Congratulations to Doric Literary contributor, @coocoo4afropuffs.bsky.social, whose work from the journal will appear in the New Stories from the South anthology alongside literary greats such as @deeshaphilyaw.bsky.social & @emilynemens.bsky.social ! Pre-order link: blairpub.com/shop/p/new-s...

A revivial of the iconic anthology of best Southern short stories featuring emerging voices. — Blair Publisher

Appalachian writer Silas House, New York Times bestselling author of seven novels, and the poetry collection All These Ghosts (Blair, 2025) will write the foreword for the Best of 2026 Volume. The a...

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BOTM- August 2022 #literaryfiction #shortstory @deeshaphilyaw.bsky.social

For #Bloomsday: My chapter here paired @deeshaphilyaw.bsky.social "The Secret Lives of Church Ladies" w/ Joyce’s "Dubliners"! Thank you, editors @seveneccles.bsky.social & @ellenscheible.bsky.social

The Most Anticipated Debut Books coming out between July and December 2026 debutiful.net/2026/06/18/t...

The Most Anticipated Debut Books of 2026, Part 2 - Debutiful

The first half of the year produced some of the best debuts in recent memory. And the upcoming months promise to follow up with just as many unforgettable books from writers with promising careers ahe...

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This is a great list of upcoming debuts 📚 from @debutiful.bsky.social Very excited about @shanders.bsky.social's THE GREAT WHEREVER (July 7), @deeshaphilyaw.bsky.social's THE TRUE CONFESSIONS OF FIRST LADY FREEMAN (Sep 29), and Franny Choi's WE RADIANT THINGS (Oct 6), to name just a few #booksky

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The Most Anticipated Debut Books coming out between July and December 2026 debutiful.net/2026/06/18/t...

“I think the genre lends itself to experimentation, and this is what I love most about it.” From "The Best of Brevity," a Pride 30 flash nonfiction roundtable with @deeshaphilyaw.bsky.social, @torreypeters.bsky.social, and more. 🌈 buff.ly/Az2wF5C

Announcing our 2027 Fiction judge for the Best of the Net Anthology: @deeshaphilyaw.bsky.social! Check out all our judges at bestofthenetanthology.com/2027-judges/

"I do want to make sure that if I’ve written something, when you get it, it’s as good as I can make it." Revisit this Pride 30 highlight: @deeshaphilyaw.bsky.social interviews Samantha Irby. 🌈 buff.ly/So5YOlq

Galley brag! I shole don’t have much to brag on but Imma brag on this galley of the must have upcoming release of my sista girl @deeshaphilyaw.bsky.social that I hope to place a review of!

It's Blurb Week for BROTHER EPISTLES by @shandamcmanus.bsky.social, out on June 23rd (but preorders begin shipping this week!), and we're kicking things off with these kind words from @deeshaphilyaw.bsky.social! www.splitlippress.com/product-page...

Thank you, friend! 🫶🏾

Please send job links (see pinned post) 🌎 Thanks!@100onbooks.bsky.social · 5mo ago

The Secret Lives of Church Ladies is Indeed a Masterpiece | EYE TOO am excited for @deeshaphilyaw.bsky.social's forthcoming book #BookSky

📣OFFICIAL COVER REVEAL via Elle magazine! #TheTrueConfessionsofFirstLadyFreeman I invite you to judge my book by its cover! I adore it! Thank you to Lauren Puckett-Pope and Elle! Read the cover reveal article and interview: www.elle.com/culture/book...

The Writing Freedom Fellowship aims to elevate the essential voices and contributions of writers impacted by the carceral system. Join our 2024 and 2025 Writing Freedom Fellows for two evenings of celebratory readings, featuring special guests Rachel Kushner and @deeshaphilyaw.bsky.social.

Register Now – Writing Freedom Fellows Readings – YouTube

Writing Freedom Fellows Readings – YouTube, Multiple dates and times - Join our 2024 and 2025 Writing Freedom Fellows for two evenings of celebratory readings, featuring special guests Rachel Kushner ...

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The March Madness of books!!!

The Tournament of Books@tournamentofbooks.com · 6mo ago

In today’s match, @deeshaphilyaw.bsky.social closes out week two at the 2026 Tournament of Books, presented by @fieldnotesbrand.bsky.social! www.tournamentofbooks.com/2026/the-wil...

“We can disagree and still love each other unless your disagreement is rooted in my oppression and denial of my humanity and right to exist.” Your quarterly reminder that James Baldwin did not say this…

James Baldwin Said 'We Can Disagree and Still Love Each Other'?

James Baldwin has a few talented intellectual heirs.

