Big couple of months! My #poem “Kal-El on the Beat” is in the latest issue of So It Goes! #poetry #amwriting #amquerying #writerslife #writeandgrind #writesky
November 1, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Big couple of months! My #poem “Kal-El on the Beat” is in the latest issue of So It Goes! #poetry #amwriting #amquerying #writerslife #writeandgrind #writesky
Very excited my short story “Waiting for the Man” will appear in @talestoterrify.bsky.social
More details to come! #amwriting #amquerying #horror #writeandgrind #writesky
More details to come! #amwriting #amquerying #horror #writeandgrind #writesky
October 24, 2025 at 8:42 AM
Very excited my short story “Waiting for the Man” will appear in @talestoterrify.bsky.social
More details to come! #amwriting #amquerying #horror #writeandgrind #writesky
More details to come! #amwriting #amquerying #horror #writeandgrind #writesky
Check out the boys and me at Vast Chasm!
#amwriting #writing #amquerying #poem #poetry #writeandgrind #writesky
#amwriting #writing #amquerying #poem #poetry #writeandgrind #writesky
“Outside, I watch boys hang loose as marionettes / on a dying earth beneath a dying sun.”
— @mattroywriter.bsky.social, “I’m in Our Coffee Shop” in 25Q4
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— @mattroywriter.bsky.social, “I’m in Our Coffee Shop” in 25Q4
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I’m in Our Coffee Shop
The young man at the next table is evangelizingto another young man.He is arguing we might live in a simulation.Something about light not behaving intuitively.He’s on to Lazarus and The Screwtape L…
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October 21, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Check out the boys and me at Vast Chasm!
#amwriting #writing #amquerying #poem #poetry #writeandgrind #writesky
#amwriting #writing #amquerying #poem #poetry #writeandgrind #writesky
Check out my poem “I’m in Our Coffee Shop” in the latest @vastchasmmag.bsky.social
#amwriting #poetry #amquerying #writercommunity #writerslife #writeandgrind #writesky
#amwriting #poetry #amquerying #writercommunity #writerslife #writeandgrind #writesky
It’s here! Throw your arms around Issue 16: explore the isolation and seek connection in the void.
It’s got crab claws and viola strings, pop tabs and yurts, rarefied air and the weakest tea you’ve ever had. Come on in and cozy up.
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It’s got crab claws and viola strings, pop tabs and yurts, rarefied air and the weakest tea you’ve ever had. Come on in and cozy up.
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25Q4
Editor’s Note For one reason or another (you can probably guess), I’ve been thinking about what it means to be disappeared, snatched up and vanished by larger forces in the world. I have this…
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October 18, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Check out my poem “I’m in Our Coffee Shop” in the latest @vastchasmmag.bsky.social
#amwriting #poetry #amquerying #writercommunity #writerslife #writeandgrind #writesky
#amwriting #poetry #amquerying #writercommunity #writerslife #writeandgrind #writesky
VERY excited to appear in the upcoming Issue 16 of Vast Chasm Magazine @vastchasmmag.bsky.social
They’ve been amazing folks to work with.
Also, a fun throwback to one of my poems, featured in @havenspec.bsky.social in the link below!
#amwriting #poetry #writeandgrind #writesky
They’ve been amazing folks to work with.
Also, a fun throwback to one of my poems, featured in @havenspec.bsky.social in the link below!
#amwriting #poetry #writeandgrind #writesky
You’re going to want to grab a cup of coffee and enjoy new poetry from @mattroywriter.bsky.social, coming soon. In the meantime, sit by the campfire and “Tell Me the Story of Something Ending” @havenspec.bsky.social
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Tell Me the Story of Something Ending by Matthew Roy, Haven Spec Magazine
Fiction and Poetry for the 21st Century!
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October 15, 2025 at 6:54 AM
VERY excited to appear in the upcoming Issue 16 of Vast Chasm Magazine @vastchasmmag.bsky.social
They’ve been amazing folks to work with.
Also, a fun throwback to one of my poems, featured in @havenspec.bsky.social in the link below!
#amwriting #poetry #writeandgrind #writesky
They’ve been amazing folks to work with.
Also, a fun throwback to one of my poems, featured in @havenspec.bsky.social in the link below!
