Mark Burrow
@markburrow.bsky.social
Writer of Coo, a novella, published by Alien Buddha. Short stories in Frazzled Lit. Punk Noir. Underbelly. Urban Pigs. Roi Fainéant. Flight of the Dragonfly. AEOS Magazine. The Selkie. Pushcart & BotN noms. Brighton, UK https://linktr.ee/markburrow
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I'm over the moon to announce that my novellete Athena's Shadow will be published by Tir Literary Magazine @tirmag.org in early 2026, along with an audio version of it!
I love this story and couldn't be happier to see it getting out into the world in this form!
I love this story and couldn't be happier to see it getting out into the world in this form!
November 13, 2025 at 6:16 AM
I'm over the moon to announce that my novellete Athena's Shadow will be published by Tir Literary Magazine @tirmag.org in early 2026, along with an audio version of it!
I love this story and couldn't be happier to see it getting out into the world in this form!
I love this story and couldn't be happier to see it getting out into the world in this form!
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Jennifer’s articles are very practical and insightful. It’s always good in a busy life to stop and think.
In this morning's @frazzledlitmag craft post, I ponder this writing life, its joys and complications, and the value of community.
www.frazzledlit.com/p/busy-busy-...
www.frazzledlit.com/p/busy-busy-...
Busy, busy, busy...
In which Jennifer muses about this writing life
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November 2, 2025 at 10:29 AM
Jennifer’s articles are very practical and insightful. It’s always good in a busy life to stop and think.
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Writer @jmcm.bsky.social gives such generous support to the writing community in Ireland, through Frazzled Lit & the creative community sessions she organises - please consider supporting her in raising the funds she needs for a learning opportunity gofund.me/6663f9001
Donate to Get me to the University of Limerick Winter School, organized by Jennifer McMahon
Hi, my name is Jennifer McMahon. I'm an Irish writer, and have a p… Jennifer McMahon needs your support for Get me to the University of Limerick Winter School
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October 9, 2025 at 8:40 AM
Writer @jmcm.bsky.social gives such generous support to the writing community in Ireland, through Frazzled Lit & the creative community sessions she organises - please consider supporting her in raising the funds she needs for a learning opportunity gofund.me/6663f9001
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My new project, INTO THE WORKSHOP, is live this morning! Check out the first post at the link below, and please subscribe to keep up with the latest developments!
www.intotheworkshop.com/p/in-the-beg...
www.intotheworkshop.com/p/in-the-beg...
In the beginning
Introducing the big idea behind Into The Workshop
www.intotheworkshop.com
October 18, 2025 at 8:14 AM
My new project, INTO THE WORKSHOP, is live this morning! Check out the first post at the link below, and please subscribe to keep up with the latest developments!
www.intotheworkshop.com/p/in-the-beg...
www.intotheworkshop.com/p/in-the-beg...
Thanks to @abctales.bsky.social for giving Pick of the Day to my short story, Push a Pedal #writingcommunity
Some brilliant writing from Mark Burrow today - a nerve-racking tale of the grind. Enjoy!
www.abctales.com/story/mark-b...
www.abctales.com/story/mark-b...
October 6, 2025 at 6:07 AM
Thanks to @abctales.bsky.social for giving Pick of the Day to my short story, Push a Pedal #writingcommunity
Thanks to @abctales.bsky.social for giving my short story, Low, Pick of the Day #writingcommunity
October 3, 2025 at 5:25 AM
Thanks to @abctales.bsky.social for giving my short story, Low, Pick of the Day #writingcommunity
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We are delighted to announce the @frazzledlit.bsky.social nominations for #BOTN 2026! It's a real honour to get to choose these pieces, so a big THANK YOU to all of our contributors!
www.frazzledlit.com/p/best-of-th...
www.frazzledlit.com/p/best-of-th...
Best Of The Net 2026 Nominations
Announcing our selections
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September 30, 2025 at 9:31 PM
We are delighted to announce the @frazzledlit.bsky.social nominations for #BOTN 2026! It's a real honour to get to choose these pieces, so a big THANK YOU to all of our contributors!
www.frazzledlit.com/p/best-of-th...
www.frazzledlit.com/p/best-of-th...
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And a new story by me, Collateral, over on Revolution John.
Tom Cruise, a Peruvian hairdresser, a New York cabbie, a snake called Otto.
And plenty of murder.
revolutionjohnjournal.wordpress.com/2025/09/29/s...
Tom Cruise, a Peruvian hairdresser, a New York cabbie, a snake called Otto.
And plenty of murder.
revolutionjohnjournal.wordpress.com/2025/09/29/s...
September 29, 2025: Fiction by Drew Gummerson
Then she said, I’d like to see the Empire State Building. I’ve seen that movie. King Kong. Fay Wray in the hands of the beast. And then she, this little Peruvian woman with perfectly blank features…
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September 29, 2025 at 1:38 PM
And a new story by me, Collateral, over on Revolution John.
