Paul Luikart (he/his/him)
@paulluikart.bsky.social
Writer, reader, joker.
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A short one about fire.
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Should, should, should
"Fire pre-supposes its own death..."
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May 16, 2025 at 10:04 PM
A short one about fire.
@paulluikart.bsky.social via Bare Knuckle Press
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@paulluikart.bsky.social via Bare Knuckle Press
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I wrote, again, about "The Cherry Tree Carol." Thanks for reading, if you do!
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Cherry Tree Carol
Again...
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December 22, 2024 at 2:43 PM
I wrote, again, about "The Cherry Tree Carol." Thanks for reading, if you do!
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The guy at the gym said my hair makes me look like the lead singer of Fear Factory and I’m gonna take that as a win.
December 20, 2024 at 5:55 PM
The guy at the gym said my hair makes me look like the lead singer of Fear Factory and I’m gonna take that as a win.
Two Shakespeare Wondercast No. 1775 spincast reels from somewhere between 1961-1967. One kinda working. The other not at all. Gonna see what we can do..
December 14, 2024 at 11:31 PM
Two Shakespeare Wondercast No. 1775 spincast reels from somewhere between 1961-1967. One kinda working. The other not at all. Gonna see what we can do..
New Moleskine Day!
December 14, 2024 at 6:17 PM
New Moleskine Day!
I have a new essay, “To the Christian Writer,” up today at Current. Thanks for reading!
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To the Christian Writer
Bring the fire
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December 5, 2024 at 11:59 AM
I have a new essay, “To the Christian Writer,” up today at Current. Thanks for reading!
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I'm thrilled to say that my story/essay "Johnson Throw the Knuckleball" has been nominated for a Pushcart. Thanks very much to Current!
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CURRENT announces its 2024 Pushcart Prize nominees
The editorial staff of Current is pleased to announce its nominees for the 2024 Pushcart Prize. They are: Agnes Howard, "Privilege, Hungarian Style" Paul
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December 4, 2024 at 1:21 PM
I'm thrilled to say that my story/essay "Johnson Throw the Knuckleball" has been nominated for a Pushcart. Thanks very much to Current!
currentpub.com/2024/12/03/c...
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You have a device and a desire to read, so now it is time for you to do what you came here to do.
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The Buying of Books
There is never a wrong time.
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December 2, 2024 at 3:47 PM
You have a device and a desire to read, so now it is time for you to do what you came here to do.
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Something new and quick to read, if you wanna, and thanks if you do!
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Mick's
Flash fiction
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November 30, 2024 at 1:33 PM
Something new and quick to read, if you wanna, and thanks if you do!
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Hey. If you’re the person responsible for the little string at the top of a bag of charcoal, I hate you and I think you’re the worst person and the next time you brush your teeth I hope all your teeth fall out and also that you’d never stop hearing the cries of the damned when you try to sleep.
November 29, 2024 at 3:46 PM
Hey. If you’re the person responsible for the little string at the top of a bag of charcoal, I hate you and I think you’re the worst person and the next time you brush your teeth I hope all your teeth fall out and also that you’d never stop hearing the cries of the damned when you try to sleep.
Bold move turkeys showing up in the backyard on actual Thanksgiving.
November 28, 2024 at 2:57 PM
Bold move turkeys showing up in the backyard on actual Thanksgiving.
Thanksgiving traditions from around the world!
Brazil: ..what, now?
Germany: Oh, we don't..
Japan:..In Japan, there's no..
USA: EAT HUGE BIRD, WATCH THREE FOOTBALL GAMES, FALL ASLEEP ON COUCH WITH ONE SHOE ON, ONE SHOE OFF
Brazil: ..what, now?
Germany: Oh, we don't..
Japan:..In Japan, there's no..
USA: EAT HUGE BIRD, WATCH THREE FOOTBALL GAMES, FALL ASLEEP ON COUCH WITH ONE SHOE ON, ONE SHOE OFF
November 28, 2024 at 5:43 AM
Thanksgiving traditions from around the world!
Brazil: ..what, now?
