Eric Montgomery
@madp03t.bsky.social
i write poetry & short stories.
creator of #AmpersandAfterDark.
no religious or political anythings.
all photography mine unless otherwise credited.
author site: https://madp03t.org
creator of #AmpersandAfterDark.
no religious or political anythings.
all photography mine unless otherwise credited.
author site: https://madp03t.org
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I love writing prompts, so I decided to create one that fits my style. Presenting #AmpersandAfterDark.
Expect phrases, ideas, directions, even things not to do.
New challenges drop Sundays & Wednesdays at 6am Pacific Time.
#writingprompt #poetryprompt #writingcommunity #poetrycommunity #writing
Expect phrases, ideas, directions, even things not to do.
New challenges drop Sundays & Wednesdays at 6am Pacific Time.
#writingprompt #poetryprompt #writingcommunity #poetrycommunity #writing
#AmpersandAfterDark /:\ Challenge 001 for Feb 15, 2026
Your piece must include two dogs and one parrot.
The parrot must be a menace.
#prompt #writingprompt #poetryprompt #poetrycommunity #writingcommunity
Your piece must include two dogs and one parrot.
The parrot must be a menace.
#prompt #writingprompt #poetryprompt #poetrycommunity #writingcommunity
February 15, 2026 at 4:21 PM
#AmpersandAfterDark /:\ Challenge 001 for Feb 15, 2026
Your piece must include two dogs and one parrot.
The parrot must be a menace.
#prompt #writingprompt #poetryprompt #poetrycommunity #writingcommunity
Your piece must include two dogs and one parrot.
The parrot must be a menace.
#prompt #writingprompt #poetryprompt #poetrycommunity #writingcommunity
I love writing prompts, so I decided to create one that fits my style. Presenting #AmpersandAfterDark.
Expect phrases, ideas, directions, even things not to do.
New challenges drop Sundays & Wednesdays at 6am Pacific Time.
#writingprompt #poetryprompt #writingcommunity #poetrycommunity #writing
Expect phrases, ideas, directions, even things not to do.
New challenges drop Sundays & Wednesdays at 6am Pacific Time.
#writingprompt #poetryprompt #writingcommunity #poetrycommunity #writing
February 15, 2026 at 4:10 PM
I love writing prompts, so I decided to create one that fits my style. Presenting #AmpersandAfterDark.
Expect phrases, ideas, directions, even things not to do.
New challenges drop Sundays & Wednesdays at 6am Pacific Time.
#writingprompt #poetryprompt #writingcommunity #poetrycommunity #writing
Expect phrases, ideas, directions, even things not to do.
New challenges drop Sundays & Wednesdays at 6am Pacific Time.
#writingprompt #poetryprompt #writingcommunity #poetrycommunity #writing
Luminous skin.
Every curve honest.
Breath exposed.
A body held
where touch
lives in the nerves.
An invitation to become,
undressed,
without surrender.
Lamplight on bare skin
pulse answers what air suggests
silence tips forward
#poemsabout #undressed #poetry #writing #poetryprompt
Every curve honest.
Breath exposed.
A body held
where touch
lives in the nerves.
An invitation to become,
undressed,
without surrender.
Lamplight on bare skin
pulse answers what air suggests
silence tips forward
#poemsabout #undressed #poetry #writing #poetryprompt
February 14, 2026 at 2:22 PM
Luminous skin.
Every curve honest.
Breath exposed.
A body held
where touch
lives in the nerves.
An invitation to become,
undressed,
without surrender.
Lamplight on bare skin
pulse answers what air suggests
silence tips forward
#poemsabout #undressed #poetry #writing #poetryprompt
Every curve honest.
Breath exposed.
A body held
where touch
lives in the nerves.
An invitation to become,
undressed,
without surrender.
Lamplight on bare skin
pulse answers what air suggests
silence tips forward
#poemsabout #undressed #poetry #writing #poetryprompt
Red hearts
in glass.
Not roses.
Not vows.
A bright veneer
over ash.
Chocolate cracks.
Sweet first.
Then the bitter taste
holds fast.
In the pocket,
the key to victory
goes untouched.
Outside,
no rush.
#RetroArtPrompt #poetry #writing #poetryprompt #5amwritersclub
in glass.
Not roses.
Not vows.
A bright veneer
over ash.
Chocolate cracks.
Sweet first.
Then the bitter taste
holds fast.
In the pocket,
the key to victory
goes untouched.
Outside,
no rush.
#RetroArtPrompt #poetry #writing #poetryprompt #5amwritersclub
#RetroArtPrompt #Challenge
Combine these 2 prompts for:
14.2.2026: #BitterTaste
15.2.2026: #KeyToVictory
Has a key to victory ever left a bitter taste for you?
©️ #Photography by Seranya 🦄
Combine these 2 prompts for:
14.2.2026: #BitterTaste
15.2.2026: #KeyToVictory
Has a key to victory ever left a bitter taste for you?
©️ #Photography by Seranya 🦄
February 14, 2026 at 1:03 PM
Red hearts
in glass.
Not roses.
Not vows.
A bright veneer
over ash.
