Ross McMeekin
@rossmcmeekin.bsky.social
Upcoming novel, PEPPERLEAF, from Thirty West in 2026. Previously, a story collection, BELOW THE FALLS (Thirty West, 2024), and a novel, THE HUMMINGBIRDS (Skyhorse, 2018). PNW family man.
New author photo!
November 27, 2025 at 4:41 AM
New author photo!
That evening as a parent when you know you'll be putting away the plastic kid spoons for good after the next wash.
November 26, 2025 at 1:02 AM
That evening as a parent when you know you'll be putting away the plastic kid spoons for good after the next wash.
Found out today that one of my new stories is coming out Turkey Day at @maudlinhouse.bsky.social! Who knows, it just might be an antidote to your tryptophan coma. I’ll give a heads up when it’s live.
November 20, 2025 at 11:55 PM
Found out today that one of my new stories is coming out Turkey Day at @maudlinhouse.bsky.social! Who knows, it just might be an antidote to your tryptophan coma. I’ll give a heads up when it’s live.
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Consequences for himself ("I'm in danger") and for other characters. This Ralph Wiggum moment reminds me Jane Austen's EMMA, when Emma humiliates Miss Bates. The reactions of everyone around Emma (and Lisa) make these moments hurt more (which become hinge moments for the protagonist's growth later.)
November 19, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Consequences for himself ("I'm in danger") and for other characters. This Ralph Wiggum moment reminds me Jane Austen's EMMA, when Emma humiliates Miss Bates. The reactions of everyone around Emma (and Lisa) make these moments hurt more (which become hinge moments for the protagonist's growth later.)
Simpsons take that *might* apply to writing fiction: if the ignorant bliss of Ralph Wiggum didn't have consequences, he'd turn into an unlikeable character.
November 19, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Simpsons take that *might* apply to writing fiction: if the ignorant bliss of Ralph Wiggum didn't have consequences, he'd turn into an unlikeable character.
Hey all you fiction writers!
Poetry chapbooks are clearly dominating our open call, but it’s so dope when fiction comes through. Whether a novelette, a couple long stories or flash, always impressed by the economy of language. Some nonfiction as well in lesser quantities. Keep em coming!
November 19, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Hey all you fiction writers!
Funny how I do some of my best writing when I'm supposed to be doing something else. Like the muse delights in being a guilty pleasure.
November 18, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Funny how I do some of my best writing when I'm supposed to be doing something else. Like the muse delights in being a guilty pleasure.
I can't decide whether to have chick peas or garbanzo beans.
November 14, 2025 at 12:28 AM
I can't decide whether to have chick peas or garbanzo beans.
Would the late poet Joanne Kyger be disappointed to know I’m posting this great poem of hers on our present-day mind tombs? Would she be thrilled? Dunno. Love it, though.
November 10, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Would the late poet Joanne Kyger be disappointed to know I’m posting this great poem of hers on our present-day mind tombs? Would she be thrilled? Dunno. Love it, though.
Just found the links to 80(!) reviews I did of short stories in lit mags for @pshares.bsky.social about a decade ago, for a column. It's cool to see there are some names in there that have become household. pshares.org/blog/author/...
Ross McMeekin, Author at Ploughshares
pshares.org
November 7, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Just found the links to 80(!) reviews I did of short stories in lit mags for @pshares.bsky.social about a decade ago, for a column. It's cool to see there are some names in there that have become household. pshares.org/blog/author/...
Lower Queen Anne
November 5, 2025 at 1:13 AM
Lower Queen Anne
Hey all! This Wednesday, I'll be part of a reading with a few fellow fiction writers and poets on our pal Zoom. It'll be in honor of @thirtywestph.com's 10th Anniversary. We'll be chiming in from east to west. You can sign up below. It'll be a blast.
Happy Halloween! While the reading is next week, many literary treats from soon-to-be 2x TW author @rossmcmeekin.bsky.social will be at our 10 year anniversary Zoom reading. Come out on 11/5 from 8-10PM EST!
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November 1, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Hey all! This Wednesday, I'll be part of a reading with a few fellow fiction writers and poets on our pal Zoom. It'll be in honor of @thirtywestph.com's 10th Anniversary. We'll be chiming in from east to west. You can sign up below. It'll be a blast.
