Your weekend is not weird enough without Brainstoryum! With mesmerizing flash fiction from H. Loomis, P.McMillan, Mark Westy & @quantumfairy.bsky.social Plus bizarre new ideas for supernatural thrillers & urban fantasy + publishing opportunities. #writingcommunity ✍️

@erynmccee.bsky.social Hi Eryn, how are you? I wanted to let you know that one of the word suggestions you submitted to the Socks of Destiny (a LONG time ago) made into one of the 12 Exquisite Corpses that inspired my new novel, coming out in September!

Oh dear gods in heaven, I am done! I have no idea if it's up to snuff for the anthology, but I am DONE! Now I just want to sleep. Goodnight (or otherwise Happy Timezone), everyone!

Anyone who'd like to join in with this and get a shout-out on the next show, you have 24 hours left to respond. ☺️⬇️⬇️ It's mayhem and we love it. 🥰🫖✍️ #writingcommunity

This week on #bookoff two debut novelists - Fran Fabriczki and Sam Beckbessinger - discuss their brilliant new books, and go head to head in a war of the words - pitting Shirley Jackson against Kate Greathead… 🎧 Available now! pod.fo/e/421b4d @sambeckbessinger.bsky.social #bookrecommendations

Who'd like a shout-out on the next Brainstoryum podcast (story brainstorming mayhem with tea & laughs)? Then write max 250 words based on: "the shallow crow" OR: "the tranquil game developer" I'll read out yr story/ scene/ idea & tell listeners where they can find you. Comment below ⬇️☺️✍️ & see📌

Who'd like a shout-out on the next Brainstoryum podcast (story brainstorming mayhem with tea & laughs)? Then write max 250 words based on: "the shallow crow" OR: "the tranquil game developer" I'll read out yr story/ scene/ idea & tell listeners where they can find you. Comment below ⬇️☺️✍️ & see📌

Hi Cliff, hope you're well. I think I belong on this list! ☺️ Please could you add me?

📌 We highlight the most interesting and trending Bluesky feeds. If you’ve created a unique feed or found one that deserves attention, tag us @bluetrends.bsky.social to get featured!

I guess I already made this one for #dreampunk way back when, but maybe it was too niche? Or maybe back when I shared it, Bluesky was still too small. go.bsky.app/UYSbs4a

Oop! How did I end up cooking a stew in a heatwave?? I felt like lentils, and then...

I'm CorsairOriginal, a nonbinary, autistic, disabled artist needing work on a regular basis. I now have a lower-cost, quick turnaround option. I'm currently working on a novel series and need support. RTs appreciated www.teepublic.com/user/evertom... ko-fi.com/evertomorrow patreon.com/EverTomorrow

Please check out this amazing writing and her incredibly inventive and entertaining podcast.

Just finished this great story by @edgeoerin.com . Can't wait for the 2nd in the trilogy.

Pullbox Interviews @peposed.bsky.social , talking about another trip down the Yellow Brick Road… The O.Z. #3 is coming soon to Kickstarter! #comicsky #kickstarter #Oz www.thepullbox.com/2026/05/93940/

I am so SLOOOOW . . . . . . (Gotta git 'er done!)

It’s here. She’s ready. And she looks fabulous! I’ve edited a lot of things. But this one’s personal. What's new? • 3 NEW services - asked for by YOU. • Industry Section The new KP Editorial Services is officially live. kpeditorialservices.com 💜💜 #WritingCommunity #SkyWriters #BookSky #Authors

I've just sent my latest book manuscript to my editor...! (No. 4 in The Book of Exquisite Corpse.)

Made it to the seafront (I live in Brighton, England, and it's a scorcher today) -- and look what I saw! It felt like travelling back in time...😍 #bankholiday

Tomorrow's Brainstoryum shenanigans include: * a special announcement (multi-author feature!) * new story games * laughs & tea drinking * strange tales both hilarious & dark WITH amazing shorts from Paul McMillan, @quantumfairy.bsky.social, Mark on X & the self-named Village Idiot #writingcommunity

Pullbox Reviews Is Ted Okay?, the latest mind-bender from Dave Chisolm and Mad Cave Studios @madcavestudios.com #comicsky #indiecomics #twisted www.thepullbox.com/2026/04/93712/

May we all grow old like locust trees, intent on joy, despite the storms. #vss365 #intent #haiku #3lines #poetry (Couldn't help riff off of it, apologies. The photo is awesome, thanks for sharing)

They tell us to sort every scrap while wrapping each purchase in crap if things lasted years instead of one season the bins might not overflow back #wildwalkprompt #eco #poetry #writing

SUBMITTED!! 🥳🍾 👀

Fear the claws of the were-sugarglider

Fellow writers of "strange" contemporary fantasy & magical realism: Do you find yourself saying, "Now THAT was the weirdest thing I've ever written!" ...pretty much every time you finish a story? 🤔😆 #writingcommunity #fantasy

