@fbereaud.bsky.social
Author: San Diego Stories @cowboyjamboree, A Question of Family @Stanchion
Husband. Dad. Math Prof. Mentor. Fiction Editor @thetwinbill.
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Husband. Dad. Math Prof. Mentor. Fiction Editor @thetwinbill.
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A Question of Family | Stanchion
STANCHION'S FIRST NOVEL! From François Bereaud, the acclaimed writer of San Diego Stories, comes a novel told in stories that span eras. Meet Walter, Claire, Grace, and Michael, a family in some state...
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My first novel, A Question of Family, comes out from @stanchion.bsky.social in Feb! Preorder here: www.stanchionzine.com/product-page...
It’s really happening friends! I’d love for you to consider preordering.
My first novel, A Question of Family, comes out from @stanchion.bsky.social in Feb! Preorder here: www.stanchionzine.com/product-page...
A Question of Family | Stanchion
STANCHION'S FIRST NOVEL! From François Bereaud, the acclaimed writer of San Diego Stories, comes a novel told in stories that span eras. Meet Walter, Claire, Grace, and Michael, a family in some state...
www.stanchionzine.com
November 11, 2025 at 2:22 PM
It’s really happening friends! I’d love for you to consider preordering.
San Diego weekend:
Hung out with kids from Congolese refugee families.
Went to a trans author event.
Played low level hockey with teammates from both sides of the border.
Heard equal parts English & Spanish at #SDFC game.
No xenophobes, no TERFs, no fascists.
Love my city.
Hung out with kids from Congolese refugee families.
Went to a trans author event.
Played low level hockey with teammates from both sides of the border.
Heard equal parts English & Spanish at #SDFC game.
No xenophobes, no TERFs, no fascists.
Love my city.
November 10, 2025 at 5:40 AM
San Diego weekend:
Hung out with kids from Congolese refugee families.
Went to a trans author event.
Played low level hockey with teammates from both sides of the border.
Heard equal parts English & Spanish at #SDFC game.
No xenophobes, no TERFs, no fascists.
Love my city.
Hung out with kids from Congolese refugee families.
Went to a trans author event.
Played low level hockey with teammates from both sides of the border.
Heard equal parts English & Spanish at #SDFC game.
No xenophobes, no TERFs, no fascists.
Love my city.
$10? You kidding me? What a deal!
28 pieces of writing spanning the first 5 years of Stanchion and including 5 new pieces from the likes of @toddedillard.bsky.social @jmgatford.bsky.social & @fbereaud.bsky.social. Cover art & photograph by me. Help celebrate reputable indie lit & keep this good thing going for 5 more years. 🖤🤍❤️
Here's the front + back of Issue 20, which is at the printer now + will be published on Nov 25th.
Running a independent print lit mag that doesn't rely on donations, grants, or fees is getting so much harder.
Please consider pre-ordering a copy. Just a tenner.
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Running a independent print lit mag that doesn't rely on donations, grants, or fees is getting so much harder.
Please consider pre-ordering a copy. Just a tenner.
www.stanchionzine.com/product-page...
November 6, 2025 at 2:40 AM
$10? You kidding me? What a deal!
“As there’s no indication women will ever again be,” Dr. Hera throws air quotes, “‘blessed’ with control of their own reproductive health. We must take action.”
Damn, this story is dark and spot on. A necessary gut punch. Congrats Ann.
Damn, this story is dark and spot on. A necessary gut punch. Congrats Ann.
So excited that my short story, “Mothering,” is online at allium.colum.edu/fall-2025-fi...
at Allium, A Journal of Poetry & Prose
at Allium, A Journal of Poetry & Prose
Ann Graham — Allium, A Journal of Poetry & Prose
Mothering Dr. Hera squeezes both pockets from the outside, then reaches in to dig around. When she doesn’t feel the pill box, she waves her arms at the group as she leaves, “I’ll be right back.” Blac...
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November 5, 2025 at 3:37 AM
“As there’s no indication women will ever again be,” Dr. Hera throws air quotes, “‘blessed’ with control of their own reproductive health. We must take action.”
Damn, this story is dark and spot on. A necessary gut punch. Congrats Ann.
Damn, this story is dark and spot on. A necessary gut punch. Congrats Ann.
Gonna be lit!
🌹SURPRISE🌹
The 20th Issue of Stanchion arrives in 3 weeks. Here's a look at the cover.
Pre-order now for just $10 & get a special 5th anniversary bookmark.
Read all about this marvelous 90-page Best Of issue w/ select new works by some old favorites.
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The 20th Issue of Stanchion arrives in 3 weeks. Here's a look at the cover.
Pre-order now for just $10 & get a special 5th anniversary bookmark.
Read all about this marvelous 90-page Best Of issue w/ select new works by some old favorites.
www.stanchionzine.com/product-page...
November 5, 2025 at 12:49 AM
Gonna be lit!
Delighted to have a piece of short fiction in the latest issue of the wonderful @alliumjournal.bsky.social.