Chocolate cracks.
Sweet first.
Then the bitter taste
holds fast.
In the pocket,
the key to victory
goes untouched.
Outside,
no rush.
#RetroArtPrompt #poetry #writing #poetryprompt #5amwritersclub
in glass.
Not roses.
Not vows.
A bright veneer
over ash.
Chocolate cracks.
Sweet first.
Then the bitter taste
holds fast.
In the pocket,
the key to victory
goes untouched.
Outside,
no rush.
#RetroArtPrompt #poetry #writing #poetryprompt #5amwritersclub
Far off,
something thins.
Not siren.
Not wind.
A filament sound,
drawn tight
until it frays.
Static lifts
from the trees.
A hum through the haze.
In the distance
a mind
comes loose,
its echo
skittering
across the spruce.
#MPprompt #poetry #writing #poetryprompt #5amwritersclub
something thins.
Not siren.
Not wind.
A filament sound,
drawn tight
until it frays.
Static lifts
from the trees.
A hum through the haze.
In the distance
a mind
comes loose,
its echo
skittering
across the spruce.
#MPprompt #poetry #writing #poetryprompt #5amwritersclub
Today's #poetryprompt:
Write me a poem about something heard far off in the distance.
#MPPrompt
I repost replies.
Follow for daily prompts
Write me a poem about something heard far off in the distance.
#MPPrompt
I repost replies.
Follow for daily prompts
February 14, 2026 at 12:45 PM
Far off,
something thins.
Not siren.
Not wind.
A filament sound,
drawn tight
until it frays.
Static lifts
from the trees.
A hum through the haze.
In the distance
a mind
comes loose,
its echo
skittering
across the spruce.
#MPprompt #poetry #writing #poetryprompt #5amwritersclub
something thins.
Not siren.
Not wind.
A filament sound,
drawn tight
until it frays.
Static lifts
from the trees.
A hum through the haze.
In the distance
a mind
comes loose,
its echo
skittering
across the spruce.
#MPprompt #poetry #writing #poetryprompt #5amwritersclub
An update on my limited edition illustrated short story... a resolution has been found and now its just waiting for the incredibly slow shipping to get my new books to me.
These puppies might not be availble until later this year. Stocking stuffers! :) (sigh)
These puppies might not be availble until later this year. Stocking stuffers! :) (sigh)
After months working on this project, the first printed proof is here. Holding a limited edition illustrated story like this never gets old.
#writing #published #writingcommunity #shortstory #flashfiction #scifi #mybook #selfpublished #indieauthor
#writing #published #writingcommunity #shortstory #flashfiction #scifi #mybook #selfpublished #indieauthor
February 13, 2026 at 10:57 PM
An update on my limited edition illustrated short story... a resolution has been found and now its just waiting for the incredibly slow shipping to get my new books to me.
These puppies might not be availble until later this year. Stocking stuffers! :) (sigh)
These puppies might not be availble until later this year. Stocking stuffers! :) (sigh)
I thought I'd try to write a 13-syllable sentence for this prompt. Not quite free verse poetry, but tricky to write for sure!
Mid-sentence, restraint fails and motive slips out freely
#freeversefebruary #poetry #prompt #parapraxis #writing
@daveashleypoet.bsky.social
Mid-sentence, restraint fails and motive slips out freely
#freeversefebruary #poetry #prompt #parapraxis #writing
@daveashleypoet.bsky.social
13th #FreeVerseFebruary prompt is
PARAPRAXIS - a slip of the tongue
motives disclosed with parapraxis need
PARAPRAXIS - a slip of the tongue
motives disclosed with parapraxis need
February 13, 2026 at 12:13 PM
I thought I'd try to write a 13-syllable sentence for this prompt. Not quite free verse poetry, but tricky to write for sure!
Mid-sentence, restraint fails and motive slips out freely
#freeversefebruary #poetry #prompt #parapraxis #writing
@daveashleypoet.bsky.social
Mid-sentence, restraint fails and motive slips out freely
#freeversefebruary #poetry #prompt #parapraxis #writing
@daveashleypoet.bsky.social
Reposted by Eric Montgomery
WIP: Bill & Ar’Thyl
Part 43
Chapter 7
Å change of pace, let these boys know more about eachother.
Chapter 6 is now on the blog:)
#writingcommunity
#vss365
#vssfantasy
#vssdaily
#vssmagic
#emoetry
#WIPSnips
#weirdmicro
Follow along in my blog at chrissolbooks.com weekly
Text in ALT
Part 43
Chapter 7
Å change of pace, let these boys know more about eachother.
Chapter 6 is now on the blog:)
#writingcommunity
#vss365
#vssfantasy
#vssdaily
#vssmagic
#emoetry
#WIPSnips
#weirdmicro
Follow along in my blog at chrissolbooks.com weekly
Text in ALT
February 12, 2026 at 6:20 AM
WIP: Bill & Ar’Thyl
Part 43
Chapter 7
Å change of pace, let these boys know more about eachother.
