Jenny Gaitskell
@jennygaitskell.bsky.social
Small and/or speculative fictions. Old dictionaries. Shingle beaches. Everyday magic.
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But you can write, you said.
I don't have your address.
But you can write.
And so I wrote. About deciduous trees. Of bare branches dripping with winter.
An expectation of returning, bright as beech, leaves.
Bare feet, taking root. Memories of gold russet. Bare branches, dripping with winter.
I don't have your address.
But you can write.
And so I wrote. About deciduous trees. Of bare branches dripping with winter.
An expectation of returning, bright as beech, leaves.
Bare feet, taking root. Memories of gold russet. Bare branches, dripping with winter.
February 5, 2026 at 9:18 AM
But you can write, you said.
I don't have your address.
But you can write.
And so I wrote. About deciduous trees. Of bare branches dripping with winter.
An expectation of returning, bright as beech, leaves.
Bare feet, taking root. Memories of gold russet. Bare branches, dripping with winter.
I don't have your address.
But you can write.
And so I wrote. About deciduous trees. Of bare branches dripping with winter.
An expectation of returning, bright as beech, leaves.
Bare feet, taking root. Memories of gold russet. Bare branches, dripping with winter.
You have a window installed in your chest so I can see what you mean.
Peeping between ribs like blinds at your fist of a heart, pale- knuckled pounding.
Wants to be free, you say. But my guess is, your heart is knocking for better luck than me.
#vss365 (pale)
#ThingsToWriteAbout (window)
Peeping between ribs like blinds at your fist of a heart, pale- knuckled pounding.
Wants to be free, you say. But my guess is, your heart is knocking for better luck than me.
#vss365 (pale)
#ThingsToWriteAbout (window)
February 8, 2026 at 10:53 AM
You have a window installed in your chest so I can see what you mean.
Peeping between ribs like blinds at your fist of a heart, pale- knuckled pounding.
Wants to be free, you say. But my guess is, your heart is knocking for better luck than me.
#vss365 (pale)
#ThingsToWriteAbout (window)
Peeping between ribs like blinds at your fist of a heart, pale- knuckled pounding.
Wants to be free, you say. But my guess is, your heart is knocking for better luck than me.
#vss365 (pale)
#ThingsToWriteAbout (window)
terraforming glitch
each night this undead planet
whispers in darkness
crazed hiss like secrets
our desires, greed and hubris
bloodiest curses
we rise as ghosts
can't believe in ourselves
or this next world
#ScifaikuSaturday (glitch)
#inkMine (craze)
#vss365 (bloody)
each night this undead planet
whispers in darkness
crazed hiss like secrets
our desires, greed and hubris
bloodiest curses
we rise as ghosts
can't believe in ourselves
or this next world
#ScifaikuSaturday (glitch)
#inkMine (craze)
#vss365 (bloody)
February 7, 2026 at 6:29 PM
terraforming glitch
each night this undead planet
whispers in darkness
crazed hiss like secrets
our desires, greed and hubris
bloodiest curses
we rise as ghosts
can't believe in ourselves
or this next world
#ScifaikuSaturday (glitch)
#inkMine (craze)
#vss365 (bloody)
each night this undead planet
whispers in darkness
crazed hiss like secrets
our desires, greed and hubris
bloodiest curses
we rise as ghosts
can't believe in ourselves
or this next world
#ScifaikuSaturday (glitch)
#inkMine (craze)
#vss365 (bloody)
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Thankyou for those who follow my hodgepodge of prompts! Todays February 7th prompt is #window #thingstowriteabout
February 7, 2026 at 11:49 AM
Thankyou for those who follow my hodgepodge of prompts! Todays February 7th prompt is #window #thingstowriteabout
Quick read! On treating yourself as an experiment - trial those writing rituals until they work for you.
(I recommend giving lucky writing socks a go)
#amwriting #writingcommunity #writing #craft
electricliterature.com/you-dont-hav...
(I recommend giving lucky writing socks a go)
#amwriting #writingcommunity #writing #craft
electricliterature.com/you-dont-hav...
