Sandra Kasturi
@sandrakasturi.bsky.social
Author of "The Animal Bridegroom" and "Come Late to the Love of Birds." Lover of red lipstick and videos of cats knocking over toddlers. Constantly dreaming "Aliens" sequels.
"The one with the first lie wins."
--Elle Fanning as Catherine the Great
"The one with the first lie wins."
--Elle Fanning as Catherine the Great
Good heavens. I've made it to the finals of the Pulp Literature First Page Cage Match, with my novella, "Medusa Gorgon, Lady Detective." Gulp! Overwhelmed!
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A Round of Applause for the 2025 First Page Cage Finalists! - PULP Literature
We are delighted to announce the finalists for the 2025 First Page Cage Match! After much deliberation, here are the results.
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November 22, 2025 at 2:15 AM
Good heavens. I've made it to the finals of the Pulp Literature First Page Cage Match, with my novella, "Medusa Gorgon, Lady Detective." Gulp! Overwhelmed!
pulpliterature.com/a-round-of-a...
pulpliterature.com/a-round-of-a...
Reposted by Sandra Kasturi
🛸🛸 new story today
🛸🛸 a fable, from @sandrakasturi.bsky.social
🛸🛸 a fable, from @sandrakasturi.bsky.social
“I heard that the old man’s beatification was performed by an ancient eagle, whose feathers had been touched by God himself.”
🛸 take a walk in the woods with @sandrakasturi.bsky.social
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🛸 take a walk in the woods with @sandrakasturi.bsky.social
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Beard of Birds
by Sandra Kasturi
Once I heard the story of an old man living in the forest, birds nesting in his enormous beard instead of flying south for the winter. He would dole out bear hugs to bears until the...
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November 21, 2025 at 7:34 PM
🛸🛸 new story today
🛸🛸 a fable, from @sandrakasturi.bsky.social
🛸🛸 a fable, from @sandrakasturi.bsky.social
In astonishing news, I'm longlisted for the "First Page Cage Match" at Pulp Literature! I submitted page one from my mythologically noirish novella. I don't write a ton of fiction, so this is particularly chuff-inducing! Congrats to the other longlistees!
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Announcing the 2025 First Page Cage Longlist! - PULP Literature
It's time to announce the winners of the First Page Cage! These are the authors who enticed our editors to read more ...
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October 23, 2025 at 11:41 PM
In astonishing news, I'm longlisted for the "First Page Cage Match" at Pulp Literature! I submitted page one from my mythologically noirish novella. I don't write a ton of fiction, so this is particularly chuff-inducing! Congrats to the other longlistees!
pulpliterature.com/announcing-t...
pulpliterature.com/announcing-t...
Reposted by Sandra Kasturi
Short Poem Honorable Mentions
Things to Remember When Descending Through the Ocean • @sandrakasturi.bsky.social • Poetry Society Stanza Poetry Competition October
Generation Ship • Akua Lezli Hope • Star*Line 47.3
The Last Valkyrie • Pat Masson • Forgotten Ground Regained 2
Things to Remember When Descending Through the Ocean • @sandrakasturi.bsky.social • Poetry Society Stanza Poetry Competition October
Generation Ship • Akua Lezli Hope • Star*Line 47.3
The Last Valkyrie • Pat Masson • Forgotten Ground Regained 2
October 2, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Short Poem Honorable Mentions
Things to Remember When Descending Through the Ocean • @sandrakasturi.bsky.social • Poetry Society Stanza Poetry Competition October
Generation Ship • Akua Lezli Hope • Star*Line 47.3
The Last Valkyrie • Pat Masson • Forgotten Ground Regained 2
Things to Remember When Descending Through the Ocean • @sandrakasturi.bsky.social • Poetry Society Stanza Poetry Competition October
Generation Ship • Akua Lezli Hope • Star*Line 47.3
The Last Valkyrie • Pat Masson • Forgotten Ground Regained 2
Monkey and I have been staying up late and listening to FIP (Radio France), probably the greatest radio station of all time. Anyway, a version of "Brasil" by the Dinner Sisters came on, which was fantastic, but I still passionately love the one by Pink Martini. Ah, Brasil.
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youtu.be/8PrqlkD4DGs?...
