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Josh Clark @joshofclark.bsky.social · Aug 24

Story acceptance! My story “Nightmare Abduction” has been accepted for BHP’s Patreon and their Year Seven anthology. It will release on Patreon in the coming months and early next year in the anthology.

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Josh Clark @joshofclark.bsky.social · Aug 10

I really enjoy a good sci-fi/horror mash-up and Mason Coile’s upcoming “Exhiles” is just that. If you’re ready to bring the scares to Mars, pick this one up in September!

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Benjamin Dreyer @bcdreyer.social · Jul 27

I think that if you're a writer and you don't invent a word every now and then you're missing out on a solid chunk of the fun.

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Josh Clark @joshofclark.bsky.social · Jul 25

You’re welcome! Thanks for the great podcast!

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Josh Clark @joshofclark.bsky.social · Jul 24

I discovered @annarosereads.bsky.social’s podcast recently and really enjoyed the episodes from the last two weeks. Great conversations with both @sgj.bsky.social and @paultremblay.bsky.social. I’ll be checking out past episodes and look forward to upcoming ones. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a...

Paul Tremblay on Another

Podcast Episode · Anna Rose Reads - The Podcast · 07/22/2025 · 49m

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Josh Clark @joshofclark.bsky.social · Jul 16

Great event last night for @sgj.bsky.social’s latest release, “Killer on the Road” and “The Babysitter Lives.” Stephen’s events always make for a fun evening!

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Josh Clark @joshofclark.bsky.social · Jul 5

The new Shacklebound anthology is out now, including one of my drabbles!

Shacklebound Books @shackleboundbooks.bsky.social · Jul 4

Our new Drabble anthology Short Fantasy Stories is out today!!!!

www.amazon.com/dp/B0FCS4MSPX

Short Fantasy Stories: Fantasy in 100 Words (Shacklebound Books Anthologies and Collections)

Short Fantasy Stories: Fantasy in 100 Words (Shacklebound Books Anthologies and Collections) - Kindle edition by Fomley, Eric, Pyles, James. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading Short Fantasy Stories: Fantasy in 100 Words (Shacklebound Books Anthologies and Collections).

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Josh Clark @joshofclark.bsky.social · Jun 26

I have a new piece of flash fiction, “Enchantments of Life,” releasing on July 4th from @shackleboundbooks.bsky.social anthology “Short Fantasy Stories.” You can pre order the digital copy now or the option for print will be available on release day. www.amazon.com/dp/B0FCS4MSPX

Short Fantasy Stories: Fantasy in 100 Words (Shacklebound Books Anthologies and Collections)

Short Fantasy Stories: Fantasy in 100 Words (Shacklebound Books Anthologies and Collections) - Kindle edition by Fomley, Eric. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading Short Fantasy Stories: Fantasy in 100 Words (Shacklebound Books Anthologies and Collections).

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Josh Clark @joshofclark.bsky.social · Jun 20

I recently rewatched a favorite movie of mine. I’m a sucker for a good coming-of-age story and this one from 2013 doesn’t disappoint. It has some humor, a bit of a romance, and strained family dynamics. The cast is great. Worth a watch if you haven’t seen it and a good summer film.

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Mary Robinette Kowal @maryrobinettekowal.com · Jun 13

If you were unable to attend the Gaithersburg Book Festival and wanted to see my talk, or if you'd simply like to hear a discussion of sci-fi, worldbuilding, and suspense, the Festival kindly posted the entirety of the discussion here: www.mymcmedia.org/lady-astrona...

‘Lady Astronaut’ Author Mary Robinette Kowal Shares Insights on Sci-Fi and Storytelling

Mary Robinette Kowal talks about "The Martian Contingency" at the 2025 Gaithersburg Book Festival with Marido Hewer.

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Josh Clark @joshofclark.bsky.social · May 29

Thanks Sam!

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Josh Clark @joshofclark.bsky.social · May 28

Story acceptance! My 1,500 word story “Growing Pains,” will appear in Occupying Bodies from @blackharepress.bsky.social! It’ll be available in print and digital. More details to come!

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Josh Clark @joshofclark.bsky.social · May 28

You’re welcome!

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Josh Clark @joshofclark.bsky.social · May 15

I’ve been reading through @thewarriormuse.bsky.social’s terrific horror collection “Blue Sludge Blues and Other Abominations” the last few days. I’m loving it. If you’re looking for some great short story collections, Shannon has a few you can check out!

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Josh Clark @joshofclark.bsky.social · Apr 29

Awesome! Congrats!

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R.R. Virdi | Buy The First Binding (from TOR) @rrvirdi.bsky.social · Apr 21

@torbooks.bsky.social just informed me The First Binding is part of a special editorial's best books sale they're doing where it's 2.99 on sale on all ebook retailers.

Can I get some reshares/signal boosts?

bookshop.org/p/books/the-...

books2read.com/links/ubl/e/...

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Josh Clark @joshofclark.bsky.social · Apr 12

That’s awesome! Congrats!!

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Josh Clark @joshofclark.bsky.social · Apr 10

Attended another awesome Stephen Graham Jones event. @sgj.bsky.social always provides some great insights, whether that’s in writing, horror, there’s something great to take home with you, along with his latest novel. “The Buffalo Hunter Hunter” is a splendid addition to Stephen’s catalog!

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Josh Clark @joshofclark.bsky.social · Mar 31

Congrats! Well deserved.

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Mark Stevens @writerstevens.bsky.social · Mar 30

Rocky Mountain Writer podcast:
SHORT STORY SUCCESS WITH JOSH CLARK
@RMFWriters @joshofclark.bsky.social
youtu.be/21DJ3IyjSPM?...

Short Story Success with Josh Clark

YouTube video by Mark Stevens

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Josh Clark @joshofclark.bsky.social · Mar 27

Agreed!

Josh Clark @joshofclark.bsky.social · Mar 26

I had so much fun last night at @maryrobinettekowal.com’s event at @boulderbookstore.bsky.social for “The Martian Contingency.” I’ve been a fan of her books and @writingexcuses.bsky.social for a while and was so glad to finally attend one of her events!

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Josh Clark @joshofclark.bsky.social · Mar 19

Massive release day! New @sgj.bsky.social, @johngreensbluesky.bsky.social, @maryrobinettekowal.com, @erikatwurth.bsky.social and Hunger Games. “Buffalo Hunter Hunter” is great and I’m halfway through the audio for “Everything is Tuberculosis.” Very excited to read the others!

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Stephen Graham Jones @sgj.bsky.social · Mar 14

Any of y’all looking for signed and shipped Buffalo Hunter Hunters, @boulderbookstore.bsky.social has them now. Link in the first reply, and, few action shots to authenticate:

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Mark Lawrence @marklawrenceauthor.bsky.social · Mar 8

A blog post about the heartache facing most published authors.

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Great Expectations.

Writing is delightful and rewarding hobby. Writing is a brutal and heartbreaking business. Some of you will be familiar with the eponymous D...

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