Send in your work, friends! I am super excited to read some great stories!

The Fiddlehead@fiddlehd.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Our 2026 Fiction Contest is now open for submissions! Our judge this year is Kirti Bhadresa! Prize: $2000 + Publication! Deadline: Sept. 1, 2026 Guidelines: thefiddlehead.ca/contests/fic... #callforauthors #submissionsopen #canlit #fiction #callforfiction #litmag

When Words Collide is a fantastic, vibrant festival for writers, readers and fans. I’m thrilled to be part of this panel this year and hope you can join us! All the details at www.whenwordscollide.org

So exciting! Thrilled to be listed alongside these authors 💕

Writers' Guild of Alberta@writersguildab.bsky.social · 4mo ago

The Writers' Guild of Alberta is pleased to announce the finalists of the 2026 Short Story Collection Award, sponsored by Lori Hahnel An Astonishment of Stars — Kirti Bhadresa Graveyard Shift at the Lemonade Stand — Tim Bowling Beauty and the Hell of It — Lynda Williams

Searching for the perfect bookish gift? Calgary short story writer @beingkirti.bsky.social shares four thoughtful titles to round out your holiday shopping list in our latest #ALUGiftGuide. Read her picks: alllitup.ca/gift-guide-w...

Denison Avenue (both book and audiobook versions) is one of my all time favourites! Read it for free this week! It will change you. 💚

Christina Wong@itscmwong.bsky.social · 9mo ago

There's one more week left to #TogetherWeReadCanada! Borrow the e-book / audiobook of DENISON AVENUE (via the Libby app) with no waitlists or holds! For more info / to join the discussion: www.togetherweread.com/ca/

Congratulations to Kirti Bhadresa whose book An Astonishment of Stars was longlisted for The Giller Prize! @gillerprize.bsky.social @beingkirti.bsky.social #gillerprize

We need to teach people the difference between being uncomfortable and being unsafe. Because the discomfort of the safest people is endangering the most vulnerable, all day every day.

Thank you Calgary for reading my book!

Win $1000 dollars and get published! Calling all Alberta writers to submit to the 26th annual Alberta Views Short Story Contest. Entry deadline: June 30. Learn more at albertaviews.ca/short-story-... #shortstory #fiction #ABleg #ABwriters #ABAuthors #writingcontest

Overjoyed, shocked and SO grateful to see An Astonishment of Stars on the short list for a 2025 Alberta Literary Award. 📚💚

Transatlantic Agency@transatlanticagcy.bsky.social · last yr.

We're thrilled to see some familiar titles among the finalists for the 2025 Alberta Literary Awards, recently announced by the Writers' Guild of Alberta! Each year, the Alberta Literary Awards recognize and honour the exceptional literary achievements of authors from across Alberta.

🇨🇦 While many of us are looking to “buy Canadian” these days, it can be difficult to figure out how Canadian a product really is. Our publisher, David Caron, has put together 4 pieces to consider when it comes to buying Canadian books: ecwpress.com/blogs/whats-...

A guy walked past yesterday was wearing a highly unflattering (size up, dude!) shirt that said "Make White Babies" and apart from being gross on so many levels, I wonder if the shirt has the effect on the ladies that he's hoping for? Even the racist ones? Anyway,living in Alberta isn't always easy.

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ecw press@ecwpress.bsky.social · last yr.

Tomorrow is International Women’s Day! This is your yearly reminder that the book industry (those publishing, writing, and buying books!) is a field dominated by women. We’re prolific, we’re in command, we carry the team, we bring the stories you love to life through our thoughtful hands. 💖🪩💪

#SettlerSaturday #treaty7 Donate your empty bottles with this link app.skipthedepot.com/reconciliation Or send funds directly to; reconciliationactiongroupyyc@gmail.com May 5th Red Dress / Ribbon Event www.facebook.com/profile.php?...

Helllooooo so we are still very very in the red. This continues to because of the # of top ups, which keeps Gazans connected continuously. We are nearly at a million and a half USD. Help us reach this goal by March! Donate: bit.ly/eSimsRUs #ConnectingGaza

Crips for eSims for Gaza

Crips for eSims for Gaza is a collaboration between Jane Shi, Leah Lakshmi Piepzna-Samarasinha, and Alice Wong.

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Jane Shi | 皮爬高 echolalia echolalia is out now@pipagaopoetry.bsky.social · last yr.

Last week I got DMs from Gazans that the eSims we sent them and kept topped up allowed them to graduate university. This is why eSims are still necessary. Donate: bit.ly/eSimsRUs #ConnectingGaza

I LOVE to talk craft so I really can't wait for this event. I hope you can join us! Wed Feb 26! shelflifebooks.ca/events/18250...

Speaking of book besties… you can come hang out with @beingkirti.bsky.social and me (and other folks) tomorrow night at @shelflifebooks.bsky.social for Woolf’s Voices! #CanLit #yyc #yycarts #events @newestpress.bsky.social

These were fun questions! Thanks so much @alllitupcanada.bsky.social 💕✨

All Lit Up@alllitupcanada.bsky.social · last yr.

We talked to Kirti Bhadresa about writing life, her short story collection AN ASTONISHMENT OF STARS (@ecwpress.bsky.social), and why writers make great pals. alllitup.ca/writers-block-kirti-bhadresa/

I'm running a little story writing workshop for a Guides group TONIGHT for kids aged 8-10ish and it's my first time doing anything like this. If you have any fun tips please send ! #booksky

The stunning realization as a mother-writer that my kids are old enough that I could slip away for a writing residency, something I've always dreamed of. Let the application process begin! #booksky

Research suggests public support for climate policy is detached from emissions and economic trends, and instead driven by imagining a thriving, clean economy. 🌱

Here’s How to Win Support for Climate Action | The Tyee

Talk about future economic benefits. Focus less on the carbon tax.

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Love my hometown crowd 💕🎉

How it feels to be an author on social media rn

So happy to see An Astonishment of Stars here! Thanks to those who bought a copy. Love to the indies! 💕🎉💚

Heather J. “I Should Be Writing” Wood@rollwithheather.bsky.social · 2y ago

The Hamilton Review of Books' Independently Published Bestsellers List for December 2024. #CanLit hamiltonreviewofbooks.com/blog/2025/01...

@manahil.bsky.social is such an brilliant, moving writer so this recognition means so much to me. 💕

Manahil@manahil.bsky.social · 2y ago

Top books of 2024: - Relative to Wind by Phoebe Wang - Thyme Travellers, ed. @soniasulaiman.bsky.social - In Exile by Sadiya Ansari - An Astonishment of Stars by @beingkirti.bsky.social - The Adventures of Amina Al-Sirafi by Shannon Chakraborty - Rakesfall by @vajra.me

Putting this here because it’s such a beautifully written review of An Astonishment of Stars that I will keep forever. 💕 ✨ www.thetemzreview.com/hussain-bhad...

Thank you for this kind and thoughtful review of An Astonishment of Stars @thegateway.bsky.social! 💕✨

@thegateway.bsky.social · 2y ago

Book review: 'An Astonishment of Stars' by Kirti Bhadresa Bhadresa seamlessly balances complex narratives of family dynamics within immigrant communities and light-hearted stories, while still retaining the integrity of the anthology. buff.ly/3ZysLYi

Casually recommend books by diverse authors. Gift loved ones poetry not written by Mary Oliver (yes, I think she's wonderful too). Read novels that don't happen in locations you are already comfortable with. Shift the centre.

For the next two weeks, we’re offering ten free ebooks for getting free Another world is possible if we fight for it www.haymarketbooks.org/blogs/517-te...