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· Nov 9
This thread will include my original #shortstories published in various online venues, including audiobooks & booktube. I will add links to two books feat my #flashfiction.
Please note, some acceptances have not yet been released so I still count them but the releases will be later this month.
Please note, some acceptances have not yet been released so I still count them but the releases will be later this month.
I saw a post that says the world is laughing at us (meaning the US)
Please note: No one is laughing at the US.
We're all in shock and are mostly angry at the regime and those who enable it, but we're not laughing.
Please note: No one is laughing at the US.
We're all in shock and are mostly angry at the regime and those who enable it, but we're not laughing.
January 12, 2026 at 8:18 PM
I saw a post that says the world is laughing at us (meaning the US)
Please note: No one is laughing at the US.
We're all in shock and are mostly angry at the regime and those who enable it, but we're not laughing.
Please note: No one is laughing at the US.
We're all in shock and are mostly angry at the regime and those who enable it, but we're not laughing.
About nothing...or about everything
My family has been in Canada since before it was Canada. A Frenchman arrived here on a ship from France and kidnapped and married an Algonquin girl in 1536, and I'm pissed off at him and sad for her. That's my origine. I also had a Mik Ma'q great-grandmother.
My family has been in Canada since before it was Canada. A Frenchman arrived here on a ship from France and kidnapped and married an Algonquin girl in 1536, and I'm pissed off at him and sad for her. That's my origine. I also had a Mik Ma'q great-grandmother.
January 12, 2026 at 12:29 AM
About nothing...or about everything
My family has been in Canada since before it was Canada. A Frenchman arrived here on a ship from France and kidnapped and married an Algonquin girl in 1536, and I'm pissed off at him and sad for her. That's my origine. I also had a Mik Ma'q great-grandmother.
My family has been in Canada since before it was Canada. A Frenchman arrived here on a ship from France and kidnapped and married an Algonquin girl in 1536, and I'm pissed off at him and sad for her. That's my origine. I also had a Mik Ma'q great-grandmother.
I just passed by a few TD Banks, and those parking lots are absolutely full. Canada is going #ElbowsUP against the CEO of ScotiaBank.
Canadians want Canada-owned AND morally/ethically sound business.
Canadians want Canada-owned AND morally/ethically sound business.
January 8, 2026 at 4:44 PM
I just passed by a few TD Banks, and those parking lots are absolutely full. Canada is going #ElbowsUP against the CEO of ScotiaBank.
Canadians want Canada-owned AND morally/ethically sound business.
Canadians want Canada-owned AND morally/ethically sound business.
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Appropos of nothing (something...).
Wolves in space, werewolf space opera.
NINE years old now and still going.
www.foxspirit.co.uk/books/novell...
Wolves in space, werewolf space opera.
NINE years old now and still going.
www.foxspirit.co.uk/books/novell...
StarFang -
StarFang : Rise of the Clan by Joyce Chng Cover Art by Rhiannon Rasmussen-Silverstein Is a clan captain going to sacrifice everything for her clan? Tasked to kill Yeung Leung by her parents, powerfu...
www.foxspirit.co.uk
January 8, 2026 at 5:29 AM
Appropos of nothing (something...).
Wolves in space, werewolf space opera.
NINE years old now and still going.
www.foxspirit.co.uk/books/novell...
Wolves in space, werewolf space opera.
NINE years old now and still going.
www.foxspirit.co.uk/books/novell...
Gander says it's best to hang out here.
Bluesky isn't censoring as much as Meta.
French expressions translated into English:
J'ai une crotte su'l coeur.
Literal translation:
I have a turd on my heart.
lol
Meaning: Something has been bothering me for a while now and I'm about to share.
Bluesky isn't censoring as much as Meta.
French expressions translated into English:
J'ai une crotte su'l coeur.
Literal translation:
I have a turd on my heart.
lol
Meaning: Something has been bothering me for a while now and I'm about to share.
January 8, 2026 at 2:11 PM
Gander says it's best to hang out here.
Bluesky isn't censoring as much as Meta.
French expressions translated into English:
J'ai une crotte su'l coeur.
