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Alethea Paul @aletheapaul.bsky.social · 1d

Happy to share I'm helping judge "The Booby Prize" a new and exciting quarterly global flash fiction contest with a first prize of £500 which supports a great cause;
Conservation of the Blue-Footed Booby’s

theboobyprize.co.uk/home

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Alethea Paul @aletheapaul.bsky.social · 6d

This Prize Has Teeth (by yours truly) has been published at @factorfourmagazine.com!

factorfourmag.com/this-prize-h...

This Prize Has Teeth by Alethea Paul

Despite dragging my generously-called-a-prosthetic pogo stick of a leg through this dungeon, I’m practically dancing like it’s the aisle on The Price is Right. I might not be the only one to make i…

factorfourmag.com

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Alethea Paul @aletheapaul.bsky.social · 10d

Sharing to enter @augursociety.bsky.social Microfiction contest.

#AugurMicros2025

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Alethea Paul @aletheapaul.bsky.social · 14d

@weirdauntmadge.bsky.social

I feel like you might come up with something crazy for this.

Gree_ @greethewriter.bsky.social · 14d

There is great power in subduing a wretch with a curse and a hex… but there is even greater power in the delusion of freeing yourself from them. Tell the Cabal what would the victim have to… remove… cut out… shear, if you will… from themselves to be free?

#HorrorWritersChat

Artwork by Heesuk Kim, featuring an ominous cathedral under a pearly white moon and darkened skies. It’s windows are stained blood red.

The Cabal inquires the depths of your cruelty... what would the victim have to sacrifice to free themselves of a curse/hex? How much would you demand of them? How painful would the sacrifice be?

No links, covers, or self promo! Leave that for the end. Quote the post & include the hashtag!

#HorrorWritersChat

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Alethea Paul @aletheapaul.bsky.social · 29d

Well, another TT story not on the board, but some lovely consolation trophies:

1x Most Original Take 💫
1x Best Title 📖
1x Best Opening Line 🏆

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Alethea Paul @aletheapaul.bsky.social · 29d

I have no idea what stories you have - but I've seen this call around - think they are only accepting Greek and Norse, but maybe you got something to throw at them?

(I have no affiliation, just try to keep track of calls I see.)

wolfgrove.media/modern-mytho...

Wolf Grove Media

wolfgrove.media

Alethea Paul @aletheapaul.bsky.social · Sep 9

Twisted Tournament - didn't make it on the leaderboard for round one but had some lovely supportive feedback.

Did get some sweet trophies, too.

3x Best Prose 🎨
1x Best Last Line 🎭

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Alethea Paul @aletheapaul.bsky.social · Sep 3

Someone recommended me a book lately and I told them that it sounded cool but I hadn't been reading much lately. Then I remembered I'm reading stories in contests, beta reading for friends, reading for other projects. I don't know why my brain told me that this wasn't "reading."

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Alethea Paul @aletheapaul.bsky.social · Aug 30

How Pinterest sees me
☆character
☆animal
☆lyrics
☆weather

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Alethea Paul @aletheapaul.bsky.social · Aug 22

I apparently haven't changed in 13 years.

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Alethea Paul @aletheapaul.bsky.social · Aug 11

@weirdauntmadge.bsky.social
Feels like a word we'd like for our stuff.

DreamForge Magazine @dreamforgemagazine.bsky.social · Aug 11

Today's Word: Orphic
Mystical, enigmatic, and transcendent, often associated with deep spiritual wisdom. Derived from Orpheus, the legendary poet and musician of Greek mythology. "To grasp the universe, one must first release the hand that clutches the void." (That's some heavy ZEN for Monday morn.)

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Alethea Paul @aletheapaul.bsky.social · Jul 31

Congrats on placing!

I feel you in the lack of inspiration. I'm hoping a change of scenery coming up will help, but mostly telling myself it's OK if I don't write for a bit.

Stay strong!

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Reposted by Alethea Paul

Short Poem of the Day @shortpoems.bsky.social · Jul 17

Short Poem of the Day 📝

The Road Home

Winter ugly, coyote,
that bed-headed bone bag,
slinks onto the road

as I brake, gently.
Pausing, he stares up,
grinning me to a full stop.

Roger Pfingston

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Alethea Paul @aletheapaul.bsky.social · Jul 21

Nova wanted snuggles... or at least my daughter did. And Onyx wanted to help write.... or my chair, not sure which.

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Alethea Paul @aletheapaul.bsky.social · Jul 15

Apparently someone made a list of cozy fantasy stories on sale for $0.99. I'm following A.J. Lancaster elsewhere and the first book in their Stariel series is on the list, and I'm a fan of that one.

www.cozyupwithfantasy.com?fbclid=IwY2x...

Home - Cozy Up With Fantasy

It's time for our first cozy fantasy book blast! We can't wait to help you find your next favorite cozy fantasy read. <3 Browse or keyword-search through more than 50 cozy fantasy books all priced at ...

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Alethea Paul @aletheapaul.bsky.social · Jul 11

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Alethea Paul @aletheapaul.bsky.social · Jul 7

Recently getting into audio books. I thought I was always an auditory learning, but I swear I retain audio books less than print. (Though in school I was way more into seminars and lectures than textbooks.) Maybe its because I'm multitasking? Is this just me? Anyone recall audio books better?

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Alethea Paul @aletheapaul.bsky.social · Jul 1

Tried to submit but it says "There are presently no open calls for submissions." Does this mean you have already reached your cap?

If yes, I guess I better get on it faster next time.

Thanks!

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Alethea Paul @aletheapaul.bsky.social · Jun 26

I was recommended this movie by a friend, and I am not upset at all that my 3yo is demanding it on repeat.

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Alethea Paul @aletheapaul.bsky.social · Jun 24

Tag your OCs? Lol

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Alethea Paul @aletheapaul.bsky.social · Jun 19

Sometimes you're just trying to write and your kitten is "helping" either by attacking your clothes, watching from your shoulder, or chasing the typing sound you make on your keyboard.

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Alethea Paul @aletheapaul.bsky.social · Jun 12

On this episode of my daughter is growing up to become a villain: Evil Queen dies in Live Action Snow White and my daughter wants her to come back.

🤷🏼‍♀️

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Alethea Paul @aletheapaul.bsky.social · Jun 11

Ooh. Fiery and a little dark. Love it.

Now I want to go make color swatches for character reference...

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Alethea Paul @aletheapaul.bsky.social · Jun 11

Do you have a specific color in mind? Or are you going to bend your imagery to a spice that sounds more like your character?

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Alethea Paul @aletheapaul.bsky.social · Jun 11

They should make keyboard shaped cat beds.

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