Lizzie Alblas
@lizziealblas.bsky.social
Founding Editor and Publisher of Apricot Press | Writer with words in Mslexia, Swim Press and Dear Damsels | Proof Typist | PhD in Creative Writing from University of Nottingham | MA Publishing student at York St John University
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‘There are days now when I am swimming not sinking
when I think, Yes! I have finally understood how
all of this messy mum-life is supposed to work.’
Danielle Marie Cahill’s (@daniellec.bsky.social) tender poem considers the relationship between mother and child.
apricotpress.co.uk/2025/08/29/t...
when I think, Yes! I have finally understood how
all of this messy mum-life is supposed to work.’
Danielle Marie Cahill’s (@daniellec.bsky.social) tender poem considers the relationship between mother and child.
apricotpress.co.uk/2025/08/29/t...
Treading Water
Danielle Marie Cahill’s tender poem considers the relationship between mother and child.
apricotpress.co.uk
August 29, 2025 at 11:36 AM
‘There are days now when I am swimming not sinking
when I think, Yes! I have finally understood how
all of this messy mum-life is supposed to work.’
Danielle Marie Cahill’s (@daniellec.bsky.social) tender poem considers the relationship between mother and child.
apricotpress.co.uk/2025/08/29/t...
when I think, Yes! I have finally understood how
all of this messy mum-life is supposed to work.’
Danielle Marie Cahill’s (@daniellec.bsky.social) tender poem considers the relationship between mother and child.
apricotpress.co.uk/2025/08/29/t...
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'In darkness wrapped, I count the days
by heartbeats, not by light.
My body melts to liquid thought,
imaginal cells ignite.'
Drawing upon the natural world, McLord Selasi's beautiful poem, 'Chrysalis Dreams', details a transformative new beginning.
apricotpress.co.uk/2025/08/29/c...
by heartbeats, not by light.
My body melts to liquid thought,
imaginal cells ignite.'
Drawing upon the natural world, McLord Selasi's beautiful poem, 'Chrysalis Dreams', details a transformative new beginning.
apricotpress.co.uk/2025/08/29/c...
Chrysalis Dreams
Drawing upon the natural world, McLord Selasi’s beautiful poem details a transformative new beginning.
apricotpress.co.uk
August 29, 2025 at 11:30 AM
'In darkness wrapped, I count the days
by heartbeats, not by light.
My body melts to liquid thought,
imaginal cells ignite.'
Drawing upon the natural world, McLord Selasi's beautiful poem, 'Chrysalis Dreams', details a transformative new beginning.
apricotpress.co.uk/2025/08/29/c...
by heartbeats, not by light.
My body melts to liquid thought,
imaginal cells ignite.'
Drawing upon the natural world, McLord Selasi's beautiful poem, 'Chrysalis Dreams', details a transformative new beginning.
apricotpress.co.uk/2025/08/29/c...
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You have one week left to submit to our current theme 🦋 TRANSFORMATION 🦋
Deadline: midnight, 4 May 2025
Read all about the theme and our submission guidelines on our website, linked in the bio!
Deadline: midnight, 4 May 2025
Read all about the theme and our submission guidelines on our website, linked in the bio!
April 27, 2025 at 11:07 AM
You have one week left to submit to our current theme 🦋 TRANSFORMATION 🦋
Deadline: midnight, 4 May 2025
Read all about the theme and our submission guidelines on our website, linked in the bio!
Deadline: midnight, 4 May 2025
Read all about the theme and our submission guidelines on our website, linked in the bio!
