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Stanchion @stanchion.bsky.social · 49m

Broken husk of a man, but my messy hair looks kinda cool.

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Sarp Sozdinler @sarpsozdinler.bsky.social · 15h

Glad to be finally back here, too. It was really fun to chat with @aaronburch.bsky.social about my short story, "The People Who Live Inside," which was published on Short Story, Long last week. Happy reading!

Aaron Burch @aaronburch.bsky.social · 1d

Super excited to share this interview with @sarpsozdinler.bsky.social today, a close look at his banger story, “ The People Who Live Inside”!

"As a writer from Turkey who grew up on Hollywood and American literature, I feel irreversibly imperialized by the mythic simulation that is America..."

A Short Interview w/ Sarp Sozdinler

"Bonus material" for Sozdinler's short story, “ The People Who Live Inside,” published on 9/30.

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T Guzman @tguzman.bsky.social · 14h

Ever wonder how to get a ghost mom? Give this little excerpt from my chapbook a listen.

If you like what you hear, GHOST MOM is 50% off right now at @stanchion.bsky.social! 👻
youtu.be/ymbok0v9oSw?...

How to Get a Ghost Mom by T Guzman

YouTube video by T Guzman

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Stanchion @stanchion.bsky.social · 1d

Introducing the 2026 Stanchion Book Club.

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fbereaud.bsky.social @fbereaud.bsky.social · 1d

My first novel, A Question of Family, comes out from @stanchion.bsky.social in Feb! Preorder here: www.stanchionzine.com/product-page...

A Question of Family | Stanchion

STANCHION'S FIRST NOVEL! From François Bereaud, the acclaimed writer of San Diego Stories, comes a novel told in stories that span eras. Meet Walter, Claire, Grace, and Michael, a family in some state...

www.stanchionzine.com

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Stanchion @stanchion.bsky.social · 1d

I'm gonna be a part of an author fair later this month, and I'm smitten with my placement on the poster. Mid-level Band was always my rock-n-roll dream scenario as a kid: Successful enough to do it for a living, anonymous enough to live a normal life. Perfect. 😊

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Donna-Claire - Author @donnacwrites.com · 2d

My book is very pretty. It's also well-written! It also comes out tomorrow!

SHOULDN'T WE DANCE? from @stanchion.bsky.social is about male friendship, grief, storytelling, and tripping into your bar cart in the wee hours of the morning.

Get a copy here: www.stanchionzine.com/product-page...

A copy of SHOULDN'T WE DANCE? held up against a ray of sunrise light.

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Stanchion @stanchion.bsky.social · 2d

I put a batch of books of sale for 50% off. Novellas, poetry, short stories, an anthology. Check out:

Ghost Mom
UNTENABLE MYSTIC CHARM
Thoughts I Lost In The Laundry
Where We Set Our Easel
We Don't Know That This Is Temporary
Away From Home Anthology

No coupon needed.

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Hannah Grieco @writesloud.bsky.social · 2d

Y'all, you get a free registration for AWP if you volunteer for ONE SHIFT. That's incredible, considering the $$$ of entrance!

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Work Exchange

Are you a current student, adjunct professor, or someone needing assistance to cover the cost of the conference? Sign up to participate in our work-exchange program for the 2025 AWP Conference & Bookf...

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Stanchion @stanchion.bsky.social · 2d

Stanchion's first novel arrives in early February. @fbereaud.bsky.social has hit it out of the park with this beauty.

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Stanchion @stanchion.bsky.social · 5d

● EXCITING NEWS ●

The debut novel by your friend and mine, @fbereaud.bsky.social (author of the sublime San Diego Stories from @CowboyJamboree), is now available to pre-order and is on sale for $2 off in the Stanchion shop.

www.stanchionzine.com/product-page...

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Donna-Claire - Author @donnacwrites.com · 4d

Holding your book in your hands never gets old. Infinite gratitude to @stanchion.bsky.social for believing in this story. SHOULDN'T WE DANCE? comes out next week.

A hand holding a book called SHOULDN'T WE DANCE?

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Stanchion @stanchion.bsky.social · 5d

Still figuring out the 2026 book club...most notably, if there will be one! 😬

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Stanchion @stanchion.bsky.social · 5d

A limited run of kitties crocheted by my amazingly talented daughter will be available tomorrow at the Collingswood Book Festival with my book Street Cats and Where to Find Them! Stop by Booth 166!

