Teresa Tumminello Brader
@ttbrader.bsky.social
Reader; tea adept; New Orleanian🖤⚜️ writer: LETTING IN AIR & LIGHT https://bellepointpress.com/products/letting-in-air-and-light; SECRET KEEPERS https://bellepointpress.com/products/secret-keepers Find the homes of my other words at https://teresabrader.com
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The arrival of SECRET KEEPERS, my second book (from @bellepointpress.bsky.social) and first short-story collection.
I never dreamed I'd have one book, much less two. Thank you to all its readers, past, present, and future. 💚💙📚
I never dreamed I'd have one book, much less two. Thank you to all its readers, past, present, and future. 💚💙📚
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Photo + poem are wonderful.
Whoever named them
got it right, coming just one
r short of regret.
louisiana-anthology.org/texts/kane/k...
got it right, coming just one
r short of regret.
louisiana-anthology.org/texts/kane/k...
February 9, 2026 at 4:55 AM
Photo + poem are wonderful.
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Whoever named them
got it right, coming just one
r short of regret.
louisiana-anthology.org/texts/kane/k...
got it right, coming just one
r short of regret.
louisiana-anthology.org/texts/kane/k...
February 9, 2026 at 3:37 AM
Whoever named them
got it right, coming just one
r short of regret.
louisiana-anthology.org/texts/kane/k...
got it right, coming just one
r short of regret.
louisiana-anthology.org/texts/kane/k...
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I'm pleased to add these authors (and a few of their credits) to the Highly-Rated Authors page on the Literary Retweet website.
@wendybayne.bsky.social
@sandymcIntosh.bsky.social
@jillmccabejohnson.bsky.social
@jumpingjulespoetry.bsky.social
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@wendybayne.bsky.social
@sandymcIntosh.bsky.social
@jillmccabejohnson.bsky.social
@jumpingjulespoetry.bsky.social
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February 8, 2026 at 5:30 PM
I'm pleased to add these authors (and a few of their credits) to the Highly-Rated Authors page on the Literary Retweet website.
@wendybayne.bsky.social
@sandymcIntosh.bsky.social
@jillmccabejohnson.bsky.social
@jumpingjulespoetry.bsky.social
www.literaryretweet.com/highly-rated...
@wendybayne.bsky.social
@sandymcIntosh.bsky.social
@jillmccabejohnson.bsky.social
@jumpingjulespoetry.bsky.social
www.literaryretweet.com/highly-rated...
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Books have always been my friends, but now they've started to arrive just when I need them. Thanks to @eveninghouse.bsky.social for carrying this book. As soon I saw it on their site, I knew it'd become mine.
February 8, 2026 at 5:50 AM
Books have always been my friends, but now they've started to arrive just when I need them. Thanks to @eveninghouse.bsky.social for carrying this book. As soon I saw it on their site, I knew it'd become mine.
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Preorder @trentbwrites.bsky.social’s book and you will also get a poetry EP by @lyfaulk.bsky.social.
malarkeybooks.com/store/thewal...
malarkeybooks.com/store/thewal...
February 7, 2026 at 4:15 PM
Preorder @trentbwrites.bsky.social’s book and you will also get a poetry EP by @lyfaulk.bsky.social.
malarkeybooks.com/store/thewal...
malarkeybooks.com/store/thewal...
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Are any K–12 teachers or administrators interested in bringing me in for a Poe Lit-Hop presentation or workshop with your students? Please hit me up at LARS [at] MCLARS [dot] COM
Thanks!
Thanks!
February 7, 2026 at 5:42 PM
Are any K–12 teachers or administrators interested in bringing me in for a Poe Lit-Hop presentation or workshop with your students? Please hit me up at LARS [at] MCLARS [dot] COM
Thanks!
Thanks!
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"Suddenly all I see is oppression and hate and suffering, so much suffering… A few hundred thousand. As if the number mattered! If so much as one person is suffering unjustly, and I can put an end to it, and the only reason I don’t is because I’m a coward and prefer peace and quiet, then…"
February 7, 2026 at 5:55 PM
"Suddenly all I see is oppression and hate and suffering, so much suffering… A few hundred thousand. As if the number mattered! If so much as one person is suffering unjustly, and I can put an end to it, and the only reason I don’t is because I’m a coward and prefer peace and quiet, then…"
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Donna Usher painting hanging in Kimmel Center Philly
February 6, 2026 at 3:02 AM
Donna Usher painting hanging in Kimmel Center Philly
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“Stay angry, little Meg,” Mrs Whatsit whispered. “You will need all your anger now.”
"Okay I get that," Meg whispered back, "but I've been angry for over a decade straight and my arteries are basically solid carbon fiber at this point. Do I ever get a freakin' break?"