Tom Cruise, a Peruvian hairdresser, a New York cabbie, a snake called Otto.
And plenty of murder.
revolutionjohnjournal.wordpress.com/2025/09/29/s...
Tom Cruise, a Peruvian hairdresser, a New York cabbie, a snake called Otto.
And plenty of murder.
revolutionjohnjournal.wordpress.com/2025/09/29/s...
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Enjoyed a great evening, in fantastic company, last night at the Bothwell Community Hub, with @gfpaterson.bsky.social and the lovely Elissa Soave.
Left feeling suitably enthused to keep on keeping on with this writing lark.😃
Left feeling suitably enthused to keep on keeping on with this writing lark.😃
September 27, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Enjoyed a great evening, in fantastic company, last night at the Bothwell Community Hub, with @gfpaterson.bsky.social and the lovely Elissa Soave.
Left feeling suitably enthused to keep on keeping on with this writing lark.😃
Left feeling suitably enthused to keep on keeping on with this writing lark.😃
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I am so excited and grateful!!
September 26, 2025 at 3:43 PM
I am so excited and grateful!!
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Delighted to have a short story published by the wonderful @darkwinterlitmag.bsky.social
Thank you 🙏
Thank you 🙏
Oh to be in the arms of Mary. Compelling new fiction Why Does It Always Rain In Graveyards by Paul Marandina now up on DarkWinter Lit! www.darkwinterlit.com/post/why-doe...
Why Does It Always Rain In Graveyards by Paul Marandina
The procession of gravestones is staring at me. That’s how it seems with not a soul about. I scan the horizon, a site littered with trees. [...]
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September 25, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Delighted to have a short story published by the wonderful @darkwinterlitmag.bsky.social
Thank you 🙏
Thank you 🙏
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In this week's showcase of short stories from Issue 3 of @frazzledlit.bsky.social, we present excellent tales by:
- Riley Johnston
- Mike Corbett
- Aisling Owens
We will be open thru October for FREE submissions to Issue 4!
www.frazzledlit.com/p/issue-3-sh...
- Riley Johnston
- Mike Corbett
- Aisling Owens
We will be open thru October for FREE submissions to Issue 4!
www.frazzledlit.com/p/issue-3-sh...
Issue 3 Showcase 2
Highlighting stories you might have missed
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September 25, 2025 at 7:50 AM
In this week's showcase of short stories from Issue 3 of @frazzledlit.bsky.social, we present excellent tales by:
- Riley Johnston
- Mike Corbett
- Aisling Owens
We will be open thru October for FREE submissions to Issue 4!
www.frazzledlit.com/p/issue-3-sh...
- Riley Johnston
- Mike Corbett
- Aisling Owens
We will be open thru October for FREE submissions to Issue 4!
www.frazzledlit.com/p/issue-3-sh...
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Join me and other fabulous writers tomorrow for what's bound to be a wonderful couple of hours! www.tickettailor.com/events/dubli...
Select tickets – Writers Reading - Quarterly Zoom Reading Event
Writers Reading - Quarterly Zoom Reading Event, Multiple dates and times - Got a book to promote, or would you like to read us your latest published story? Come along and let us hear your work. You ca...
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September 24, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Join me and other fabulous writers tomorrow for what's bound to be a wonderful couple of hours! www.tickettailor.com/events/dubli...
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This Friday, 7pm, Bothwell Community Hub, Bothwell, South Lanarkshire. Hope to see you there. #Scotlit #Glasgow #Scotland #Booksky
And here’s the link for tickets:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/authors-in... www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/authors-in...
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/authors-in... www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/authors-in...
Authors in Conversation with George Paterson and Peter Bennett
Join us for a lively discussion with authors sharing their stories, inspirations, and writing journeys at Authors in Conversation!
www.eventbrite.co.uk
September 24, 2025 at 4:56 PM
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One Night at Kedasi is out!! This comedic #SciFI adventure follows Zip, a sarcastic ship captain and her best friend, Tom, a five foot tall walking shrimp. Together, they embark on a dangerous mission to an abandoned theme park planet.
Purchase here: linktr.ee/MacAshton
#Books #NewRelease
Purchase here: linktr.ee/MacAshton
#Books #NewRelease
September 23, 2025 at 3:29 PM
One Night at Kedasi is out!! This comedic #SciFI adventure follows Zip, a sarcastic ship captain and her best friend, Tom, a five foot tall walking shrimp. Together, they embark on a dangerous mission to an abandoned theme park planet.
Purchase here: linktr.ee/MacAshton
#Books #NewRelease
Purchase here: linktr.ee/MacAshton
#Books #NewRelease
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After a few months of sitting flat-bummed on the writing bench, have finally got meself a new story out in @mrbullbull.bsky.social with a shithot drawing by @jeromefage.bsky.social
"Graham Moiselle waits in line like everybody else. He’s not an eejit. He doesn’t usually ask anything from anyone. He’s not looking for trouble. He just wants to be heard. That’s all he wants." @kiklodge.bsky.social mrbullbull.com/newbull/flas...