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Stanchion @stanchion.bsky.social · 5d

● EXCITING NEWS ●

The debut novel by your friend and mine, @fbereaud.bsky.social (author of the sublime San Diego Stories from @CowboyJamboree), is now available to pre-order and is on sale for $2 off in the Stanchion shop.

www.stanchionzine.com/product-page...

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Amy Stuber @amystuber.com · 6d

My book came out October 8, 2024. (After 30+ years of writing, a book!)

I've been so grateful to anyone who has read it. I had a little goal of reaching 1000 copies sold (small press goals!), and we're close to that. I hope you'll consider ordering, reading, sharing reviewing on Goodreads, etc.💙

Sad Grownups

Check out Sad Grownups - For those who've been sad and tried not to be, seventeen stories about the absurdity of searching for joy in a dying world. Winne...

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Donna-Claire - Author @donnacwrites.com · 6d

My fiction debut comes out in 5 days.
My fiction debut comes out in 5 days!

SHOULDN'T WE DANCE? is the book of my heart. There's still time to pre-order a discounted copy and support my small press @stanchion.bsky.social. It is a beautiful thing to be able to share writing.

The title page of a book called SHOULDN'T WE DANCE?

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T Guzman @tguzman.bsky.social · 7d

For October, I'm posting an excerpt a week from my chapbook, Ghost Mom ( @stanchion.bsky.social ). Give it a listen! 🎃👻

T Guzman @tguzman.bsky.social · 7d

In the spirit of the spooky season, I thought I'd post a little reading excerpt from my chapbook, Ghost Mom (@stanchion.bsky.social). While not exactly scary, there are ghosts so there's that. Anyways, I'll be posting one story a week for the month of October.
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Stanchion @stanchion.bsky.social · 7d

The debut of a Stanchion x Street Cats appearance! Come say hi at Booth 166 of the Collingswood Book Fest on Saturday!

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Stanchion @stanchion.bsky.social · 8d

I've been away for nearly 3 weeks, during which time I tried & mostly succeeded at unplugging. It's felt great to disconnect and be more present irl. I'm returning home tomorrow & everything begins again—book events, promotion, shipping orders, the hustle of freelance writing. [sigh]

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Stanchion @stanchion.bsky.social · 11d

I'm publishing a book in a week called Shouldn't We Dance? by @donnacwrites.com that's the antidote to toxic masculinity. The novelette beautifully frames male friendship, vulnerability & love. It's tender, funny & heartbreaking. & I could use some love for it. www.stanchionzine.com/product-page...

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Donna-Claire - Author @donnacwrites.com · 9d

My fiction debut comes out in one week and one day with @stanchion.bsky.social! To say I am proud would be an understatement. I'm also a potent mix of thrilled and terrified. It would me a good deal if you gave my little story a chance.

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Shouldn't We Dance? | Stanchion

The novelette Shouldn't We Dance? follows Hank, a 20-something coping with the sudden loss of his lifelong best friend, Doug. When Hank goes through Doug's old notebooks, he finds a sense of purpose i...

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Ell Huang 🖤🤍💜 @nocturnalxlight.bsky.social · 11d

This sounds wonderful. ❤️

Stanchion @stanchion.bsky.social · 11d

I'm publishing a book in a week called Shouldn't We Dance? by @donnacwrites.com that's the antidote to toxic masculinity. The novelette beautifully frames male friendship, vulnerability & love. It's tender, funny & heartbreaking. & I could use some love for it. www.stanchionzine.com/product-page...

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Donna-Claire - Author @donnacwrites.com · 11d

Writing this book lifted me out of a dark place. It is everything my small press says here, and more. It might be your new favorite short book. Only one pre-order stands between you and finding out.

Stanchion @stanchion.bsky.social · 11d

I'm publishing a book in a week called Shouldn't We Dance? by @donnacwrites.com that's the antidote to toxic masculinity. The novelette beautifully frames male friendship, vulnerability & love. It's tender, funny & heartbreaking. & I could use some love for it. www.stanchionzine.com/product-page...

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Stanchion @stanchion.bsky.social · 11d

I'm publishing a book in a week called Shouldn't We Dance? by @donnacwrites.com that's the antidote to toxic masculinity. The novelette beautifully frames male friendship, vulnerability & love. It's tender, funny & heartbreaking. & I could use some love for it. www.stanchionzine.com/product-page...

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