Q for authors: what fee should an unpublished author reasonably expect when submitting a short story to publications? I’ve seen a list, but the payment for acceptance seems wildly inconsistent. I know it’s not a guarantee my story would even be picked up, but I’m just looking for a bit of advice.

Finished my first short story and immediately started another. Feeling good.

Reading this phenomenal story by Steven L. Peck. Anyone else give this one a read? #ashortstayinhell #stevenlpeck #reading #readingrainbow #books

Hey! Brian posted an excerpt from one of his short stories, one that asks, "What if a scam-artist 'medium' accidentally summoned a smart-ass spirit?" Please give it a read and let us know what you think! featherandinkbooks.substack.com/p/excerpt-sp... #shortstory #ghosts #spirit #author #reading

Stoked to dig into these!

By the way, we've hit 400 digital subscriptions. When we hit 500, Bad Hand Books will start donating $1 from every subscription to the @aclu.org to support freedom of speech.

Our pre-orders page is ridiculous. Check it out. Buy some stuff. badhandbooks.com/preorders

Any book pals on here have any indie bookstore recommendations for near Port St Joe, FL, or NOLA? We’re on vacation and looking for fun bookish spots to hit up. No Name Books & Gifts in PSJ is on the list for Tuesday, as well as Sundog Books in Destin when we head to NOLA.

Meat Eaters was fun! I was lucky enough to be able to read an ARC copy, and I’ll post a full review closer to the release date. - B

Brian’s currents: Audiobook - Babel by R.F. Kuang; Kindle - (late to the party) Clown in a Cornfield by Adam Cesare; Physical - White Horse by Erika T. Wurth Jewlz’s currents: Audiobook - Bridesmaid by Chance by Meghan Quinn; Kindle - The Court of Truth by KC Kean #booksky #reading #nobannedbooks

Review: Dark Sisters by Kristi DeMeester

Coming Soon... open.substack.com/pub/pantherc...