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Patience Mackarness @patiencemackarness.bsky.social · 2d

Beautiful

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Patience Mackarness @patiencemackarness.bsky.social · 4d

Dark blue ring with white letters, sky blue centre with red

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Patience Mackarness @patiencemackarness.bsky.social · 9d

'As my body segments, pairs of hairy legs sprouting from each one, spiracles to breathe breathe breathe your oily-sweet pheromones' Fabulous story from @pleomorphic2.bsky.social

Gooseberry Pie Lit Magazine @gooseberrypielit.bsky.social · 10d

ICYMI @gooseberrypielit.bsky.social annual writing award winner by the wonderful @pleomorphic2.bsky.social

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The Undulating Movement Of The Predatory Arthropod At The 10-Year College Reunion - Gooseberry Pie Lit Magazine

Photo be Pexels.com: Cottonbro by Sumitra Singam When you walk into the reunion with your husband like a phalanx and your apple-pie-posed photos of your 2.3 kids and dog like armour, I kick my heels o...

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Patience Mackarness @patiencemackarness.bsky.social · 14d

Thank you @gooseberrypielit.bsky.social !

Gooseberry Pie Lit Magazine @gooseberrypielit.bsky.social · 14d

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“she left us and moved with someone called Freya Firewing to mid-Wales, where they built a roundhouse out of reclaimed railway sleepers and cob plaster, with a compost toilet and bottleglass windows.”

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Skipping Generations - Gooseberry Pie Lit Magazine

Photo by Jon Tyson on Unsplash by Patience Mackarness Mum said growing up in suburbia stunted her soul, the semi-detached house, the brick school with concrete playground and excellent exam results, a...

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Patience Mackarness @patiencemackarness.bsky.social · 19d

What a great workshop, I really enjoyed it. Beautiful handouts too😍

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Patience Mackarness @patiencemackarness.bsky.social · 21d

This link didn't work for me, but I got to the story by a different route and loved it!

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Patience Mackarness @patiencemackarness.bsky.social · 24d

Such a buzzing, inspiring weekend (so far) with @saloneurope.bsky.social ! Big thanks to @deborahzafer.bsky.social and the team for bringing it all together. Last night's event with Balsam Karam, Philippe Marczewski, and @kitdewaal.com was completely awesome.

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European Writers Salon @saloneurope.bsky.social · 26d

Impeccable vibes at #EWSBrussels2025 ✨

Thank you to all our readers, especially to our surprise guest @kitdewaal.com

Kit de Waal about to give a reading, sitting in a chair at a distance with rows of listeners on either side

Crowd listening to a reading with a floor to ceiling window in the background

People chatting in a lounge in mid century style

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Patience Mackarness @patiencemackarness.bsky.social · 26d

Thank you, Charlotte! Love yours too!

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Patience Mackarness @patiencemackarness.bsky.social · 27d

Thank you! X

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Patience Mackarness @patiencemackarness.bsky.social · 27d

Super happy to be in this issue - congrats to all!

Gooseberry Pie Lit Magazine @gooseberrypielit.bsky.social · 27d

Read new issue of Gooseberry Pie

Beth Konkoski Chad Foret @charhamrick.bsky.social Jane Yager @jennystalter.bsky.social
Elizabeth Meyer Gonzalez
@katehorsleywriter.bsky.social @kathrynsilverhajo.bsky.social @happilander.bsky.social @patiencemackarness.bsky.social

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Issue 35 - Gooseberry Pie Lit Magazine

Photo by Jeff Harvey Stories Gooseberry Pie’s nominations for Best of the Net 2026: Check out Flash Fiction Institute a new flash fiction educational and community hub offering virtual classes, craft ...

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Patience Mackarness @patiencemackarness.bsky.social · 27d

Thank you, Charlotte!

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Patience Mackarness @patiencemackarness.bsky.social · 29d

So good! Congratulations @dawnsteffler.bsky.social

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Patience Mackarness @patiencemackarness.bsky.social · Aug 28

Beautiful piece from @claudiamonpere.bsky.social !

Claudia Monpere @claudiamonpere.bsky.social · Aug 27

So grateful for 2026 Best of the Net nomination for "Papier-Mâché Sestina" published in Centaur. Many thanks, @lynnmundell.bsky.social. Here's the story:
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Papier-Mâché Sestina by Claudia Monpere | Centaur

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Patience Mackarness @patiencemackarness.bsky.social · Aug 6

Thank you, Sherri!

