Emma Kent-Abate 🌱
@emabate.bsky.social
a troubadour of sorts. stories in underbelly press, necksnap mag, and folklore review
so, so excited for this— please check it out if you haven’t yet!! 👻
ISSUE TWO IS HERE.
PDF is free to view and download on our website + download a Name Your Price ebook on our Shop if you'd like to throw us a donation. 🖤
featring @lucienrstarchild.bsky.social @anguslikeswords.bsky.social @kerminatrix.bsky.social and many more!
PDF is free to view and download on our website + download a Name Your Price ebook on our Shop if you'd like to throw us a donation. 🖤
featring @lucienrstarchild.bsky.social @anguslikeswords.bsky.social @kerminatrix.bsky.social and many more!
November 30, 2025 at 11:43 PM
so, so excited for this— please check it out if you haven’t yet!! 👻
is it too late to say that my short story collection CURATORS OF ABSENCE came out this summer??
October 1, 2025 at 4:06 PM
is it too late to say that my short story collection CURATORS OF ABSENCE came out this summer??
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It has stood the test of time, and remains a stirring mirror to society.
Thank you Paul for your artistry, and thank you Juilliard for having us!
Thank you Paul for your artistry, and thank you Juilliard for having us!
Paul Simon's 'American Tune' Is Having a Resurgence in Chaotic Times
Paul Simon and Rhiannon Giddens performed 'American Tune' in New York; the 1973 song is having a resurgence during uncertain times in the country.
www.rollingstone.com
September 22, 2025 at 10:33 PM
It has stood the test of time, and remains a stirring mirror to society.
Thank you Paul for your artistry, and thank you Juilliard for having us!
Thank you Paul for your artistry, and thank you Juilliard for having us!
so strange getting a tiered rejection from one flash fiction publisher and then a form rejection from another saying my piece ‘isn’t flash fiction’.
September 10, 2025 at 6:27 PM
so strange getting a tiered rejection from one flash fiction publisher and then a form rejection from another saying my piece ‘isn’t flash fiction’.
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"Ecogodliness" by Felicia Zamora is a true stunner of a poem. What a gift it is to receive it—read and listen to it (we highly recommend both!) at the link in our bio.
kenyonreview.org/piece/ecogod...
kenyonreview.org/piece/ecogod...
August 19, 2025 at 7:02 PM
"Ecogodliness" by Felicia Zamora is a true stunner of a poem. What a gift it is to receive it—read and listen to it (we highly recommend both!) at the link in our bio.
kenyonreview.org/piece/ecogod...
kenyonreview.org/piece/ecogod...
sooo excited for this and the cover looks so cool!!!
✨Cover reveal!✨ Super excited to share the creepy cover of my dreams for my debut novel, HEMLOCK, coming 1/20/26 from @littlebrown.bsky.social & now available for preorder! You can find it at all major retailers and, better yet, your local indie bookstore or @bookshop.org. See you in the woods! 🦌🌲👻
July 12, 2025 at 7:04 PM
sooo excited for this and the cover looks so cool!!!
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From creation folklore to ecological paradoxes, one thread remains - the delicate balance between nature and us.
Read my piece ‘The Balance of Chaos’
@folklorereview.bsky.social
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www.folklorereview.com/swati-singh-...
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#writingcommunity #nature
Read my piece ‘The Balance of Chaos’
@folklorereview.bsky.social
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www.folklorereview.com/swati-singh-...
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#writingcommunity #nature
Nonfiction_Swati Singh — Folklore Review
www.folklorereview.com
June 21, 2025 at 11:07 AM
From creation folklore to ecological paradoxes, one thread remains - the delicate balance between nature and us.
Read my piece ‘The Balance of Chaos’
@folklorereview.bsky.social
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www.folklorereview.com/swati-singh-...
✨️
#writingcommunity #nature
Read my piece ‘The Balance of Chaos’
@folklorereview.bsky.social
✨️
www.folklorereview.com/swati-singh-...
