Thrilled to announce that I'm a finalist for the Montreal Poetry Prize with my poem "Gynecological Instruments for Working on Mutant Women." You can read/listen to it here: www.montrealpoetryprize.com It will also appear in my collection SNAKE HANDLING FOR BEGINNERS out from Exile this fall!

Exciting news: my new poetry book, SNAKE HANDLING FOR BEGINNERS, is out this November from Exile Editions. You can pre-order now or get a copy at the big fat launch in the fall. Thank you to Jared Reid for the awesome cover!! www.exileeditions.com/shop/snake-h...

Really nice shout out for @sandrakasturi.bsky.social’s Me And The Devil in Myna’s flash roundup!

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May/June Spec Flash Roundup is out today!

“The Devil planned our Australian trip in greatest detail, though I sensed our plane would probably crash or land somewhere unpleasant like Baltimore or the surface of the sun.” 🛸🛸🛸 new one from @sandrakasturi.bsky.social www.nightshadesmag.com/me-and-the-d...

Me and the Devil

by Sandra Kasturi I dreamt my boyfriend was the Devil. He had floppy hair and looked suspiciously like a writer I know. Because really all writers are the Devil—these are just facts. My Devil boyfrie...

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🛸good news from night shades land, @sandrakasturi.bsky.social’s lovely Beard of Birds is nominated for a Rhysling Award! “Once I heard the story of an old man living in the forest, birds nesting in his enormous beard instead of flying south for the winter.” www.nightshadesmag.com/beard-of-bir...

Beard of Birds

by Sandra Kasturi Once I heard the story of an old man living in the forest, birds nesting in his enormous beard instead of flying south for the winter. He would dole out bear hugs to bears until the...

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In crazy news, I tied for first place in the First Page Cage Match at @pulpliterature.bsky.social with my novella, "Medusa Gorgon, Lady Detective"! Thrilled!! pulpliterature.com/announcing-t...

Announcing the Winner of the 2025 First Page Cage Match - PULP Literature

Parting Words With another year passed, we are thrilled to begin the new year by announcing the winners of the 2025 First Page Cage Match! [...]

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Good heavens. I've made it to the finals of the Pulp Literature First Page Cage Match, with my novella, "Medusa Gorgon, Lady Detective." Gulp! Overwhelmed! pulpliterature.com/a-round-of-a...

A Round of Applause for the 2025 First Page Cage Finalists! - PULP Literature

We are delighted to announce the finalists for the 2025 First Page Cage Match!  After much deliberation, here are the results.

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🛸🛸 new story today 🛸🛸 a fable, from @sandrakasturi.bsky.social

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“I heard that the old man’s beatification was performed by an ancient eagle, whose feathers had been touched by God himself.” 🛸 take a walk in the woods with @sandrakasturi.bsky.social www.nightshadesmag.com/beard-of-bir...

In astonishing news, I'm longlisted for the "First Page Cage Match" at Pulp Literature! I submitted page one from my mythologically noirish novella. I don't write a ton of fiction, so this is particularly chuff-inducing! Congrats to the other longlistees! pulpliterature.com/announcing-t...

Announcing the 2025 First Page Cage Longlist! - PULP Literature

It's time to announce the winners of the First Page Cage! These are the authors who enticed our editors to read more ...

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Short Poem Honorable Mentions Things to Remember When Descending Through the Ocean • @sandrakasturi.bsky.social • Poetry Society Stanza Poetry Competition October Generation Ship • Akua Lezli Hope • Star*Line 47.3 The Last Valkyrie • Pat Masson • Forgotten Ground Regained 2

Monkey and I have been staying up late and listening to FIP (Radio France), probably the greatest radio station of all time. Anyway, a version of "Brasil" by the Dinner Sisters came on, which was fantastic, but I still passionately love the one by Pink Martini. Ah, Brasil. youtu.be/8PrqlkD4DGs?...

