Hey, y'all. So my first short story was finally published today. This was originally drafted in like 2017 or 18, but I didn't quite have the chops to deliver. And thanks to @charliefish.bsky.social for the opportunity. #writers #writing #shortstories www.fictionontheweb.co.uk/2026/06/165-...

Reader comments on Femi Salami's story about a child going missing in a West African village: "Short, sweet, and with some striking imagery and choice use of language." "We need more writing that engages in this space of fairytale / folklore writing." www.fictionontheweb.co.uk/2026/05/the-...

I don’t post on here nearly enough, but I found out 8 days ago that my first short story was accepted by Fiction on the Web. That feels like a good reason to leap back into these Blue Skies

#DVpit is returning in 2026 on Bluesky! A bluesky pitch event for creators from marginalized communities to pitch their unagented projects to agents and editors! #DVpit will be on Bluesky on Wednesday, September 30, 2026! go to dvpit.carrd.co for more info and stay tuned for more announcements!

As GOP leadership scrambled to secure votes just to bring the bill to the floor, Trump met with moderate Republicans to build support. But according to reporting from NOTUS, the president appeared confused about what the bill actually does.

My search history is 🙈

the way calling for the deportation of any visible non-white person is rapidly becoming normalized is a huge cause for concern.

Don't let them distract you. Republicans are trying to sell off millions of acres of your public lands to billionaire developers — all as they take away your benefits. Now is the time to make some noise.

Bob Costas nailed it. 🎯

Crazy how long this conversation has been going on

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The indie bookstore around the corner had this sign. So I went inside and bought 2 books from the banned book section. Support local small businesses. Read banned books. Drink your Ovaltine.

In what way specifically is Italy a “great ally” of the US while the rest of Europe is not?

Football pods on football pods lol

Tua says in his presser that he left his guys out to dry when he put himself in harm's way back in W2 when he got hurt. He thinks the team is 5-7 because of his absence during that stretch of games. I gotta say, Tua's growth and maturity with everything this year has been his best improvement.

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“We can disagree and still love each other unless your disagreement is rooted in my oppression and denial of my humanity and right to exist” James Baldwin

Wanted to start a new tradition on BlueSky. Here are my favorite Tua throws from this past week, starting with this beauty to Tyreek Hill to convert a clutch 3rd and long.

Mike Tyson in the locker room before the Jake Paul fight

BlueSky is filling a void that 35+ up been looking for. Social media should be a cool distraction. Not stressful and annoying. Folks wanna laugh and have healthy banter and wit and sarcasm. A feeling of community. Not all these bots and ads and weird ass algorithms and engagement farming

dummies: "but there's nothing wrong with twi---" me:

How good has Jordyn Brooks been? They are expanding his role, and asking him to play more positions than usual. Most importantly, he excels as a fill backer:

New Drive Time Pod!! I broke down the Raiders tape and have all my thoughts on how the Dolphins can attack them and get this win streak rolling! 🍎 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/d... ✳️ open.spotify.com/episode/4dzN...