Wonderful thread on how concepts and descriptions of time changed over...time.

Thrilled to have two tiny pieces in this issue of The Hoolet's Nook. (Such a lovely name🦉). Take a 360 over all the treasures inside it.

This tiny piece is so lovely.

My haiku response to the @thepoetrypea.bsky.social November 2025 video prompt got a mention in the latest podcast episode poetrypea.com/s9e1-poetry-... wintering, the waxwing finds a rowan tree

I can highly recommend Murder at Gull's Nest by Jess Kidd. Can't quite decide if it's cosy crime, lots of sharp wit and great characters.

Beautiful tiny piece from @melissafitz.bsky.social . Take a read.

Celebrate being over 50! This lovely publication is looking for your writing.

Gorgeous poetic prose here from @fionajanemack.bsky.social in @fictivedream.bsky.social

This is why we have the internet.

For the day that's in it - Nollaig Na mBan (Women's Christmas), as we call it in Ireland - I have two #haiku). kings come visiting Jesus, Mary and Joseph and not a child washed Three Magi visit. "You can welcome them, Joseph" An epiphany

This music based journal might like your work @sarahoakeskraken32.bsky.social ?

I so enjoyed @fionamckay.bsky.social 's "The Lives of the Dead" - a novella in flash describing a relatable motherhood, wifedom tale interspersed with re-imagined fairy stories. That version of Red Riding Hood will stay with me!

Yes! Matt Kendrick provides a wealth of free insights into the craft of writing. His courses are the best out there and his feedback is useful and kind. Support him by following, ko-fi donation, doing a course - whatever you can manage. Your writing will thank you. www.mattkendrick.co.uk/resources

I really enjoyed this novella, great to see it get the recognition it deserves! Congratulations Matt and JP.

Tootling announcement 🎺📯📯📣. Last chance to get your entry in!

I've finally managed to put an entry into the Welkin 100 word writing competition. There's still time (though not much - deadline 2nd Jan 15:00 GMT) to add your entry www.mattkendrick.co.uk/welkin-prize...

Something for all you writers out there, @mattkendrick.bsky.social you might find it useful for your workshops?

It turns out the abyss was actually staring at someone it knows behind me. Embarrassing.

A number of bookings have been made for this workshop but there are still some places available…

This is my story, recently nominated by @thehooghlyreview.bsky.social for Best of Micros.

Thrilled to receive this nomination. You can download my story (and many more) here. thehooghlyreview.com/issues/issue...

Learn short form poetry with the excellent Maeve or gift a course to a friend!

Take a breath and look back over your writing (or non-writing) year. Take some wise advice from the wonderful mentor that is @mattkendrick.bsky.social

I so enjoyed @fionamckay.bsky.social 's "The Lives of the Dead" - a novella in flash describing a relatable motherhood, wifedom tale interspersed with re-imagined fairy stories. That version of Red Riding Hood will stay with me!

You can still join our free series of write-ins and open mics--five events each week until December 14th! Sign up for ZERO dollars. Yep. This one's on us. www.smokelong.com/ready-for-pr...

So pleased to have this piece up at Thin Skin Magazine. Thanks to @mattkendrick.bsky.social for detailed editing notes! thin-skin.com/flash-fictio...

This is such a lovely idea. Lots of happy stories there already, but room for more. (Always room for more joy).

Join us, have a laugh.

Join us...*not a cult*. Lovely to meet other writers.

A story within a story told by a brilliant storyteller. Magical work.

These will definitely be fun. Also useful in a writer-ly way. Join us....

It's FlashGiving! Follow @smokelong.bsky.social if you don't already, then like and share this post to get your name in the hat to win $200 holiday money. Deadline is midnight ET, November 26th! Winner chosen randomly on Nov 27th. Please tag @smokelong.bsky.social so that we know you've posted!

Interesting and accessible piece in @therumpus.net by Sean Cho about what AI will never be able to do. therumpus.net/2025/10/02/h...

@matgost.bsky.social This press takes reprints and is looking for cat themed horror. Time again for ghost kittens? www.apeppress.com

@mattkendrick.bsky.social Maybe more of a poem than a flash, but wins it for long-title award.

Delighted to see my Halloween haiku included in this issue of The Solitary Daisy.

Now you can listen to my actor son Conall read my story on Trash Cat Lit. trashcatlit.com/awakening/

So pleased to have this piece up at Thin Skin Magazine. Thanks to @mattkendrick.bsky.social for detailed editing notes! thin-skin.com/flash-fictio...

Interesting.

Wishing for more Short Fiction before we close on Friday! Don't be late, submit by end of day GMT 31st October for your chance to make our wishes come true! www.frazzledlit.com

One for you @sarahoakeskraken32.bsky.social A popup Christmas card that has a Kraken inside (well it looks more like an octopus). Strap line on the card reads Have a Kraken Christmas. paperbear.ie/products/hav...

A delightful entanglement of Cinderella with Snow White by @jcpillard.bsky.social in Corvid Queen corvidqueen.com/stories/glas...

Some excellent little stories here.

The wonder of bookshops. Thinking of you, @chaptersbookstore.bsky.social

In the mood for nostalgia? Thrilled to have my East Berlin story published by @doesithavepockets.bsky.social "Jan has no time for their cotton-candy happiness. His father disappeared 5 years ago. No Stasi shadows, no neighbours with a grudge. Just gone. www.doesithavepockets.com/fiction/cole...

I'm delighted to have a haiku of mine included in this podcast. Lots of tiny lovelies within, take a listen.

#30Words30Days Day 30 Connect What a month it has been! Each daily challenge firing new connections; inspiring all the writers in this wonderful group. The essence of a story captured in just 30 words.

#30Words30Days Day 29 Pickle Gran’s pickle jars line her kitchen shelves. I open one to top up my cheese sandwich. She was right when she said they’d make my eyes water. Love you, Gran.

#30Words30Days Day 28 Check He used that ‘don’t-be-such-a-little-girl-about-it’ voice, the one that made her do things that she hadn’t wanted to. On route they checked each other’s parachutes. She made sure hers were final.