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Beth Kanter

@beekaekae.bsky.social

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Writer, teacher, workshop leader. Hand holder Words in: X-R-A-Y Literary Magazine, Emerge Literary Journal, Unbroken, McSweeney's Internet Tendency, Cease, Cows and others. Pushcart nominee. www.bethkanter.com Books: No Access DC & Great Food Finds DC…

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Beth Kanter @beekaekae.bsky.social · 17d

Thank you for this. Truly. 🌻

Beth Kanter @beekaekae.bsky.social · 23d

Delighted to be included in the new issue of @whaleroadreview.bsky.social Thank you @katiemanningpoet.bsky.social for giving “UnNamed” a good home.

Whale Road Review @whaleroadreview.bsky.social · 26d

Since I live in a place without colorful leaves or colder weather to make it feel like fall, our fall issues are my favorite harbingers of the season. This Fall 2025 issue is full of earnest language and surprising humor, and these pieces are packed with autumn.

www.whaleroadreview.com/issue-40

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Beth Kanter @beekaekae.bsky.social · Sep 2

Stunning piece. Wow.

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Bookshop.org @bookshop.org · Jul 8

You are cordially invited to our Anti-Prime Sale, where every purchase will financially support bookstores, NOT billionaires 🥳

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Beth Kanter @beekaekae.bsky.social · Jun 12

Stunning piece.

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Matt Kendrick @mattkendrick.bsky.social · May 21

By USP, I mean "unique selling point." For example, this from @emilyrinkema.bsky.social feels so original in terms of scenario: variantlit.com/the-interview/

As does this by @beekaekae.bsky.social: newflashfiction.com/revision/

And this from Ani Banerjee: swamp-pink.charleston.edu/featured/baby/

The Interview

Visit the post for more.

variantlit.com

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Beth Kanter @beekaekae.bsky.social · May 20

Thank you so much!

Beth Kanter @beekaekae.bsky.social · May 15

It’s good to be in good company.

Beth Kanter @beekaekae.bsky.social · May 15

Thank you so much to @fictivedream.bsky.social for giving a good home to my micro “The Jig Is Up or Ever After Hills Like White Elephants"

Fictive Dream @fictivedream.bsky.social · May 5

"He fed me his best lines: You mustn't feel that way. I'd do anything for you. You know I love you." Today from #MicroMonday, The Jig Is Up or Ever After Hills Like White Elephants by Beth Kanter @beekaekae.bsky.social #microfiction. Please follow the link and enjoy fictivedream.com/2025/05/05/m...

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Leon Literary Review @leonliteraryreview.bsky.social · Apr 2

Our new fiction issue is live!
We’re so proud to be showcasing these outstanding authors!

leonliteraryreview.com

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Beth Kanter @beekaekae.bsky.social · Apr 4

Happy to be part of this issue. Thanks for giving my stories a good home.

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Beth Kanter @beekaekae.bsky.social · Mar 30

Sherri, this is just the kindest and most wonderful post ever. How lucky I am to be on the journey with you and the other Wednesday women. Better than the best scone. (But maybe we need scones.) Grateful. Thank you!!!!

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lindsay berger sacks @lindsaybergersacks.bsky.social · Feb 27

CALL TO ACTION:

Tomorrow, for one day, we will show THEM who holds the power.

…rinse & repeat as needed.
#economicblackout

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Beth Kanter @beekaekae.bsky.social · Feb 14

A smidge of comic relief. I hope…

Valentine’s Day Bingo Card: Ennui and the Candy Aisle Edition

A Bingo board for those of us who have been known to wear our candy hearts on our sleeves

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Alt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · Feb 9

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Beth Kanter @beekaekae.bsky.social · Feb 7

Thank you!!!

Beth Kanter @beekaekae.bsky.social · Feb 6

Stunning!

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SamMosh (she/her) @sammosh.bsky.social · Feb 5

Be there!

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Alt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · Feb 4

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Identity Theory @identitytheory.bsky.social · Feb 3

Please note that we are especially interested in #disability writing and will also put out a special call for this as soon as we can write it up.

Identity Theory @identitytheory.bsky.social · Feb 2

Psst submissions are now open.

Submission Guidelines - Identity Theory

Literary journal submission guidelines for Identity Theory. Our online magazine publishes interviews, fiction, essays, poetry, and more.

www.identitytheory.com

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Dana Goldberg @dgcomedy.bsky.social · Jan 24

The artist, David Cohen is an Asheville-based artist/musician and resident of over forty years. His cartoon work spans various subjects ranging from local issues based in Asheville to more national political events and even to one-off, word-play-oriented jokes. ❤️ Give credit to artists when you can.

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Veronica Bane @veronicabane.bsky.social · Jan 16

Did your child lose their book collection in the Los Angeles fires? Are you a teacher at a school that lost its library or your classroom library? Whether you need one book or a whole library, we can replace your books. 📚

Everyone else, please boost this post so we can connect with those in need. 🙏

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Elizabeth Warren @elizabeth-warren.bsky.social · Jan 11

To help support the communities around L.A. being devastated by wildfires, can you split a donation between the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation and United Way of Greater Los Angeles? 100% of your donation will go directly to these organizations: ewar.ren/yyc

Support the LAFD Foundation & the United Way of Greater LA

100% of your contribution supports these organizations

ewar.ren

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Kumail Nanjiani @kumail.bsky.social · Jan 11

I’m sick of living through Wikipedia entries.

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