Was honoured to be one of (many) fiction readers for Best of the Net 2026. Thrilled one story I voted yes to won & another was a finalist. But I read many INCREDIBLE stories that didn’t make it… the talent out there awes me. Actually it would help my writing career if you’d all take it down a notch

Thrilled FFF published this, forming a "northern alcoholic trilogy" with the preceding Wet Brain and Impossible Summer (all illustrated by my gifted friend, Khy). The near-drowning happened exactly as described, near the end of a relationship. The rest, luckily, did not. THANK YOU FFF and Kerri.

A writing dream has come true: one of my stories has been turned into an audio production on a podcast. This is Manchester, England, 1956, later expanded into All These Things I've Never Done. Huge thanks to Sam James for the PERFECT reading & Chris Fulwell, podcast supremo: rss.com/podcasts/one...

Did you guys read this story I recommended. If not, please comment with your explanation for why you don't want to take 15 minutes out of your day to experience delight.

Who was it who said that they would have written a short letter but didn't have the time? Can't remember, but it's a good one. I absolutely hate writing 100 word length stories. But fine. Let's try again... nycmidnight.com/100

This is probably my favourite short story of the last year, starring two of my favourite characters. Bursting with voice, heart and humour, so charming and moving. There's something in its warmth and idiosyncrasy that reminds me of John Irving. Give yourself a gift and read it.

‘until at the end he begs her to get off the living room floor and – please please please – sleep in her bed tonight).’ Don’t miss this powerful, heartbreaking story by @jaimegill.bsky.social in @trashcatlit.bsky.social #writingcommunity

I’m so glad to see this story by @jaimegill.bsky.social back in the world. It’s so good. The concept is so unique, but not at the expense of the narrative.

A pretty amazing 50th birthday present. One of my favourite, most personal and experimental stories - This Is Not A Horror Film - chosen by Trash Cat for their selection of previously published gems. There’s a Q&A if you want to hear me banging on. Thank you TC & Trampset for first publishing it.

Always lovely when someone takes the time to comment on a story. Thank you, Lillie. I do like how First Date turned out, the way the ugliness creeps up, inch by inch... hngrmtn.org/issues/hngr-...

They can’t take it back now, its been officially announced with my picture and everything. I’m a finalist for a Tennessee Williams Prize! Teenage me, who devoured Tennessee’s oh so queer plays, would cry at this honour. Maybe today me too. Results soon but finalist is already wild dream territory

Remember that Hunger Games book where all the competitors were people who had already won Hunger Games? The new Trash Cat is that but with stories. Every story here has already won glory in another magazine and stood out enough that Trash Cat is giving them another day in the sun. Dive in!

Submissions for the Mini Bin are now OPEN. Send us your best micros before 8pm (UK Time) on the 10th March. Make 'em short, make 'em sharp, make 'em story. 50-175 words, any genre. trashcatlit.com/microfiction...

Ah thank you. I wasn’t trying to create a twist, more a growing sense of not-rightness that finally reveals its full ugly face

New story out: First Date, in the wonderfully eclectic pages of the wonderfully named Hunger Mountain. Like many first dates, this doesn't end where you hope it will. Its dark, explores pornography and control, and you might not like who you end up sat opposite. Have fun! hngrmtn.org/issues/hngr-...

Something wicked this way comes…

Great piece and love how you intertwine the music with the lives of you and your mother.

With thanks to Zurui for the red envelope and apologies to Stanley Kubrick and Stephen King… HAPPY CHINESE NEW YEAR OF THE HORSE EVERYONE

Who needs weekends? Who needs to spend time with other human beings? Weaklings, that's who. If you need me, you'll find me bashing through a script: nycmidnight.com/scc

Really very moved by how people are responding to Siouxsie, Susan, Robert and Me. It's a leap into the dark for me but it's not so bad here, this dark. missourireview.com/jaime-gill/

Being a writer is the most embarrassing thing in the world! I write down the entire contents of my soul for validation! And then some editor will just be like no thanks!

It fills me with a great deal of joy (and no little relief) that this story is striking a chord with people. This is one I really did want to be read and understood in all its idiosyncrasy

Siouxsie, Susan, Robert & Me - my one and only creative non-fiction story - is in the Missouri Review. I can’t believe it. It’s about me, my late mother, the music and alcoholism we shared, and our different fates. Sad, beautiful, honest. My life story in 1000 words missourireview.com/jaime-gill/

Genuine question. Has anyone ever encountered someone saying “do the research” who genuinely could have explained but chose not to? Have you, perhaps? Or is it always a blustering cover for someone not knowing what they are talking about (which is my working theory)?

they should make a movie series about how it’s irresponsible to use technology to mess with the natural order of things for profit

“Such small, selfish thoughts. I thought coming out would make me a bigger, better person, but I’m still just me.” Ghosted is @theforge.bsky.social story of the week for 8 more hours. It’s political, yes, but its also very personal Thanks again @sarahstarrmurphy.bsky.social for midwifing this baby

January is over and we're delighted to thank #fiction authors: Scott Bolendz @fionajanemack.bsky.social @jaimegill.bsky.social @kiptain.bsky.social Mathieu Cailler Eva Rivers Louella Lester and Anna Schachner. Pls. click on the link below to check out their stories fictivedream.com/2026/01/

Hello! My debut newsletter is up and running. Yikes. Topics include new stories at @theforge.bsky.social, @freeflashfiction.bsky.social & @fictivedream.bsky.social as well as recent inspirations, @suedehq.bsky.social’s “Wild Ones” & @a24movies.bsky.social’s “Heretic.” Why not take a look around?

