Nathan Pettigrew
@nathanpettigrew.bsky.social
Writer. Author of TALES FROM TERREBONNE, forthcoming in 2026 from @rhppress.bsky.social. Managing Editor at Mythic Picnic. Awarded 2nd Place in the 22nd Annual Writer’s Digest Short Short Story Competition for his story "Yemma."
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Cheers, Bluesky! Very proud to share that my Debut Crime Collection TALES FROM TERREBONNE is being published in 2026, courtesy of Rock and a Hard Place! Thank You Everyone on here who’s supported my writing! Thank You @robdsmith.bsky.social and the @rhppress.bsky.social Team for the dream come true!
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I love the funny and sharp work @nathanpettigrew.bsky.social does with Mythic Picnic over on Twitter. Check out the latest micro-collection over there. Here’s my short story “Zip It.”
February 4, 2026 at 9:50 PM
I love the funny and sharp work @nathanpettigrew.bsky.social does with Mythic Picnic over on Twitter. Check out the latest micro-collection over there. Here’s my short story “Zip It.”
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BROKE DOWN: My gritty micro-fiction tale, big thanks to @nathanpettigrew.bsky.social at Mythic Picnic for pubbing! Check out the full story: bit.ly/49ZI03d
February 7, 2026 at 5:11 PM
BROKE DOWN: My gritty micro-fiction tale, big thanks to @nathanpettigrew.bsky.social at Mythic Picnic for pubbing! Check out the full story: bit.ly/49ZI03d
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NEW THIS SUMMER from RHP Press: WAVES OF BURDEN. The new novel from Anthony Award-winning author @curtisippolito.bsky.social. You don't want to miss this one.
February 12, 2026 at 10:06 PM
NEW THIS SUMMER from RHP Press: WAVES OF BURDEN. The new novel from Anthony Award-winning author @curtisippolito.bsky.social. You don't want to miss this one.
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THIS MONTH ON STONE'S THROW: Photographers say the camera helps distance them from their subjects. But sometimes it brings them even closer. Read @fugitivecourier.bsky.social's great story today: bit.ly/45EN7mS
February 12, 2026 at 5:07 PM
THIS MONTH ON STONE'S THROW: Photographers say the camera helps distance them from their subjects. But sometimes it brings them even closer. Read @fugitivecourier.bsky.social's great story today: bit.ly/45EN7mS
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AMERICAN GESTAPO: A new anthology from RHP Press this fall. We're looking for dark crime stories (2-7k words) about American fascism. Subs open Feb 15 to March 15. More info: bit.ly/4pTIdJF
February 13, 2026 at 1:09 PM
AMERICAN GESTAPO: A new anthology from RHP Press this fall. We're looking for dark crime stories (2-7k words) about American fascism. Subs open Feb 15 to March 15. More info: bit.ly/4pTIdJF
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Hint, hint, reviewers and trades. 😅
NEW THIS SUMMER from RHP Press: WAVES OF BURDEN. The new novel from Anthony Award-winning author @curtisippolito.bsky.social. You don't want to miss this one.
February 12, 2026 at 10:44 PM
Hint, hint, reviewers and trades. 😅
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This was a blast!
Check out my conversation with three of the best writers of short crime fiction on the planet.
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February 12, 2026 at 3:13 PM
This was a blast!
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The latest issue of YELLOW MAMA is out now!
My story, “Maybe God Looked Away” is one of the stories, alongside some excellent work from very talented writers & artists.
Can you check it out here:
www.yellowmama.online/maybe-god-lo...
My story, “Maybe God Looked Away” is one of the stories, alongside some excellent work from very talented writers & artists.
Can you check it out here:
www.yellowmama.online/maybe-god-lo...
Maybe God Looked Away: Michael Downing | My Site 3
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February 12, 2026 at 4:33 PM
The latest issue of YELLOW MAMA is out now!
My story, “Maybe God Looked Away” is one of the stories, alongside some excellent work from very talented writers & artists.
Can you check it out here:
www.yellowmama.online/maybe-god-lo...
My story, “Maybe God Looked Away” is one of the stories, alongside some excellent work from very talented writers & artists.
Can you check it out here:
www.yellowmama.online/maybe-god-lo...
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Wyatt McCord fixes his own drains.
He calls his wife before every show.
He knows exactly where the stage lights don’t reach.
It’s the things we don’t see that undo us.
New story from @donaleemoulton.bsky.social up now:
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He calls his wife before every show.
He knows exactly where the stage lights don’t reach.
It’s the things we don’t see that undo us.
New story from @donaleemoulton.bsky.social up now:
literarygarage.com/wyatt-mccord...
Wyatt McCord’s Last Day on Earth | Literary Garage
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February 13, 2026 at 12:53 PM
Wyatt McCord fixes his own drains.
He calls his wife before every show.
He knows exactly where the stage lights don’t reach.
It’s the things we don’t see that undo us.
New story from @donaleemoulton.bsky.social up now:
literarygarage.com/wyatt-mccord...
He calls his wife before every show.
He knows exactly where the stage lights don’t reach.
It’s the things we don’t see that undo us.
