Jenny Gaitskell
@jennygaitskell.bsky.social
Small and/or speculative fictions. Old dictionaries. Shingle beaches. Everyday magic.
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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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New post (finally!) on my author blog, Scriptorium Mythica:
On the Subjectivity of "Sticking the Landing":
mythopoetica.com/2026/02/02/o...
On the Subjectivity of "Sticking the Landing":
mythopoetica.com/2026/02/02/o...
On the Subjectivity of “Sticking the Landing” – through wildwood, through water
mythopoetica.com
February 2, 2026 at 9:22 AM
New post (finally!) on my author blog, Scriptorium Mythica:
On the Subjectivity of "Sticking the Landing":
mythopoetica.com/2026/02/02/o...
On the Subjectivity of "Sticking the Landing":
mythopoetica.com/2026/02/02/o...
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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/
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dreams ghosted
a small life slips by
as just a creak in the floorboards
a looming in the hallways
a haze in the mirror
a breath of will too weak
to shutter candlelight
#vss365 #ghost #poetry #micropoetry
a small life slips by
as just a creak in the floorboards
a looming in the hallways
a haze in the mirror
a breath of will too weak
to shutter candlelight
#vss365 #ghost #poetry #micropoetry
February 4, 2026 at 3:06 PM
dreams ghosted
a small life slips by
as just a creak in the floorboards
a looming in the hallways
a haze in the mirror
a breath of will too weak
to shutter candlelight
#vss365 #ghost #poetry #micropoetry
a small life slips by
as just a creak in the floorboards
a looming in the hallways
a haze in the mirror
a breath of will too weak
to shutter candlelight
#vss365 #ghost #poetry #micropoetry
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When you hear a crow but you're like "that is not one of my crows, they don't know me here"
February 4, 2026 at 2:06 PM
When you hear a crow but you're like "that is not one of my crows, they don't know me here"
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‘Signal’ (2016-ish)
Oil and acrylic on canvas
*Prints available*
Oil and acrylic on canvas
*Prints available*
February 5, 2026 at 8:48 AM
‘Signal’ (2016-ish)
Oil and acrylic on canvas
*Prints available*
Oil and acrylic on canvas
*Prints available*
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Have you checked out this friendship-themed bundle? I've read lots of these and can highly recommend. And @elibisme.bsky.social and I have one about two ladies with completely opposite personalities who become best friends and go on an adventure! Illustrated too! Great deal on some fantastic books!
SFF Readers, do you like stories which centre friendship, or where friendship groups tackle plot problems?
To help you find them, I've organised this 37 book bundle. It's an even split of Fantasy, SciFi & SciFi-Fantasy, available till Feb 15! (Book blurbs in link 😉.)
🌈📚🪐📚💙 itch.io/b/3486/frien...
To help you find them, I've organised this 37 book bundle. It's an even split of Fantasy, SciFi & SciFi-Fantasy, available till Feb 15! (Book blurbs in link 😉.)
🌈📚🪐📚💙 itch.io/b/3486/frien...
February 5, 2026 at 4:55 PM
Have you checked out this friendship-themed bundle? I've read lots of these and can highly recommend. And @elibisme.bsky.social and I have one about two ladies with completely opposite personalities who become best friends and go on an adventure! Illustrated too! Great deal on some fantastic books!
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Reaching into the archives for today's #KidLitArtPostcard post, may we all brave the winter winds and forge ahead towards hopeful spring. johnlechner.com 🍃 #kidlitart
February 5, 2026 at 7:02 PM
Reaching into the archives for today's #KidLitArtPostcard post, may we all brave the winter winds and forge ahead towards hopeful spring. johnlechner.com 🍃 #kidlitart
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February 1, 2026 at 12:11 PM
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white sky through the tree
the small spaces between words
becoming windows
the small spaces between words
becoming windows
February 4, 2026 at 9:37 PM
white sky through the tree
the small spaces between words
becoming windows
the small spaces between words
becoming windows
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February 4, 2026 at 10:58 PM