#amwriting #poetry #writeandgrind #writesky
October 11, 2025 at 10:04 AM
Word count and weather update on the novel WIP. A slow slog but made some progress on a couple of tricky scenes today. #amwriting #writeandgrind #writesky
September 20, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Word count and weather update on the novel WIP. A slow slog but made some progress on a couple of tricky scenes today. #amwriting #writeandgrind #writesky
Got to record another #poetry reading last night. It’ll go live (with the poem) next month. Stand by!
#amwriting #writeandgrind #amquerying #writesky
#amwriting #writeandgrind #amquerying #writesky
September 20, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Got to record another #poetry reading last night. It’ll go live (with the poem) next month. Stand by!
#amwriting #writeandgrind #amquerying #writesky
#amwriting #writeandgrind #amquerying #writesky
Cringe with me as I watch myself read my poem, “Funeral for a Veteran,” now appearing in @quarterpress.bsky.social and check out the latest volume of The Quarter(ly)!
#amwriting #amquerying #writerslife #writeandgrind #poetry #poem
#amwriting #amquerying #writerslife #writeandgrind #poetry #poem
With mattroywriter.bsky 's poem, "Funeral for a Veteran," we get to see the author this time around, too!
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August 30, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Cringe with me as I watch myself read my poem, “Funeral for a Veteran,” now appearing in @quarterpress.bsky.social and check out the latest volume of The Quarter(ly)!
#amwriting #amquerying #writerslife #writeandgrind #poetry #poem
#amwriting #amquerying #writerslife #writeandgrind #poetry #poem
Stumbled upon Golden Shovel #poetry and now, of course, I’ve got to try my hand at one. #amwriting #writerslife #writesky #writeandgrind #5amwritersclub
Good morning!
Good morning!
August 3, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Stumbled upon Golden Shovel #poetry and now, of course, I’ve got to try my hand at one. #amwriting #writerslife #writesky #writeandgrind #5amwritersclub
Good morning!
Good morning!
Scattershot writing morning. Dusted off a short story from 2015 (it’s not bad, but does need work) and a couple of poems. Gonna dig into the novel.
Coffee has been consumed. Time for a Bloody Mary. #amwriting #amquerying #writerslife #writeandgrind #writesky
Coffee has been consumed. Time for a Bloody Mary. #amwriting #amquerying #writerslife #writeandgrind #writesky
August 2, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Scattershot writing morning. Dusted off a short story from 2015 (it’s not bad, but does need work) and a couple of poems. Gonna dig into the novel.
Coffee has been consumed. Time for a Bloody Mary. #amwriting #amquerying #writerslife #writeandgrind #writesky
Coffee has been consumed. Time for a Bloody Mary. #amwriting #amquerying #writerslife #writeandgrind #writesky
Started the morning reviewing the application processes for some writing residencies and dreaming.
Time to get back to work. #amwriting #amquerying #writerslife #writeandgrind #writesky
Time to get back to work. #amwriting #amquerying #writerslife #writeandgrind #writesky
August 2, 2025 at 12:07 PM
Started the morning reviewing the application processes for some writing residencies and dreaming.
Time to get back to work. #amwriting #amquerying #writerslife #writeandgrind #writesky
Time to get back to work. #amwriting #amquerying #writerslife #writeandgrind #writesky
Got my copy of the latest volume of The Quarter(ly) @quarterpress.bsky.social !
Excited to have my poem “Funeral for a Veteran” as part of it!
#amwriting #amquerying #poetry #writerslife #writeandgrind #writesky
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Excited to have my poem “Funeral for a Veteran” as part of it!
#amwriting #amquerying #poetry #writerslife #writeandgrind #writesky
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The Quarter(ly) - Vol. 14 - What We Do With the Ashes — Quarter Press
This two-part set spans 100+ pages of art, comics, prose, and poetry that explores what we do—figuratively and literally—with the ashes. Cover Art by Trevin Wyant Part One Featuring Work By Tom B...
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July 29, 2025 at 2:09 AM
Got my copy of the latest volume of The Quarter(ly) @quarterpress.bsky.social !
Excited to have my poem “Funeral for a Veteran” as part of it!
#amwriting #amquerying #poetry #writerslife #writeandgrind #writesky
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Excited to have my poem “Funeral for a Veteran” as part of it!
