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Evan Williams
@pahoehoe.bsky.social
Writer, retired teacher, sometime sage. 2024 Oregon Literary Fellowship. Stories in Kenyon, Witness, Zyz, AQR. 3 collections from small presses. “The Divide” forthcoming from Cornerstone Press, 2026. MFA from Montana, long time ago.

evanmorganwilliams.com
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February 10, 2026 at 3:41 AM
Time to make a splashy unboxing video? The books are here!

You could buy directly from the author, but I would much prefer that you order a copy through your local bookstore or bookshop.org or even B&N. I’ll still get a royalty, and hopefully the book will get more buzz.
February 9, 2026 at 6:23 PM
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Seahawks championship and my new book officially out on Tuesday. Just a giant day for SeaTac. MANY PEOPLE ARE SAYING!

autofocusbooks.com/store/p/tacoma
February 9, 2026 at 3:22 AM
Ring-a-ding-ding! Fourth acceptance of the year! All my special stories have homes now.
February 9, 2026 at 1:10 AM
Here are the upcoming Portland events to celebrate the release of my new collection, "The Divide," from Cornerstone Press. I'd love to see you there!
February 7, 2026 at 4:04 PM
This is why we love Stanchion
Trying something fun with my 1st AWP offsite. A reading that doubles as an irl submission window. Come to Vinyl & Pages on March 4 w/ a new piece of writing to read & hand me on paper. I want to start making Issue 23! & support an incredible Black-owned shop & community space! StanchionZine.com/awp
February 7, 2026 at 1:25 AM
Would you like to try before you buy? Many of the stores in my upcoming collection, “The Divide,” are linked to my website: www.evanmorganwilliams.com/read-a-story...
February 4, 2026 at 3:29 PM
Rare here in Portland: a red-breasted sapsucker. And since taking this photo, I have heard its call for several days. A new resident in my street tree?
February 3, 2026 at 9:23 PM
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The light is on for Evan Morgan Williams! @pahoehoe.bsky.social💡

“The Clear Blue Sky” is a moving story of tension, where the fractures between two people stand starkly against love.

Check out Evan’s amazing writing over at the site!
The Clear Blue Sky - Evan Morgan Williams — Bulb Culture Collective
“Oh, it’s definitely our story, Paul.”
www.bulbculturecollective.com
January 6, 2026 at 2:03 PM
Excerpt from @suzyeynon.bsky.social’s review of my upcoming collection, “The Divide.” @variantlit.bsky.social
January 29, 2026 at 5:26 PM
Thank you, @suzyeynon.bsky.social at @variantlit.bsky.social for the insightful review of my upcoming story collection, “The Divide,” from Cornerstone Press!
January 27, 2026 at 7:14 PM
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If you’re a grown ass man in full tactical gear asking a child to show you ID or proof of citizenship you failed at life.

Utterly & completely failed. Loser.

#ICE #Epstein

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January 21, 2026 at 10:11 PM
More blurbs:

“Lean, precise, and tactile, Williams creates worlds where everything is exactly as it is and nothing is as it seems.”
-Jeff Fearnside, Ships in the Desert

“Expertly crafted and compelling ... a literary mirror for the reader.”
-Rachel King, Colorado Book Award Winner
The Divide releases from Cornerstone on February 17. Here's what the blurbs are saying:

“Insightful, compelling, and beautifully written ... a storyteller working at his peak.” - @cbbernard.com , author of the award winning Ordinary Bear

Pre-order at Bookshop, B&N, or your favorite bookstore!
January 14, 2026 at 8:00 PM
The Divide releases from Cornerstone on February 17. Here's what the blurbs are saying:

“Insightful, compelling, and beautifully written ... a storyteller working at his peak.” - @cbbernard.com , author of the award winning Ordinary Bear

Pre-order at Bookshop, B&N, or your favorite bookstore!
January 12, 2026 at 6:25 PM
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Still thinking about "Soft and Warm Against Me" by @pahoehoe.bsky.social from Variant issue 20. Excellent dialogue, and so much going on beneath the surface. I loved working on this story.

variantlit.com/soft-and-war...
March 28, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Heyo! Thank you, Pangyrus team!
December 6, 2025 at 12:52 AM
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Admittedly, it is a dark collection. Thank you, Kirkus Reviews!

Pre-orders now! Release on February 17!
December 1, 2025 at 12:37 AM
Admittedly, it is a dark collection. Thank you, Kirkus Reviews!

Pre-orders now! Release on February 17!
December 1, 2025 at 12:37 AM
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This story is so f—ng good …
My long story, “Kind Girl, Teacher, Sister, Whale” is up today at Pangyrus Literary. Got thirty minutes to spare? It was a sublime experience to inhabit this story during its composition, and maybe it will be so for you during its reading.
Kind Girl, Teacher, Sister, Whale | Pangyrus
“Let’s read this,” said Kind Girl. She sat beside Teacher at his mahogany table and plunked down the Modern Library edition of Moby Dick. The table was scra ...
www.pangyrus.com
November 22, 2025 at 1:29 AM
A few more photos from my time here at Dorland Center for the Arts. Looking for a residency? Don’t sleep on this one!
October 9, 2025 at 10:25 PM
My long story, “Kind Girl, Teacher, Sister, Whale” is up today at Pangyrus Literary. Got thirty minutes to spare? It was a sublime experience to inhabit this story during its composition, and maybe it will be so for you during its reading.
Kind Girl, Teacher, Sister, Whale | Pangyrus
“Let’s read this,” said Kind Girl. She sat beside Teacher at his mahogany table and plunked down the Modern Library edition of Moby Dick. The table was scra ...
www.pangyrus.com
September 3, 2025 at 1:58 PM