Erin MacNair
@emacnair.bsky.social
Writer of fiction/non-fiction short stories–leaning into the speculative. Finished a collection with the generous support of the Canada Council. Conjunctions/PRISM/PrarieFire/The Walrus/subTerrain/The Razor/EVENT/ etc.
Tree hugger.
Runs on coffee, cheese.
Tree hugger.
Runs on coffee, cheese.
Pinned
Erin MacNair
@emacnair.bsky.social
· May 30
Incredibly happy to announce that my story Sand Penis” will be in Best Canadian Stories 2026! Thank you Biblioasis, for putting out these amazing short story collections. #biblioasis#shortstories#canadianfiction
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My brilliant friend’s substack.
My brilliant friend’s substack.
Here I Am in Haunting Season
As you may have noticed, or not, because you don’t read this thing, I haven’t written here since mid-June.
open.substack.com
October 28, 2025 at 4:09 PM
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My brilliant friend’s substack.
My brilliant friend’s substack.
Bucket list. I signed a contract for my short story collection, “The Museum of Admirable Suffering,” with Goose Lane Editions. I can’t wait!!!
October 25, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Bucket list. I signed a contract for my short story collection, “The Museum of Admirable Suffering,” with Goose Lane Editions. I can’t wait!!!
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For daily facts about my upcoming Halloween release, the supernatural mystery, Ruins, check out the hashtag #TheRoadToRuins
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#booksky #writingcommunity #horror #HorrorAuthor
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#booksky #writingcommunity #horror #HorrorAuthor
Welcome to #spookyseason!
The veil is thinning and I’m counting down to #Halloween and the release of my #supernatural #mystery, Ruins, with the thread below; #TheRoadToRuins👇
#kindle pre-orders are here: mybook.to/Ruins
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#booksky #writingcommunity #horror #HorrorAuthor
The veil is thinning and I’m counting down to #Halloween and the release of my #supernatural #mystery, Ruins, with the thread below; #TheRoadToRuins👇
#kindle pre-orders are here: mybook.to/Ruins
🩸📚💙📚👀📢📚😱📚📖💙💀✨
#booksky #writingcommunity #horror #HorrorAuthor
October 2, 2025 at 8:27 AM
For daily facts about my upcoming Halloween release, the supernatural mystery, Ruins, check out the hashtag #TheRoadToRuins
😎🤙🏻
🩸📚💙📚👀📢📚😱📚📖💙💀✨
#booksky #writingcommunity #horror #HorrorAuthor
😎🤙🏻
🩸📚💙📚👀📢📚😱📚📖💙💀✨
#booksky #writingcommunity #horror #HorrorAuthor
Thrilled to be in the October issue of Cosmic Horror Monthly! “Pink Baby” is one of my stranger stories- and a Steencraft short story finalist back in 2019. Never give up on your weird gems!
#horrorwriters #shortstories#cosmichorrormonthly
#horrorwriters #shortstories#cosmichorrormonthly
October 7, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Thrilled to be in the October issue of Cosmic Horror Monthly! “Pink Baby” is one of my stranger stories- and a Steencraft short story finalist back in 2019. Never give up on your weird gems!
#horrorwriters #shortstories#cosmichorrormonthly
#horrorwriters #shortstories#cosmichorrormonthly
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Writing is often about discovering the path as you walk it. ✨
August 19, 2025 at 12:38 AM
Writing is often about discovering the path as you walk it. ✨
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I love this and also: this hypothetical questioner needs to ask themself, truly, why they want to write in the first place.
Because asking the question in and of itself suggests that this is a person who doesn't want to try to get better. And if that's true, why bother? No one's MAKING you write.
Because asking the question in and of itself suggests that this is a person who doesn't want to try to get better. And if that's true, why bother? No one's MAKING you write.
this iconic advertising copywriter named Kathy Hepinstall Parks died over the weekend and I wanted to share something from her website I thought Bluesky would like
August 22, 2025 at 7:02 PM
I love this and also: this hypothetical questioner needs to ask themself, truly, why they want to write in the first place.
Because asking the question in and of itself suggests that this is a person who doesn't want to try to get better. And if that's true, why bother? No one's MAKING you write.
Because asking the question in and of itself suggests that this is a person who doesn't want to try to get better. And if that's true, why bother? No one's MAKING you write.
Go ahead and donate a coffee to Brecht for all his hard work. This ranking guide has been so helpful!
New website is up.
My ranking of lit mags is available at: brechtdepoortere.com
My ranking of lit mags is available at: brechtdepoortere.com
August 17, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Go ahead and donate a coffee to Brecht for all his hard work. This ranking guide has been so helpful!
Watchdog Group Downgrades U.S. From Democracy To Whatever Political System Lobsters Have — theonion.com/watchdog-gro...
Watchdog Group Downgrades U.S. From Democracy To Whatever Political System Lobsters Have
WASHINGTON—Describing the shift as a troubling indicator for the health of the nation’s system of governance, watchdog group Freedom House published a report Wednesday downgrading the United States fr...
theonion.com
August 6, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Watchdog Group Downgrades U.S. From Democracy To Whatever Political System Lobsters Have — theonion.com/watchdog-gro...