Apparently, it's hard to search Amazon UK and find the original WERE- anth. I found the paperback by searching for "were zombies need brains." I didn't find the Kindle version at all. Here are some links for WERE-: UK Kindle: ??? UK Trade: www.amazon.co.uk/Were-Seanan-McGuire/dp/1940709105

I did a short interview with S.C. Butler, the other editor for the WERE-2 anth, about what we were looking for in the #opencall for submissions, which ends May 31st! There's only TWO WEEKS to get your story in for consideration! www.patreon.com/posts/156029... #booksky #writingcommunity #fantasy

Read an article by @annatizard.bsky.social about the game of exquisite corpse. Her discussion of my own contributions reminds me of how I was going to name a book The Ordinary Extraordinary, and how I’ve developed that theme over the years. spotlightindie.co.uk/2026/05/11/g...

Want to know what I do on the Brainstoryum #podcast that's so special? Ask 6 talented writers featured on the show! [email protected] @quantumfairy.bsky.social @madp03t.bsky.social who never cease to surprise me. Hosted by @spotlightindie.bsky.social spotlightindie.co.uk/2026/05/11/g...

For me, when @annatizard.bsky.social features one of my stories on her #podcast #brainstoryum, I just love hearing her voice bring my words to life. 💜🫠

Want to know what I do on the Brainstoryum #podcast that's so special? Ask 6 talented writers featured on the show! [email protected] @quantumfairy.bsky.social @madp03t.bsky.social who never cease to surprise me. Hosted by @spotlightindie.bsky.social spotlightindie.co.uk/2026/05/11/g...

Absolutely guzzled up WERE-, now excited to submit to WERE-2! Editing my story this week.🤩

Your weekend is not weird enough without Brainstoryum! Another show full of laughs, chin-stroking oddness, writing tips & publishing opportunities. Find a link to listen on your favourite podcast platform, or have a read of the transcription, here: annatizard.com/brainstoryum #writingcommunity

Phew! After some really frustrating technical probs during the week with my audio editing software, I FINALLY managed to get tomorrow's Brainstoryum episode sorted and ready for release. Such a relief! I am dancing like Mr Bean.

@seananmcguire.bsky.social Just read "Best in Show" in the Were- anthology, and you had me cackling. Thanks for brightening a dull lunchtime! 🥰

Nectar Sampling your honey, nectar sweetened from your overflowing cup, lips moistened on each drop tantalising tasted a treat, a torment, an addiction. Wanting more.

Happy birthday Shakespeare, on St George's Day 🙏🍾

This is wild! Can’t quite believe it :)

Writers - the Socks of Destiny need you! Can YOU come up with a story idea or scene (up to 250 words) based on: "the blood-curdling detective"?🤔 This randomised word combo is from the latest Brainstoryum. This #writingprompt is for anyone who'd like a read-out & a shout-out on the next show. 🤗✍️

Writers - the Socks of Destiny need you! Can YOU come up with a story idea or scene (up to 250 words) based on: "the blood-curdling detective"?🤔 This randomised word combo is from the latest Brainstoryum. This #writingprompt is for anyone who'd like a read-out & a shout-out on the next show. 🤗✍️

Excited to share with you tomorrow's Brainstoryum show! There's personal, #writinglife stuff, urban fantasy, weird story brainstorms using a 12-sided dice, and AMAZING short fiction from @rickandwrite.bsky.social E. Dennison, P. Benfield, the mysterious "HL" and @quantumfairy.bsky.social 🤗🫖✍️

Menopausal murderers bumping off bad guys. And Audrey.

To me, beds are just envelopes that mail you to your dreams.

It's nearly here! Don't miss the 103rd episode of Brainstoryum tomorrow. (Bookmark this! ⬇️) It's got #writingtips, uncontrollable chuckling, word games, publishing opportunities AND: Great writing from @kyleleewriter.bsky.social Adir E Golan, @quantumfairy.bsky.social & Elena Dennison Join in!

Calling all short story writers! On the Brainstoryum podcast I bring you: * a surrealist word game that generates prompts using YOUR word suggestions * writing tips & publishing opportunities! * Laughs, thoughts, tea drinking Then I roll a 12-sided dice to go deeper⬇️ annatizard.com/brainstoryum

ladies and gentlemen, and everyone in between after 18 months and 17,000 words we proudly present the 49th publication from the award winning food blogger: “thepoetofcuisine” “digital cicero” thepoetofcuisine.wordpress.com/2026/03/17/d...

#Author of dozens of titles in #scifi and #fantasy, work praised by literary profs and PhDs in science, by fans and reviewers around the world. Live in WA State, when not writing can usually be found on any one of a dozen northwest mountains. #sciencefiction #writer www.davidrbeshears.com