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Sara Hills

@sarahillswrites.bsky.social

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THE EVOLUTION OF BIRDS (Ad Hoc Fiction, 2021) Best Small Fictions '22,23 | Wigleaf Top 50 '21,22 SmokeLong Mikey, Bath Flash Fiction Award, QuietManDave CNF sarahillswrites.com 🌵US/UK #FlashFiction

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Sara Hills @sarahillswrites.bsky.social · Jul 28

Thrilled to have a new story up today at @flashfrog.bsky.social 🐸.

Big thanks to EIC @ericscottryon.bsky.social for saying yes, to Sherry Shahan for the playful artwork (those sea slugs!!), & a shout out to @smokelong.bsky.social ASS '24 + @christopherallen.bsky.social for prompting this one.
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Flash Frog @flashfrog.bsky.social · Jul 28

NEW STORY⚡️🐸

“The Bright Jars of Our Bodies” by @sarahillswrites.bsky.social is now up!

Art by Sherry Shahan

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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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Sara Hills @sarahillswrites.bsky.social · Aug 4

“It’s weird, isn’t it?” she says. “Squaring who you are with who you might have been…”

Love this gem of a story from @h0lc0mb.bsky.social in @flashfrog.bsky.social. So good! 🌟🌟🌟

Susan Holcomb @h0lc0mb.bsky.social · Aug 4

I am soooo thrilled to have a new little flash piece out with dream journal @flashfrog.bsky.social today! Thank you @ericscottryon.bsky.social for seeing and supporting this shard of a story and @lauriemmarshall.bsky.social for the gorgeous, perfect collage paired with it! 🎸

Flash Frog @flashfrog.bsky.social · Aug 4

NEW STORY⚡️🐸

“Eugenia” by @h0lc0mb.bsky.social is now up!

Art by @lauriemmarshall.bsky.social

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Flash Frog @flashfrog.bsky.social · Aug 1

🐸 General subs are open!🐸

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Sara Hills @sarahillswrites.bsky.social · Aug 2

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Sara Hills @sarahillswrites.bsky.social · Aug 2

Oh yes, I hope so!! I love Kathy's workshops!❤️

Sara Hills @sarahillswrites.bsky.social · Aug 2

Yes, I hope you can. I know it's incredibly far, but we so loved having you there! ❤️

Sara Hills @sarahillswrites.bsky.social · Aug 2

Suzanne, thank you!!! Her reviews ARE brilliant. So considered and thoughtful. Just wow. ❤️🙏

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Sara Hills @sarahillswrites.bsky.social · Aug 2

Always!! 😘

Sara Hills @sarahillswrites.bsky.social · Aug 2

Carrie, thank you so much!! 🙏❤️

Sara Hills @sarahillswrites.bsky.social · Aug 2

Absolutely, my pleasure!! ❤️❤️❤️

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Joshua Jones Lofflin @jjlofflin.bsky.social · Aug 1

“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 organs.”

Amazing new work from @sarahillswrites.bsky.social in @flashfrog.bsky.social - a perfect match

Flash Frog @flashfrog.bsky.social · Jul 28

NEW STORY⚡️🐸

“The Bright Jars of Our Bodies” by @sarahillswrites.bsky.social is now up!

Art by Sherry Shahan

flash-frog.com/2025/07/28/t...

The Bright Jars of Our Bodies by Sara Hills

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Sara Hills @sarahillswrites.bsky.social · Aug 2

Aww, thank you so much, Josh!! I'm so grateful to be in Flash Frog with this one! 🙏❤️

Sara Hills @sarahillswrites.bsky.social · Aug 2

Josh, thank you!! ❤️

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Jo Gatford @jmgatford.bsky.social · Aug 1

Love love love this collection too (and, well, anything @sarahillswrites.bsky.social writes)!

Gillian O’Shaughnessy @gilloshaughnessy.bsky.social · Aug 1

A very flash review: Sara Hills, The Evolution of Birds, published by @adhocfiction.bsky.social @sarahillswrites.bsky.social

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Sara Hills @sarahillswrites.bsky.social · Aug 2

Oh my gosh, Jo. Thank you!!! ❤️🙏 -- I feel exactly the same way about your work, I hope you know that! You were so missed at the festival this year!! xx

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Sara Hills @sarahillswrites.bsky.social · Aug 2

Timothy, thank you so much! ❤️

Sara Hills @sarahillswrites.bsky.social · Aug 2

Marie, wow, thanks so much!! Lovely to spend time with you at the festival! ❤️

Sara Hills @sarahillswrites.bsky.social · Aug 2

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Myna Chang @mynachang.bsky.social · Aug 1

I love Gillian's video reviews! Thoughtful and kind ❤️

Sara's book is indeed filled with gorgeous, poignant flash!

Also, the cover sings! Cheers for the artist!

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Gillian O’Shaughnessy @gilloshaughnessy.bsky.social · Aug 1

A very flash review: Sara Hills, The Evolution of Birds, published by @adhocfiction.bsky.social @sarahillswrites.bsky.social

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Sara Hills @sarahillswrites.bsky.social · Aug 2

Myna, thanks so much!! I so appreciate it. And my daughter will thank you for the kind compliment about her cover art! She's so proud of it.❤️🙏

Sara Hills @sarahillswrites.bsky.social · Aug 2

Oh wow. That's so kind, Gillian. Thank you!! I need to save this message to re-read on my low-confidence days!! 🙏❤️

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Sara Hills @sarahillswrites.bsky.social · Aug 2

When a reviewer truly gets what you're trying to do with your work... what a gift! ❤️🙏

A million thanks, @gilloshaughnessy.bsky.social. I feel so seen, I am crying. And I cannot wait to buy your collection in 2026. 🎉

Gillian O’Shaughnessy @gilloshaughnessy.bsky.social · Aug 1

A very flash review: Sara Hills, The Evolution of Birds, published by @adhocfiction.bsky.social @sarahillswrites.bsky.social

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Sara Hills @sarahillswrites.bsky.social · Aug 2

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Sara Hills @sarahillswrites.bsky.social · Aug 2

OH my gosh, Gillian. I feel so seen, I am crying. With all my heart, thank you! ❤️❤️❤️

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Sara Hills @sarahillswrites.bsky.social · Aug 2

"Here, it’s always November. Wet earth on her back, arms pinned, his tongue that tastes of smoked fish."

Oof. Absolutely incredible gem from @kimmagowan.bsky.social in @centaurlit.bsky.social. I feel this one in my bones. 🔥🔥🔥

Kim Magowan @kimmagowan.bsky.social · Aug 1

Thrilled to have a new story in @centaurlit.bsky.social! Many thanks to @lynnmundell.bsky.social for publishing it. This micro was drafted in @smokelong.bsky.social fitness, so thanks @christopherallen.bsky.social for the prompt and all my workshop mates for feedback.

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(again) by Kim Magowan | Centaur

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Sara Hills @sarahillswrites.bsky.social · Aug 2

I cannot wait for this one!! Love everything @patriciaqbidar.bsky.social writes. 🔥🔥🔥

Patricia Q. Bidar @patriciaqbidar.bsky.social · Aug 1

PRE-ORDERS OPEN NOW! Excited as all hell my debut collection is finally coming out! I hope you get it!

Pardon Me for Moonwalking

Check out Pardon Me for Moonwalking - Slide into the bittersweet, beautifully peculiar world of Patricia Q. Bidar's Pardon Me for Moonwalking</em>, a collection of short stories that illuminate the of...

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