Chapter 6 is now on the blog:)
#writingcommunity
#vss365
#vssfantasy
#vssdaily
#vssmagic
#emoetry
#WIPSnips
#weirdmicro
Follow along in my blog at chrissolbooks.com weekly
Text in ALT
Part 43
Chapter 7
Å change of pace, let these boys know more about eachother.
Chapter 6 is now on the blog:)
#writingcommunity
#vss365
#vssfantasy
#vssdaily
#vssmagic
#emoetry
#WIPSnips
#weirdmicro
Follow along in my blog at chrissolbooks.com weekly
Text in ALT
Reposted by Eric Montgomery
#RetroArtPrompt #Challenge
Combine these 2 #prompts for:
12.2.2026: #ReleaseTheArrow
13.2.2026: #Constellations
Any #creative response is welcome!
Combine these 2 #prompts for:
12.2.2026: #ReleaseTheArrow
13.2.2026: #Constellations
Any #creative response is welcome!
February 12, 2026 at 2:01 PM
#RetroArtPrompt #Challenge
Combine these 2 #prompts for:
12.2.2026: #ReleaseTheArrow
13.2.2026: #Constellations
Any #creative response is welcome!
Combine these 2 #prompts for:
12.2.2026: #ReleaseTheArrow
13.2.2026: #Constellations
Any #creative response is welcome!
Reposted by Eric Montgomery
On a stormy wintery February 12th the prompt is #whimsical #thingstowriteabout
February 12, 2026 at 12:45 PM
On a stormy wintery February 12th the prompt is #whimsical #thingstowriteabout
Reposted by Eric Montgomery
Reposted by Eric Montgomery
February 12, 2026 at 9:04 AM
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February 12, 2026 at 2:25 AM
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Cold cuts you bloody
pushing you to the limits.
You're free soloing
unknown landscapes, barefoot kids
hooves bouldering upon sky.
#tanka #tankaboutit #tankathursday #landscapes #micropoem #micropoetry #poem #poetry #poemaday
pushing you to the limits.
You're free soloing
unknown landscapes, barefoot kids
hooves bouldering upon sky.
#tanka #tankaboutit #tankathursday #landscapes #micropoem #micropoetry #poem #poetry #poemaday
February 11, 2026 at 3:20 PM
Cold cuts you bloody
pushing you to the limits.
You're free soloing
unknown landscapes, barefoot kids
hooves bouldering upon sky.
#tanka #tankaboutit #tankathursday #landscapes #micropoem #micropoetry #poem #poetry #poemaday
pushing you to the limits.
You're free soloing
unknown landscapes, barefoot kids
hooves bouldering upon sky.
#tanka #tankaboutit #tankathursday #landscapes #micropoem #micropoetry #poem #poetry #poemaday
Reposted by Eric Montgomery
Today’s Wednesday February 11th prompt is….. #fence (and you thought it was going to be toad or gnome 😉) #thingstowriteabout
February 11, 2026 at 12:36 PM
Today’s Wednesday February 11th prompt is….. #fence (and you thought it was going to be toad or gnome 😉) #thingstowriteabout
Doctor: avoid the sun.
Me: okey dokey.
Also me at 6am: chasing the horizon with a #camera like it owes me money.
#photo #photography #sunrise
Me: okey dokey.
Also me at 6am: chasing the horizon with a #camera like it owes me money.
#photo #photography #sunrise
February 11, 2026 at 12:04 PM
Doctor: avoid the sun.
Me: okey dokey.
Also me at 6am: chasing the horizon with a #camera like it owes me money.
#photo #photography #sunrise
Me: okey dokey.
Also me at 6am: chasing the horizon with a #camera like it owes me money.
#photo #photography #sunrise
ugh. the order of my limited edition illustrated short story arrived yesterday.. and there were errors (the printing company messed up!).
Damn.
#writinglife
Damn.
#writinglife
February 10, 2026 at 2:12 PM
ugh. the order of my limited edition illustrated short story arrived yesterday.. and there were errors (the printing company messed up!).
Damn.
#writinglife
Damn.
#writinglife
Soft steps borrow the floorboards
Not seen is my favorite shape
Every pause opens a door
Air learns my outline
Kept quiet, I pass
#thingstowriteabout #prompt #sneak #acrostic #poetry #writing #5amwritersclub
Not seen is my favorite shape
Every pause opens a door
Air learns my outline
Kept quiet, I pass
#thingstowriteabout #prompt #sneak #acrostic #poetry #writing #5amwritersclub
February 10, 2026 at 1:04 PM
Soft steps borrow the floorboards
Not seen is my favorite shape
Every pause opens a door
Air learns my outline
Kept quiet, I pass
#thingstowriteabout #prompt #sneak #acrostic #poetry #writing #5amwritersclub
Not seen is my favorite shape
Every pause opens a door
Air learns my outline
Kept quiet, I pass
#thingstowriteabout #prompt #sneak #acrostic #poetry #writing #5amwritersclub
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For Tuesday February 10th the prompt is #sneak #thingstowriteabout
February 10, 2026 at 12:22 PM
For Tuesday February 10th the prompt is #sneak #thingstowriteabout
Reposted by Eric Montgomery
February 10, 2026 at 9:04 AM