@fbereaud.bsky.social
Author: San Diego Stories @cowboyjamboree, A Question of Family @Stanchion
Husband. Dad. Math Prof. Mentor. Fiction Editor @thetwinbill.
francoisbereaud.com
Husband. Dad. Math Prof. Mentor. Fiction Editor @thetwinbill.
francoisbereaud.com
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It’s just an incredible feeling to hold this novel in my hands. @stanchion.bsky.social produces beautiful work. Please consider getting a copy here:
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Or better yet, grab the best deal in indie lit, the Stanchion Book Club!
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Or better yet, grab the best deal in indie lit, the Stanchion Book Club!
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❤️❤️❤️ Thank you for being such a beacon of light in the indie lit world Kristin @epistemiclit.bsky.social.
January 14, 2026 at 3:52 AM
❤️❤️❤️ Thank you for being such a beacon of light in the indie lit world Kristin @epistemiclit.bsky.social.
My first novel is out thanks to the wonderful @stanchion.bsky.social. Get it here:
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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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January 11, 2026 at 10:57 PM
My first novel is out thanks to the wonderful @stanchion.bsky.social. Get it here:
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“I was an innertube on the Lazy River of life, allowing it to spin me around, slow me down, bump me against the edges, and then dump me into whatever cesspool of piss water awaited.”
Incredible piece of fiction here. I already feel the ache of missing the characters. Read this.
Incredible piece of fiction here. I already feel the ache of missing the characters. Read this.
Take a road trip for a wonderful start to 2026!
"Des Moines" by @keithlesmeister.bsky.social
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"Des Moines" by @keithlesmeister.bsky.social
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Des Moines
We both admitted that we wanted to be something more than we were: people who could make things happen for ourselves, others, the community. To matter. But it was so overwhelming to think about and…
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January 11, 2026 at 6:30 PM
“I was an innertube on the Lazy River of life, allowing it to spin me around, slow me down, bump me against the edges, and then dump me into whatever cesspool of piss water awaited.”
Incredible piece of fiction here. I already feel the ache of missing the characters. Read this.
Incredible piece of fiction here. I already feel the ache of missing the characters. Read this.
Against the perfect blue sky backdrop, here is a stunning collection looking directly at the climate crisis. The collection @rhppress.bsky.social features incredible writers with the always amazing @meaganlucas.bsky.social with a heartbreaking story to close. Read and support indie lit!
January 11, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Against the perfect blue sky backdrop, here is a stunning collection looking directly at the climate crisis. The collection @rhppress.bsky.social features incredible writers with the always amazing @meaganlucas.bsky.social with a heartbreaking story to close. Read and support indie lit!
“She never stopped doing until she did.”
Beautiful remembrance Delphine
Beautiful remembrance Delphine
Delighted to have 3 new pieces in the fourth issue of Frazzled Lit @frazzledlit.bsky.social
Thank you @jmcm.bsky.social
& @lozzawriting.bsky.social
Links in 🧵
Thank you @jmcm.bsky.social
& @lozzawriting.bsky.social
Links in 🧵
January 11, 2026 at 3:57 PM
“She never stopped doing until she did.”
Beautiful remembrance Delphine
Beautiful remembrance Delphine
“I don’t mean like medical school and shit. I mean, how are you going to get laid?”
Never not great @pleomorphic2.bsky.social
Never not great @pleomorphic2.bsky.social
"Life is a fucking roo and you’ve got to punch it in the dick before it knocks you out." - Sumitra Singam @pleomorphic2.bsky.social from "The Third Less-Hot Hemsworth mrbullbull.com/newbull/flas...
January 9, 2026 at 10:05 PM
“I don’t mean like medical school and shit. I mean, how are you going to get laid?”
Never not great @pleomorphic2.bsky.social
Never not great @pleomorphic2.bsky.social
It’s just an incredible feeling to hold this novel in my hands. @stanchion.bsky.social produces beautiful work. Please consider getting a copy here:
www.stanchionzine.com/product-page...
Or better yet, grab the best deal in indie lit, the Stanchion Book Club!
www.stanchionzine.com/product-page...
www.stanchionzine.com/product-page...
Or better yet, grab the best deal in indie lit, the Stanchion Book Club!
www.stanchionzine.com/product-page...
January 7, 2026 at 2:15 PM
It’s just an incredible feeling to hold this novel in my hands. @stanchion.bsky.social produces beautiful work. Please consider getting a copy here:
www.stanchionzine.com/product-page...
Or better yet, grab the best deal in indie lit, the Stanchion Book Club!
www.stanchionzine.com/product-page...
www.stanchionzine.com/product-page...
Or better yet, grab the best deal in indie lit, the Stanchion Book Club!
www.stanchionzine.com/product-page...