✨️
#writingcommunity #nature
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ISSUE ONE IS OUT NOW! ➡️ necksnapmag.com/issues/issue-one/
May 22, 2025 at 1:54 PM
ISSUE ONE IS OUT NOW! ➡️ necksnapmag.com/issues/issue-one/
hi btw I research folk music and if you’ve finished the new hunger games book and are wondering just how accurate the series’ portrayal of protest and work songs is, do I have a blog post for you
How The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes Engages with District 12’s Appalachian Roots
As a lover of both science fiction and folk music, the release of The Hunger Games: Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes immediately drew my attention. In this The Hunger Games preque…
strawberryrevue.wordpress.com
May 18, 2025 at 11:03 PM
hi btw I research folk music and if you’ve finished the new hunger games book and are wondering just how accurate the series’ portrayal of protest and work songs is, do I have a blog post for you
crazy number of submissions!!! I’m so excited to read the next issue!!
we are VERY CLOSE to done with sending out decisions for Issue One submissions !!! keep an eye on those inboxes, Spam folders, etc. ✨ we had 149 fiction submissions from >100 writers! love all the pieces we've accepted, & can't wait to put together a banger of an issue for y'all
April 18, 2025 at 9:21 PM
crazy number of submissions!!! I’m so excited to read the next issue!!
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Spread the word! 🗣️
March 25, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Spread the word! 🗣️
once again, if you have a spooky story waiting for submission, you don’t want to miss the opportunity to work with necksnap!!
ONE MORE TIME FOR THE PEOPLE IN THE BACK 🗣️
March 1, 2025 at 4:27 PM
once again, if you have a spooky story waiting for submission, you don’t want to miss the opportunity to work with necksnap!!
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For this week’s Sunday Snippets, we’re featuring a wonderfully strange and sweet short fiction piece, coyote boy by @emabate.bsky.social
Just over 24 hrs left until submissions for Issue 3 close. If you're planning to submit, get yours in before 11:59pm GMT, Monday (tomorrow) 17th Feb
Just over 24 hrs left until submissions for Issue 3 close. If you're planning to submit, get yours in before 11:59pm GMT, Monday (tomorrow) 17th Feb
February 16, 2025 at 9:12 PM
For this week’s Sunday Snippets, we’re featuring a wonderfully strange and sweet short fiction piece, coyote boy by @emabate.bsky.social
Just over 24 hrs left until submissions for Issue 3 close. If you're planning to submit, get yours in before 11:59pm GMT, Monday (tomorrow) 17th Feb
Just over 24 hrs left until submissions for Issue 3 close. If you're planning to submit, get yours in before 11:59pm GMT, Monday (tomorrow) 17th Feb
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SUBS ARE OPEN! here’s some info on our guidelines, but full info + how to submit is on our website 🖤
February 1, 2025 at 8:02 PM
SUBS ARE OPEN! here’s some info on our guidelines, but full info + how to submit is on our website 🖤
a snippet from my surrealist flash fiction “coyote boy,” out now in @underbellypress.bsky.social
January 25, 2025 at 5:21 PM
a snippet from my surrealist flash fiction “coyote boy,” out now in @underbellypress.bsky.social
I had the best time working with Necksnap on “Down Cellar”! I got some amazing editorial feedback and was introduced to an incredible community of horror writers. If you have a spooky tale, you should consider submitting!!
that’s right folks — we are BACK! submissions for ISSUE ONE will open February 1, 2025! 🖤❄️ no official theme, although that desolate snowy landscape has definitely been calling to us lately 👀 can’t wait to read more of your work!
January 22, 2025 at 8:13 PM
I had the best time working with Necksnap on “Down Cellar”! I got some amazing editorial feedback and was introduced to an incredible community of horror writers. If you have a spooky tale, you should consider submitting!!
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FOLKS! 🗣️ updates on Issue 1 will be coming very soon!! if you’re looking to submit, read Issue 0 over on our website to get an idea of the kinds of things we like 🖤 the official submission period will be dropping PRONTO!
January 18, 2025 at 8:17 PM
FOLKS! 🗣️ updates on Issue 1 will be coming very soon!! if you’re looking to submit, read Issue 0 over on our website to get an idea of the kinds of things we like 🖤 the official submission period will be dropping PRONTO!
today’s the day!! I’m so excited to be included in this incredible issue!! read it now!!
