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Flash Fiction 🇨🇦Writer ~ Member of @theprideroars.bsky.social ~ Words @moonparkreview.bsky.social‬ @gooseberrypielit.bsky.social‬ @thewoolfofficial.bsky.social‬ ‪~ https://tomljanovic.wordpress.com/publication-credits/

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T.L. Tomljanovic @tomljanovic.bsky.social · Jun 20

Unicorns and blood. Blood and unicorns. My speculative fiction in @moonparkreview.bsky.social moonparkreview.com/issue-32-sum...

Graveyard Shift in the Fantastical Creatures Wood Preserve of New White Horse

By T.L. Tomljanovic The unicorns are restless. It’s a full moon and I’m on guard duty ‘til dawn. I check my tranq gun and pop in earplugs. I can’t stand the sound of ‘em. Unicorn screams are like …

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T.L. Tomljanovic @tomljanovic.bsky.social · 5d

Reading Andy's work feels like being enveloped by a warm hug.

Off Topic Publishing @offtopicpublishing.bsky.social · 16d

"We tried to make baguettes on the flour-dusted kitchen counter"

=> Read "How to Make a Legacy" by Andrew Shaughnessy - August Poetry Contest Honourable Mention!

#OffTopicContest #CanLit #Poetry

“How to Make a Legacy.” – by Andrew Shaughnessy

We tried to make baguettes on the flour-dusted kitchen counter

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T.L. Tomljanovic @tomljanovic.bsky.social · 5d

You had me at pie.

T.L. Tomljanovic @tomljanovic.bsky.social · 7d

Thank you for reading. It was quite the cathartic experience.

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T.L. Tomljanovic @tomljanovic.bsky.social · 10d

New blog post: collaborating on my first Exquisite Corpse with the talented @delgeo14.bsky.social @sugarpigblog.bsky.social @hilary55.bsky.social @joycebingham.bsky.social tomljanovic.wordpress.com/2025/09/27/e... #writingcommunity #womenwriters

Exquisite Corpse

The exquisite terror of a group of women with something to say. Behold! My first exquisite corpse! I was invited to contribute to a piece of writing in which five women added a single paragraph wit…

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Hilary Ayshford @hilary55.bsky.social · 19d

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T.L. Tomljanovic @tomljanovic.bsky.social · 12d

“Is this another symptom of perimenopause? Like vaginal dryness and invisibility?”

My contribution to the exquisite corpse is my current go-to rant.

#fuckthepatriarchy #writingcommunity

The Pride Roars @theprideroars.bsky.social · 12d

"Today's must-haves are nothing more than tomorrow's junk."

Read "Dear Society; A Collective Roar" An exquisite corpse up now at The Pride Roars!

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Dear Society / Collective Roar

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T.L. Tomljanovic @tomljanovic.bsky.social · 12d

Yes….

a herd of lions running in a field with the word squad written in white letters

ALT: a herd of lions running in a field with the word squad written in white letters

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T.L. Tomljanovic @tomljanovic.bsky.social · 12d

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The Pride Roars @theprideroars.bsky.social · 13d

An exquisite corpse - where each contributor sent their last line to the next writer as a prompt - that turned into an exquisite rant. Coming tomorrow!

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T.L. Tomljanovic @tomljanovic.bsky.social · 12d

Yes! 🙌

T.L. Tomljanovic @tomljanovic.bsky.social · 12d

I’m very excited for this

T.L. Tomljanovic @tomljanovic.bsky.social · 13d

From friends to sworn enemies ⚔️

T.L. Tomljanovic @tomljanovic.bsky.social · 14d

This is my kinda flex 💪

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T.L. Tomljanovic @tomljanovic.bsky.social · 14d

En-dash devotee over here.

The serial comma (sorry, the “Oxford” comma) can suck it.

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Jo Gatford @jmgatford.bsky.social · 15d

A little teaser warm-up exercise for my Snapshot flash workshop (11-12th October) over at Flash Fiction Magazine…

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A Story Within a Snapshot by Jo Gatford

There’s a treasure trove of story inspiration to be found in thrift stores and antique markets, and I often use this kind of creative scavenging practice for writing prompts as it perfectly embodie…

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T.L. Tomljanovic @tomljanovic.bsky.social · 14d

On that sir, we will have to disagree. I could’ve listened to your voice reading that story in its entirety.

T.L. Tomljanovic @tomljanovic.bsky.social · 15d

Another beautiful and brilliant story from Jaime Gill. And you get to hear his voice reading an excerpt!

Jaime Gill @jaimegill.bsky.social · 29d

This makes me so happy I could cry. Black Sky, Blue Earth - my aching story about climate collapse & personal rebirth - is the lead story in this year’s @oysterriverpages.bsky.social. It has a lot of my soul in it. Please read it & all of Oyster River’s work

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Literary Mama @literarymama.bsky.social · 16d

We're looking to fill the following roles at Literary Mama:

Co-editor, Literary Reflections department
Publisher
Marketing Director

Opportunities

Literary Mama is an all-volunteer organization that brings mamas and mama supporters together through literature. Over the years, our staff has included mamas of all sorts, reaching across identities ...

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Sage Tyrtle @sagetyrtle.bsky.social · 16d

For this segment of How Point of View Changes Your Story I had to change clothes SO FAST because it was raining and I wanted the dreary feeling of the rain and was worried the sun would come out -- join me! Point of View #WritingWorkshop Sept. 27!

For $10 USD off use code POVFALL10

Reach Your Apex @reachyourapex.bsky.social · 16d

Showing the power of point-of-view, award-winning storyteller and author, Sage Tyrtle retells "Hansel and Gretel" from 4 different POVs.

Today: third-person.

Join Sage for "Good To Extraordinary: The Power Of Point Of View"
**this Saturday, September 27**

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HAD @havehashad.com · 16d

"Everybody in line is bigger than me. Earlier a teenager in a bright yellow shirt walked past and said I looked too small to ride. Ever since then my mom has been saying, “We’re getting you on this fucking ride.”"

🎢 today from Katie Orr!!

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57 inches by Katie Orr

We’re standing in line for the Pittsburgh Plunge. My mom’s favorite. I’ve never been on it because I’m just a kid. It’s the hottest day all summer and this is the only water ride at Kennywood so the…

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T.L. Tomljanovic @tomljanovic.bsky.social · 16d

a woman says i got you while making a funny face

ALT: a woman says i got you while making a funny face

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T.L. Tomljanovic @tomljanovic.bsky.social · 16d

"He moves like a twister surging through a pasture."

I'm in awe of this story by Thomas Kearnes. And I say that without exaggeration because I was the first reader for it. I was unsettled after reading it the first time, and I still am.

@fracturedlit.bsky.social fracturedlit.com/shame/

Shame | Fractured

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SmokeLong Quarterly @smokelong.bsky.social · 22d

Join SmokeLong for Promptember! This series of write-ins and open mics is free! Let's write! Donations will go to @sundresspub.bsky.social and their fellowships/residencies for trans, black and/or indigenous writers. www.smokelong.com/ready-for-pr...

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Jo Gatford @jmgatford.bsky.social · 21d

A story I've been trying to write for 20+ years found its home in Issue 3 of @frazzledlit.bsky.social: www.frazzledlit.com/p/young-enough

Young Enough

By Jo Gatford (Highly Commended)

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