#amwriting #amquerying #poetry #writerslife #writeandgrind #writesky
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Late start to the writing this morning but that’s okay. Time to hit it. #amwriting #amquerying #writeandgrind #writerslife #writing #writesky
July 20, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Late start to the writing this morning but that’s okay. Time to hit it. #amwriting #amquerying #writeandgrind #writerslife #writing #writesky
Coffee and submissions this morning.
#5amwritersclub #writerslife #amwriting #amquerying #writeandgrind #writesky
#5amwritersclub #writerslife #amwriting #amquerying #writeandgrind #writesky
July 12, 2025 at 7:48 AM
Coffee and submissions this morning.
#5amwritersclub #writerslife #amwriting #amquerying #writeandgrind #writesky
#5amwritersclub #writerslife #amwriting #amquerying #writeandgrind #writesky
I just did my #SmallPitch submission! Good luck if you do as well!
#amwriting #amquerying #writingcommunity #writerscommunity #writeandgrind #writerslife
#amwriting #amquerying #writingcommunity #writerscommunity #writeandgrind #writerslife
The #SmallPitch pitch submission window is now OPEN for 48 hours!
Key reminders:
- Unagented writers only
- Finished manuscripts only
- One pitch per manuscript only
- Up to 3 manuscripts per writer
- No hashtags in your pitch
- Comps & emojis are okay
- Check our website for full guidelines & FAQ
Key reminders:
- Unagented writers only
- Finished manuscripts only
- One pitch per manuscript only
- Up to 3 manuscripts per writer
- No hashtags in your pitch
- Comps & emojis are okay
- Check our website for full guidelines & FAQ
#SmallPitch Submission Form
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July 7, 2025 at 9:05 AM
I just did my #SmallPitch submission! Good luck if you do as well!
#amwriting #amquerying #writingcommunity #writerscommunity #writeandgrind #writerslife
#amwriting #amquerying #writingcommunity #writerscommunity #writeandgrind #writerslife
Finished a scene this morning that has been bedeviling me for a while. Hope all my writer friends have a productive day!
#5amwritersclub #amwriting #WIP #writerslife #writeandgrind #writesky
#5amwritersclub #amwriting #WIP #writerslife #writeandgrind #writesky
July 6, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Finished a scene this morning that has been bedeviling me for a while. Hope all my writer friends have a productive day!
#5amwritersclub #amwriting #WIP #writerslife #writeandgrind #writesky
#5amwritersclub #amwriting #WIP #writerslife #writeandgrind #writesky
VERY excited that I’ve got a couple of poems to be featured in upcoming issues if So It Goes: The Literary Journal of the Kurt Vonnegut Museum*Library! #amwriting #amquerying #writeandgrind #writerslife #writesky
July 2, 2025 at 3:55 AM
VERY excited that I’ve got a couple of poems to be featured in upcoming issues if So It Goes: The Literary Journal of the Kurt Vonnegut Museum*Library! #amwriting #amquerying #writeandgrind #writerslife #writesky
TWO more poems accepted today and now I have stuff in the queue for publishing through late 2026. I’ll keep the team posted as more details can be shared! #amwriting #amquerying #writerslife #writeandgrind #writesky
July 1, 2025 at 7:44 PM
TWO more poems accepted today and now I have stuff in the queue for publishing through late 2026. I’ll keep the team posted as more details can be shared! #amwriting #amquerying #writerslife #writeandgrind #writesky
#WIPSnips the goals have shifted a little. I don’t think I’ll get the Julius Caesar retelling done this year but I am knocking out short stories for a collection of linked stories about workers in the gig economy and I am very much excited about that.
#writesky #amwriting #writeandgrind
#writesky #amwriting #writeandgrind
Alright WIPSnippers!
WIPSnippians…
Participants in #WIPSnips
In January, I asked what your writing goals were for 2025.
It’s midyear, so I’m checking in.
How goes the writing goals?
Totally valid if you’ve not made progress.
Just a friendly nudge to remember, revisit, & reevaluate.
#WriteSky
WIPSnippians…
Participants in #WIPSnips
In January, I asked what your writing goals were for 2025.
It’s midyear, so I’m checking in.
How goes the writing goals?
Totally valid if you’ve not made progress.
Just a friendly nudge to remember, revisit, & reevaluate.
#WriteSky
Alright #WIPSnips community...