Who else goes to Rejection Wiki every time they get a no on their submission?!😂
a man in a black jacket and white pants is walking in the dirt
ALT: a man in a black jacket and white pants is walking in the dirt
media.tenor.com
July 16, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Who else goes to Rejection Wiki every time they get a no on their submission?!😂
A huge thank you to the Federation of BC Writers. And to Barbara Black- who chose my flash piece as runner up in the 2024 contest. I’m so grateful!
July 6, 2025 at 3:01 PM
A huge thank you to the Federation of BC Writers. And to Barbara Black- who chose my flash piece as runner up in the 2024 contest. I’m so grateful!
Bedside tables overflowing. At least I’ll never be bored!
June 21, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Bedside tables overflowing. At least I’ll never be bored!
I forgot how effed this story is. I mean, I love it, but wow. The ending? Spoiler alert- Something for us to ponder.
June 11, 2025 at 4:49 AM
I forgot how effed this story is. I mean, I love it, but wow. The ending? Spoiler alert- Something for us to ponder.
More random signs like this one, please.
June 11, 2025 at 3:19 AM
More random signs like this one, please.
Incredibly happy to announce that my story Sand Penis” will be in Best Canadian Stories 2026! Thank you Biblioasis, for putting out these amazing short story collections. #biblioasis#shortstories#canadianfiction
May 30, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Incredibly happy to announce that my story Sand Penis” will be in Best Canadian Stories 2026! Thank you Biblioasis, for putting out these amazing short story collections. #biblioasis#shortstories#canadianfiction
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NEW: i took a look at research released today that uses supply chain calculations to try and tease out how much energy AI is currently using around the world. spoiler alert: it's a lot!
AI Is Eating Data Center Power Demand—and It’s Only Getting Worse
A new analysis of AI hardware being produced and how it is being used attempts to estimate the vast amount of electricity being consumed by AI.
www.wired.com
May 22, 2025 at 6:17 PM
NEW: i took a look at research released today that uses supply chain calculations to try and tease out how much energy AI is currently using around the world. spoiler alert: it's a lot!
My mom found this pic of me and my friend Pam by her pool- about ten years ago. It made me realize how much I miss her. And also where did this t shirt go?
May 20, 2025 at 4:04 AM
My mom found this pic of me and my friend Pam by her pool- about ten years ago. It made me realize how much I miss her. And also where did this t shirt go?
Ok- round of applause everyone. For the guy that’s helped you many times. 🥳🏅🙌Killing it, Brecht!
Acceptance from the Missouri Review 😳
May 16, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Ok- round of applause everyone. For the guy that’s helped you many times. 🥳🏅🙌Killing it, Brecht!
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Gods, the last ... what, decade?
May 10, 2025 at 1:28 AM
Gods, the last ... what, decade?
Hey! Check it out! I’m on this list whoooooo!🙌 along with some fantastic writers. Thanks for the opportunity, FBCW!
Lots of familiar names on the FBCW long including @michelerule.bsky.social @emacnair.bsky.social Congrats to all the finalists! fbcwcontest.com/2024-long-li...
2024 LONG LIST – FBCW Literary Contest
fbcwcontest.com
April 15, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Hey! Check it out! I’m on this list whoooooo!🙌 along with some fantastic writers. Thanks for the opportunity, FBCW!
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March 27, 2025 at 3:55 PM
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Thank you, Emerging Writers Reading Series, for supporting the writing community! I can’t wait to read a piece April 14th, 4 pm pacific time. www.ewreading.com for info! #torontoartscounil#canadianwriters#canadawrites#shortstorywriters
March 26, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Thank you, Emerging Writers Reading Series, for supporting the writing community! I can’t wait to read a piece April 14th, 4 pm pacific time. www.ewreading.com for info! #torontoartscounil#canadianwriters#canadawrites#shortstorywriters
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I didn’t get to one of my favorite hikes for two weeks and when I got back the forest was dotted with trillium. Named for its threes: petals, sepals, leaves. The petals turn pink when pollinated to let pollinators know not to waste precious energy.
#flowers #nature #bloomscrolling 🌿
#flowers #nature #bloomscrolling 🌿
March 1, 2025 at 6:10 PM
I didn’t get to one of my favorite hikes for two weeks and when I got back the forest was dotted with trillium. Named for its threes: petals, sepals, leaves. The petals turn pink when pollinated to let pollinators know not to waste precious energy.
#flowers #nature #bloomscrolling 🌿
#flowers #nature #bloomscrolling 🌿
My new notebook. May the magical disembodied head of David Byrne help the words flow.
#davidbyrne#magicnotebook#writers#shortstories
#davidbyrne#magicnotebook#writers#shortstories
February 26, 2025 at 6:05 AM
My new notebook. May the magical disembodied head of David Byrne help the words flow.
#davidbyrne#magicnotebook#writers#shortstories
#davidbyrne#magicnotebook#writers#shortstories