Brasil - Pink Martini ft. China Forbes | Live from Stuttgart - 2010

YouTube video by Pink Martini

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I was delighted that my poem "Things to Remember When Descending Through the Ocean" was published by @poetrysociety.bsky.social last year and now has been nominated for a Rhysling Award! poetrysociety.org.uk/poems/things...

Monty's new holiday bedding.

I have noted that on my phone, when I'm typing "we're," it always wants to autocorrect to "werewolf," so I guess I type that a lot?

Monty always finds a way.

Had a lovely time last weekend in Ottawa, and then Montreal hanging out with Pat and @michaellibling.bsky.social. Delicious salmon & conversation was had while my hubby went to see Sleep Token. Then Sunday brunch at the Chateau Laurier, which was pricey but worth it. www.fairmont.com/laurier-otta...

Book Now for the Best Weekend Brunch in Ottawa | Wilfrid's Restaurant - Fairmont Château Laurier luxury Hotel

Savour a hearty buffet or à la carte breakfast at Wilfrid's Restaurant, offering Ottawa's best weekend brunch and regional dishes with a sustainable focus.

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I just heard Martin Springett's "Sister if Theft" which uses part of a poem of mine as lyrics! Love it! Martin's an artist and musician, and you'd likely recognize his work from the gorgeous covers he did for Guy Gavriel Kay's Fionavar books. gardeningclubmusicandart.com/the-time-tri...

My poem, "Off the Coat of Bermuda, a Gift" got shortlisted for Pulp Literature's Magpie Award this year! pulpliterature.com/announcing-t...

Announcing the Shortlist for the 2024 Magpie Award for Poetry! - PULP Literature

The Top Ten in the Nest 'Poetry is a mirror which makes beautiful that which is distorted.'~ Percy Bysshe ShelleyCongratulations to the shortlisted poets for the 2024 Magpie Award for Poetry, each of ...

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Crazy weather lately. Blizzard one minute, over and done and sun coming out 20 minutes later.

In cat news du jour, we finally have proof that Fat Reggie is, in fact, a cat, and not some alien pod thing in a cat's body: He jumped into a box and just sat there like a derp. CATNESS: CONFIRMED.

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Ozzie lying in this sun. His little FACE! I can barely stand it.

Oswald has recovered nicely from his intestinal surgery. He now has to have a lion cut at least a couple of times a year, to make sure no more hairball blockages. He looks so doofy now!

Look at Monty! He's so handsome!

My husband's the drummer in the band Riffs of Retribution. They had some fun with a lyrics visualizer to create this not-exactly-a-music-video. The bit with a certain giant ape cracked me up. youtu.be/EU9LvypJX80?...

Riffs of Retribution - "Tripping Over the Line" (Lyrics Visualizer)

This is a lyrics visualizer for the song "Tripping Over the Line" by Riffs of Retribution. It's a rough demo of a song from our forthcoming EP, due out Summer 2024. Band members: AL "Yeti" Bones - Guitars/Vocals Brett Savory - Drums Tryg Smith - Bass Video created by Tryg Smith.

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Ah, Nick Cave. You break my heart and you give me comfort. Every damn time. Today's Red Hand Files especially moved me. www.theredhandfiles.com

In terrible news, I am done all of @sblackmoore.bsky.social's Eric Carter books, as well as @byharryconnolly.bsky.social's Great Way and Twenty Palaces books. Now what am I to do?? I'm bereft. Need reading recommendations for books/worlds that are as tremendous as those!

Rewatching True Detective, Season 1. Just as mesmerizing as the first time. I remember when it was airing, we watched it weekly, alternating with eps of S1 of Hannibal. The shows felt like they were in parallel universes that occasionally touched. So eerie. Try it... it is a surreal experience.

Poor Oswald is at the emergency vet going into surgery for an intestinal blockage. Same thing happened a year ago. I hope he makes it. So stressful. He's such a great cat.