In addition to reading this, please make sure an adult is always watching your kids at the pool or beach - always, like every second, drowning happens so so quickly

The news about Trump’s $1.8 billion taxpayer-funded slush fund has left me absolutely ENRAGED! So I made some art about it. Here are some ideas for other places where we could put that money to much better use. Click the link to read the whole comic! aubreyhirsch.substack.com/p/trumps-18-...

Check out AHP's #PGHBookFest line-up! It's going to be an incredible day for writers and readers. Come for the books and conversation, stay for the community!

Open call for novels and single-narrative nonfiction this Saturday only!

I have no idea why this post blew up, but I *do* know that this event will be an absolute banger. This story collection is incredible--accessible and unpredictable in the best way. I also felt like I learned a ton about China. AND there's a story set in Pittsburgh!

I'm loving this book, and it's really neat that the author (and book) has so many Pgh connections. Wang Xiaobo and Li Yinhe studied at Pitt in the 80s. Li-Young Lee began writing poetry in Pittsburgh & Huang Xiang created his House Poem here. Details: whitewhalebookstore.com/events

I woke up early to make an emergency comic about the current ruling on mifepristone, how people in red states can still access abortion medication, and some facts about the safety and efficacy of abortion drugs.

Something we don’t address enough is how many people, especially adults, do not have a working imagination.

Goddamn, what a book! Also, I always like to read the acknowledgements page bc it's a reminder that any book is the distillation of a tremendous amount of individual thought and effort, plus the love and support of so many different friends + communities.

why the New Yorker publishes the brilliant Hanif Abdurraqib and then does not put his name in the social media post about his essay is absolutely beyond me, but anyway, the important thing here is that you should always read Hanif

Listen up: I am one of those rare sex assault victims who actually took the guy who did it to court. It was a local scandal that put my initials on the front page of the local paper (not my whole name because I was a minor). You have no idea what happens to women on the stand or in the press.

1/ Here's an easy writing hack that's made a big difference for me: every time you save your novel-in-progress, save it as a new file with the date attached. Yesterday: NovelTitle Apr 9 2026.docx Today: NovelTitle Apr 10 2026.docx It works because: a) It feels like I've written A TON, which

If you're in or around Pittsburgh, join us this evening at 7PM at White Whale Bookstore for this double celebration! Event is free and open to the public. More info: whitewhalebookstore.com/events/

Thrilled to be part of this lineup! If you're in Pittsburgh this Saturday, join us on March 28, 2026, at 7PM at White Whale Bookstore for this double celebration! Event is free and open to the public. More info: whitewhalebookstore.com/events/

Today, on International Women's Day, I, a human woman, want you to know there is a type of sea cucumber called the Headless Chicken Monster

Article in the second image is by Emily Zarevich, quoted in Jstor Daily.

You can see our full AWP schedule here: www.autumnhouse.org/ahp-at-awp20...

Our books are packed, and we're ready to go! See you at #AWP26, Baltimore; we're booth 1165. 😎

This Friday is Bandcamp Friday, during which Bandcamp waives their fees and passes the funds directly to artists & labels. This has resulted in millions of fans paying over $120 million directly to labels and musicians they love. share.google/kKY9LPk7Vutm...

This Friday! An Evening with Michael Fanone. Do you appreciate the organizing of local events? This is a fundraiser for Indivisible Pittsburgh & Indivisible Regent Square. This is indoors, so you do need a ticket to get a seat. You can choose a ticket that includes a copy of his book!

📢 Save the Date & spread the word! Join us Thursday, February 26 at Choolaah (Centre Ave), 10:45 AM–9 PM. Use code PRESS in the Choolaah app or mention our fundraiser in-store. 📚 30% of proceeds support Autumn House Press. More info: Choolaah.com #ChoolaahYum #ChoolaahGives

pittsburgh friends: there's an opening reception for this exhibit tomorrow night, 6-8:30pm at brew house arts in the south side. the exhibit is up through march 28 and features all work by south side residents.

Some nice words about Sift ☺️

Maz was born in WV! Who knew? - from an article by Adam Berry, published on the MLB website.

Some advice for folx who are heading to #AWP for the first time: robertyune.com/2026/02/21/s...

Here’s my overly-detailed “where to find me at #AWP” thread because I’m hoping to see some of you there!!

Currently reading Percival Everett's JAMES, a retelling of Huck Finn from Jim's perspective.

hey pittsburgh—if you're not already involved, i suggest joining up with Frontline Dignity. they're an organization that's working to monitor ICE activity in and around pgh. we're hearing that there's been credible reports of ICE increasing activity here over the next 2 weeks...here's how to report!

Lisa Slage Robinson's Esquire Ball is an outstanding collection: you can tell she had a blast writing it. There are unexpected serrations and magic, w/ a great focus on place. Excerpt: blacklawrencepress.com/.../uploads/... Details for Pgh book launch tmw: www.eventbrite.com/.../book-lau....

Read the room, The Economist.

do any former pittsburgh post-gazette workers follow me here? I've encountered an extremely minor ethical dilemma that i'd like to get a PG union-member's take on.

Note to fellow journos: Just because Fetterman would like everyone to forget he broke with his party to confirm Noem in the first place ... that doesn't mean you have to oblige when you write stories about his tweet.

"Magical realism and fluidity of form make the collection all the more poignant. The Great Grown-Up Game of Make Believe is one of those rare debut story collections that grabs the reader by the throat and does not let go." Proud that Lauren D. Woods' debut collection (w/ AHP!) made it on here!

The impact of local elections: Coraopolis borough council approved a cooperative agreement with ICE in Dec. But Dems swept the council elections there last year, including flipping one seat from R to D, and the council voted this week to end the agreement www.publicsource.org/coraopolis-o...

This is great. A perfect introduction to @short-reads.org, and a lovely first flash-nonfiction read of the new year!

Evan Morgan Williams is one of my favorite writers. I loved his last collection, CANYONS, and I know this one will be an absolute banger as well!

We've removed the paywall from this guide so everyone can access it. 👇 Stay safe.

In 2026 we're not sharing grifters to dunk on them. We're not spreading hate on the skyline in order to make a point about that hate. We're not quote skeeting small accounts with bad takes. We're just not gonna promote hostile stupid thought to our friends

Great story from a former student. Feels perfect for the current surreal, unhinged moment we're all living through. I'm impressed by how much Lori's able to accomplish in such a short space. I also really like stories that seem to take a turn toward the unreal while somehow remaining grounded.

Amber said on Substack, "I had three people at three separate readings this year (!!!) tell me they came to the reading because of this story," and holy wow that's one of the coolest things I've heard about a story I got to publish!

The first school to market itself as AI free is going to corner the market on people interested in actually learning. And I would not be surprised if rich families and the children of people creating this tech were the first movers.

Great culture can save lives. Literally. Amazing letter in today’s @thetimes.com about Tom Stoppard

Read a little interview with Hub City's Publisher @megiris.bsky.social in @publisherswkly.bsky.social about celebrating 30 years of the press, the range of our catalog, and what we're looking forward to next: www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...

Remember when Amazon held a sale during Independent Bookstore Day in an effort to undercut indie bookstores? We didn’t forget. Support local bookstores during Small Business Saturday and beyond.

A poem from my forthcoming book in Poetry London today 🤍

Folks with Diabetes! There is an urgent recall on some FreeStyle Libre 3 and FreeStyle Libre 3 Plus sensors because they are showing false low glucose readings. Check your sensor serial numbers at freestylecheck.com