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François Bereaud — Allium, A Journal of Poetry & Prose
J-B, a Life You don’t know me but I’ve fed you. Char grilled your burger, deep fried your chicken, salted your fries, and put together your salads. McDonald’s, Arby’s, Wendy’s, Jack in the...
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November 5, 2025 at 12:16 AM
Delighted to have a piece of short fiction in the latest issue of the wonderful @alliumjournal.bsky.social.
allium.colum.edu/fall-2025-fi...
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« you smiled even wider and said, “Yeah, cool,” even though you know what this meant. »
I didn’t realize what I’ve been missing. It was a Sumitra story. So fucking great.
I didn’t realize what I’ve been missing. It was a Sumitra story. So fucking great.
Friends, a story about the closet, eyelash curlers and peanut M&Ms in @acdclitmag.bsky.social 🏳️🌈🏳️🌈🏳️🌈 (they’re awesome, sub to them!)
Check out our latest flash fiction, For the Young Fans Who Weren’t There in ‘82, by Sumitra Singam. 👀 📖 📆
#queerlit #indielit #80s #lgbtqia #flashfiction #fiction #literaryjournal #read #write #1980s #shortfiction
#queerlit #indielit #80s #lgbtqia #flashfiction #fiction #literaryjournal #read #write #1980s #shortfiction
October 28, 2025 at 11:12 PM
« you smiled even wider and said, “Yeah, cool,” even though you know what this meant. »
I didn’t realize what I’ve been missing. It was a Sumitra story. So fucking great.
I didn’t realize what I’ve been missing. It was a Sumitra story. So fucking great.
Writer friends! My novel from the amazing @stanchion.bsky.social is out in Feb. I’d love to plan some events. If you have friendly book stores, dive bars, breweries, festivals, or street corner gatherings in your area that might welcome a visiting author, send them my way! 💙
October 25, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Writer friends! My novel from the amazing @stanchion.bsky.social is out in Feb. I’d love to plan some events. If you have friendly book stores, dive bars, breweries, festivals, or street corner gatherings in your area that might welcome a visiting author, send them my way! 💙
Searching for good news … I found out yesterday that two copies of San Diego Stories @cowboyjamboree.bsky.social sold 2400 miles from here, and I took a walk amidst the tall grass and trains.
October 23, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Searching for good news … I found out yesterday that two copies of San Diego Stories @cowboyjamboree.bsky.social sold 2400 miles from here, and I took a walk amidst the tall grass and trains.
Grab one! It’s fabulous!
Here are the last 5 copies I've got of Issue 19! Get it solo for a tenner or part of the eras bundle with Issue 18 for just $20. Could really use some cash to make Issue 20 next month.
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October 12, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Grab one! It’s fabulous!
Friends, a long time dear friend of mine has her first published work, wonderful and humorous CNF. It’s a quick read if you have a moment. She’s not on this platform but I’ll send her any comments. 💙🙏
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October 8, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Friends, a long time dear friend of mine has her first published work, wonderful and humorous CNF. It’s a quick read if you have a moment. She’s not on this platform but I’ll send her any comments. 💙🙏
writtentales.substack.com/p/menopause-sh…
writtentales.substack.com/p/menopause-sh…
My first novel, A Question of Family, comes out from @stanchion.bsky.social in Feb! Preorder here: www.stanchionzine.com/product-page...
A Question of Family | Stanchion
STANCHION'S FIRST NOVEL! From François Bereaud, the acclaimed writer of San Diego Stories, comes a novel told in stories that span eras. Meet Walter, Claire, Grace, and Michael, a family in some state...
www.stanchionzine.com
October 7, 2025 at 3:40 PM
My first novel, A Question of Family, comes out from @stanchion.bsky.social in Feb! Preorder here: www.stanchionzine.com/product-page...
So honored and excited.
Stanchion's first novel arrives in early February. @fbereaud.bsky.social has hit it out of the park with this beauty.
October 6, 2025 at 3:16 PM
So honored and excited.
So exciting! 💙
● EXCITING NEWS ●
The debut novel by your friend and mine, @fbereaud.bsky.social (author of the sublime San Diego Stories from @CowboyJamboree), is now available to pre-order and is on sale for $2 off in the Stanchion shop.
www.stanchionzine.com/product-page...
The debut novel by your friend and mine, @fbereaud.bsky.social (author of the sublime San Diego Stories from @CowboyJamboree), is now available to pre-order and is on sale for $2 off in the Stanchion shop.
www.stanchionzine.com/product-page...
October 3, 2025 at 5:27 PM
So exciting! 💙
San Diego Stories up the street, snug and honored next to the amazing Brit Bennett. What a joyous ride, all gratitude @cowboyjamboree.bsky.social.
September 30, 2025 at 10:18 PM
San Diego Stories up the street, snug and honored next to the amazing Brit Bennett. What a joyous ride, all gratitude @cowboyjamboree.bsky.social.
I hate it here (this country). But also grateful for what I have and trying to find beauty.
September 9, 2025 at 9:42 PM
I hate it here (this country). But also grateful for what I have and trying to find beauty.
“Your father says he and your uncle taped flashlights to pellet guns to shoot rats in the dump at
night.”
Brilliance from @thorntonforreal.bsky.social in @epistemiclit.bsky.social.