Literal translation:
I have a turd on my heart.
lol
Meaning: Something has been bothering me for a while now and I'm about to share.
Bluesky isn't censoring as much as Meta.
French expressions translated into English:
J'ai une crotte su'l coeur.
Literal translation:
I have a turd on my heart.
lol
Meaning: Something has been bothering me for a while now and I'm about to share.
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January 6, 2026 at 6:44 PM
Chapter 2 almost done.
Wow. Who knew that letting a novel breathe for a year would speed up revisions?!
Wow. Who knew that letting a novel breathe for a year would speed up revisions?!
January 6, 2026 at 4:23 PM
Chapter 2 almost done.
Wow. Who knew that letting a novel breathe for a year would speed up revisions?!
Wow. Who knew that letting a novel breathe for a year would speed up revisions?!
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January 6, 2026 at 2:51 AM
I got 1040 words in today in the final revision of The Road to Salvation. I really did just need to let it rest to tighten the writing.
Things are moving well. More writing tomorrow.
Things are moving well. More writing tomorrow.
January 6, 2026 at 3:15 AM
I got 1040 words in today in the final revision of The Road to Salvation. I really did just need to let it rest to tighten the writing.
Things are moving well. More writing tomorrow.
Things are moving well. More writing tomorrow.
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I spoke with María Corina Machado today. I affirmed Canada’s support for a peaceful, Venezuelan-led transition of power — one that respects the democratic will of the Venezuelan people.
January 5, 2026 at 1:02 AM
I spoke with María Corina Machado today. I affirmed Canada’s support for a peaceful, Venezuelan-led transition of power — one that respects the democratic will of the Venezuelan people.
Oh gosh friends.
If you go to Google Chrome and write 67, then press Enter, the Google page does the 67 meme. I kid you not. You just have to wait something like 3 seconds.
You're welcome.
If you go to Google Chrome and write 67, then press Enter, the Google page does the 67 meme. I kid you not. You just have to wait something like 3 seconds.
You're welcome.
January 5, 2026 at 1:25 AM
Oh gosh friends.
If you go to Google Chrome and write 67, then press Enter, the Google page does the 67 meme. I kid you not. You just have to wait something like 3 seconds.
You're welcome.
If you go to Google Chrome and write 67, then press Enter, the Google page does the 67 meme. I kid you not. You just have to wait something like 3 seconds.
You're welcome.
Tomorrow the kids go back to school, so I go back to writing. What shall it be?
Either The Road to Salvation draft 8 (this is the last one, I promise myself) or Dragon Tears draft 2. This one will still need to go through revisions after the draft is over.
Excited to get back to novel writing.
Either The Road to Salvation draft 8 (this is the last one, I promise myself) or Dragon Tears draft 2. This one will still need to go through revisions after the draft is over.
Excited to get back to novel writing.
January 5, 2026 at 1:07 AM
Tomorrow the kids go back to school, so I go back to writing. What shall it be?
Either The Road to Salvation draft 8 (this is the last one, I promise myself) or Dragon Tears draft 2. This one will still need to go through revisions after the draft is over.
Excited to get back to novel writing.
Either The Road to Salvation draft 8 (this is the last one, I promise myself) or Dragon Tears draft 2. This one will still need to go through revisions after the draft is over.
Excited to get back to novel writing.
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January 2, 2026 at 11:12 AM
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#Booksky We’re working on new titles for 2026, including a terrific collection of sapphic fantasy pirate tales by @jolantru.bsky.social, which gorgeous cover art by @bydhiyanah.bsky.social! Stay tuned for preorders and more!
January 2, 2026 at 3:11 PM
#Booksky We’re working on new titles for 2026, including a terrific collection of sapphic fantasy pirate tales by @jolantru.bsky.social, which gorgeous cover art by @bydhiyanah.bsky.social! Stay tuned for preorders and more!
Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night
December 26, 2025 at 3:31 AM
Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night
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Today, with @mayormarksutcliffe.bsky.social in Ottawa, we announced bold new initiatives to work with the City of Ottawa to build thousands more homes, protect our communities, and elevate Canada’s leadership on the world stage — including with a bid to host the 2028 Francophonie summit.
