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Fiction, essays, and poetry – along with unclassifiable writings, photos, and drawings – that challenge readers and bend their brains, while maintaining the highest levels of style and substance. Editor novelist Kevin Brennan.
In case you missed it, come on over this morning and read "Daltokki’s Time-Lapse of a Noni," by Kimmy Chang. Primo #poetry!
"With enough work, I pass for beautiful."
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"With enough work, I pass for beautiful."
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February 12, 2026 at 3:50 PM
In case you missed it, come on over this morning and read "Daltokki’s Time-Lapse of a Noni," by Kimmy Chang. Primo #poetry!
"With enough work, I pass for beautiful."
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"With enough work, I pass for beautiful."
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Indescribably delicious. New #poetry this morning by Kimmy Chang that plays off the moon rabbit myth.
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February 11, 2026 at 3:30 PM
Indescribably delicious. New #poetry this morning by Kimmy Chang that plays off the moon rabbit myth.
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#WritingCommunity #readingcommunity
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#WritingCommunity #readingcommunity
Three fab poems by @mcdolan.bsky.social this morning. Great reading with your bagel n' coffee!
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February 9, 2026 at 3:16 PM
Three fab poems by @mcdolan.bsky.social this morning. Great reading with your bagel n' coffee!
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How do you like your noir? How 'bout a little modern-day Philip Marlowe by @benjaminstarr?
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February 5, 2026 at 2:31 PM
How do you like your noir? How 'bout a little modern-day Philip Marlowe by @benjaminstarr?
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#fiction #writingcommunity #readingcommunity
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Here's a new, brilliant look at the plight of Snow White. Hilarious, yet tragic. Come and have a look!
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February 3, 2026 at 2:52 PM
Here's a new, brilliant look at the plight of Snow White. Hilarious, yet tragic. Come and have a look!
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A terrific multi-layered story today by Catherine Domonkos.
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January 28, 2026 at 2:38 PM
A terrific multi-layered story today by Catherine Domonkos.
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We have a splendid ekphrastic poem this morning, focused on a shadow box by Joseph Cornell. Come n' see!
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January 14, 2026 at 2:39 PM
We have a splendid ekphrastic poem this morning, focused on a shadow box by Joseph Cornell. Come n' see!
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It's zany. It's manic. It's totally awesome!
Read "Said and Done" by Jonathan Daniel Gardner immeejetmoi!
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Read "Said and Done" by Jonathan Daniel Gardner immeejetmoi!
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January 7, 2026 at 2:59 PM
It's zany. It's manic. It's totally awesome!
Read "Said and Done" by Jonathan Daniel Gardner immeejetmoi!
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Read "Said and Done" by Jonathan Daniel Gardner immeejetmoi!
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Here's an awesome "party night" story with a lot going on between the lines. Come on over and laugh/cry.
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December 17, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Here's an awesome "party night" story with a lot going on between the lines. Come on over and laugh/cry.
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December 14, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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December 11, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Should you find yourself at any point with a little spare change in your pocket, and you love great writing, drop us a few sous, won't ya?
Donate: www.paypal.com/donate/?cmd=...
Merci d'avance !
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Merci d'avance !
This one will start your day off right, even if you're not a Palahniuk aficionado. Read and be dazzled!
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December 11, 2025 at 3:01 PM
This one will start your day off right, even if you're not a Palahniuk aficionado. Read and be dazzled!
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Excerpts from a very special dictionary this morning, by Libby Banks. And guess what.
This is her first publication! We're honored to give her the stage today.
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This is her first publication! We're honored to give her the stage today.
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December 2, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Excerpts from a very special dictionary this morning, by Libby Banks. And guess what.
This is her first publication! We're honored to give her the stage today.
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This is her first publication! We're honored to give her the stage today.
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If you're as fascinated by the Very Large Array in New Mexico as we are, you're gonna want to read this terrific #poem by Mary Christine Delea.
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November 25, 2025 at 2:56 PM
If you're as fascinated by the Very Large Array in New Mexico as we are, you're gonna want to read this terrific #poem by Mary Christine Delea.
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And just like that, #writers can now use document attachments when they submit!
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November 18, 2025 at 4:23 PM
And just like that, #writers can now use document attachments when they submit!
Read all about it: thedisappointedhousewife.com/2025/11/18/a...
Read all about it: thedisappointedhousewife.com/2025/11/18/a...
We need some more #poetry fans to come and read this one by Tessa McHattie:
There Are No Wild Dogs in Brooklyn Heights
Chop chop!
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There Are No Wild Dogs in Brooklyn Heights
Chop chop!
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November 16, 2025 at 6:29 PM
We need some more #poetry fans to come and read this one by Tessa McHattie:
There Are No Wild Dogs in Brooklyn Heights
Chop chop!
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There Are No Wild Dogs in Brooklyn Heights
Chop chop!
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Start your day with an excellent #poem by Tessa McHattie.
"The post office is on strike. The missile base is open. Chop chop."
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"The post office is on strike. The missile base is open. Chop chop."
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November 11, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Start your day with an excellent #poem by Tessa McHattie.
"The post office is on strike. The missile base is open. Chop chop."
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"The post office is on strike. The missile base is open. Chop chop."
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French is such a beautiful language, n'est-ce pas? Come and see what #poet Salvatore Difalco does with it!
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October 23, 2025 at 2:34 PM
French is such a beautiful language, n'est-ce pas? Come and see what #poet Salvatore Difalco does with it!
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You like #poetry with #hiphop sensibilities?
Then "Eternal Frat Boys" is for you! Come by for some trill lit!
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Then "Eternal Frat Boys" is for you! Come by for some trill lit!
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October 8, 2025 at 2:02 PM
You like #poetry with #hiphop sensibilities?
Then "Eternal Frat Boys" is for you! Come by for some trill lit!
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Then "Eternal Frat Boys" is for you! Come by for some trill lit!
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Beautiful bit o' #poetry today! Come on over and read "Look at This" by David P. Miller.
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October 1, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Beautiful bit o' #poetry today! Come on over and read "Look at This" by David P. Miller.
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September 26, 2025 at 1:42 PM
It's true, #writers. According to Duotrope we have one of the fastest response times, at no. 20, in the biz!
Check us out and give us a try.
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Check us out and give us a try.
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September 20, 2025 at 2:02 PM
It's true, #writers. According to Duotrope we have one of the fastest response times, at no. 20, in the biz!
Check us out and give us a try.
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Check us out and give us a try.
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You'll be hearing more about this true story, but get your first taste right here!
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#cnf #nonfiction #literarymagazine
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#cnf #nonfiction #literarymagazine
September 10, 2025 at 2:00 PM
You'll be hearing more about this true story, but get your first taste right here!
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#cnf #nonfiction #literarymagazine
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#cnf #nonfiction #literarymagazine
If you have an old cravat sitting around, check out this handy list.
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#poetry #poetrycommunity
August 27, 2025 at 2:18 PM
If you have an old cravat sitting around, check out this handy list.
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#poetry #poetrycommunity
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#poetry #poetrycommunity
Three awesome micros this morning by @JeffreyHermann.
Do stop by and enjoy them with your coffee, won't you?
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Do stop by and enjoy them with your coffee, won't you?
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August 20, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Three awesome micros this morning by @JeffreyHermann.
Do stop by and enjoy them with your coffee, won't you?
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Do stop by and enjoy them with your coffee, won't you?
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