September 18, 2025 at 11:19 AM
After a few months of sitting flat-bummed on the writing bench, have finally got meself a new story out in @mrbullbull.bsky.social with a shithot drawing by @jeromefage.bsky.social
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Tonight, two weeks hence, I’ll be spraffing about Liberties, the working class condition — and, by extension, my writing —- and other associated verbal ramblings in leafy, autumnal Bothwell . Hopefully see some of you there.
September 12, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Tonight, two weeks hence, I’ll be spraffing about Liberties, the working class condition — and, by extension, my writing —- and other associated verbal ramblings in leafy, autumnal Bothwell . Hopefully see some of you there.
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Couple of weeks to go until @pbennett.bsky.social Elissa and yours truly hit Bothwell Book City!
Get your tickets today.
Get your tickets today.
September 3, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Couple of weeks to go until @pbennett.bsky.social Elissa and yours truly hit Bothwell Book City!
Get your tickets today.
Get your tickets today.
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roadsongbooks
Dear creatives!!!
We have temporarily widened our scope for submissions to include novels and short-story collections, as well as novellas and narrative non-fiction.
You can reach us via our contact page on the image. All the info is there.
Get involved today!!!
Dear creatives!!!
We have temporarily widened our scope for submissions to include novels and short-story collections, as well as novellas and narrative non-fiction.
You can reach us via our contact page on the image. All the info is there.
Get involved today!!!
September 5, 2025 at 6:24 AM
roadsongbooks
Dear creatives!!!
We have temporarily widened our scope for submissions to include novels and short-story collections, as well as novellas and narrative non-fiction.
You can reach us via our contact page on the image. All the info is there.
Get involved today!!!
Dear creatives!!!
We have temporarily widened our scope for submissions to include novels and short-story collections, as well as novellas and narrative non-fiction.
You can reach us via our contact page on the image. All the info is there.
Get involved today!!!
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And here’s the link for tickets:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/authors-in... www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/authors-in...
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/authors-in... www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/authors-in...
Authors in Conversation with George Paterson and Peter Bennett
Join us for a lively discussion with authors sharing their stories, inspirations, and writing journeys at Authors in Conversation!
www.eventbrite.co.uk
August 9, 2025 at 7:52 PM
And here’s the link for tickets:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/authors-in... www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/authors-in...
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/authors-in... www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/authors-in...
Great to have been included in this issue of @frazzledlit.bsky.social with my story 'Basslines of War' -- congrats to the winners & everyone who took part in the comp www.frazzledlit.com/p/basslines-... #writingcommunity
August 31, 2025 at 9:46 AM
Great to have been included in this issue of @frazzledlit.bsky.social with my story 'Basslines of War' -- congrats to the winners & everyone who took part in the comp www.frazzledlit.com/p/basslines-... #writingcommunity
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Coming this Sunday, in Issue 3 of @frazzledlit.bsky.social, Gary Finnegan's @finnegag.bsky.social winning story, Limbo Nights!
August 28, 2025 at 4:55 AM
Coming this Sunday, in Issue 3 of @frazzledlit.bsky.social, Gary Finnegan's @finnegag.bsky.social winning story, Limbo Nights!
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I've just submitted An Injury to All: The Unmaking of the British Working Class to my publisher, Verso.
My book explores how a British working class which was powerfully grounded in politics, the economy and culture has been unmade since the 1960s. An Injury to All is due for publication next year!
My book explores how a British working class which was powerfully grounded in politics, the economy and culture has been unmade since the 1960s. An Injury to All is due for publication next year!
August 24, 2025 at 12:55 PM
I've just submitted An Injury to All: The Unmaking of the British Working Class to my publisher, Verso.
My book explores how a British working class which was powerfully grounded in politics, the economy and culture has been unmade since the 1960s. An Injury to All is due for publication next year!
My book explores how a British working class which was powerfully grounded in politics, the economy and culture has been unmade since the 1960s. An Injury to All is due for publication next year!
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Issue 3 of Frazzled Lit @frazzledlit.bsky.social, our special competition issue, will land on Sunday morning. Here's the cover as a wee tease. What an amazing line-up!
August 26, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Issue 3 of Frazzled Lit @frazzledlit.bsky.social, our special competition issue, will land on Sunday morning. Here's the cover as a wee tease. What an amazing line-up!
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It's getting so that one of the best things about Monday mornings is @fictivedream.bsky.social 's #MicroMonday emails. Talk about treasure.
We’re thrilled to be feat. part 1 of our “Second Chances” themed #MicroMonday with superb #microfiction by @mariegethins.bsky.social @francesgapper.bsky.social and @lauratheis.bsky.social. Please click on the link and enjoy fictivedream.com/2025/08/25/m...
August 25, 2025 at 10:23 AM
It's getting so that one of the best things about Monday mornings is @fictivedream.bsky.social 's #MicroMonday emails. Talk about treasure.