Brasil - Pink Martini ft. China Forbes | Live from Stuttgart - 2010
YouTube video by Pink Martini
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September 7, 2025 at 6:02 AM
Monkey and I have been staying up late and listening to FIP (Radio France), probably the greatest radio station of all time. Anyway, a version of "Brasil" by the Dinner Sisters came on, which was fantastic, but I still passionately love the one by Pink Martini. Ah, Brasil.
youtu.be/8PrqlkD4DGs?...
youtu.be/8PrqlkD4DGs?...
I was delighted that my poem "Things to Remember When Descending Through the Ocean" was published by @poetrysociety.bsky.social last year and now has been nominated for a Rhysling Award!
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March 20, 2025 at 7:21 PM
I was delighted that my poem "Things to Remember When Descending Through the Ocean" was published by @poetrysociety.bsky.social last year and now has been nominated for a Rhysling Award!
poetrysociety.org.uk/poems/things...
poetrysociety.org.uk/poems/things...
Monty's new holiday bedding.
December 25, 2024 at 1:42 AM
Monty's new holiday bedding.
I have noted that on my phone, when I'm typing "we're," it always wants to autocorrect to "werewolf," so I guess I type that a lot?
December 24, 2024 at 2:26 AM
I have noted that on my phone, when I'm typing "we're," it always wants to autocorrect to "werewolf," so I guess I type that a lot?
Monty always finds a way.
June 4, 2024 at 6:06 PM
Monty always finds a way.
Had a lovely time last weekend in Ottawa, and then Montreal hanging out with Pat and @michaellibling.bsky.social. Delicious salmon & conversation was had while my hubby went to see Sleep Token. Then Sunday brunch at the Chateau Laurier, which was pricey but worth it.
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Savour a hearty buffet or à la carte breakfast at Wilfrid's Restaurant, offering Ottawa's best weekend brunch and regional dishes with a sustainable focus.
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June 1, 2024 at 3:28 PM
Had a lovely time last weekend in Ottawa, and then Montreal hanging out with Pat and @michaellibling.bsky.social. Delicious salmon & conversation was had while my hubby went to see Sleep Token. Then Sunday brunch at the Chateau Laurier, which was pricey but worth it.
www.fairmont.com/laurier-otta...
www.fairmont.com/laurier-otta...
I just heard Martin Springett's "Sister if Theft" which uses part of a poem of mine as lyrics! Love it!
Martin's an artist and musician, and you'd likely recognize his work from the gorgeous covers he did for Guy Gavriel Kay's Fionavar books.
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Martin's an artist and musician, and you'd likely recognize his work from the gorgeous covers he did for Guy Gavriel Kay's Fionavar books.
gardeningclubmusicandart.com/the-time-tri...
The Time Trilogy - The Gardening Club Music and Art
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May 28, 2024 at 4:06 PM
I just heard Martin Springett's "Sister if Theft" which uses part of a poem of mine as lyrics! Love it!
Martin's an artist and musician, and you'd likely recognize his work from the gorgeous covers he did for Guy Gavriel Kay's Fionavar books.
gardeningclubmusicandart.com/the-time-tri...
Martin's an artist and musician, and you'd likely recognize his work from the gorgeous covers he did for Guy Gavriel Kay's Fionavar books.
gardeningclubmusicandart.com/the-time-tri...
My poem, "Off the Coat of Bermuda, a Gift" got shortlisted for Pulp Literature's Magpie Award this year!
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Announcing the Shortlist for the 2024 Magpie Award for Poetry! - PULP Literature
The Top Ten in the Nest 'Poetry is a mirror which makes beautiful that which is distorted.'~ Percy Bysshe ShelleyCongratulations to the shortlisted poets for the 2024 Magpie Award for Poetry, each of ...
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May 24, 2024 at 1:52 AM
My poem, "Off the Coat of Bermuda, a Gift" got shortlisted for Pulp Literature's Magpie Award this year!
pulpliterature.com/announcing-t...
pulpliterature.com/announcing-t...
Crazy weather lately. Blizzard one minute, over and done and sun coming out 20 minutes later.
March 21, 2024 at 3:28 PM
Crazy weather lately. Blizzard one minute, over and done and sun coming out 20 minutes later.
In cat news du jour, we finally have proof that Fat Reggie is, in fact, a cat, and not some alien pod thing in a cat's body: He jumped into a box and just sat there like a derp. CATNESS: CONFIRMED.
March 9, 2024 at 4:48 PM
In cat news du jour, we finally have proof that Fat Reggie is, in fact, a cat, and not some alien pod thing in a cat's body: He jumped into a box and just sat there like a derp. CATNESS: CONFIRMED.