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The SLM FAM is 🔥! Big congrats to @caseymulliganwalsh.bsky.social @deeshaphilyaw.bsky.social @littlemissbleah.bsky.social @megiddings.bsky.social @jeanlucbouchard.bsky.social @kristinaten.bsky.social @bringonthelucie.bsky.social @adriennenovy.bsky.social @vanessahua.bsky.social @jondoyle.bsky.social

Split Lip Magazine@splitlipthemag.bsky.social · 9mo ago

The Split Lip FAM has been busy this fall with an excellent batch of publications, awards, and news! Check out our SLM Family Round up 🤩 buff.ly/pMyfAQA

Winner of the 2023 Literary Awards Program - judged by @deeshaphilyaw.bsky.social - Erica Kent will be joining our 2026 Authors with her debut novel, BLACK DOG! #SFWP2026Reveal Preorder BLACK DOG here: buff.ly/CZPhMQE Get to know Erica here: buff.ly/r1clmtD @susanschulman.bsky.social

Thank you to everyone who submitted to the 2025 Literary Awards Program with @deeshaphilyaw.bsky.social. We are thrilled to announce our Winners' Circle: Congratulations to our our grand prize winner, @sudhab.bsky.social, and our runners-up Cara Lynn Albert and Terese Svoboda, and ! buff.ly/92ASZax

I'm beyond thrilled and simply stupefied to have my collection picked as the winner! Thank you so much to @sfwp.bsky.social for their Literary Awards Program and to the fabulous @deeshaphilyaw.bsky.social for picking my manuscript!🌷🙏🙏🌷

SFWP@sfwp.bsky.social · 8mo ago

Thank you to everyone who submitted to the 2025 Literary Awards Program with @deeshaphilyaw.bsky.social. We are thrilled to announce our Winners' Circle: Congratulations to our our grand prize winner, @sudhab.bsky.social, and our runners-up Cara Lynn Albert and Terese Svoboda, and ! buff.ly/92ASZax

BTW when I say abolish ICE, I mean abolish it entirely and replace it with exactly nothing. Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free. That's it.

This book is now out in the world and I’m jazzed to have a story in it. eastoverpress.com/book/an-anth...

An Anthology of Rural Stories by Writers of Color, 2025 - EastOver Press

Third in a series, this anthology edited by Deesha Philyaw features short fiction written by contemporary writers of color. From farms to trading posts, basketball courts to kitchens, houses to cafes,...

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Submissions are still open for the 7th Annual STORY Foundation Prize, judged by @deeshaphilyaw.bsky.social. Submit before December 15th to be considered.

Make sure to register for @lumchanmfa.bsky.social's book launch event with @deeshaphilyaw.bsky.social and @avitusbcarle.bsky.social over Zoom on November 7th at 7pm EST! buff.ly/CtKtA0k Preorder BITTER OVER SWEET right here: buff.ly/3pPOviA @susanschulman.bsky.social

LAKE SONG (Sept. 1), selected by @deeshaphilyaw.bsky.social for the AWP Grace Paley prize, is so so good. Get a taste at @electricliterature.com! electricliterature.com/the-final-gi... @kristener.bsky.social @ohiostatepress.bsky.social

The Strange Lady Will Not Hand Back Her Baby - Electric Literature

“The Final Girl” from LAKE SONG by Lesley Pratt Bannatyne, recommended by Daphne Kalotay

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Enjoying this Black & Published podcast, hosted by @nikeshaelise.bsky.social. It features author @deeshaphilyaw.bsky.social on the topic of publishing : dispelling myths; avoiding predatory publishers. Excellent information! ✍🏾📚🎧 mahoganybooksmedia.com/podcast/blac... #BookSky #BlackBookSky

Let's Talk About Publishing with Deesha Philyaw | MahoganyBooks Podcast Network - Our Stories, Our Voices, Our Way

This week on Black & Published, Nikesha speaks with author Deesha Philyaw about the new writing resource she created with graphic designer Diamonde...

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weekly talk story about my Bitter over Sweet (@sfwp.bsky.social) book launch with @deeshaphilyaw.bsky.social, hosted by @avitusbcarle.bsky.social, and my recent (and not so recent pubs) in @mrbullbull.bsky.social , @claudineliterary.bsky.social and Mojo www.melissallanesbrownlee.com/talk-story/2...

Join Me for My Bitter over Sweet Book Launch on November 7 with Deesha Philyaw — Melissa Llanes Brownlee

Squeee…. I am so excited to share that the amazing Deesha Philyaw will be joining me for my Zoom book launch for Bitter Over Sweet on November 7 at 7pm EST!!

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We're down to the final 10 DAYS of the 2025 Literary Awards Program with @deeshaphilyaw.bsky.social as our judge! Submit today for a chance to make it to the winners' circle and have your manuscript considered for publication! buff.ly/AMZ2510 @susanschulman.bsky.social

I have the EXTREME pleasure of hosting @lumchanmfa.bsky.social and @deeshaphilyaw.bsky.social as they discuss all things craft and wonders found in BITTER OVER SWEET (@sfwp.bsky.social)! When: November 7, 2025 at 7PM EST Where: Zoom Register here: www.melissallanesbrownlee.com/talk-story/2...

Join Me for My Bitter over Sweet Book Launch on November 7 with Deesha Philyaw — Melissa Llanes Brownlee

Squeee…. I am so excited to share that the amazing Deesha Philyaw will be joining me for my Zoom book launch for Bitter Over Sweet on November 7 at 7pm EST!!

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Good lord this is beautiful and heartbreaking. "No matter how little she asks for, men have always let her know it’s too much." @deeshaphilyaw.bsky.social pshares.org/issue-articl...