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Adele Gallogly

@adelegallogly.bsky.social

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Writer & editor in 🇨🇦| New flash fiction writer, stories in FlashFlood, Paragraph Planet, Writers’ Hour Magazine, 50-Word Stories, and elsewhere | New to this particular blue sky. linktr.ee/adelegallogly

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Adele Gallogly @adelegallogly.bsky.social · 24d

Thanks @thehooletsnook.bsky.social for publishing my 100-word story in this lovely new issue!

And thanks @smokelong.bsky.social workshop for the prompt and group feedback that shaped this micro.

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Adele Gallogly @adelegallogly.bsky.social · 14h

This city critter scrambled up for a tree pose as I walked by.

Adele Gallogly @adelegallogly.bsky.social · 23h

I have been in two of these challenges so far and really enjoyed the experience. I have yet to make it to the final round, but I came away with feedback & ideas to carry forward. I'm excited about this next one! nycmidnight.com/250

Adele Gallogly @adelegallogly.bsky.social · 8d

a man with a beard is wearing a red uniform with a star trek logo on his chest

ALT: a man with a beard is wearing a red uniform with a star trek logo on his chest

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Liz deBeer @lizdebeerwriter.bsky.social · 11d

Thrilled to be published in the wonderful @fictivedream.bsky.social -- such an honor. Thank you for reading! (This is fiction but based on an actual event when I worked at a department store years ago)

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Fictive Dream @fictivedream.bsky.social · 12d

It's a pleasure to welcome back Liz deBeer with her story Smudged Reflections, out tomorrow @lizdebeerwriter.bsky.social #flashfiction

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Adele Gallogly @adelegallogly.bsky.social · 14d

Congrats, @vicsizemore.bsky.social!

West Virginia University Press @wvupress.bsky.social · 28d

Congratulations to Vic Sizemore for winning the 2025 Tennessee Book Award in Fiction for his novel God of River Mud!!

Finalist judge Rebecca Makkai said, “”I was immediately swept away by God of River Mud, a layered, nuanced and often harrowing story of people ill-used by religious structures”

Adele Gallogly @adelegallogly.bsky.social · 21d

Thank you so, so much, Timothy! It’s always extra special to be cheered on by the SmokeLong crew, the community that finally got me writing fiction again after way too long.

Adele Gallogly @adelegallogly.bsky.social · 22d

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Adele Gallogly @adelegallogly.bsky.social · 23d

So good, Tracie! Such a vivid and visceral story. Congrats!

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Adele Gallogly @adelegallogly.bsky.social · 24d

Thanks @thehooletsnook.bsky.social for publishing my 100-word story in this lovely new issue!

And thanks @smokelong.bsky.social workshop for the prompt and group feedback that shaped this micro.

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Adele Gallogly @adelegallogly.bsky.social · 27d

Thanks Tim! Still pretty new to microfiction but pretty addicted. (Can’t say I wasn’t warned by other writers in the March Micro Marathon, ha!)

Hope this new season is off to a good start for you!

Adele Gallogly @adelegallogly.bsky.social · Sep 6

These “hint fiction” prompt contests are so fun. Thanks again, @megpokrass.bsky.social! #microfiction

Winners of the “15-Word Friendly Spider” Story Contest

4 wonderful winners this time!

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Adele Gallogly @adelegallogly.bsky.social · Sep 6

Thanks, Tim!

Adele Gallogly @adelegallogly.bsky.social · Aug 30

Ha, it’s kind of giving this, in the best/sweetest way: 😺

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ALT: Smile Beast GIF

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Adele Gallogly @adelegallogly.bsky.social · Aug 29

Awww! Kevin sends his toothy regards. 🦷 😸

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Adele Gallogly @adelegallogly.bsky.social · Aug 29

Thanks for this, Sage! I put off even writing fiction for many years out of fear, and I’m just getting started on the submissions rollercoaster. I’m so glad to have other writers to l learn from. It’s a pleasure to have you in the SmokeLong crew! (Also: I need to try this magical TO sushi place. 😋)

Adele Gallogly @adelegallogly.bsky.social · Aug 27

thanks so much!

Adele Gallogly @adelegallogly.bsky.social · Aug 27

Thanks Jaye!

Adele Gallogly @adelegallogly.bsky.social · Aug 27

A treat to be featured on 50-Word-Stories, a site I love to read daily. fiftywordstories.com/2025/08/27/a...

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Adele Gallogly @adelegallogly.bsky.social · Aug 25

I know Falkor’s more dog than cat, but sometimes I swear Kevin’s giving me that luck dragon stare.

Adele Gallogly @adelegallogly.bsky.social · Aug 25

Wow amazing!! This made my day. Thank you so much, Matt. Very excited! And this was such a lovely experience of celebrating writer friends.

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Adele Gallogly @adelegallogly.bsky.social · Aug 24

@timothycgoodwin.bsky.social thanks - love the way you guys think! 📝 🫧

Adele Gallogly @adelegallogly.bsky.social · Aug 23

Grasping for the last joys of summer and feeling like my son grabbing at these bubbles in a sunny forest weeks ago.

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Adele Gallogly @adelegallogly.bsky.social · Aug 23

Today's tag is my superb grad school alumni friend @vicsizemore.bsky.social, writer of clear-eyed and engrossing works of fiction & non-fiction. He's great company for workshops & conferences, up for talking writing + life and sharing a good laugh. His most recent book is a novel, God of River Mud.

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

DETAILS IN THREAD:

Write Beyond the Lightbulb. Go With The Flow. Anchors | Bridges | Stitches | Threads. 2-week writing course. Online, asynchronous. Pay-what-you-can pricing.

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Adele Gallogly @adelegallogly.bsky.social · Aug 22

It’s such a rollercoaster! Thanks for sharing, and may your story finds its home soon (watch it get accepted at both of those last 2 places!)

Adele Gallogly @adelegallogly.bsky.social · Aug 22

Aw, you’re welcome, Joyce! Summer busyness has kept me away but I will be back in September. Missing you guys!