Neighborhood sights. And resharing a neighborhood essay illustrated by my daughter and published by the amazing @icefloepress.bsky.social.
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January 4, 2026 at 6:48 PM
Neighborhood sights. And resharing a neighborhood essay illustrated by my daughter and published by the amazing @icefloepress.bsky.social.
icefloepress.net/2025/02/21/a...
icefloepress.net/2025/02/21/a...
This year began with a huge novel acceptance @stanchion.bsky.social and now “A Question of Family” exists. So honored to be Stanchion’s first novel. Please consider a preorder, attending my San Diego launch, or coming to one of my events (details on my site).
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francoisbereaud.com
December 31, 2025 at 11:28 PM
This year began with a huge novel acceptance @stanchion.bsky.social and now “A Question of Family” exists. So honored to be Stanchion’s first novel. Please consider a preorder, attending my San Diego launch, or coming to one of my events (details on my site).
francoisbereaud.com
francoisbereaud.com
I had so much fun this year sharing San Diego Stories doing events and seeing it in 6 local bookstores. Eternal thanks @cowboyjamboree.bsky.social @vanwinkle.bsky.social
December 31, 2025 at 11:24 PM
I had so much fun this year sharing San Diego Stories doing events and seeing it in 6 local bookstores. Eternal thanks @cowboyjamboree.bsky.social @vanwinkle.bsky.social
Thanks to the journals that shared my work this year: @alliumjournal.bsky.social @icefloepress.bsky.social @epistemiclit.bsky.social @templeinacity.bsky.social @stanchion.bsky.social @tcwestminster.bsky.social
Here’s a fun one from early in the year:
www.bunkersquirrel.com/nola-love.html
Here’s a fun one from early in the year:
www.bunkersquirrel.com/nola-love.html
NOLA Love
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December 31, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Thanks to the journals that shared my work this year: @alliumjournal.bsky.social @icefloepress.bsky.social @epistemiclit.bsky.social @templeinacity.bsky.social @stanchion.bsky.social @tcwestminster.bsky.social
Here’s a fun one from early in the year:
www.bunkersquirrel.com/nola-love.html
Here’s a fun one from early in the year:
www.bunkersquirrel.com/nola-love.html
I’d love that. Proud of this novel and heart is warmed to see praise from extraordinary writers.
Soooo you're gonna pre-order @fbereaud.bsky.social's novel, right? The guy who champions everyone, who lifts up others & is a truly good egg in this murky indie lit world? It comes out in early Feb, but I'll be shipping pre-orders next week so you can get started on your first read of the year!
December 30, 2025 at 5:45 PM
I’d love that. Proud of this novel and heart is warmed to see praise from extraordinary writers.
❤️❤️❤️. Please consider preordering friends!
They're here 5 weeks early & they're beautiful. Pre-order your copy of Stanchion's 1st novel, by your friend & mine @fbereaud.bsky.social for only $16. That's $2 off the already fairly-priced cover price. Will ship direct from Stanchion way before Feb 3 pub date www.stanchionzine.com/product-page...
December 27, 2025 at 7:01 PM
❤️❤️❤️. Please consider preordering friends!
Just found this story in the latest issue of @stanchion.bsky.social, looks pretty good!
December 26, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Just found this story in the latest issue of @stanchion.bsky.social, looks pretty good!
Just finished this amazing novella @pleomorphic2.bsky.social published @publishedbyjake.bsky.social.
Get it, read it, share it.
Get it, read it, share it.
December 24, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Just finished this amazing novella @pleomorphic2.bsky.social published @publishedbyjake.bsky.social.
Get it, read it, share it.
Get it, read it, share it.
“I’m calling you a man with a choice.”
Loved this small moment with big implications.
Loved this small moment with big implications.
The final #Fiction piece from Issue 7: #Integrity — “The Measure of Rice” by Susmita Muiherjee
A powerful reminder that integrity is a choice
“Ramesh looked at the scale, then at Atul. His jaw tightened. “You’re calling me a cheat?” Atul’s eyes softened. “I’m calling you a man with a choice.””
A powerful reminder that integrity is a choice
“Ramesh looked at the scale, then at Atul. His jaw tightened. “You’re calling me a cheat?” Atul’s eyes softened. “I’m calling you a man with a choice.””
THE MEASURE OF RICE -
Atul arrived five minutes early at the ration shop. The line was already curling around the corner, with women in cotton-printed saris holding jute bags and a
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December 23, 2025 at 6:14 PM
“I’m calling you a man with a choice.”
Loved this small moment with big implications.
Loved this small moment with big implications.
I hear we’re in the holiday season, some of you may have even shopped. Good news, you can preorder my novel, A Question of Family @stanchion.bsky.social from the comfort of home.
