So thrilled today to have an excerpt of #TheGreatWherever (out tomorrow!!) in @electricliterature.com’s Recommended Reading, endorsed by the lovely and thoughtful @dawniewalton.bsky.social! electricliterature.com/the-great-wh...

This Family's Favorite Holiday Game Is Resource Control - Electric Literature

An excerpt from THE GREAT WHEREVER by Shannon Sanders, recommended by Dawnie Walton

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After our first successful live show, @ursastory.bsky.social is rolling out Ursa Story Club — join us in Brooklyn and Philly w/ @deeshaphilyaw.bsky.social @dawniewalton.bsky.social @kiese.bsky.social @thedennemichele.bsky.social @trejohnson.bsky.social ursastory.com/ursa-story-c...

Ursa Story Club: New Events in November and December - Ursa Story Company

Join us for more Ursa Story Club live events in Brooklyn and Philadelphia.

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This is one week away! Join us Wednesday, July 9, for Ursa's first-ever live storytelling night at the Center for Fiction in Brooklyn — with @deeshaphilyaw.bsky.social, @dawniewalton.bsky.social @kiese.bsky.social, Carrie R. Moore and Lawrence Burney: centerforfiction.org/event/ursa-l...

His victims got on the stand and shared some of the most horrific stories and he was acquitted anyway. This is why I get so angry when people blame victims for not speaking up or walking away. Why? Who will protect them, believe them, and guarantee proper justice?

Phil Lewis@phillewis.bsky.social · last yr.

NEW YORK (AP) — Sean “Diddy” Combs acquitted of sex trafficking and racketeering, convicted of prostitution offense.

Liiiiiiiive! Can’t wait for our Brooklyn show

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Join @ursastory.bsky.social on July 9 in NYC! A night of storytelling at The Center for Fiction with @deeshaphilyaw.bsky.social, @dawniewalton.bsky.social, @kiese.bsky.social, Lawrence Burney, and Carrie R. Moore. ursastory.com/ursa-live-ny...

“The loss of U.S. support may mean 75 million children do not receive routine vaccinations in the next five years, with more than 1.2 million children dying as a result.” 1.2 million children dying. Abhorrent. Evil. Indefensible.

U.S. to End Vaccine Funds for Poor Countries

A 281-page spreadsheet obtained by The Times lists the Trump administration’s plans for thousands of foreign aid programs.

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✨Cover reveal ✨ We're excited to finally share the cover for YOU've GOT A PLACE HERE, TOO, a collection of Black love stories set at HBCUs from prominent Black writers. Preorder now: bit.ly/gotaplaceher...

I needed an episode like this right now. @deeshaphilyaw.bsky.social and @dawniewalton.bsky.social construct an epic list of what they're reading, writing, and watching. #longreads #booksky #podcasts #newsletters

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New Episode: What @deeshaphilyaw.bsky.social and @dawniewalton.bsky.social are reading, writing, and watching right now... ursastory.com/member-bonus...

Last year, Destiny Birdsong published a short story, “The Jump,” only to have it pulled from publication less than a day later over disagreements with the editors. She talks with @deeshaphilyaw.bsky.social and @dawniewalton.bsky.social about it: ursastory.com/destiny-o-bi... #longreads

Destiny O. Birdsong on Navigating Censorship in Storytelling - Ursa Story Company

Birdsong published a short story, “The Jump,” only to have it pulled from publication less than a day later.

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Loved doing this one, obvs! Thanks to my friends and Ursa partners for welcoming me home 🥰

Ursa Story Company@ursastory.bsky.social · 2y ago

❤️ New Ursa Short Fiction! @deeshaphilyaw.bsky.social and @dawniewalton.bsky.social break down the first chapter of Dawnie's debut novel, The Final Revival of Opal & Nev. ursastory.com/final-reviva...

"I asked myself, What if Amazon Alexa was a Navajo woman?" Presenting "Snow Bath Season," a short story by Stacie Denetsosie, performed by Nasheen Sleuth. Introduction by @dawniewalton.bsky.social and @deeshaphilyaw.bsky.social. #shortstories #longreads #podcasts ursastory.com/snow-bath-se...

Ursa Short Fiction Presents: ‘Snow Bath Season,’ by Stacie Denetsosie - Ursa Story Company

Stacie Denetsosie asks the question: "What if Amazon Alexa was a Navajo woman?"

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"Your patience will likely be more rewarded than your impatience." New Ursa Short Fiction! @deeshaphilyaw.bsky.social and @dawniewalton.bsky.social chat with their agents, Danielle Chiotti and PJ Mark, about getting published. #podcasts #longreads #writing ursastory.com/agents-pj-ma...

Member Exclusive: Agents PJ Mark and Danielle Chiotti on Getting Published - Ursa Story Company

"Your patience will likely be more rewarded than your impatience."

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There are just a few spots left in @dawniewalton.bsky.social's Zoom class on how to grab your reader from page 1. The class is ONE WEEK from today, Dec. 11. Grab your spot now: www.storystudiochicago.org/classes/clas... #writingcommunity

Grabbing Your Readers From Page 1 with Dawnie Walton - StoryStudio Chicago

In this session, we will close-read masterful story and novel openings, and discuss how those texts unlock beginnings that invite the reader into a narrative while setting the table for what’s to come...

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A new episode of Ursa Short Fiction! ❤️ @deeshaphilyaw.bsky.social and @dawniewalton.bsky.social chat with with @reeamilcarscott.bsky.social. "It has to be fun, and it has to be funky." #podcasts #longreads #writing #shortstories ursastory.com/rion-amilcar...

Rion Amilcar Scott: ‘It Has to Be Fun, It Has to Be Funky’ - Ursa Story Company

“We have to write what we're obsessed about. Big things and small things."

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This week on Ursa Short Fiction, a Member Exclusive: @deeshaphilyaw.bsky.social and @dawniewalton.bsky.social examine James Baldwin's 1957 short story, "Sonny's Blues." ursastory.com/member-exclu... #shortstories #longreads #podcasts #readinglists #booksky #fridayreads

Member Exclusive: ‘Sonny’s Blues,’ by James Baldwin - Ursa Story Company

“James Baldwin is the writer that made me want to be a writer.”

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cat’s outta the bag: BROUGHTUPSY’s getting a pretty new cover for paperback!!! 😍🙌🏾 i’m partnering w/ Oblong Books on a signed preorder campaign—so buy something pretty AND love on indie bookstores by grabbing yr copy today! (just in time for holiday shopping 😉🎅🏽🛍️) www.oblongbooks.com/christinacooke

In "Grabbing Your Readers from Page 1," an online class happening Dec. 11, writers will close-read masterful story and novel openings and discuss how those texts unlock beginnings that invite the reader into a narrative. #writingcommunity Register now:

Grabbing Your Readers From Page 1 with Dawnie Walton - StoryStudio Chicago

In this session, we will close-read masterful story and novel openings, and discuss how those texts unlock beginnings that invite the reader into a narrative while setting the table for what’s to…

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New! @deeshaphilyaw.bsky.social and @dawniewalton.bsky.social introduce our latest Ursa Short Fiction story production: "Telling Stories," written by T.E. Wilderson and performed by Jordan Cobb. ursastory.com/telling-stor...

Ursa Short Fiction Presents: ‘Telling Stories,’ by T.E. Wilderson - Ursa Story Company

A new production from Ursa Short Fiction Season Three.

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