New story from @donaleemoulton.bsky.social up now:
literarygarage.com/wyatt-mccord...
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The dock pointed at the water like an accusation.
The sky kept its secrets.
Some drown in water.
Others drown in blame.
New fiction from M.D. Smith, IV at the Garage:
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The sky kept its secrets.
Some drown in water.
Others drown in blame.
New fiction from M.D. Smith, IV at the Garage:
literarygarage.com/the-drowned-...
The Drowned Wife | Literary Garage
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February 12, 2026 at 2:55 PM
The dock pointed at the water like an accusation.
The sky kept its secrets.
Some drown in water.
Others drown in blame.
New fiction from M.D. Smith, IV at the Garage:
literarygarage.com/the-drowned-...
The sky kept its secrets.
Some drown in water.
Others drown in blame.
New fiction from M.D. Smith, IV at the Garage:
literarygarage.com/the-drowned-...
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As someone who grew up in a religion that wasn't quite as fanatical as the one in @libbycudmore.bsky.social's wonderful story, I can still say this really touched me. Thanks, my friend, and thanks @brownhoundpress.bsky.social
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www.brownhoundpress.com/stories/libb...
Libby Cudmore - The Pantry — Brown Hound Press
Emily carefully set the last jar on the shelf, watching the collagen-thick bone broth quiver in the pantry’s dim light. She ran her fingers along each neatly labeled jar; bone broth in beef and chicke...
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February 12, 2026 at 2:46 PM
As someone who grew up in a religion that wasn't quite as fanatical as the one in @libbycudmore.bsky.social's wonderful story, I can still say this really touched me. Thanks, my friend, and thanks @brownhoundpress.bsky.social
www.brownhoundpress.com/stories/libb...
www.brownhoundpress.com/stories/libb...
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Magnolia stellata/star magnolia blooming right on cue
#bloomscrolling
#bloomscrolling
February 13, 2026 at 1:25 PM
Magnolia stellata/star magnolia blooming right on cue
#bloomscrolling
#bloomscrolling
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A young gray fox in repose for #foxfriday 🦊❤️
October 10, 2025 at 11:44 AM
A young gray fox in repose for #foxfriday 🦊❤️
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A flash story of mine, titled “The Macaw,” was published today at Revolution John. It’s a crime story. And a love story. Just in time for Valentine’s Day.
Many thanks to Anthony Neil Smith and AnneMarie, the editors at RevJohn.
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Many thanks to Anthony Neil Smith and AnneMarie, the editors at RevJohn.
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February 12, 2026: Fiction by Frank Vatel
My darling has many talents, but her true calling—the thing she does with real panache—is spending money. Here in Nicaragua, she has outdone herself: sleek cars in the garage, exotic birds roaming …
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February 12, 2026 at 5:35 PM
A flash story of mine, titled “The Macaw,” was published today at Revolution John. It’s a crime story. And a love story. Just in time for Valentine’s Day.
Many thanks to Anthony Neil Smith and AnneMarie, the editors at RevJohn.
revolutionjohnjournal.wordpress.com/2026/02/12/f...
Many thanks to Anthony Neil Smith and AnneMarie, the editors at RevJohn.
revolutionjohnjournal.wordpress.com/2026/02/12/f...
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‘We gotta kick at the darkness TIL it bleeds daylight.”
#bishopriderlives
#bishopriderlives
February 12, 2026 at 3:10 PM
‘We gotta kick at the darkness TIL it bleeds daylight.”
#bishopriderlives
#bishopriderlives
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Not a member of SinC? On Feb. 19 and 21, SinC is hosting webinars focused on historical fiction. The cost for non-members for both events is $45. It would only be $15 more for a full year's membership, giving you access to the webinar library, community, & more!
Join today! https://twp.ai/4iw9wq
Join today! https://twp.ai/4iw9wq
February 12, 2026 at 2:36 PM
Not a member of SinC? On Feb. 19 and 21, SinC is hosting webinars focused on historical fiction. The cost for non-members for both events is $45. It would only be $15 more for a full year's membership, giving you access to the webinar library, community, & more!
Join today! https://twp.ai/4iw9wq
Join today! https://twp.ai/4iw9wq
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We're excited to see 🗓️OUT OF THE LOOP🗓️ by @katiefliesaway.com in Penguin Random House's Spring 2026 Romance Catalogue!
https://loom.ly/TN6G9Gw
https://loom.ly/TN6G9Gw
February 12, 2026 at 4:53 PM
We're excited to see 🗓️OUT OF THE LOOP🗓️ by @katiefliesaway.com in Penguin Random House's Spring 2026 Romance Catalogue!
https://loom.ly/TN6G9Gw
https://loom.ly/TN6G9Gw
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Thank you @jhhwriter.bsky.social for this publication in @gooseberrypielit.bsky.social! Check out the whole issue, which includes stupendous work by @happilander.bsky.social, @amymarques.bsky.social, @pdforan.bsky.social and others!
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February 12, 2026 at 2:39 PM
Thank you @jhhwriter.bsky.social for this publication in @gooseberrypielit.bsky.social! Check out the whole issue, which includes stupendous work by @happilander.bsky.social, @amymarques.bsky.social, @pdforan.bsky.social and others!
gooseberry-pie.com/obituary-sis...