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December 20, 2025 at 11:15 PM
I hear we’re in the holiday season, some of you may have even shopped. Good news, you can preorder my novel, A Question of Family @stanchion.bsky.social from the comfort of home.
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Very honored to be nominated by this wonderful journal run by amazing people. You can read or listen to it here
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December 19, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Very honored to be nominated by this wonderful journal run by amazing people. You can read or listen to it here
epistemiclit.com/past-issues/...
epistemiclit.com/past-issues/...
Great collection from a wonderful human. Get it!
Congratulations to @jonathanin2k.bsky.social. His book, THE LOWEST BASIN: ARIZONA STORIES from Cowboy Jamboree Press, has been LONGLISTED for the @penamerica.bsky.social Robert W. Bingham Award for Debut Short Story Collection. Give Jonathan a hand y'all.
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Announcing the 2026 PEN America Literary Awards Longlists
PEN America is honored to announce the Longlists for the 2026 Literary Awards, which will confer nearly $350,000 to writers and translators.
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December 19, 2025 at 12:32 AM
Great collection from a wonderful human. Get it!
Amazing team chat post en route to away hockey game:
“We stopped to get drive through and a car crashed into the restaurant! We are now trapped in the parking lot. Don’t know when we will get out.”
These may be opening lines to my next novel. Get my first one @stanchion.bsky.social
“We stopped to get drive through and a car crashed into the restaurant! We are now trapped in the parking lot. Don’t know when we will get out.”
These may be opening lines to my next novel. Get my first one @stanchion.bsky.social
December 13, 2025 at 3:41 AM
Amazing team chat post en route to away hockey game:
“We stopped to get drive through and a car crashed into the restaurant! We are now trapped in the parking lot. Don’t know when we will get out.”
These may be opening lines to my next novel. Get my first one @stanchion.bsky.social
“We stopped to get drive through and a car crashed into the restaurant! We are now trapped in the parking lot. Don’t know when we will get out.”
These may be opening lines to my next novel. Get my first one @stanchion.bsky.social
I’m so excited and honored. Please consider preordering, or, better yet, join the Stanchion book club for a year’s worth of great indie literature.
"Stellar work from a master storyteller." - Sumitra Singam (@pleomorphic2.bsky.social), author of Mother Karma
Pre-order your copy of @fbereaud.bsky.social's (& Stanchion's) debut novel today to save $2 on the already fair & low cover price.
www.stanchionzine.com/product-page...
Pre-order your copy of @fbereaud.bsky.social's (& Stanchion's) debut novel today to save $2 on the already fair & low cover price.
www.stanchionzine.com/product-page...
December 12, 2025 at 7:28 PM
I’m so excited and honored. Please consider preordering, or, better yet, join the Stanchion book club for a year’s worth of great indie literature.
Believe the blurbs! Preorder! ❤️
"Stellar work from a master storyteller." - Sumitra Singam (@pleomorphic2.bsky.social), author of Mother Karma
Pre-order your copy of @fbereaud.bsky.social's (& Stanchion's) debut novel today to save $2 on the already fair & low cover price.
www.stanchionzine.com/product-page...
Pre-order your copy of @fbereaud.bsky.social's (& Stanchion's) debut novel today to save $2 on the already fair & low cover price.
www.stanchionzine.com/product-page...
December 12, 2025 at 1:32 AM
Believe the blurbs! Preorder! ❤️
Welcome to San Diego @pleomorphic2.bsky.social. Can’t wait to dive into this gem!
December 10, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Welcome to San Diego @pleomorphic2.bsky.social. Can’t wait to dive into this gem!
Grateful for the support of indie bookstores here in San Diego. Dropped by the amazing Libélula and found a friend, @stanchion.bsky.social
For those of you who shop, support indie presses, support indie stores.
For those of you who shop, support indie presses, support indie stores.
November 27, 2025 at 1:53 AM
Grateful for the support of indie bookstores here in San Diego. Dropped by the amazing Libélula and found a friend, @stanchion.bsky.social
For those of you who shop, support indie presses, support indie stores.
For those of you who shop, support indie presses, support indie stores.
Amazing. @jonathanin2k.bsky.social Arizona collection is one of my favorites. His words honor me. So excited to launch the novel.
First blurb is in for François Bereaud's A Question of Family, the first novel in Stanchion Books history, available to pre-order from Stanchion today, available wherever you buy books on Feb 3, 2026.
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@fbereaud.bsky.social @jonathanin2k.bsky.social
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@fbereaud.bsky.social @jonathanin2k.bsky.social
November 18, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Amazing. @jonathanin2k.bsky.social Arizona collection is one of my favorites. His words honor me. So excited to launch the novel.