Patience Mackarness @patiencemackarness.bsky.social · Aug 6

'Dance with the Tambourine Man' is up at @thesunlightpress.bsky.social today! Born in a @smokelong.bsky.social workshop, inspired by the landscapes and history of Bahrain - and of course by Bob Dylan.
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Dance with the Tambourine Man - The Sunlight Press

He looked like he was at the wrong party. He loved Bob Dylan, said "Isis" was the song that led him into archaeology.

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Patience Mackarness @patiencemackarness.bsky.social · Jul 31

A stunner from @sarahillswrites.bsky.social

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The Bright Jars of Our Bodies by Sara Hills

When we run out of nice things to say to each other, Gil and I watch TV like we’re each just a brain in a jar, sitting side by side. Except instead of brains we’re hearts. And by hearts, I mean sex…

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Patience Mackarness @patiencemackarness.bsky.social · Jul 19

And @fionamckay.bsky.social read brilliantly!

bathflashaward.bsky.social @bathflashaward.bsky.social · Jun 30

The Lives of the Dead by Fiona McKay @fionmckay.bsky.social
runner-up in our 2025 novella in flash award is now up for preorder at AdHocFiction.com at a 25% discount until publication day on July 6th
A wonderful read! Launched at flashfictionfestival.com

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Patience Mackarness @patiencemackarness.bsky.social · Jul 19

I was lucky enough to hear @fionamckay.bsky.social read from the book at the Festival last night!

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Patience Mackarness @patiencemackarness.bsky.social · Jul 8

'Our history teacher once said that the Romans would grow their hair during times of mourning ... The clippers hum loud in my hand.'

On Day 14 of @smokelong.bsky.social 's Archive Challenge, Evan Massey's 'Something About the Romans'. brilliantflashfiction.com/2018/03/31/i...

ISSUE 17: MARCH 2018

Something About the Romans By Evan Massey On the porch, the radio plays old tunes. Sometimes our heads bob. I’m on the top step. Below me, Bianca sits behind my little sister, Tia, braiding her hai…

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Patience Mackarness @patiencemackarness.bsky.social · Jul 7

‘Without warning a glider filled her vision, flying very low and fast. She would always remember the wide wings, the silent surprise.’

For Day 13 of the @smokelong.bsky.social Archive Challenge, ‘Three Summer Flights’ by @timlovewriter.bsky.social from brilliantflashfiction.com/2017/09/30/i...

ISSUE 15: SEPTEMBER 2017

Three Summer Flights By Tim Love As usual, Dad collected her after breakfast on Sunday and drove her to Dunstable downs. The hillside was already full of families. “You first, Tracy.” S…

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Patience Mackarness @patiencemackarness.bsky.social · Jul 6

@anchalastudio.bsky.social the tagging didn't work first time, sorry!

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Patience Mackarness @patiencemackarness.bsky.social · Jul 5

From 2021, the stunning ‘Life Lessons’ by Anne Anthony. 3rd story down in a great line-up. Day 11 of the @smokelong.bsky.social Archive Challenge brilliantflashfiction.com/2021/03/31/i...

ISSUE 29: MARCH 2021

Footprints in Fine White AshBy Michael Kozart The day Darlene pulled up to Jack’s, she was facing a night in a shelter or the car. She had searched the county for an affordable room. Rents were soa…

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Patience Mackarness @patiencemackarness.bsky.social · Jul 4

'Do you know what kind of trouble you’re asking for? How old are you girls? Blythe laughs, a terrible little snarly sound, a baby warthog..' A gem from 2019 by @megpokrass.bsky.social
on Day 10 of the @smokelong.bsky.social Archive Challenge.
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ISSUE 22: JUNE 2019

Here We Are on Planet Earth By Meg Pokrass Today we are tanning near each other on bright red beach towels on the sand at Hendri’s beach. This time I don’t let my mind worry too much ab…

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Patience Mackarness @patiencemackarness.bsky.social · Jul 3

Sometimes an intriguing story sends you straight to Wikipedia in search of an artist you've never heard of. 'The Rocket Man' by Lorette Luzajic (second story down in a fine lineup).
brilliantflashfiction.com/2023/01/31/j... on Day 9 of the @smokelong.bsky.social Archive Challenge

JANUARY 2023

We’ve Always Been Dying to DanceBy Kate Axeford It was too late for the grandkids when the dancing kicked off, but our party began long ago. 100 seconds to midnight, and it’s D-I-S-C-O. We lit up a…

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