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"How reassuring it must be to know exactly who you are—dog, excitable, hungry, playful, occasionally obedient—with one true purpose: to love and be loved."
New on The Pride Roars @theprideroars.bsky.social
'Sit' by @sugarpigblog.bsky.social
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New on The Pride Roars @theprideroars.bsky.social
'Sit' by @sugarpigblog.bsky.social
theprideroars.blogspot.com/2026/02/sit-...
Sit / by Megan Hanlon
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February 12, 2026 at 4:55 PM
"How reassuring it must be to know exactly who you are—dog, excitable, hungry, playful, occasionally obedient—with one true purpose: to love and be loved."
New on The Pride Roars @theprideroars.bsky.social
'Sit' by @sugarpigblog.bsky.social
theprideroars.blogspot.com/2026/02/sit-...
New on The Pride Roars @theprideroars.bsky.social
'Sit' by @sugarpigblog.bsky.social
theprideroars.blogspot.com/2026/02/sit-...
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The Stones
A new poem out today on Idle Verse
#Substack #poem #poetry #poetrycommunity #booksky #poetrysky 📚💙📚💙📚
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A new poem out today on Idle Verse
#Substack #poem #poetry #poetrycommunity #booksky #poetrysky 📚💙📚💙📚
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The Stones
Idle Verse: A Poetry Feature
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February 12, 2026 at 9:42 AM
The Stones
A new poem out today on Idle Verse
#Substack #poem #poetry #poetrycommunity #booksky #poetrysky 📚💙📚💙📚
open.substack.com/pub/lawrence...
A new poem out today on Idle Verse
#Substack #poem #poetry #poetrycommunity #booksky #poetrysky 📚💙📚💙📚
open.substack.com/pub/lawrence...
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This week on The Write Stuff we are chatting with Dark Thriller and Murder Mystery Author Peter C. Bradbury!
#Author #authorlife #interview #indieauthor #supportindieauthors ##writingcommunity #booksky #bookcommunity 📚💙📚💙
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#Author #authorlife #interview #indieauthor #supportindieauthors ##writingcommunity #booksky #bookcommunity 📚💙📚💙
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The Write Stuff Featuring Dark Thriller and Murder Mystery Author Peter C. Bradbury
Interviews with Amazing Authors!
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February 12, 2026 at 9:44 AM
This week on The Write Stuff we are chatting with Dark Thriller and Murder Mystery Author Peter C. Bradbury!
#Author #authorlife #interview #indieauthor #supportindieauthors ##writingcommunity #booksky #bookcommunity 📚💙📚💙
lawrenceg.substack.com/p/the-write-...
#Author #authorlife #interview #indieauthor #supportindieauthors ##writingcommunity #booksky #bookcommunity 📚💙📚💙
lawrenceg.substack.com/p/the-write-...
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A big congratulations to @coyhall.bsky.social on reaching number one with his new short story “Rider in the Widow Lands.” Wishing you many more to come. 😀
February 12, 2026 at 1:38 PM
A big congratulations to @coyhall.bsky.social on reaching number one with his new short story “Rider in the Widow Lands.” Wishing you many more to come. 😀
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🤳Our Launch Day Livestream starts at 7pm EST!💻
🎲Featuring a session of DEFY THE GODS, a bronze-age, queer Sword & Sorcery TTRPG that will be run by its designer, @hecticelectron.bsky.social! ⚔️
👉 It shall screen right at the top of our crowdfund page: www.backerkit.com/c/projects/b...
🎲Featuring a session of DEFY THE GODS, a bronze-age, queer Sword & Sorcery TTRPG that will be run by its designer, @hecticelectron.bsky.social! ⚔️
👉 It shall screen right at the top of our crowdfund page: www.backerkit.com/c/projects/b...
February 12, 2026 at 10:41 PM
🤳Our Launch Day Livestream starts at 7pm EST!💻
🎲Featuring a session of DEFY THE GODS, a bronze-age, queer Sword & Sorcery TTRPG that will be run by its designer, @hecticelectron.bsky.social! ⚔️
👉 It shall screen right at the top of our crowdfund page: www.backerkit.com/c/projects/b...
🎲Featuring a session of DEFY THE GODS, a bronze-age, queer Sword & Sorcery TTRPG that will be run by its designer, @hecticelectron.bsky.social! ⚔️
👉 It shall screen right at the top of our crowdfund page: www.backerkit.com/c/projects/b...
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I'm really honored to see CYANIDE CONSTELLATIONS on the preliminary list for the Bram Stoker Awards. It's exciting to make it this far, and I wish everyone so much luck as the ballot heads onward to the finals. Also, being on this longlist with these INCREDIBLE authors is surreal!
January 26, 2026 at 4:11 PM
I'm really honored to see CYANIDE CONSTELLATIONS on the preliminary list for the Bram Stoker Awards. It's exciting to make it this far, and I wish everyone so much luck as the ballot heads onward to the finals. Also, being on this longlist with these INCREDIBLE authors is surreal!