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Liminal Electricity
Oakland, CA
Oakland, CA
February 22, 2024 at 12:26 AM
Liminal Electricity
Oakland, CA
Oakland, CA
Ozzie lying in this sun. His little FACE! I can barely stand it.
February 17, 2024 at 4:03 PM
Ozzie lying in this sun. His little FACE! I can barely stand it.
Oswald has recovered nicely from his intestinal surgery. He now has to have a lion cut at least a couple of times a year, to make sure no more hairball blockages. He looks so doofy now!
February 15, 2024 at 7:47 PM
Oswald has recovered nicely from his intestinal surgery. He now has to have a lion cut at least a couple of times a year, to make sure no more hairball blockages. He looks so doofy now!
Look at Monty! He's so handsome!
February 15, 2024 at 1:09 AM
Look at Monty! He's so handsome!
My husband's the drummer in the band Riffs of Retribution. They had some fun with a lyrics visualizer to create this not-exactly-a-music-video. The bit with a certain giant ape cracked me up.
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Riffs of Retribution - "Tripping Over the Line" (Lyrics Visualizer)
This is a lyrics visualizer for the song "Tripping Over the Line" by Riffs of Retribution. It's a rough demo of a song from our forthcoming EP, due out Summer 2024. Band members: AL "Yeti" Bones - Guitars/Vocals Brett Savory - Drums Tryg Smith - Bass Video created by Tryg Smith.
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February 10, 2024 at 9:38 PM
My husband's the drummer in the band Riffs of Retribution. They had some fun with a lyrics visualizer to create this not-exactly-a-music-video. The bit with a certain giant ape cracked me up.
youtu.be/EU9LvypJX80?...
youtu.be/EU9LvypJX80?...
Ah, Nick Cave. You break my heart and you give me comfort. Every damn time. Today's Red Hand Files especially moved me.
www.theredhandfiles.com
www.theredhandfiles.com
The Red Hand Files
You can ask me anything. There will be no moderator. This will be between you and me. Let's see what happens. Much love, Nick
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January 24, 2024 at 4:15 PM
Ah, Nick Cave. You break my heart and you give me comfort. Every damn time. Today's Red Hand Files especially moved me.
www.theredhandfiles.com
www.theredhandfiles.com
In terrible news, I am done all of @sblackmoore.bsky.social's Eric Carter books, as well as @byharryconnolly.bsky.social's Great Way and Twenty Palaces books. Now what am I to do?? I'm bereft. Need reading recommendations for books/worlds that are as tremendous as those!
January 23, 2024 at 12:21 PM
In terrible news, I am done all of @sblackmoore.bsky.social's Eric Carter books, as well as @byharryconnolly.bsky.social's Great Way and Twenty Palaces books. Now what am I to do?? I'm bereft. Need reading recommendations for books/worlds that are as tremendous as those!
Rewatching True Detective, Season 1. Just as mesmerizing as the first time. I remember when it was airing, we watched it weekly, alternating with eps of S1 of Hannibal. The shows felt like they were in parallel universes that occasionally touched. So eerie. Try it... it is a surreal experience.
January 22, 2024 at 5:10 AM
Rewatching True Detective, Season 1. Just as mesmerizing as the first time. I remember when it was airing, we watched it weekly, alternating with eps of S1 of Hannibal. The shows felt like they were in parallel universes that occasionally touched. So eerie. Try it... it is a surreal experience.
Poor Oswald is at the emergency vet going into surgery for an intestinal blockage. Same thing happened a year ago. I hope he makes it. So stressful. He's such a great cat.
January 11, 2024 at 10:20 PM
Poor Oswald is at the emergency vet going into surgery for an intestinal blockage. Same thing happened a year ago. I hope he makes it. So stressful. He's such a great cat.
Went to see The Empire Strips Back on the weekend. Pretty cheeky, funny stuff . . . though a sad lack of half-dressed Han Solo, alas.
theempirestripsback.com
theempirestripsback.com
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Enjoy a night of burlesque with sexy stormtroopers at this Star Wars parody. Find out if The Empire Strips Back is coming to a city near you and get tickets!
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January 9, 2024 at 1:42 AM
Went to see The Empire Strips Back on the weekend. Pretty cheeky, funny stuff . . . though a sad lack of half-dressed Han Solo, alas.
theempirestripsback.com
theempirestripsback.com