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Okay Donkey Magazine @okaydonkeymag.com · 1d

We're excited to announce Amanda Parrack as our nominee for the 2026 PEN/Robert J. Dau Short Story Prize for Emerging Writers!

We published Amanda's story "I Found a Stone Under My Skin" in January: okaydonkeymag.com/2025/01/10/i...

I Found a Stone Under My Skin by Amanda Parrack

May 10th 9:58 pm I was brushing my hair when I noticed the top part of my head was tender. When I put my fingers through my hair searching for the tender spot, I stopped and felt the bump the size …

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Steve C @stevexisxok.bsky.social · 20h

her stuff is great! precise as a poet

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Lit Match Collective @litmatchcollective.com · 2d

our editors @stevexisxok.bsky.social and @autumnwatts.bsky.social are obsessed with developing your pieces🧐

...and the waitlist to workshop with them is LIVE!
www.litmatchcollective.com/writing-work...

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Steve C @stevexisxok.bsky.social · 2d

That sucks dude.. Real sorry to hear

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Anton Hur @antonhur.com · 2d

i was born in sweden, so they should induct me into the swedish academy. i will make sure an Asian lady wins for three years in a row

Anton Hur @antonhur.com · 2d

“the nobel can’t possibly award an Asian lady after it awarded an Asian lady last year”

and ofc they’re kind of right? it just tells you what kind of prize it is

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Jacob Geller @jacobgeller.com · 2d

"you are taking in the human centipede of content from the very end of the line" is such a good way of describing AI

Chibdm @chibdm.bsky.social · 2d

Robin Williams' daughter has some quality thoughts on AI slop

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Jeffrey Hermann @jeffreyhermann.bsky.social · 4d

This flash is so good. Man.

Okay Donkey Magazine @okaydonkeymag.com · 5d

"...I'm overcome with the sudden certainty that she'll vanish, the door transporting her to the moon or Siberia. But before my fear can get away from me, she's already through."

"Door in the Woods" by @iamchrisscott.bsky.social, new flash fiction out today at OKD. 📝

Door in the Woods by Chris Scott

Sarah is hiking up ahead of me, so she’s the first to see it. She goes around the bend, says “Hey now,” and stops in her tracks. Then I see it, too. Right there in the middle of the trail is a sing…

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Lit Match Collective @litmatchcollective.com · 4d

Of course we love helping you live your best (literary) lives but did you know we're not too shabby as editors?

Come talk about your work with Autumn and Steve🔥

Free membership trials this month, details here:
litmatchcollective.beehiiv.com/p/preview-ou...

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Chris Scott @iamchrisscott.bsky.social · 5d

So excited to have a new story in one of my very favorite magazines today. Super proud of this one, and I hope you all like it.

Okay Donkey Magazine @okaydonkeymag.com · 5d

"...I'm overcome with the sudden certainty that she'll vanish, the door transporting her to the moon or Siberia. But before my fear can get away from me, she's already through."

"Door in the Woods" by @iamchrisscott.bsky.social, new flash fiction out today at OKD. 📝

Door in the Woods by Chris Scott

Sarah is hiking up ahead of me, so she’s the first to see it. She goes around the bend, says “Hey now,” and stops in her tracks. Then I see it, too. Right there in the middle of the trail is a sing…

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Steve C @stevexisxok.bsky.social · 5d

here's one from the new EP... Door in the *nervous drummer counts off early* ... goddammit Travis

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Steve C @stevexisxok.bsky.social · 5d

amazing how u pulled this off! the horror + heart

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Lit Match Collective @litmatchcollective.com · 5d

What do we think about the approach they shared?

If you like the highlights from our talk, join our Discord for more.

On Oct 19, 8PM ET we’ll chat with our fave writer of fables and tales @benloory.bsky.social✨

(I hear we might discuss the power of fable vs parable👀)

Link in bio!

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Lit Match Collective @litmatchcollective.com · 5d

It's a luxury to think politics aren't personal. The 'issues' affect us personally!

So how do we write about them in more personal ways?

Beyond anger or detached 'irony.' Beyond 'Good vs Evil.'

We asked @aaronburch.bsky.social + @jeffchon.bsky.social and they shared some great thoughts...

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Lit Match Collective @litmatchcollective.com · 5d

“How to Write Topical Without Getting Preachy”

ICYMI: in September we chatted with editor @aaronburch.bsky.social and writer @jeffchon.bsky.social about “Nothing Personal,” Chon’s heartbreaking piece that takes on the murder of a healthcare CEO — from an angle that might surprise you.

