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Erin MacNair

@emacnair.bsky.social

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Writer of fiction/non-fiction short stories–leaning into the speculative. Finished a collection with the generous support of the Canada Council. Conjunctions/PRISM/PrarieFire/The Walrus/subTerrain/The Razor/EVENT/ etc. Tree hugger. Runs on coffee, cheese.

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Erin MacNair @emacnair.bsky.social · May 30

Incredibly happy to announce that my story Sand Penis” will be in Best Canadian Stories 2026! Thank you Biblioasis, for putting out these amazing short story collections. #biblioasis#shortstories#canadianfiction

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Erin MacNair @emacnair.bsky.social · 1d

Thrilled to be in the October issue of Cosmic Horror Monthly! “Pink Baby” is one of my stranger stories- and a Steencraft short story finalist back in 2019. Never give up on your weird gems!
#horrorwriters #shortstories#cosmichorrormonthly

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Erin MacNair @emacnair.bsky.social · 3d

www.nvrc.ca/notices-even...

I do love hosting the write-in. Discussion at the end is the best part!

North Vancouver Recreation and Culture Commission

Led by local writer and NVRC Artist-in-Residence Erin MacNair, the Silent Writers Workshop provides a focused and inviting space for North Van writers to work. Erin created the Silent Writers Workshop...

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Erin MacNair @emacnair.bsky.social · 14d

Perfect🙌

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Booktasters Authors @booktastersauthors.bsky.social · Aug 19

Writing is often about discovering the path as you walk it. ✨

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Premee Mohamed @premeemohamed.com · Aug 22

I love this and also: this hypothetical questioner needs to ask themself, truly, why they want to write in the first place.

Because asking the question in and of itself suggests that this is a person who doesn't want to try to get better. And if that's true, why bother? No one's MAKING you write.

amy brown @amybrown.xyz · Aug 22

this iconic advertising copywriter named Kathy Hepinstall Parks died over the weekend and I wanted to share something from her website I thought Bluesky would like

Why should I write better when a machine can do it for me?
Because actually no one can do it for you, because your voice is unique among all the people on earth. Siri never petted a horse's neck. Alexa has never been ghosted by the captain of the football team. But you have lived, your heart is beating, you have suffered, and you have something important to say. It's a human's job, to use words, and whatever job you give to a machine, that part of your brain goes dark. Maybe it's worth it when it comes to remembering phone numbers and directions, but when that part of your brain that uses words goes dark, that's a vast area that's very close to your soul. Don't let some internet platform convince you that what you have to say and create isn't worthwhile. Words are the echo of your soul. Honing that echo matters.

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Erin MacNair @emacnair.bsky.social · Aug 17

Go ahead and donate a coffee to Brecht for all his hard work. This ranking guide has been so helpful!

Brecht De Poortere @brechtdp.bsky.social · Dec 6

New website is up.
My ranking of lit mags is available at: brechtdepoortere.com

Erin MacNair @emacnair.bsky.social · Aug 14

bcwriters.ca/articles?p=w...
#shortstories #writing #tesistance #metoo

Erin MacNair @emacnair.bsky.social · Aug 6

Watchdog Group Downgrades U.S. From Democracy To Whatever Political System Lobsters Have — theonion.com/watchdog-gro...

Watchdog Group Downgrades U.S. From Democracy To Whatever Political System Lobsters Have

WASHINGTON—Describing the shift as a troubling indicator for the health of the nation’s system of governance, watchdog group Freedom House published a report Wednesday downgrading the United States fr...

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Erin MacNair @emacnair.bsky.social · Jul 16

Who else goes to Rejection Wiki every time they get a no on their submission?!😂

a man in a black jacket and white pants is walking in the dirt

ALT: a man in a black jacket and white pants is walking in the dirt

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Erin MacNair @emacnair.bsky.social · Jul 6

A huge thank you to the Federation of BC Writers. And to Barbara Black- who chose my flash piece as runner up in the 2024 contest. I’m so grateful!

Erin MacNair @emacnair.bsky.social · Jun 25

I bet they do. Start at the library- ask the librarian if you can hang up a sign. Take a class from a local school- if offered in English. I’ve met some great friends in online classes who live around the world- one was “writing dark fiction” with Richard Thomas.

Erin MacNair @emacnair.bsky.social · Jun 21

Bedside tables overflowing. At least I’ll never be bored!

Erin MacNair @emacnair.bsky.social · Jun 21

It sounds old school- but I’ve found them in real life. Join your local groups- or start one. It’s a game changer.🙌

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Erin MacNair @emacnair.bsky.social · Jun 11

I forgot how effed this story is. I mean, I love it, but wow. The ending? Spoiler alert- Something for us to ponder.

The ending- bleak but true. We will probably destroy ourselves if given enough time.

Erin MacNair @emacnair.bsky.social · Jun 11

More random signs like this one, please.

Erin MacNair @emacnair.bsky.social · May 30

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molly taft @mollytaft.com · May 22

NEW: i took a look at research released today that uses supply chain calculations to try and tease out how much energy AI is currently using around the world. spoiler alert: it's a lot!

AI Is Eating Data Center Power Demand—and It’s Only Getting Worse

A new analysis of AI hardware being produced and how it is being used attempts to estimate the vast amount of electricity being consumed by AI.

www.wired.com

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Erin MacNair @emacnair.bsky.social · May 20

My mom found this pic of me and my friend Pam by her pool- about ten years ago. It made me realize how much I miss her. And also where did this t shirt go?