As 2025 is only a couple of days away, I'm curious, what are your writing goals for 2025?
I'd love to hear! And wonder if WIPSnips and the community can help support those goals in some way.
#AmWriting #WritingCommunity #Writers #Authors #WriteSky
As 2025 is only a couple of days away, I'm curious, what are your writing goals for 2025?
I'd love to hear! And wonder if WIPSnips and the community can help support those goals in some way.
#AmWriting #WritingCommunity #Writers #Authors #WriteSky
July 1, 2025 at 3:08 AM
#WIPSnips the goals have shifted a little. I don’t think I’ll get the Julius Caesar retelling done this year but I am knocking out short stories for a collection of linked stories about workers in the gig economy and I am very much excited about that.
#writesky #amwriting #writeandgrind
#writesky #amwriting #writeandgrind
This is a great press, not just because my poem, “The Women Atop My Chest,” appears in Vol. III. Support the fine work they put out!
#amwriting #writeandgrind #writerslife #writesky
#amwriting #writeandgrind #writerslife #writesky
If you've ever wanted to check out The Quarter(ly), now is the perfect time! I've added a PDF download of ALL FOUR of our first volumes for cheap! You'll get 500+ pages of poetry, prose, art, and comics! Head over to quarterpress.com
June 29, 2025 at 1:48 PM
This is a great press, not just because my poem, “The Women Atop My Chest,” appears in Vol. III. Support the fine work they put out!
#amwriting #writeandgrind #writerslife #writesky
#amwriting #writeandgrind #writerslife #writesky
#WIPSnips
“A nondescript minivan pulled up in front of the bank, taking a sharp turn at the last moment and blocking the entrance. Five men in balaclavas piled out of the minivan. They carried empty duffle bags. Three had drawn pistols. Two carried shotguns.”
#amwriting #writeandgrind #writing
“A nondescript minivan pulled up in front of the bank, taking a sharp turn at the last moment and blocking the entrance. Five men in balaclavas piled out of the minivan. They carried empty duffle bags. Three had drawn pistols. Two carried shotguns.”
#amwriting #writeandgrind #writing
June 28, 2025 at 10:50 AM
#WIPSnips
“A nondescript minivan pulled up in front of the bank, taking a sharp turn at the last moment and blocking the entrance. Five men in balaclavas piled out of the minivan. They carried empty duffle bags. Three had drawn pistols. Two carried shotguns.”
#amwriting #writeandgrind #writing
“A nondescript minivan pulled up in front of the bank, taking a sharp turn at the last moment and blocking the entrance. Five men in balaclavas piled out of the minivan. They carried empty duffle bags. Three had drawn pistols. Two carried shotguns.”
#amwriting #writeandgrind #writing
And now, the guilty emails to all the other places I sim-subbed, apologetically withdrawing this piece 😬
#5amwritersclub #amwriting #amquerying #writerslife #writeandgrind
#5amwritersclub #amwriting #amquerying #writerslife #writeandgrind
Hey! I just sold a poem! It’s been a dryyyyyy spell, so it was an extra nice editor’s email to receive.
#amwriting #amquerying #writeandgrind #writerslife #writesky
#amwriting #amquerying #writeandgrind #writerslife #writesky
June 28, 2025 at 10:18 AM
And now, the guilty emails to all the other places I sim-subbed, apologetically withdrawing this piece 😬
#5amwritersclub #amwriting #amquerying #writerslife #writeandgrind
#5amwritersclub #amwriting #amquerying #writerslife #writeandgrind
Hey! I just sold a poem! It’s been a dryyyyyy spell, so it was an extra nice editor’s email to receive.
#amwriting #amquerying #writeandgrind #writerslife #writesky
#amwriting #amquerying #writeandgrind #writerslife #writesky
June 27, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Hey! I just sold a poem! It’s been a dryyyyyy spell, so it was an extra nice editor’s email to receive.
#amwriting #amquerying #writeandgrind #writerslife #writesky
#amwriting #amquerying #writeandgrind #writerslife #writesky
Sunday #writing refreshments and part (of a big) currently-reading pile #amwriting #amquerying #writerslife #writeandgrind #writesky
June 22, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Sunday #writing refreshments and part (of a big) currently-reading pile #amwriting #amquerying #writerslife #writeandgrind #writesky