I just finished sending out emails letting everyone know we didn't receive enough submissions to move forward with issue 4. We may try again early next year. Thanks to everyone who sent stories and art!

Today's the last day for subs for issue four of Toad Shade Zine! Get your story or art in by midnight CDT. toadshadezine.com/submissions/ #writng #horror #indie #payforart

We've had two stories withdrawn from this submission period! I love congratulating people for getting their work published. But just a reminder that We're All Going to Die is open for subs for one more week! toadshadezine.com/submissions/ #horrorwriting #zine #fuckAI

Submissions are open for the theme 'We're All Going to Die'. toadshadezine.com/submissions/ #horror #writing #whathaveyougottolose

The queries have started about “What if I only used a little bit of AI for my story submission.” The answer is, fuck AI. Uncanny Magazine doesn't want your story. There is no grey area here. Send us a story using AI for any aspect, it will be auto-rejected and you will be banned. Period.

We're going to open subs again from September 1st to September 30th with the theme 'We're All Going to Die!' for an issue featuring horror stories and art. toadshadezine.com/submissions/ #zine #horrorwriting

Check out my business partner's book. It's been called a mix of Eros & Psyche and Beauty & The Beast. It's spicy, plus extremely well-written! a.co/d/1N9GIzw

I have a book of short stories on sale for $0.99. Take a chance for once in your life. a.co/d/a78mZp3

Still Life: Book with Ham. I feel like this composition encapsulates the brevity of our time together. Note the placement of the ham, as if to suggest that the soul may perhaps be infinite. Something to ponder...

Just a gentle reminder that the stories in this issues kick so much ass. And...supporting the zine is supporting writers you since we're paying for stories and art out of our own pockets. Every dollar helps! #indiepublishing #zine #payforart ko-fi.com/s/5096151d18

5 days left if you want to back a cool antho. www.kickstarter.com/projects/gal... #AmazingStories #IndieWriters #GalacticPestControl

Troublemakers at home; unexpected enemy battleships; human captives on far-away planets; a final showdown with alien invaders. Will Juri Turner, the human-born dragon, be able to have any effect on any of these messes? Book 5 of the Spaceships and Magic series #scifantasy books2read.com/DeepChange

I know, we all hate the 'zon, but Stone Heart by Mallory Glass is 99 cents for the next couple of days! Should you like to avoid 'zon, you can buy the paperback on Bookshop.org or at B&N, etc. books2read.com/mallory-glass/ Putting direct Amazon link in comments We love you all regardless. 📚💙 🌶️📚

I have a new story out at Carnage House! A trusted reader and friend says "That made me a little sick. Bravo!" so there's your content warning. #BodyHorror #Splatterpunk #Writing carnagehouse.com/house/story....

Writing buddy @jaimegill.bsky.social has ANOTHER publication! Be sure to give his wonderful work a go. You won't be sorry, and you'll make him really happy.

Yet another international writing buddy out there getting published! Have a read! (Ben is a legit magician, btw).

🏰 isolated manor 🌙 moonlight mysteries 🐍 ancient enemies 🌶️ spicy scenes 💕 blossoming romance Lauren's new employer has secrets, leading her to uncover a dangerous world of magic & mystery. Her potential ally is a moody manticore with a score to settle. What could go wrong? BUY bit.ly/4l7pOHz

Oh! So we probably haven't reminded you in a hot minute that you can get issue three as a digital download! $2, what a damn bargain.

I've got a new story titled Body and Blood coming out June 15 at Carnage House! Great people over there keeping the Splatterpunk flame burning. Check it out if you have a minute! #writing #horror #PeopleEatingPeople CarnageHouse.com

I put my book on Kindle Unlimited if anyone wants to check it out. I think some of the stories are funny, some are weird, and some are a little scary. a.co/d/arss6Lt

GET OUTTA HERE!! Writing Buddy A. W. Prihandita @awprihandita.bsky.social won the Nebula for Best Novelette!! Congrats! 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 📚💙

You can be an ARC reader for Dread Mondays horror anthology! (Get a sneak peek at the Mallory Glass story "Wade vs Roe"! and other great stories. Our frequent art collaborator @beingcam.bsky.social also has a story in it!)

Just trying to survive the week, which is trying to crush us into tiny slothy bits. So let's all say FTW and sell some books! We have a little literary spec fic and a spicy fantasy romance. #booksky #romancelandia books2read.com/GalenGower books2read.com/mallory-glass/

Check out the Kickstarter for this anthology I've been accepted in. There are going to be some bangers in this collection, plus it's being put together by the longest running science fiction publication in the universe! www.kickstarter.com/projects/gal...