"Okay I get that," Meg whispered back, "but I've been angry for over a decade straight and my arteries are basically solid carbon fiber at this point. Do I ever get a freakin' break?"
August 25, 2025 at 12:37 AM
“Stay angry, little Meg,” Mrs Whatsit whispered. “You will need all your anger now.”
"Okay I get that," Meg whispered back, "but I've been angry for over a decade straight and my arteries are basically solid carbon fiber at this point. Do I ever get a freakin' break?"
"Okay I get that," Meg whispered back, "but I've been angry for over a decade straight and my arteries are basically solid carbon fiber at this point. Do I ever get a freakin' break?"
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I think it'd be a good move today to try and talk about the book criticism and coverage we appreciate and support them as much as we can.
If you've got good recommendations not listed above, please feel free to post them below!
If you've got good recommendations not listed above, please feel free to post them below!
February 4, 2026 at 3:55 PM
I think it'd be a good move today to try and talk about the book criticism and coverage we appreciate and support them as much as we can.
If you've got good recommendations not listed above, please feel free to post them below!
If you've got good recommendations not listed above, please feel free to post them below!
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You think you're so smart, don't you!
Come to Trivia Tuesday at 630pm and show off, big brain.
Bring friends or have a couple cold ones and make some new buds! You get bonus points for going solo but it can be dangerous to go alone.
When it's cold out we host trivia inside. No excuses, brainiac!!
Come to Trivia Tuesday at 630pm and show off, big brain.
Bring friends or have a couple cold ones and make some new buds! You get bonus points for going solo but it can be dangerous to go alone.
When it's cold out we host trivia inside. No excuses, brainiac!!
February 3, 2026 at 5:39 PM
You think you're so smart, don't you!
Come to Trivia Tuesday at 630pm and show off, big brain.
Bring friends or have a couple cold ones and make some new buds! You get bonus points for going solo but it can be dangerous to go alone.
When it's cold out we host trivia inside. No excuses, brainiac!!
Come to Trivia Tuesday at 630pm and show off, big brain.
Bring friends or have a couple cold ones and make some new buds! You get bonus points for going solo but it can be dangerous to go alone.
When it's cold out we host trivia inside. No excuses, brainiac!!
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"Fairy Tales and Subversion" is going to run despite my never being in the mood to promote it. It may be an angrier version of my usual fairy tale class, a sadder version, a bit more scattered. But fairy tales ARE great for fighting fascism, if you're interested.
loft.org/classes/fair...
loft.org/classes/fair...
Fairy Tales and the Art of Subversion
In both form and content, the fairy tale is an affront to "workshop craft." We can find subversive elements in the old stories we read, and we can subvert oppressive tropes in the new tales we write. ...
loft.org
February 3, 2026 at 5:53 PM
"Fairy Tales and Subversion" is going to run despite my never being in the mood to promote it. It may be an angrier version of my usual fairy tale class, a sadder version, a bit more scattered. But fairy tales ARE great for fighting fascism, if you're interested.
loft.org/classes/fair...
loft.org/classes/fair...
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My book, TACOMA, is out next week!
Heard from a few people over the weekend that they got their preorders! I'm excited for people to read it! It was some of the most fun I've ever had writing. I think it is a kinda uniquely fun read. Thanks. 🧨 🎆
autofocusbooks.com
Heard from a few people over the weekend that they got their preorders! I'm excited for people to read it! It was some of the most fun I've ever had writing. I think it is a kinda uniquely fun read. Thanks. 🧨 🎆
autofocusbooks.com
February 2, 2026 at 1:50 PM
My book, TACOMA, is out next week!
Heard from a few people over the weekend that they got their preorders! I'm excited for people to read it! It was some of the most fun I've ever had writing. I think it is a kinda uniquely fun read. Thanks. 🧨 🎆
autofocusbooks.com
Heard from a few people over the weekend that they got their preorders! I'm excited for people to read it! It was some of the most fun I've ever had writing. I think it is a kinda uniquely fun read. Thanks. 🧨 🎆
autofocusbooks.com
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I'm short story crazy and buying art & supporting good ppl doing good shit is one of the primary reasons to make money, so I just went to this link bought 4 books that grabbed my attention.
I'll send a copy of my book TACOMA to the next 3 people who order something from Evening House and tell me.
I'll send a copy of my book TACOMA to the next 3 people who order something from Evening House and tell me.
February 2, 2026 at 12:23 AM
I'm short story crazy and buying art & supporting good ppl doing good shit is one of the primary reasons to make money, so I just went to this link bought 4 books that grabbed my attention.
I'll send a copy of my book TACOMA to the next 3 people who order something from Evening House and tell me.