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Steve C @stevexisxok.bsky.social · 8d

Stoked for October! Let's do this💪

Lit Match Collective @litmatchcollective.com · 8d

Ready to write? Our October plans are here!

Enjoy a 1-month free trial + daily accountability + 2 events with our fave writer of touching (and occasionally creepy) fables and tales: @benloory.bsky.social

Plus prompts from @kathyfish.bsky.social😲+ more
litmatchcollective.beehiiv.com/p/preview-ou...

Ready to write your best stuff? Preview our plans for October!

1-month free trial, daily accountability, special events with Ben Loory and more.

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Steve C @stevexisxok.bsky.social · 14d

that's all of it🤷

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Okay Donkey Magazine @okaydonkeymag.com · 14d

ICYMI: "13.1 Septillion Pounds," flash fiction by @emilyrinkema.bsky.social:

13.1 Septillion Pounds by Emily Rinkema

To help her sleep, we give the baby a basketball, a full-size regulation ball that my husband, CT, puts in her crib one night. He writes her name on it with a black Sharpie, bold letters like they …

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Steve C @stevexisxok.bsky.social · 14d

100% is it cool to share your Discord comments on why it works as a (non) topical story? For the LMC newsletter

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Damnably @damnablyrecords.bsky.social · 15d

Released worldwide today!
New single from @lighters_jp - "Lost in Her Flowers"
youtu.be/SBdBpmuE9DI?...

LIGHTERS - "Lost in Her Flowers"

YouTube video by Damnably

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Steve C @stevexisxok.bsky.social · 15d

The cat is the best part of this cuz notice how it is NOT HELPING

But brilliant editor Autumn Watts will.

Lit Match Collective @litmatchcollective.com · 16d

Do you struggle to write because you can't find the time or motivation to get started? Fun fact: Sometimes it's better to suffer together!

Join LMC and our next Guided Writing Studio this Wednesday, Sept. 24, at 8pm ET in the Campground Commons: litmatchcollective.com/campground-commons

A two-step illustration of a person lying on their stomach, demonstrating back crunches. A cat is sitting on their back.

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Okay Donkey Magazine @okaydonkeymag.com · 20d

Our Best of the Net picks are in! 💻

Congratulations to Julia Rose Greider, Nicola Koh, @casswhit.bsky.social, Gabe Montesanti, @karanchambers.bsky.social, @poetalukah.bsky.social, @danijanae.bsky.social, and Shagufta Mulla.

Read the nominated works: okaydonkeymag.com/nominations-...

Graphic that looks like a web browser and a clicking mouse with the Okay Donkey mascot shown in the corner. Text reads, Best of the Net 2026 nominees: stories. A Reading List for the End of the World by Julia Rose Greider. I’ve Been Getting Letters from Santa for Twenty Years and All I’ve Learned Is He’s an Asshole by Nicola Koh.

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Steve C @stevexisxok.bsky.social · 20d

Here's one that I like 🙂

okaydonkeymag.com/2024/07/12/t...

The Execution by Matt Barrett

My uncle’s execution is set for two weeks from now, which bothers my mother, not because it’s too soon or that he doesn’t deserve it, but because it’s happening on a Sunday. How could they do it th…

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Aaron Burch @aaronburch.bsky.social · 26d

screenshot of Philip Baker Hall in Boogie Nights saying "I'm not a complicated man. I like cinema." edited to read "I'm not a complicated man. I like short stories."

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Chloe N. Clark @pintsncupcakes.bsky.social · 26d

Would you, yes you, like to review this pretty book at your favorite venue? Or, perhaps, interview its very pleasant* author?

*Ymmv

Chloe N. Clark @pintsncupcakes.bsky.social · Aug 22

Delighted to reveal the cover for my forthcoming book from @jacklegpress.bsky.social with huge thanks to amazing editor @fulmerford.com

The cover for Every Galaxy a Circle by Chloe N. Clark. The cover features abstract planets in waves of pinks, purples, and greens

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Lit Match Collective @litmatchcollective.com · 26d

More blessed news?! We got a 5-step guide to writing a @jeffchon.bsky.social story!🫠

(Wouldn't it be fun to use as a writing prompt?)

If you missed our convo it'll live on in our Story Chat archives with addenda from editor on the piece @aaronburch.bsky.social. Pop in anytime to join in🤜🤛

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