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Hello! Here’s a little postcard from me to you 💌
I love this time of year when all the insects are starting to appear in the sunshine, so here’s a little ladybird I found the other day in the garden 🐞
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I love this time of year when all the insects are starting to appear in the sunshine, so here’s a little ladybird I found the other day in the garden 🐞
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April 19, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Hello! Here’s a little postcard from me to you 💌
I love this time of year when all the insects are starting to appear in the sunshine, so here’s a little ladybird I found the other day in the garden 🐞
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I love this time of year when all the insects are starting to appear in the sunshine, so here’s a little ladybird I found the other day in the garden 🐞
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With three weeks to go on our current theme, 🦋 TRANSFORMATION 🦋, we’re curious to know, how do you feel the process of writing transforms you? Let us know in the comments below 👇🏻
#writersky #booksky
#writersky #booksky
April 13, 2025 at 1:12 PM
With three weeks to go on our current theme, 🦋 TRANSFORMATION 🦋, we’re curious to know, how do you feel the process of writing transforms you? Let us know in the comments below 👇🏻
#writersky #booksky
#writersky #booksky
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🍊 Happy April! 🍊
While the official Escapril event came to a close last year, many small publishers and writers are continuing Escapril’s legacy by offering short prompts to help inspire you in your writing practice across April.
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While the official Escapril event came to a close last year, many small publishers and writers are continuing Escapril’s legacy by offering short prompts to help inspire you in your writing practice across April.
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April 1, 2025 at 11:34 AM
🍊 Happy April! 🍊
While the official Escapril event came to a close last year, many small publishers and writers are continuing Escapril’s legacy by offering short prompts to help inspire you in your writing practice across April.
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While the official Escapril event came to a close last year, many small publishers and writers are continuing Escapril’s legacy by offering short prompts to help inspire you in your writing practice across April.
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🍊Letter from the Editor🍊
Hello!
March 2025 marks three years of Apricot Press, so I just wanted to say a huge thank you to every contributor and reader who has got the press to this point. It really does mean so much ❤️ (1/2)
apricotpress.co.uk/2025/03/29/t...
Hello!
March 2025 marks three years of Apricot Press, so I just wanted to say a huge thank you to every contributor and reader who has got the press to this point. It really does mean so much ❤️ (1/2)
apricotpress.co.uk/2025/03/29/t...
Three Years of Apricot Press
March 2025 marks three years of Apricot Press, and so as we approach the end of the month I just wanted to thank every contributor and reader who has got the press to this point.
apricotpress.co.uk
March 29, 2025 at 12:46 PM
🍊Letter from the Editor🍊
Hello!
March 2025 marks three years of Apricot Press, so I just wanted to say a huge thank you to every contributor and reader who has got the press to this point. It really does mean so much ❤️ (1/2)
apricotpress.co.uk/2025/03/29/t...
Hello!
March 2025 marks three years of Apricot Press, so I just wanted to say a huge thank you to every contributor and reader who has got the press to this point. It really does mean so much ❤️ (1/2)
apricotpress.co.uk/2025/03/29/t...
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Here's a little Valentine's Day deep dive into the ROOTS of the celebration... (1/?) #valentinesday
February 14, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Here's a little Valentine's Day deep dive into the ROOTS of the celebration... (1/?) #valentinesday
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Its been a week since our submissions window opened...
We've already received a number of really interesting and beautiful pieces, but if you're thinking of submitting and don't know where to begin, maybe our writing playlist will serve as some inspiration!! Linked in our bio #callforsubmissions
We've already received a number of really interesting and beautiful pieces, but if you're thinking of submitting and don't know where to begin, maybe our writing playlist will serve as some inspiration!! Linked in our bio #callforsubmissions
February 7, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Its been a week since our submissions window opened...
We've already received a number of really interesting and beautiful pieces, but if you're thinking of submitting and don't know where to begin, maybe our writing playlist will serve as some inspiration!! Linked in our bio #callforsubmissions
We've already received a number of really interesting and beautiful pieces, but if you're thinking of submitting and don't know where to begin, maybe our writing playlist will serve as some inspiration!! Linked in our bio #callforsubmissions
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Our theme for this year's review is ROOTS, and we would love to hear from writers far and wide. 💫
We are open to all creative interpretations, and a variety of literary forms. Follow this link to our blog for submission guidelines: blog.yorksj.ac.uk/creativewrit...
