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Doric Literary
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An online journal publishing classically inspired short stories. Now open for submissions, 1000-8000 words. Edited by @CourtlandAvenue (Dave Gregory)
https://doric-literary.com/
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New fiction now online at Doric Literary! 👀
Two short stories by David Waters & @bmerklee.bsky.social

#Ukraine #UkraineRussiaWar #cardiologist #Vinnytsia #Vinnitsa #family

#ClimateCrisis #CliFi #Vonnegut #WWII #BattleOfGuadalcanal #Soldiers #Sailors #USNavy
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Screenshot of the Doric Literary home page, showing the Doric Temple image and the newest story titles: "Message in a Bottle" by Bill Merklee & "The Rowboat" by David Waters.
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stephanieaustin.bsky.social
Tonight! We're getting together for some book talk, 90s trivia, and book giveaways. Would love to see you!

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90s Vibes/2026 Books: 5 Authors in Conversation Wednesday, February 11 6pm PT/9pm ET Stephanie Austin, Kristine Langley Mahler, Chelsea Sutton, Lauren W Westerfield, Maya Jewell Zweller - link to register in comments
February 11, 2026 at 1:28 PM
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crsutton.bsky.social
It's amazing I get to say I have author events coming up :)
All free! The three next week are all virtual! RSVP links on my website: chelseasutton.com
I feel so fortunate to get to carve out some bits of time to talk with other authors about books of all things.
List of upcoming author events including: Mon, Feb 9 - 6pm PT / 9pm ET - VIRTUAL Krackle’s Last Movie Book Launch with Split/Lip Press @splitlippress Chelsea Sutton in conversation with Em J Parsley Wed, Feb 11 - 6pm PT / 9pm PT - VIRTUAL ’90s Vibes, 2026 Books: 5 Authors in Conversation Stephanie Austin, Kristine Langley Mahler, Chelsea Sutton, Lauren Westerfield and Maya Jewell Zeller in a reading and discussion Thurs, Feb 12 - 4pm PT / 8pm PT - VIRTUAL Writer’s Center Craft Chat on Fiction with Chelsea Sutton Writer’s Center chat about Krackle’s Last Movie and more Wed, Apr 8 - 5:30pm PT - IN PERSON at NORTH FIGUEROA BOOKSHOP Book Launch of Lauren Westerfield’s WOMAN HOUSE Panel Discussion with Lauren Westerfield, Eva Recinos, Chelsea Sutton, and Kim Young
February 3, 2026 at 1:13 AM
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uhume.bsky.social
an honor to be included in @zoomburst.substack.com Mike O'Brien's #SixtyOdd Poet series. here you'll find short and not-so-sweet oddities about love and grief, wizards and molluscs.
February 8, 2026 at 8:10 PM
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expositionreview.bsky.social
We loved getting to hear Expo’s Managing Editor @annleee.bsky.social chat with @beckyltuch.bsky.social of Lit Mag News about all things Expo! If you’re thinking of submitting or just want to learn more about Expo and our multi-genre goodness, listen here: open.substack.com/pub/litmagne....
"We Want to Feel Something." A Chat with Annlee Ellingson, Managing Editor of Exposition Review
"We publish everything."
open.substack.com
November 19, 2025 at 3:09 AM
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dieworkwear.bsky.social
so much clothing is marketed as "conversation starters" but as an introvert, i want "conversation enders." no more talking. let me go home.
February 5, 2026 at 11:14 PM
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histoftech.bsky.social
No joke: I got angry hate mail today for writing an obituary of a Black woman scientist—because the person felt she did didn’t deserve the recognition.