You Don’t Have to Write Every Day to Be a Real Writer - Electric Literature
I write; I am a writer. My qualifications are that I say so
electricliterature.com
February 7, 2026 at 11:10 AM
Quick read! On treating yourself as an experiment - trial those writing rituals until they work for you.
(I recommend giving lucky writing socks a go)
#amwriting #writingcommunity #writing #craft
electricliterature.com/you-dont-hav...
(I recommend giving lucky writing socks a go)
#amwriting #writingcommunity #writing #craft
electricliterature.com/you-dont-hav...
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February 2, 2026 at 12:40 AM
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It’s such a place where plot happens. Incredibly cursed rest stop.
February 7, 2026 at 2:19 AM
It’s such a place where plot happens. Incredibly cursed rest stop.
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@ekphrasticreview.bsky.social
Special Announcement: Two Anthology Calls
The Metaphor Tree: an anthology of ekphrastic poetry
Blood Dance: an anthology of dark ekphrastic flash fiction
#writing #ekphrastic #poetry #flashfiction
www.ekphrastic.net/the-ekphrast...
Special Announcement: Two Anthology Calls
The Metaphor Tree: an anthology of ekphrastic poetry
Blood Dance: an anthology of dark ekphrastic flash fiction
#writing #ekphrastic #poetry #flashfiction
www.ekphrastic.net/the-ekphrast...
Special Announcement: Two Anthology Calls
Announcing two anthology calls! The Metaphor Tree: an anthology of ekphrastic poetry Blood Dance: an anthology of dark ekphrastic flash fiction
www.ekphrastic.net
February 5, 2026 at 9:31 PM
@ekphrasticreview.bsky.social
Special Announcement: Two Anthology Calls
The Metaphor Tree: an anthology of ekphrastic poetry
Blood Dance: an anthology of dark ekphrastic flash fiction
#writing #ekphrastic #poetry #flashfiction
www.ekphrastic.net/the-ekphrast...
Special Announcement: Two Anthology Calls
The Metaphor Tree: an anthology of ekphrastic poetry
Blood Dance: an anthology of dark ekphrastic flash fiction
#writing #ekphrastic #poetry #flashfiction
www.ekphrastic.net/the-ekphrast...
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a pothole puddle
crossed by a crow’s reflection
the deeps of the sky
crossed by a crow’s reflection
the deeps of the sky
January 27, 2026 at 10:45 PM
a pothole puddle
crossed by a crow’s reflection
the deeps of the sky
crossed by a crow’s reflection
the deeps of the sky
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...and my life is so much richer for sticking with it & becoming better at a thing that brings me joy. And 99% of the time, it isn't about the finished piece—it's about the pleasure of going through the experience, troubleshooting problems that come up, figuring stuff out. Don't rob yourself of joy!
February 6, 2026 at 10:08 PM
...and my life is so much richer for sticking with it & becoming better at a thing that brings me joy. And 99% of the time, it isn't about the finished piece—it's about the pleasure of going through the experience, troubleshooting problems that come up, figuring stuff out. Don't rob yourself of joy!
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“Revels End” - Chapter 48 is posted!
In which locations are debated, a queen is quite ruffled, and someone very unexpected adds to the conversation …
Continuing the Discworld inspired story.
www.wattpad.com/story/394952...
In which locations are debated, a queen is quite ruffled, and someone very unexpected adds to the conversation …
Continuing the Discworld inspired story.
www.wattpad.com/story/394952...
Revels End - Jan Karlsson - Wattpad
Wilmuh Tremblerod knew from a young age that she would become the world's greatest playwright. Unfortunately, the world, and her talent (or lack of it) disagre...
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February 6, 2026 at 9:10 AM
“Revels End” - Chapter 48 is posted!
In which locations are debated, a queen is quite ruffled, and someone very unexpected adds to the conversation …
Continuing the Discworld inspired story.
www.wattpad.com/story/394952...
In which locations are debated, a queen is quite ruffled, and someone very unexpected adds to the conversation …
Continuing the Discworld inspired story.
www.wattpad.com/story/394952...