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We are open to all creative interpretations, and a variety of literary forms. Follow this link to our blog for submission guidelines: blog.yorksj.ac.uk/creativewrit...
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York Literary Review 2025: Submission Guidelines - Where Ideas Grow
Welcome to the York Literary Review for 2025! York Literary Review is an annual creative writing journal designed to showcase diverse work from talented writers from all walks of life. We accept int...
blog.yorksj.ac.uk
February 6, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Our theme for this year's review is ROOTS, and we would love to hear from writers far and wide. 💫
We are open to all creative interpretations, and a variety of literary forms. Follow this link to our blog for submission guidelines: blog.yorksj.ac.uk/creativewrit...
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We are open to all creative interpretations, and a variety of literary forms. Follow this link to our blog for submission guidelines: blog.yorksj.ac.uk/creativewrit...
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Hi, Bluesky! 🧡
We are York Literary Review, an annual creative writing review designed to showcase the words of creatives everywhere.
We're new to the app, but the review has been running since 2016! 📖
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#writing #writingcommunity #writersky #authorsky #submissionscall #submissionsopen
We are York Literary Review, an annual creative writing review designed to showcase the words of creatives everywhere.
We're new to the app, but the review has been running since 2016! 📖
(1/?)
#writing #writingcommunity #writersky #authorsky #submissionscall #submissionsopen
February 6, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Hi, Bluesky! 🧡
We are York Literary Review, an annual creative writing review designed to showcase the words of creatives everywhere.
We're new to the app, but the review has been running since 2016! 📖
(1/?)
#writing #writingcommunity #writersky #authorsky #submissionscall #submissionsopen
We are York Literary Review, an annual creative writing review designed to showcase the words of creatives everywhere.
We're new to the app, but the review has been running since 2016! 📖
(1/?)
#writing #writingcommunity #writersky #authorsky #submissionscall #submissionsopen
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Fostering creativity and literary talent is a very important element of what #DingleLit is all about. We recently launched our #ShotStory Comp. The submission deadline is midnight on Feb 28th. More info here: dinglelit.ie/shortstory/ #GaeilgeBéarla #Daingean
December 18, 2024 at 4:26 PM
Fostering creativity and literary talent is a very important element of what #DingleLit is all about. We recently launched our #ShotStory Comp. The submission deadline is midnight on Feb 28th. More info here: dinglelit.ie/shortstory/ #GaeilgeBéarla #Daingean
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Are you a #writer or #reader just getting started on Bluesky?
I put together a list of many of the top literary magazines that have made the switch. Show them some love by following them and giving them the ability to leave Twitter for good.
Feel free to share and repost.
go.bsky.app/7cWNC2j
I put together a list of many of the top literary magazines that have made the switch. Show them some love by following them and giving them the ability to leave Twitter for good.
Feel free to share and repost.
go.bsky.app/7cWNC2j
November 26, 2024 at 1:48 AM
Are you a #writer or #reader just getting started on Bluesky?
I put together a list of many of the top literary magazines that have made the switch. Show them some love by following them and giving them the ability to leave Twitter for good.
Feel free to share and repost.
go.bsky.app/7cWNC2j
I put together a list of many of the top literary magazines that have made the switch. Show them some love by following them and giving them the ability to leave Twitter for good.
Feel free to share and repost.
go.bsky.app/7cWNC2j
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Other corvids are nice too. 🪶
November 23, 2024 at 10:09 PM
Other corvids are nice too. 🪶
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❛ I have never started a poem yet whose end I knew. Writing a poem is discovering. - Robert Frost
6 weeks left to enter this year's Moth Poetry Prize – plenty of time to start something new. Who knows where it could take you...
Closing 31 December.
💫 bit.ly/mothpoetry24
6 weeks left to enter this year's Moth Poetry Prize – plenty of time to start something new. Who knows where it could take you...
Closing 31 December.
