A tiny bit of #watercolor today. Just the background for a #sketch I did earlier. What do you think? It's going to be #raspberries. Since we can't eat them (or any fresh/uncooked produce, really) in the U.S. right now. #artsky #cyclospora #beginnerartist #sketchbook

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Rat Bag Lit @ratbaglit.bsky.social ⭐ is open to submissions on 6 calls (some fees). #CallforSubmissions

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Rat Bag Lit @ratbaglit.bsky.social ⭐ is open to submissions on 6 calls (some fees). #CallforSubmissions

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Today's story is "Murmurations" by Cristina Farinas. @criswrites #ratbag #ratbaglit #litmag #literarymagazine #drabble #drabbles #Susurrus

Murmurations

By Cristina Farinas

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Borders are imaginary. It's impossible to own land. Money, without assigning it value, loses all meaning. I hope one day that we'll stop tolerating abuse of all living things for personal gain and profit. Gratitude and care for all that sustains us is vital. We deserve more than a hollow existence.

Windhorse@windhorse.bsky.social · 2w ago

Snagged this from FB. This may make some people uncomfortable but I think it highlights just how far we've come from what's natural, from our relationship to the Earth that sustains us and our beautiful relatives we share it with.

So sparkly and dreamy 😍

geneva 🖍️@gdbee.bsky.social · 3w ago

Spectra Knight

Oh, hey, Last Call at the Blue Lantern was held and ultimately not accepted here but received an HM shout-out. ❤️🥰 www.allegoryezine.com

Allegory | Volume 49/76

Biannual Online Magazine of SF, Fantasy & Horror

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It's been so joyous to see so many wonderful supporters signing up to our new Patreon! We've worked hard to make sure we're offering value in return for that support. Check it out and see what you think 😊

Not Quite Write@notquitewrite.com · 3w ago

It's the entrance of... the Niche! We've just released our brand new Patreon bonus show, plus stacks of member perks. Check out what's on offer at patreon.com/notquitewrite 👀

Facts that Hollywood tried to keep from the masses but overtime it was proven to be true 💯🎯

🌈🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🩵🩷 Our murals mean more ~ Mural by: _schraderart_ ~ ~ 🎨 illustrationsbyannie_e ~

"We didn't know it was AI. We just thought it was bad!" Admitting you: •framed a piss stain that looks like the Virgin Mary if you squint and tilt your head •sold tickets to see it •infantilIzed/demeaned non-native English speakers is not the defense you think it is #antiAI #bonabooks #litmag

Calling all fans of gothic horror, queer retellings, Victorian pastiche lit, and messed up little guys. 🖤 Ought to Be Thy Adam is a gay/trans Frankenstein retelling querying this fall. Follow along for the journey or connect if you write similar stuff. #BluePit #H #Q #A #LGBT #OV #TR #HS #SP

I snorted out loud. Keep 'em coming. We're overdue for a new era 🍽️

The British History Podcast@thebhp.bsky.social · 4w ago

Satan is nibbling on a little Graham Cracker while waiting for the main course.

It all falls apart once you start asking questions, which is why I was asked to not come back to Catholic youth group. I got into an argument with a teacher who said animals don't have souls. I still maintain that animals DO have souls while some people clearly don't. 💅

Professor Plink@professorplink.bsky.social · 4w ago

I mean Stephen King would have come up with something way better than that shite, but in general...yeah.

Everybody stop what you're doing and LOOK AT THEM. Okay, now you may continue scrolling.

B. Hart 🔪 (Writing a 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ Frankenstein Retelling)@bhartwrites.bsky.social · 4w ago

Commissions from @halichor.bsky.social came in 🥹. Here's the first 2/4, Viktor and "The Monster" from my 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ Frankenstein retelling, Ought to Be Thy Adam. "For all I studied your body, I was still terrified to study your soul."

And the same for authors and books

I will never shut up about this 🔪🩸🪡

B. Hart 🔪 (Writing a 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ Frankenstein Retelling)@bhartwrites.bsky.social · last mo.

🏳️‍⚧️GAY/TRANS FRANKENSTEIN RETELLING🏳️‍🌈 ‣ 1890s Germany ‣ Trans rage ‣ Queer religious shame ‣ Gothic body horror "Then make me whole. Take away my anger, and I’ll weather the shame with you. I am not your bride, not your monster. I ought to be thy Adam. 𝓛𝓮𝓽 𝓶𝓮 𝓫𝓮." #QueerPit #A #H #HF #MYTH #SPF #LF

CONGRATULATIONS TO NATALIE! This is such an amazing accomplishment from an equally amazing person.

David Rose: 'That's My Friend!' - Schitt's Creek

ALT: David Rose: 'That's My Friend!' - Schitt's Creek

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Natalie Writes On@nataliewriteson.bsky.social · last mo.

Is this real life? Second **and** Third in the @bwgroundtable.bsky.social 2026 Short Story contest judged by @susankayequinn.bsky.social? And @averyother.bsky.social is on the podium with me *again*? Chuffed. Floored. Tickled. Ecstatic.

Today's story is "Usagi, the Celestial Chef" by Monica Lyrehart. @monicalyrehart.bsky.social #ratbag #ratbaglit #litmag #literarymagazine #drabble #drabbles #rabbitrabbitrabbit

Usagi, the Celestial Chef

By Monica Lyrehart

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Drew Sheneman cartoon

And I will absolutely cry all over again when I read the finished version. Somebody better pick this up the minute it goes to query, because I'm already frothing at the mouth to own a physical copy. I'll bottle my tears and ship them to B if they sign it.

Trending Tears

ALT: Trending Tears

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B. Hart 🔪 (Writing a 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ Frankenstein Retelling)@bhartwrites.bsky.social · last mo.

Beta reader cry count is up to 5. Two new hall of fame entries came in today from two amazing people 😭🩶🖤

Shipped out the first three pre-orders of Desiccate today, with four more pending to be shipped/delivered! So, so thankful for those who've taken a chance on this indie author and her elemental, chaotic fantasy book ☺️ #booksky #writesky

This is 100% the crowd sourcing, affirmation seeking behavior Viktor would exhibit if he had access to the modern internet. For a man of science, he heavily relies on confirmation bias rather than twinking—I mean tweaking his initial hypotheses.

B. Hart 🔪 (Writing a 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ Frankenstein Retelling)@bhartwrites.bsky.social · last mo.

Yes Viktor Frankenstein, you are ABSOLUTELY that asshole. 😑 #unhingedpit #LGBT #A #H (🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈 Frankenstein retelling)

Reusing these for #unhingedpit because few things are as unhinged as a Chuck Tingle version of my trans/gay Frankenstein gothic horror retelling 😂 #LGBT #A #H

This was such a fun conversation!

Crooked Lane Books@crookedlanebooks.bsky.social · last mo.

If you are a fan of 🐈‍⬛THE BLACK CAT DETECTIVES🔍, go listen to The Sister's in Crime Writers' Podcast recent interview with Kit Gray (@elisescott.bsky.social). They discuss all things writing, debuting, representation, and more! Listen: https://loom.ly/u9BF8yo