Which just makes me want to share it again: www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Gladys Mae West obituary: mathematician who pioneered GPS technology
She made key contributions to US cold-war science despite facing huge barriers as a Black woman.
www.nature.com
February 6, 2026 at 9:09 AM
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erinvachon.bsky.social
Walking into a bookstore, pointing, That’s my friend. THAT’s my friend, too. THAT’S ALSO MY FRIEND.
February 6, 2026 at 5:07 PM
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westcoastcliche.bsky.social
My short story, "The Rowboat", published in Doric Literary today, describes a fictional cardiologist's visit to Ukraine to lecture, in 2016.
Excerpt from my short story, "The Rowboat" published today in Doric Literary
February 1, 2026 at 7:03 PM
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doricliterary.bsky.social
Set in a watery post-apocalyptic landscape, "Message in a Bottle," by @bmerklee.bsky.social, is actually a WWII story about friendship & troubling secrets amidst the horrors of war.
doric-literary.com/2026/02/01/m...
Message in a Bottle
I am the last remaining U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. I am 119 years old.
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February 1, 2026 at 4:25 PM
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"The Rowboat" by David Waters might appear to be about a trip to a cardiology conference in #Ukraine but it is a very relatable & intensely personal story of family, friendship, & hope.
doric-literary.com/2026/02/01/t...
The Rowboat
I’m not sure what happened next. I think the cop reached for her, and a second later he was rolling on the ground, holding his groin and moaning. He retched, and a trickle of brown fluid slid down …
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February 1, 2026 at 4:43 PM
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doricliterary.bsky.social
New fiction now online at Doric Literary! 👀
Two short stories by David Waters & @bmerklee.bsky.social

#Ukraine #UkraineRussiaWar #cardiologist #Vinnytsia #Vinnitsa #family

#ClimateCrisis #CliFi #Vonnegut #WWII #BattleOfGuadalcanal #Soldiers #Sailors #USNavy
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Screenshot of the Doric Literary home page, showing the Doric Temple image and the newest story titles: "Message in a Bottle" by Bill Merklee & "The Rowboat" by David Waters.
February 1, 2026 at 4:33 PM
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pintsncupcakes.bsky.social
On January 24th, my parents home burned down. They and my disabled brother escaped with only minor burns but they lost everything they've ever had.

I'm running a GoFundMe to help them recover and rebuild. I would be deeply grateful for any donations but also for any shares!
Donate to We Lost Everything to a Fire. Help My Family Rebuild., organized by Chloe Clark
On January 24th, our childhood home burned down. Our parents lost 50… Chloe Clark needs your support for We Lost Everything to a Fire. Help My Family Rebuild.
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February 1, 2026 at 11:17 PM
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trentlewin.bsky.social
The story behind the story... 'Snake-Proof', recently published by @thenewquarterly.bsky.social, has elements of truth in it. People doing incredible things in the name of duty.

A behind-the-scenes narrative of this story just published by TNQ: trentlewin.com/2025/11/29/s....
"Snake-Proof": published in The New Quarterly • Trent Lewin
A story called "Snake-Proof" was published in Issue 176 of The New Quarterly (TNQ). TNQ is my local Waterloo-based literary magazine. It is a beautiful
trentlewin.com
January 24, 2026 at 8:05 AM
doricliterary.bsky.social
"The Rowboat" by David Waters might appear to be about a trip to a cardiology conference in #Ukraine but it is a very relatable & intensely personal story of family, friendship, & hope.
doric-literary.com/2026/02/01/t...
The Rowboat
I’m not sure what happened next. I think the cop reached for her, and a second later he was rolling on the ground, holding his groin and moaning. He retched, and a trickle of brown fluid slid down …
doric-literary.com
February 1, 2026 at 4:43 PM
doricliterary.bsky.social
New fiction now online at Doric Literary! 👀
Two short stories by David Waters & @bmerklee.bsky.social

#Ukraine #UkraineRussiaWar #cardiologist #Vinnytsia #Vinnitsa #family

#ClimateCrisis #CliFi #Vonnegut #WWII #BattleOfGuadalcanal #Soldiers #Sailors #USNavy
Link in profile.
Screenshot of the Doric Literary home page, showing the Doric Temple image and the newest story titles: "Message in a Bottle" by Bill Merklee & "The Rowboat" by David Waters.
February 1, 2026 at 4:33 PM
doricliterary.bsky.social
Set in a watery post-apocalyptic landscape, "Message in a Bottle," by @bmerklee.bsky.social, is actually a WWII story about friendship & troubling secrets amidst the horrors of war.
doric-literary.com/2026/02/01/m...
Message in a Bottle
I am the last remaining U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. I am 119 years old.
doric-literary.com
February 1, 2026 at 4:25 PM
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bmerklee.bsky.social
Thrilled to have a new, longer story up at Doric Literary. Many thanks to editor Dave Gregory. doric-literary.com/2026/02/01/m...
Message in a Bottle
I am the last remaining U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. I am 119 years old.
doric-literary.com
February 1, 2026 at 3:30 PM
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doricliterary.bsky.social
Running Doric Literary is like having a song on the Billboard Top 100: We debuted at #11, now we're #4 (on @duotrope.com's list of fastest fiction response times) - & we've still got momentum.