💫 bit.ly/mothpoetry24
November 20, 2024 at 9:00 PM
❛ I have never started a poem yet whose end I knew. Writing a poem is discovering. - Robert Frost
6 weeks left to enter this year's Moth Poetry Prize – plenty of time to start something new. Who knows where it could take you...
Closing 31 December.
💫 bit.ly/mothpoetry24
6 weeks left to enter this year's Moth Poetry Prize – plenty of time to start something new. Who knows where it could take you...
Closing 31 December.
💫 bit.ly/mothpoetry24
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We had our last backyard fire this weekend, and now today my poem “The Fire Dies in the Backyard” is featured in Vagabon City’s new issue! Read the issue below:
vagabondcitylit.com
vagabondcitylit.com
November 19, 2024 at 2:30 PM
We had our last backyard fire this weekend, and now today my poem “The Fire Dies in the Backyard” is featured in Vagabon City’s new issue! Read the issue below:
vagabondcitylit.com
vagabondcitylit.com
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The purpose of poetry is to return that which is familiar to its original strangeness.
—Charles Simic
—Charles Simic
November 19, 2024 at 2:35 PM
The purpose of poetry is to return that which is familiar to its original strangeness.
—Charles Simic
—Charles Simic
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Let's build a great poetry community over here! 🕯️
November 18, 2024 at 2:11 PM
Let's build a great poetry community over here! 🕯️
I’m also looking to connect with fellow writers! Please do add me, I want to read everyone’s fantastic work/inspirations/tips and tricks ❤️ ✍🏻
Hi Bluesky! I’m finally giving this a go. Hoping to connect/reconnect with fellow lit and publishing people ❤️📖
Little bit about me: I run Apricot Press (@apricotpress.bsky.social), where I’ve been fortunate enough to publish some wonderful writers.
Let’s connect!
Little bit about me: I run Apricot Press (@apricotpress.bsky.social), where I’ve been fortunate enough to publish some wonderful writers.
Let’s connect!
November 20, 2024 at 11:46 PM
I’m also looking to connect with fellow writers! Please do add me, I want to read everyone’s fantastic work/inspirations/tips and tricks ❤️ ✍🏻
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Hi Bluesky!
We’re new around here and looking to connect with fellow indie presses ❤️
A bit about Apricot Press: we publish poetry, short stories, flash fiction and essays from emerging writers. We send out calls for themed submissions.
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We’re new around here and looking to connect with fellow indie presses ❤️
A bit about Apricot Press: we publish poetry, short stories, flash fiction and essays from emerging writers. We send out calls for themed submissions.
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November 20, 2024 at 9:40 PM
Hi Bluesky!
We’re new around here and looking to connect with fellow indie presses ❤️
A bit about Apricot Press: we publish poetry, short stories, flash fiction and essays from emerging writers. We send out calls for themed submissions.
(1/2)
We’re new around here and looking to connect with fellow indie presses ❤️
A bit about Apricot Press: we publish poetry, short stories, flash fiction and essays from emerging writers. We send out calls for themed submissions.
(1/2)
Hi Bluesky! I’m finally giving this a go. Hoping to connect/reconnect with fellow lit and publishing people ❤️📖
Little bit about me: I run Apricot Press (@apricotpress.bsky.social), where I’ve been fortunate enough to publish some wonderful writers.
Let’s connect!
Little bit about me: I run Apricot Press (@apricotpress.bsky.social), where I’ve been fortunate enough to publish some wonderful writers.
Let’s connect!
November 20, 2024 at 9:34 PM
Hi Bluesky! I’m finally giving this a go. Hoping to connect/reconnect with fellow lit and publishing people ❤️📖
Little bit about me: I run Apricot Press (@apricotpress.bsky.social), where I’ve been fortunate enough to publish some wonderful writers.
Let’s connect!
Little bit about me: I run Apricot Press (@apricotpress.bsky.social), where I’ve been fortunate enough to publish some wonderful writers.
Let’s connect!