December 8, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Today, with @mayormarksutcliffe.bsky.social in Ottawa, we announced bold new initiatives to work with the City of Ottawa to build thousands more homes, protect our communities, and elevate Canada’s leadership on the world stage — including with a bid to host the 2028 Francophonie summit.
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SAVE THE DATE! #SmallPitch comes back for another indie/small press-focused pitch event on January 19-25, 2026 🌊
This time, it will be open to all underrepresented authors from the #WritingCommunity, agented and unagented alike.
Check our website for more details ⬇️
This time, it will be open to all underrepresented authors from the #WritingCommunity, agented and unagented alike.
Check our website for more details ⬇️
#SmallPitch, the big pitch event for small presses
smallpitch.org
December 6, 2025 at 7:02 AM
SAVE THE DATE! #SmallPitch comes back for another indie/small press-focused pitch event on January 19-25, 2026 🌊
This time, it will be open to all underrepresented authors from the #WritingCommunity, agented and unagented alike.
Check our website for more details ⬇️
This time, it will be open to all underrepresented authors from the #WritingCommunity, agented and unagented alike.
Check our website for more details ⬇️
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As we near the closing of November and the start of winter (for Northern Hemisphere)...
Settle down with your child or yourself with a cuppa and blankets.
scarletferret.com/books/sun-dr...
(for Southern Hem - it's summer, grab a tall cold glass of your favourite beverage!)
Settle down with your child or yourself with a cuppa and blankets.
scarletferret.com/books/sun-dr...
(for Southern Hem - it's summer, grab a tall cold glass of your favourite beverage!)
Sun Dragon's Song by Joyce Chng - Scarlet Ferret
More than anything, young Ho Yi wishes to become a Sun Dragon Rider, the courageous human guardians of the magnificent beasts that roam the sky and keep watch over the land.
scarletferret.com
November 26, 2025 at 1:56 AM
As we near the closing of November and the start of winter (for Northern Hemisphere)...
Settle down with your child or yourself with a cuppa and blankets.
scarletferret.com/books/sun-dr...
(for Southern Hem - it's summer, grab a tall cold glass of your favourite beverage!)
Settle down with your child or yourself with a cuppa and blankets.
scarletferret.com/books/sun-dr...
(for Southern Hem - it's summer, grab a tall cold glass of your favourite beverage!)
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The Lantern And The Night Moths @yilinwriter.bsky.social and A Study In Our Selves @maxpasakorn.bsky.social 🌈🌈🌈💖💖💖
November 22, 2025 at 12:04 PM
The Lantern And The Night Moths @yilinwriter.bsky.social and A Study In Our Selves @maxpasakorn.bsky.social 🌈🌈🌈💖💖💖
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There should be a Mary Shelley Award for debut sff femme writer or a Margaret Cavendish Award for most daring femme-written work.
Just saying.
Just saying.
November 22, 2025 at 2:56 AM
There should be a Mary Shelley Award for debut sff femme writer or a Margaret Cavendish Award for most daring femme-written work.
Just saying.
Just saying.
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Earlier today, I was notified that someone was at my door.
This is who it was:
This is who it was:
November 21, 2025 at 12:59 AM
Earlier today, I was notified that someone was at my door.
This is who it was:
This is who it was:
The words I wrote today wrre not good words. They were pretty bad. I deleted them, tried again and called it quits. Tomorrow I will reread the 161 words I kept today and they'll quickly turninto 700 good words.
I'm manifesting. Who knows what tomorrow will bring.
Fingers crossed
I'm manifesting. Who knows what tomorrow will bring.
Fingers crossed
November 21, 2025 at 3:48 AM
The words I wrote today wrre not good words. They were pretty bad. I deleted them, tried again and called it quits. Tomorrow I will reread the 161 words I kept today and they'll quickly turninto 700 good words.
I'm manifesting. Who knows what tomorrow will bring.
Fingers crossed
I'm manifesting. Who knows what tomorrow will bring.
Fingers crossed