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Larina Warnock @docnock.bsky.social · 4d

Larina's Lit Lounge, Issue 26 cover. See the issue at larinawriters.substack.com

Larina Warnock @docnock.bsky.social · 9d

Larina's Lit Lounge is now on Duotrope and accepting submissions via Duosoma. Please make sure you're responding to one of the newsletter prompts when you submit! #writinglife

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Larina's Lit Lounge

Larina's Lit Lounge is a biweekly newsletter about chronic illness and the creative process. Each issue includes a writing prompt and an opportunity for authors and poets to submit their responses for...

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Larina Warnock @docnock.bsky.social · 13d

A little ghost story. #fiction #writinglife

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Second Best

A story for paid subscribers

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Larina Warnock @docnock.bsky.social · 18d

Long descriptions or minimalism? Lots of character backstory or very little? Flowery words with lots of metaphor or straightforward, concrete language? Etc.

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Larina Warnock @docnock.bsky.social · 18d

I don't know, either. Here are two more dogs.

Two Boston Terriers and a ball in a yard.

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Larina Warnock @docnock.bsky.social · 18d

New issue. New writing prompt (it's a paying market!) and my three rules for using reader feedback in revision. #writing open.substack.com/pub/larinawr...

Larina's Lit Lounge Issue 25

What do I get with a paid subscription?

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Cass Morris @cassmorriswrites.com · 21d

The address to target is:

Disney-ABC Home Entertainment and Television Distribution
500 S. Buena Vista St.
Burbank, CA 91521-3515

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Larina Warnock @docnock.bsky.social · 22d

If the word "Mine" had a face, it would like Beluga with a ball.

One dog snarling at another dog over a ball

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Larina Warnock @docnock.bsky.social · 25d

Read the 2025 Rhysling Anthology and a couple chapters of The Sword of Shannara which I decided to reread after 20 years. It holds up. Mostly.

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Larina Warnock @docnock.bsky.social · 25d

Because sometimes looking up is all there is.

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H. A. Spector, MFA @haspectorwrites.bsky.social · 26d

Recently had one of my short stories picked up for publication! If you want to check it out (need a free reader subscription to do so) check out the link below!

www.darkharbormagazine.com/my-little-desert-oasis/

Thanks @darkharbormagazine.bsky.social

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Larina Warnock @docnock.bsky.social · 29d

You're right! I pulled him off the shelf this morning. 😃

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Larina Warnock @docnock.bsky.social · Sep 10

I think I need an emotional support alpaca. Or an emotional support wombat. Maybe an emotional support sloth. An army of emotional support bunnies.

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MulletBraid @mulletbraid.bsky.social · Sep 9

@docnock.bsky.social school fundraiser?

John Wiswell @wiswell.bsky.social · Sep 9

Source: old.reddit.com/r/GODZILLA/c...

Student Parking Spot

Students at the school I work at can paint their own parking spot. Found this masterpiece.

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Larina Warnock @docnock.bsky.social · Sep 6

Thanks for joining us "in Hell"! Super glad you didn't catch on fire! (Also, thanks for signing my husband's book.)

John Scalzi @scalzi.com · Sep 5

Hello, Portland. I slept very well in you last night.

Portland morning skies are gray. But nice!

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Larina Warnock @docnock.bsky.social · Sep 1

Fellow writers: What's your dream mag to be published in? I have 2. For speculative work, Strange Horizons. For literary work, The Missouri Review. Why these two? No idea. But I keep submitting and keep hoping! #writinglife #publishing

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Shortwave Publishing @shortwavebooks.bsky.social · Aug 25

Join us live on Wed, Sept. 10th for THE EXTRA Launch Party!

Author @annieneugebauer.bsky.social with special guests:
- @claymcleod.bsky.social
- @tanyapell.bsky.social
- @seanpatrickhopkins.bsky.social
- @psantomasso.bsky.social

Tickets are FREE (limit of 90) here:
shortwavepublishing.com/tickets

Shortwave Publishing presents The Extra Launch Party, hosted by Alan Lastufka and Alec Shane. Featuring Annie Neugebauer, Clay McLeod Chapman, Tanya Pell, Sean Patrick Hopkins, and Patricia Santomasso. The evening will feature a Q&A with the author, a special sneak peek at book 2 (The Other), and a live reading from the audiobook narrators!

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Larina Warnock @docnock.bsky.social · Aug 22

In which I talk about my autoimmune disease adventures, review a non-writing related app, and of course, provide a writing prompt with an invitation to submit for $20 to you or your favorite non-discriminatory charity! #writinglife #disability

Image of dog close to screen. Larina's Lit Lounge Issue 23. larinawrites.substack.com

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Larina Warnock @docnock.bsky.social · Aug 22

It's a Guns N Roses sorta morning.

Strong Women, Strange Worlds @swsworlds.bsky.social · Aug 22

Good morning, readers & writers! What's your soundtrack for this Friday? #goodmorning #reading #readers #writing #writers #books #booklovers

white line drawing of person walking and listening to misicnon headphones, overlaid on photo of sidewalk with white flowers

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Larina Warnock @docnock.bsky.social · Aug 22

Frozen shoulder is rough. Give yourself grace and patience as you rebuild.

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Larina Warnock @docnock.bsky.social · Aug 20

I read before bed and I almost get annoyed by a really good book because it proves all the sleep hygienists right--you really shouldn't read in bed!

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Larina Warnock @docnock.bsky.social · Aug 20

Trixie wants to know: In one sitting, do you usually read a few pages, a chapter, a few chapters, or the whole book? #reading

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Strong Women, Strange Worlds @swsworlds.bsky.social · Aug 15

Our next event is coming up on August 21st. Click the link to register and get reminders and the Zoom link! Everyone is welcome (and it's FREE!).

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Strong Women Strange Worlds presents

Third Thursday QuickReads of Sci Fi, Fantasy, and Horror by

Felicia Martínez

Justine Manzano

Jen Mierisch

K. Ancrum

Christy Climenhage

Angel Leal

August 21, 7pm EDT Free On Zoom

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Larina Warnock @docnock.bsky.social · Aug 17

@swsworlds.bsky.social Strong Women, Strange Worlds Starter Pack 2 is available at go.bsky.app/RKLX9Ku

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Larina Warnock @docnock.bsky.social · Aug 12

I don't know why I always think I'll get some writing done on work trips. "I'll be in a quiet hotel room!" turns into "I just sat in a meeting for 8 hours. I am not touching my computer!" on the first day. 😂 #writinglife

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