"I’d like to forget what happened to Javi but he’s more inescapable since his deportation than when he lived three miles away. Can you be haunted by someone who isn’t dead?" Ghosted, my story of infatuation, heartbreak, consequences, activism & deportation in the US forgelitmag.com/2026/01/26/g...

ALEX JEFFREY PRETTI. Gone, but never forgotten... #RIP_Alex 💔

Fabulous story by Jaimie Gill and super relevant to what's happening in the world today.

"Now everyone’s heads are like wasp nests buzzing with alarm—the blustering abroad, the vengeance at home, the ever-metastasizing conspiracy theories." Yet another haunting and deeply poignant story by the talented @jaimegill.bsky.social. I wish this one felt more like fiction.

"Can you be haunted by someone who isn’t dead?" The publication date for this piece was decided months ago. We knew that it would still be timely. And now, well. This story of deportation, activism, and the knife's edge of love and betrayal hits hard. Gill is brilliant; you should read it.

The killing of Alex Pretti is a heartbreaking tragedy. It should also be a wake-up call to every American, regardless of party, that many of our core values as a nation are increasingly under assault.

A sad & dark moment to release a story about deportations & activism (as well as infatuation & betrayal) but ‘Ghosted’ was written/scheduled 5 months ago and is still horribly pertinent. I’m so grateful to The Forge for publishing this and interviewing me. My website & newsletter: jaimegill.com

Whats worse than a truism? A really outdated truism. But it’s still true that the Stereophonics were weird, a plodding band who soared once a decade. I adore this song, cant believe I almost forgot it. I will forever be in love with Kelly at this precise moment in time youtu.be/Xy3T8FmyeE8?...

Very grateful to Turn and Work for featuring my bleak little story Wet Brain in his Shortlist of recommended stories. Got a much-coveted “holy shit” response for the second time. Thank you @turnandwork.com and @freeflashfiction.bsky.social for helping me get this story out into the world

Stark, beautiful and bittersweet story by @jaimegill.bsky.social.

Brilliant story, Jaime. Heartbreaking.

2026 has peaked early.

Well this is a tour de force in the ever reliable @mrbullbull.bsky.social, purveyor of fine fictions. Such verve and voice. Even more astounding when you learn the writer Kristen Reece is pretty new to the publishing game

New story - the radio edit of Wet Brain, huge thanks to FFF for publishing it. It's a bleak tale about Korsakoff's Syndrome, a terrifying dementia some long-term alcoholics get. Learning about this was one of the big spurs to me quitting alcohol. I also adore the illustration by my artist friend Khy

This news is such a pleasure to share because @cuylermeade.bsky.social has a secret identity. He's a writer, yes, and a very good one at that, but also just an actual decent human being. He has a lot in the karma bank so do the right thing Best Small Fictions.

A bit dazed to find myself on the FFF shortlist again. I spent 2 years submitting here & getting nowhere, now two shortlists in a row. Not sure how my luck changed but I'm not questioning it - FFF stories are brilliant. Mine's a bundle of joy, it will put a spring in your step. (This may be a lie).

"I continue to insist that Godwin’s Law should never be read as a conversation-ender or a prohibition on Hitler comparisons. Instead, I still hope it serves to steer conversations into more thoughtful, historically informed places." That's Godwin himself by the way. Might be useful to some of us?

‘In the distance, the soft shadowy shape of another island, and, before that, boats: a toiling cargo ship, a ferry, scattered green longtails fishing.’ Really enjoyed this beautifully written short story by @jaimegill.bsky.social @fictivedream.bsky.social

Delighted to have my second story in the wondrous Fictive Dream. It’s a tale of dreams, disillusionment, property capitalism, white privilege, neocolonialism and the importance of having a nice view. (There is definitely a bit of me in the main character. Don’t read if you’re from Wolverhampton FYI)

Can’t wait. Fictive Dream is one of the best places I‘ve been published. The love they show for their stories & authors is above & beyond the call of duty. Also - they pick perfect images to match the stories. I wonder what you’ll make of this one - it’s what my Grandma would have called an odd fish

Marco Rubio is reportedly saying Maduro will stand trial in US courts. Which means it’s now the US administration’s position that US courts can hold foreign presidents, but not the US president, accountable for crimes.

Maduro's not a good guy, agreed. But neither is Putin, and Trump rolled out the red fucking carpet for him. It's not about dope, it's about oil (which kinda IS dope). Just when you think Trump has hit the gutter, he bounces lower.