I'll send a copy of my book TACOMA to the next 3 people who order something from Evening House and tell me.
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🌸 Happy Pub Day 🌸 to MORE FLOWERS! None of this happens alone & I’m grateful to so many for their support in bringing this book to life!
In honor of the release, I’d also like to offer some light where we need it most, so please consider donating or ordering a book from @triohousepress.org!
⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️
In honor of the release, I’d also like to offer some light where we need it most, so please consider donating or ordering a book from @triohousepress.org!
⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️
February 1, 2026 at 4:34 PM
🌸 Happy Pub Day 🌸 to MORE FLOWERS! None of this happens alone & I’m grateful to so many for their support in bringing this book to life!
In honor of the release, I’d also like to offer some light where we need it most, so please consider donating or ordering a book from @triohousepress.org!
⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️
In honor of the release, I’d also like to offer some light where we need it most, so please consider donating or ordering a book from @triohousepress.org!
⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️
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February 2, 2026 at 12:47 AM
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Not a #cloud in the sky but, a dang fine day for a meaningful bike ride from the other end of the Mississippi River.
#blueskyartshow #alexpretti #photography #nola
#blueskyartshow #alexpretti #photography #nola
January 31, 2026 at 10:06 PM
Not a #cloud in the sky but, a dang fine day for a meaningful bike ride from the other end of the Mississippi River.
#blueskyartshow #alexpretti #photography #nola
#blueskyartshow #alexpretti #photography #nola
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I've been publishing a free newsletter for writers of fiction, poetry, and cnf every month for *22* years. Here's the latest (anniversary) edition, featuring 55+ fee-free, paying/funded opportunities that are now (or will soon be) open for submissions. Please share! bit.ly/PracticingWr...
February 1, 2026 at 2:35 AM
I've been publishing a free newsletter for writers of fiction, poetry, and cnf every month for *22* years. Here's the latest (anniversary) edition, featuring 55+ fee-free, paying/funded opportunities that are now (or will soon be) open for submissions. Please share! bit.ly/PracticingWr...
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Submissions open today for the 2026 Aurora Polaris Award in Creative Nonfiction! Judges are previous winners @debkossmann.bsky.social, @snajmi.bsky.social, and @jasonprokowiew.bsky.social. Check out the guidelines — we would love to read your work. www.triohousepress.org/submissions
January 31, 2026 at 5:02 PM
Submissions open today for the 2026 Aurora Polaris Award in Creative Nonfiction! Judges are previous winners @debkossmann.bsky.social, @snajmi.bsky.social, and @jasonprokowiew.bsky.social. Check out the guidelines — we would love to read your work. www.triohousepress.org/submissions
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Understand that we’re not for everyone and not everyone can buy books and especially that no one can buy every book—but, we have a lot of expenses coming up rapidly and every bit of support, from big to small, helps:
malarkeybooks.com/support
malarkeybooks.com/support
Support — Malarkey
malarkeybooks.com
January 31, 2026 at 5:03 PM
Understand that we’re not for everyone and not everyone can buy books and especially that no one can buy every book—but, we have a lot of expenses coming up rapidly and every bit of support, from big to small, helps:
malarkeybooks.com/support
malarkeybooks.com/support
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Happy birthday @flaminghydra.com !!!
We unlocked a bunch of stuff today,
AND ALSO we've started up a BOOKS PAGE!! Where you can buy books from Hydra authors. Today we're linking purchases through the wonderful @moonpalacebooks.bsky.social in Minneapolis.
flaminghydra.com/issue-492/
We unlocked a bunch of stuff today,
AND ALSO we've started up a BOOKS PAGE!! Where you can buy books from Hydra authors. Today we're linking purchases through the wonderful @moonpalacebooks.bsky.social in Minneapolis.
flaminghydra.com/issue-492/
And now we are two
Celebrating Flaming Hydra’s second birthday
flaminghydra.com
January 31, 2026 at 12:49 AM
Happy birthday @flaminghydra.com !!!
We unlocked a bunch of stuff today,
AND ALSO we've started up a BOOKS PAGE!! Where you can buy books from Hydra authors. Today we're linking purchases through the wonderful @moonpalacebooks.bsky.social in Minneapolis.
flaminghydra.com/issue-492/
We unlocked a bunch of stuff today,
AND ALSO we've started up a BOOKS PAGE!! Where you can buy books from Hydra authors. Today we're linking purchases through the wonderful @moonpalacebooks.bsky.social in Minneapolis.
flaminghydra.com/issue-492/
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Daily inspiration: Live life with the same joy as Paul McCartney has when he sees the cops show up on the roof.
January 30, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Daily inspiration: Live life with the same joy as Paul McCartney has when he sees the cops show up on the roof.