No fees & we typically respond in LESS THAN ONE DAY!
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Screenshot of Duotrope's list of "The Fastest" small press fiction publishers, showing Doric Literary in 4th place with a mean average response time of 0.9 days.
January 29, 2026 at 4:29 PM
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doricliterary.bsky.social
Coming February 1 to Doric Literary: @bmerklee.bsky.social channels Vonnegut in this absorbing adventure telling the story of life on a US Navy Destroyer in 1942.
Two doric columns frame a blue field with the following text written in white: Doric Literary "I am the last remaining U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. I am 119 years old." "Message in a Bottle" Bill Merklee
January 29, 2026 at 4:32 PM
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doricliterary.bsky.social
New fiction coming to Doric Literary on February 1: David Waters gives us a warm & stunning glimpse into life in pre-War Ukraine, with fantastic depth, insight, and longing.
Two doric columns frame a blue field with the following text written in white: Doric Literary "I’m not sure what happened next. I think the cop reached for her, and a second later he was rolling on the ground, holding his groin and moaning. He retched, and a trickle of brown fluid slid down his cheek. Oksana looked at him scornfully, slowly got into the car as if nothing had happened, fastened her seatbelt, checked her side mirrors, and leisurely drove away." "The Rowboat" David Waters
January 29, 2026 at 4:33 PM
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aaronburch.bsky.social
I kinda still think this is maybe the best story I've written. Up there, at least. I stopped sending it out, figuring it'd just be a solid, previously unpublished story in a collection. Now I kinda wonder what will happen first, hearing back from McSwys or finding a publisher for the collection...
in-progress Executives McSweeney's Quarterly Concern Fiction Dec 9, 2022
January 31, 2026 at 3:20 AM
doricliterary.bsky.social
New fiction coming to Doric Literary on February 1: David Waters gives us a warm & stunning glimpse into life in pre-War Ukraine, with fantastic depth, insight, and longing.
Two doric columns frame a blue field with the following text written in white: Doric Literary "I’m not sure what happened next. I think the cop reached for her, and a second later he was rolling on the ground, holding his groin and moaning. He retched, and a trickle of brown fluid slid down his cheek. Oksana looked at him scornfully, slowly got into the car as if nothing had happened, fastened her seatbelt, checked her side mirrors, and leisurely drove away." "The Rowboat" David Waters
January 29, 2026 at 4:33 PM
doricliterary.bsky.social
Coming February 1 to Doric Literary: @bmerklee.bsky.social channels Vonnegut in this absorbing adventure telling the story of life on a US Navy Destroyer in 1942.
Two doric columns frame a blue field with the following text written in white: Doric Literary "I am the last remaining U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. I am 119 years old." "Message in a Bottle" Bill Merklee
January 29, 2026 at 4:32 PM
doricliterary.bsky.social
Running Doric Literary is like having a song on the Billboard Top 100: We debuted at #11, now we're #4 (on @duotrope.com's list of fastest fiction response times) - & we've still got momentum.

No fees & we typically respond in LESS THAN ONE DAY!
Link in profile.
Screenshot of Duotrope's list of "The Fastest" small press fiction publishers, showing Doric Literary in 4th place with a mean average response time of 0.9 days.
January 29, 2026 at 4:29 PM
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pronounced-ing.bsky.social
Someone out there is impersonating me using AI generated emails. Please know
I will never email you asking you to pay me for a service. (Also, this is NOT me, that is NOTA my email, and those book covers resemble mine but are clearly AI generated...)
Screengrab of a footer purporting to be Celeste Ng (it is NOT). Text reads: "Kind regards, Celeste Celeste Ng #1 New York Times Bestselling Author Author of internationally acclaimed novels Recipient of the Guggenheim Fellowship Winner, Amazon Book of the Year Award Website: www.celesteng.com Email: info.celesteng@gmail.com United States" A picture shows an east Asian woman (NOT Celeste Ng) beside a book resembling Everything I Never Told you, a book resembling Little Fires Everywhere, and another copy of Little Fires Everywhere that does not resemble any real copy. Close examination of these covers reveals misspellings and strange design elements that suggest AI generation.
January 27, 2026 at 11:57 PM