I'm pleased to share with you all the second issue of Underbelly Press!
You can find our website in the bio as well as a PDF copy to download or read as a flipbook:
underbellypress.wixsite.com/home/issue-two
A sincere thank you to everyone who has supported us during this time!
You can find our website in the bio as well as a PDF copy to download or read as a flipbook:
underbellypress.wixsite.com/home/issue-two
A sincere thank you to everyone who has supported us during this time!
Issue Two | Underbelly Press
underbellypress.wixsite.com
December 18, 2024 at 8:18 PM
today’s the day!! I’m so excited to be included in this incredible issue!! read it now!!
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ISSUE 2 OUT TOMORROW - 18.12.2024! 🥳
Excited to share it with you all. A massive thank you once again to the wonderful Steven Darbyshire for the cover photo and inside artwork.
Excited to share it with you all. A massive thank you once again to the wonderful Steven Darbyshire for the cover photo and inside artwork.
December 17, 2024 at 12:46 PM
ISSUE 2 OUT TOMORROW - 18.12.2024! 🥳
Excited to share it with you all. A massive thank you once again to the wonderful Steven Darbyshire for the cover photo and inside artwork.
Excited to share it with you all. A massive thank you once again to the wonderful Steven Darbyshire for the cover photo and inside artwork.
I’m so honored to be included in Issue 2 of Underbelly Press, and so excited to share this surreal little story with all of you very soon!!! 🌘🌟
Issue 2 Short Fiction
Audrey-Anna Gamache | Belle Waring | @emabate.bsky.social | @therelphian.bsky.social | Jasmine Grace | Leila Dzibela | Lexi Clidienst | @markburrow.bsky.social | Mike Taylor | Pete Bayliss | Rory Perkins | Scott MacLeod | Simon Collinson | Sophie Thompson
Audrey-Anna Gamache | Belle Waring | @emabate.bsky.social | @therelphian.bsky.social | Jasmine Grace | Leila Dzibela | Lexi Clidienst | @markburrow.bsky.social | Mike Taylor | Pete Bayliss | Rory Perkins | Scott MacLeod | Simon Collinson | Sophie Thompson
December 12, 2024 at 4:32 PM
I’m so honored to be included in Issue 2 of Underbelly Press, and so excited to share this surreal little story with all of you very soon!!! 🌘🌟
currently revisiting a short story I wrote earlier this fall but didn’t really love. I decided to switch up the narrative and form a little bit and like it so much better now.
December 5, 2024 at 7:57 PM
currently revisiting a short story I wrote earlier this fall but didn’t really love. I decided to switch up the narrative and form a little bit and like it so much better now.
josh ritter reference in starling house by Alix E Harrow has me giggling with joy
December 2, 2024 at 3:05 PM
josh ritter reference in starling house by Alix E Harrow has me giggling with joy
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hoping my john prine inspired (aka sad in the midwest) flash fiction finds a good home soon…
a man with gray hair is sitting in a chair and pointing at something .
Alt: John Prine giving a thumbs up.
media.tenor.com
December 1, 2024 at 11:34 PM
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I love all these spooky stories so much please check them out if you haven’t yet!! ❤️👻
oh boy oh boy would you look at that, we’ve got some more snippets from Issue 0! give em a look and find the full stories in Issue 0, free to read on our website! ✨
Ell Huang (@nocturnalxlight.bsky.social)
Emma Abate (@emabate.bsky.social)
Max Guzmán
Amelia Valasek
Ell Huang (@nocturnalxlight.bsky.social)
Emma Abate (@emabate.bsky.social)
Max Guzmán
Amelia Valasek
December 1, 2024 at 12:28 AM
I love all these spooky stories so much please check them out if you haven’t yet!! ❤️👻
a longer snippet from my What Moves the Dead x Wuthering Heights project!! 🐝🕯️☕️
November 30, 2024 at 4:07 PM
a longer snippet from my What Moves the Dead x Wuthering Heights project!! 🐝🕯️☕️