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Happy Halloween! While the reading is next week, many literary treats from soon-to-be 2x TW author @rossmcmeekin.bsky.social will be at our 10 year anniversary Zoom reading. Come out on 11/5 from 8-10PM EST!
us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
October 31, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Happy Halloween! While the reading is next week, many literary treats from soon-to-be 2x TW author @rossmcmeekin.bsky.social will be at our 10 year anniversary Zoom reading. Come out on 11/5 from 8-10PM EST!
us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
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From @joshdale.co Ghosts, goblins, & goobers: this is the biggest Halloween treat. You: order a cool Thirty West book. Me: give at least 1 free chapbook from my library. Let me tell you, there’s like 100 others but these I’m willing to cast away. Be Spooky 👻 👹 💀
thirtywestph.com/shop
thirtywestph.com/shop
October 30, 2025 at 8:22 PM
From @joshdale.co Ghosts, goblins, & goobers: this is the biggest Halloween treat. You: order a cool Thirty West book. Me: give at least 1 free chapbook from my library. Let me tell you, there’s like 100 others but these I’m willing to cast away. Be Spooky 👻 👹 💀
thirtywestph.com/shop
thirtywestph.com/shop
perfect fall pairing
October 25, 2025 at 9:13 PM
perfect fall pairing
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A new era of monochrome chapbooks are coming soon from Thirty West & we're ready to read. Submit your best poetry, fiction, and nonfiction chapbooks from Halloween (10/31) until New Year's Eve (12/31). Together, we shall stop at nothing to escape the mundane in 2026.
thirtywestph.com/submit
thirtywestph.com/submit
October 23, 2025 at 4:58 PM
A new era of monochrome chapbooks are coming soon from Thirty West & we're ready to read. Submit your best poetry, fiction, and nonfiction chapbooks from Halloween (10/31) until New Year's Eve (12/31). Together, we shall stop at nothing to escape the mundane in 2026.
thirtywestph.com/submit
thirtywestph.com/submit
Today's visit to Shilshole Bay was chilly and marvelous.
October 21, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Today's visit to Shilshole Bay was chilly and marvelous.
New bookmail, direct from @thirtywestph.com headquarters. A novella, The Apoptotic Era, by A.G. Valentine. LOVE the cover.
October 15, 2025 at 5:51 PM
New bookmail, direct from @thirtywestph.com headquarters. A novella, The Apoptotic Era, by A.G. Valentine. LOVE the cover.
Spotted a copy of Below the Falls this morning at Phinney Books in NW Seattle. Stop by!
October 11, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Spotted a copy of Below the Falls this morning at Phinney Books in NW Seattle. Stop by!
Whoa, what a game last night! If my memory serves me correctly, the last time my beloved Seattle Mariners went this far in the playoffs, I was still using a pager.
October 11, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Whoa, what a game last night! If my memory serves me correctly, the last time my beloved Seattle Mariners went this far in the playoffs, I was still using a pager.
Mark your calendars!!
Thirty West is so hype for our 10 Year Anniversary.
November 5th at 8PM EST, come in and join our 7 author reading. Readings, memories, & prizes to audience members. @chelseastickle.bsky.social @agvalentine.bsky.social @rossmcmeekin.bsky.social @seanennis.bsky.social @kristintenor.bsky.social
November 5th at 8PM EST, come in and join our 7 author reading. Readings, memories, & prizes to audience members. @chelseastickle.bsky.social @agvalentine.bsky.social @rossmcmeekin.bsky.social @seanennis.bsky.social @kristintenor.bsky.social
October 2, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Mark your calendars!!
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A.G. Valentine @agvalentine.bsky.social has his debut novella now…do you?
THE APOPTOTIC ERA is coming out very soon.
thirtywestph.com/shop/theapoptoticera
THE APOPTOTIC ERA is coming out very soon.
thirtywestph.com/shop/theapoptoticera
September 24, 2025 at 9:31 PM
A.G. Valentine @agvalentine.bsky.social has his debut novella now…do you?
THE APOPTOTIC ERA is coming out very soon.
thirtywestph.com/shop/theapoptoticera
THE APOPTOTIC ERA is coming out very soon.
thirtywestph.com/shop/theapoptoticera