Germany: Oh, we don't..
Japan:..In Japan, there's no..
USA: EAT HUGE BIRD, WATCH THREE FOOTBALL GAMES, FALL ASLEEP ON COUCH WITH ONE SHOE ON, ONE SHOE OFF
Brazil: ..what, now?
Germany: Oh, we don't..
Japan:..In Japan, there's no..
USA: EAT HUGE BIRD, WATCH THREE FOOTBALL GAMES, FALL ASLEEP ON COUCH WITH ONE SHOE ON, ONE SHOE OFF
McCarthy, Barney, Vanity Fair, New Criticism
Et al
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November 26, 2024 at 2:41 PM
New flash fiction from me, called "Dog Catapult," up at my substack today. Thanks for reading!
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Dog Catapult
Flash fiction
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November 24, 2024 at 1:36 PM
New flash fiction from me, called "Dog Catapult," up at my substack today. Thanks for reading!
paulluikart.substack.com/p/dog-catapult
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Mostly, I write. Sometimes, I make paintings (like these), and sometimes I go fishing. Sleeping and meals also have a place. And that’s kind of it.
November 20, 2024 at 8:25 PM
Mostly, I write. Sometimes, I make paintings (like these), and sometimes I go fishing. Sleeping and meals also have a place. And that’s kind of it.
There’s a Coke machine that hates me…never takes my money, and when it does, it gives me water when I press Coke, and sometimes it’s just unplugged in my face. I guess it’s nice to know that when my enemies do their worst, I’m a little healthier.
November 20, 2024 at 12:01 AM
There’s a Coke machine that hates me…never takes my money, and when it does, it gives me water when I press Coke, and sometimes it’s just unplugged in my face. I guess it’s nice to know that when my enemies do their worst, I’m a little healthier.
Whenever I go to the pharmacy, there is always somebody in line in front of me who has never been to the pharmacy before, nor taken medicine before, nor used money ever before for anything and I count it all a great pleasure to witness such a mighty and sudden education.
November 19, 2024 at 1:53 AM
Whenever I go to the pharmacy, there is always somebody in line in front of me who has never been to the pharmacy before, nor taken medicine before, nor used money ever before for anything and I count it all a great pleasure to witness such a mighty and sudden education.
Well. I can’t believe this. I made a list—any list, ever—that Erdrich, Atwood, and Vlautin also made.
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Sheesh. Thanks, @aarikdanielsen.bsky.social.
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Sheesh. Thanks, @aarikdanielsen.bsky.social.
A book-lover's holiday gift guide, from Margaret Atwood to Percival Everett
From generous novels to NBA memoirs and poetry collections, here are some of the books to gift this holiday season.
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November 18, 2024 at 1:44 PM
Well. I can’t believe this. I made a list—any list, ever—that Erdrich, Atwood, and Vlautin also made.
www.columbiatribune.com/story/entert...
Sheesh. Thanks, @aarikdanielsen.bsky.social.
www.columbiatribune.com/story/entert...
Sheesh. Thanks, @aarikdanielsen.bsky.social.
Instead of unnecessary roughness penalties in football, there should be rewards for necessary roughness. Positive reinforcement, little gems or badges.
November 17, 2024 at 11:48 PM
Instead of unnecessary roughness penalties in football, there should be rewards for necessary roughness. Positive reinforcement, little gems or badges.
I fixed up this Shakespeare 2540 saltwater/heavy freshwater reel. From the late 60’s/ early 70’s?
November 16, 2024 at 8:08 PM
I fixed up this Shakespeare 2540 saltwater/heavy freshwater reel. From the late 60’s/ early 70’s?
A fine morning.
November 16, 2024 at 5:17 PM
A fine morning.
Yeah I watched the Tyson/Paul fight and yeah it was the weirdest thing I’ve ever seen.
November 16, 2024 at 5:44 AM
Yeah I watched the Tyson/Paul fight and yeah it was the weirdest thing I’ve ever seen.
Well. This here is my nightstand. So.
November 15, 2024 at 11:34 PM
Well. This here is my nightstand. So.