is upsetting to maga. They updated the logo and interior. All restaurant chains do it. Who cares?!? 🤦‍♀️

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Suzanne Hicks @suzannehicks.bsky.social · Aug 21

That’s awesome!
🎉🎉🎉

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Suzanne Hicks @suzannehicks.bsky.social · Aug 21

Oh my gosh, such beautiful scenery!

Suzanne Hicks @suzannehicks.bsky.social · Aug 20

Congratulations, Frances! 🎉

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Suzanne Hicks @suzannehicks.bsky.social · Aug 19

Congrats, Jeff! 🎉🐈🐈‍⬛

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Matt Kendrick @mattkendrick.bsky.social · Aug 18

Quoting this to boost for the evening crowd (or early morning Oz / afternoon America)

Win a FREE spot on one of my courses AND a free micro edit for a friend AND spread a bit of writerly love ❤️

Matt Kendrick @mattkendrick.bsky.social · Aug 18

**WIN** a free spot on 1 of my courses

To win, quote this post + tag a friend + say why they're fab

Post for a new friend every day + get your name in the hat multiple times

Friend wins a micro edit, you win a course place or vice-versa, you decide

Names drawn next Monday

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Suzanne Hicks @suzannehicks.bsky.social · Aug 18

Can’t wait! 😃