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February 7, 2026 at 12:58 AM
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✨LIGHT CHEMICAL SEA - Cover Reveal!✨
After years of writing tiny stories about small moments, I’m so excited to announce that my flash fiction chapbook LIGHT CHEMICAL SEA is forthcoming November 10, 2026 with @bullcitypress.com
Preorders are now available:
bullcitypress.com/product/ligh...
After years of writing tiny stories about small moments, I’m so excited to announce that my flash fiction chapbook LIGHT CHEMICAL SEA is forthcoming November 10, 2026 with @bullcitypress.com
Preorders are now available:
bullcitypress.com/product/ligh...
February 5, 2026 at 3:36 PM
✨LIGHT CHEMICAL SEA - Cover Reveal!✨
After years of writing tiny stories about small moments, I’m so excited to announce that my flash fiction chapbook LIGHT CHEMICAL SEA is forthcoming November 10, 2026 with @bullcitypress.com
Preorders are now available:
bullcitypress.com/product/ligh...
After years of writing tiny stories about small moments, I’m so excited to announce that my flash fiction chapbook LIGHT CHEMICAL SEA is forthcoming November 10, 2026 with @bullcitypress.com
Preorders are now available:
bullcitypress.com/product/ligh...
I've never wound my old skeleton clock. It keeps lost time.
Within its glass dome, waltzing motes of past distractions.
Which, when long watched, conjugate as shimmers, tiny creatures who reprise my daydreams.
I imagine hours so sweet were surely not wasted.
#vss365 #ThingsToWriteAbout
#inkMine
Within its glass dome, waltzing motes of past distractions.
Which, when long watched, conjugate as shimmers, tiny creatures who reprise my daydreams.
I imagine hours so sweet were surely not wasted.
#vss365 #ThingsToWriteAbout
#inkMine
February 6, 2026 at 4:36 PM
I've never wound my old skeleton clock. It keeps lost time.
Within its glass dome, waltzing motes of past distractions.
Which, when long watched, conjugate as shimmers, tiny creatures who reprise my daydreams.
I imagine hours so sweet were surely not wasted.
#vss365 #ThingsToWriteAbout
#inkMine
Within its glass dome, waltzing motes of past distractions.
Which, when long watched, conjugate as shimmers, tiny creatures who reprise my daydreams.
I imagine hours so sweet were surely not wasted.
#vss365 #ThingsToWriteAbout
#inkMine
February 6, 2026 at 2:39 PM
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The earthworm needed to sort out his own life and went to the ladybug tarot reader.
February 5, 2026 at 2:28 PM
The earthworm needed to sort out his own life and went to the ladybug tarot reader.
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The prompt for Friday February 6th is #creature #thingstowriteabout
February 6, 2026 at 12:11 PM
The prompt for Friday February 6th is #creature #thingstowriteabout
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"Psst," whispered a snake, who was largely minding their own business under a log, "You can write a story where no one is the villian."
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February 2, 2026 at 4:36 PM
"Psst," whispered a snake, who was largely minding their own business under a log, "You can write a story where no one is the villian."
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February 2, 2026 at 5:53 PM
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Our general submission window is now open!
We want stories and poetry with a strong voice and a sense of adventure, stuff that makes us feel things, stuff that lets us use our hearts and our brains and leaves us wanting more!
For our full guidelines and schedule, visit:
www.havenspec.com/submit/
We want stories and poetry with a strong voice and a sense of adventure, stuff that makes us feel things, stuff that lets us use our hearts and our brains and leaves us wanting more!
For our full guidelines and schedule, visit:
www.havenspec.com/submit/
Haven Spec Magazine, Submission Page
Fiction and Poetry for the 21st Century!
www.havenspec.com
February 1, 2026 at 5:03 PM
Our general submission window is now open!
We want stories and poetry with a strong voice and a sense of adventure, stuff that makes us feel things, stuff that lets us use our hearts and our brains and leaves us wanting more!
For our full guidelines and schedule, visit:
www.havenspec.com/submit/
We want stories and poetry with a strong voice and a sense of adventure, stuff that makes us feel things, stuff that lets us use our hearts and our brains and leaves us wanting more!
For our full guidelines and schedule, visit:
www.havenspec.com/submit/