Since the world will be ending soon apparently, here's a collection of short stories I wrote to distract you. Each story is guaranteed to have characters, plus a beginning, middle, and end. books2read.com/GalenGower It includes awesome illustrations by @jartravian.bsky.social too.

I set out to write deep, literary, and memorable passages and come out with things like "No one ever told Milton how much of his middle age would be centered around his butthole."

This is my dog.

I know you're probably covered up in book stuff being thrown at you from every direction, but I also have a book I think you might like, especially if you're into monster romance. books2read.com/Mallory-Glass It's been said that it "[...]combines Eros and Psyche with Beauty and the Beast."

@scififantasyfest.bsky.social I noticed you followed us, but can you confirm whether you pay contributors whose work is featured? It looks like you're a paid contest, but I can't figure out if the winners/featured contributors get paid.

Every time I dump brine shrimp on my hungry yet unsuspecting fish, I wonder what it would be like to one day look up and be showered in cheeseburgers. Imagine a swarm of people then descending on the sidewalk to then gobble them up...

Am I the only one who drops the French bread through the bottom of the bag every fucking time?

I just reread all five stories in this issue and it's definitely a banger. Go spend $2, money bags. You won't regret it. ToadShadeZine.com #payforart #FuckAI #supportyourlocalzine

Check out Paranoid Tree if you like people who pay for art. www.paranoidtree.com

Issue #3 is ready! Check out stories by @sharkiatwrites.bsky.social, @rworauthor.bsky.social, Zee Coonen, Irina Verene, and Kay Northbridge. Art by @jartravian.bsky.social, @beingcam.bsky.social, Melissa Yskamp, and Denny Marshall. Head to ToadShadeZine.com to get yours! #payforart #FuckAI #zine

All the stories have been selected for Issue 3! The layout process always makes me question my intelligence and organizational skills, but the newest issue will be complete this week, barring any last minute issues. #indiepress #zine #payforart #FuckAI

If a community of literary magazines and presses allows members who don't pay contributors, then who does the community benefit?

Look at this fucking gem: What this festival does is give the writer exposure. This is from a call that charges a $50 submission fee. ARTISTS CANNOT EAT EXPOSURE. #payforart #artiswork #fuckthat

So, I'm a writer, too. I was looking around and finding there are publications out there who use Submittable, charge fucking reading fees, but also DON'T PAY CONTRIBUTORS! Any publication can afford to pay something, even $1, they just choose not to. #payforart #artiswork #fuckthat

Just a quick note that we'll have judging wrapped on Issue 3 this week, but if you want to see issues 1 & 2, feel free to head over to ToadShadeZine.com and order some. They ship in the mail, so by the time you get it, you'll have forgotten you ordered it. It'll be a surprise you give yourself!

Fun note: anyone can purchase feedback at any time for a story of up to 3,000 words on a PWYW basis with a minimum of $1. If you want to pay more, that's up to you, but we enjoy reading stories written by humans of any skill level and we love providing feedback. Plus, you get a certificate!

In case you're interested, we have a monthly newsletter. We keep it brief and to the point and always include a recipe because everyone's gotta eat. Sign up at ToadShadeZine.com if you want.

Hi Bluesky 👋 Flibbius McDoogle is OUT NOW 🐢✨ Any shares to spread the word would be appreciated! ⚒️Craft items 🧩Solve puzzles 🌟Make friends (🤓 Learn some animal facts ) The game is short and sweet (about 2 hours) #indiegame #cozygame #steam

The stories and art are in! Judging will be completed soon and the third installment of Toad Shade Zine will be available for public consumption. Get ready for tales of dystopian amusement and terror! #payforart #artiswork #FuckAI #humanmadeonly

This is the cover illustration for Toad Shade Zine Issue 3, made by the supremely talented @jartravian.bsky.social! It should also be noted that this is pen and ink, not digital. Feel free to be as jealous of his talent as I am. #payforart #artiswork #fuckAI #zine

@willmusgrove.bsky.social If you're not the Will Musgrove who wrote The Grease Ant, please ignore me, but if you are, please know I very much enjoy your whole mise en scene, sir.

Disturbing new terms of service from IngramSpark: #publishing #indieauthors #booksky

My least favorite submission calls include: Send us your best, Ray Bradbury-level stories for our next issue! We're not joking; we want super-polished, edited, and finished work or we delete it unread. Do not test us! This publication does not pay at this time. #payforart #artiswork

It's been a great day with beautiful weather and people in downtown Memphis! Sold some books and zines and got to spend time with people close to my heart. I hope you all had an equally memorable day! #artiswork #payforart #indiepublishing

Let's sell books!

My partner in MN is selling books and zines this weekend, too! If you're in the Twin Cities area, check out MiniCon! mnstf.org/minicon58/