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night.”
Brilliance from @thorntonforreal.bsky.social in @epistemiclit.bsky.social.
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THE HOUSE ON THE HILL -
Your father says he and your uncle taped flashlights to pellet guns to shoot rats in the dump atnight. He tells you when he was living in that house, they
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September 9, 2025 at 1:59 PM
“Your father says he and your uncle taped flashlights to pellet guns to shoot rats in the dump at
night.”
Brilliance from @thorntonforreal.bsky.social in @epistemiclit.bsky.social.
epistemiclit.com/current-issu...
night.”
Brilliance from @thorntonforreal.bsky.social in @epistemiclit.bsky.social.
epistemiclit.com/current-issu...
Look what I found from the uber talented Jeff Bogle! @stanchion.bsky.social founder has a beautiful book out. Get yours!
September 5, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Look what I found from the uber talented Jeff Bogle! @stanchion.bsky.social founder has a beautiful book out. Get yours!
San Diego Stories is a year old. What a joyous journey. It’s in the public library & five local bookstores, has landed in the hands of dear friends across the globe, and I’ve done events near and far. ❤️❤️❤️ to so many friends and @cowboyjamboree.bsky.social. DM for a copy 😁.
September 3, 2025 at 2:38 PM
San Diego Stories is a year old. What a joyous journey. It’s in the public library & five local bookstores, has landed in the hands of dear friends across the globe, and I’ve done events near and far. ❤️❤️❤️ to so many friends and @cowboyjamboree.bsky.social. DM for a copy 😁.
Grab this book! 🔥❤️🍾
It's true. My debut short story collection is officially out today. Get a copy or sign up for an event: melissafloresandersonwrites.com
September 2, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Grab this book! 🔥❤️🍾
“Drumbeat reaches you like whalesong, calling your name.”
Music, adolescence, sexuality, desire, family expectation. The genius of @pleomorphic2.bsky.social is on full display here. And we get to hear her read the story. Stop everything and have a listen.
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Music, adolescence, sexuality, desire, family expectation. The genius of @pleomorphic2.bsky.social is on full display here. And we get to hear her read the story. Stop everything and have a listen.
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I Know Someday You’ll Have a Beautiful Life by Sumitra Singam | Issue #38
Your sixteen-year-old body feels a spark—indecent, unladylike. The guitar licks the flames eager. You can see the disapproving faces of your parents.
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September 2, 2025 at 5:22 AM
“Drumbeat reaches you like whalesong, calling your name.”
Music, adolescence, sexuality, desire, family expectation. The genius of @pleomorphic2.bsky.social is on full display here. And we get to hear her read the story. Stop everything and have a listen.
newflashfiction.com/i-know-somed...
Music, adolescence, sexuality, desire, family expectation. The genius of @pleomorphic2.bsky.social is on full display here. And we get to hear her read the story. Stop everything and have a listen.
newflashfiction.com/i-know-somed...
“Thirty-eight hours standing on concrete, ringing groceries while harried women screamed their frustrations in my face, and lecherous old men sneaked behind my counter pressing their bodies against mine”
Genius here 🔥
Genius here 🔥
Check out my new Drabble in Five Minute Lit and all the other great pieces they feature! Thanks @fiveminutelit.bsky.social !
It took thirty-eight hours of work to buy this jump. Thirty-eight hours standing on concrete, ringing groceries while harried women screamed their frustrations in my face, , and lecherous old men sneaked . . . —"Skydiving" by @tammykomoff.bsky.social icymi
https://www.fiveminutelit.com/skydiving
https://www.fiveminutelit.com/skydiving
August 22, 2025 at 5:22 AM
“Thirty-eight hours standing on concrete, ringing groceries while harried women screamed their frustrations in my face, and lecherous old men sneaked behind my counter pressing their bodies against mine”
Genius here 🔥
Genius here 🔥
Amazing work in here. Grab one!
Happy publication day to Issue 19 of Stanchion Magazine and to the 22 talented writers featured within. Thanks to each of you for being a part of this tremendous issue curated by @fbereaud.bsky.social. Buy a copy today in print, from Stanchion or wherever you order books, or as a PDF.
August 1, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Amazing work in here. Grab one!
Outstanding writing alert! Purchase!
Not counting my own book, here are the next four things I am putting into the world & kindly asking the world to take an interest in. These are wonderful works, printed, made to be held & read & loved & shared.
@fbereaud.bsky.social @writesloud.bsky.social @donnacwrites.com @lindzmcleod.bsky.social
@fbereaud.bsky.social @writesloud.bsky.social @donnacwrites.com @lindzmcleod.bsky.social
July 19, 2025 at 11:51 PM
Outstanding writing alert! Purchase!
Extraordinary writing in here. Get your copy! 🔥❤️🔥
I'm mildly desperate for orders of Issue 19 of the magazine. I've lowered the price & made it available from wherever books are ordered to make it more accessible, but it's not working. @fbereaud.bsky.social curated a superb 5th anny issue. Please give it a try.
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July 18, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Extraordinary writing in here. Get your copy! 🔥❤️🔥