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Literary Mischief in a Nest of Mayhem. Publishing fiction, poetry, essays, art and photography online since 2017. Now venturing into print. www.thievingmagpie.org
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The poet & scientist Jonathan Chernoff has delivered 3 fine and charming poems for our Winter Issue. www.thievingmagpie.org. #thievingmagpie #literarymischief #poetry #fiction #essays #art #photography
February 6, 2026 at 11:22 PM
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In his story "A Portal to Heaven" the writer Zakarya Hassen brings heart-racing tension to life. The essence of fiction. www.thievingmagpie.org. #thievingmagpie #literarymischief #fiction #poetry #art
February 3, 2026 at 7:14 PM
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Canadian writer Titus Green’s new story is about three characters hustling to survive the brutalities of life in an unforgiving modern world that is as small as it big.  www.thievingmagpie.org.  #thievingmagpie #literarymischief #fiction #poetry #essays #art #photography
January 31, 2026 at 12:30 AM
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Mauritian poet Amit Parmessur has written 3 timeless, earthy poems for our Winter Issue. www.thievingmagpie.org. #thievingmagpie #literarymischief #poetry #fiction #essays
January 27, 2026 at 8:50 PM
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The essayist Elizabeth Bird has courageously broached the subject we're all too embarrassed to discuss: "Time to talk colon." IYKYK www.thievingmagpie.org. #thievingmagpie #literarymischief #fiction #essays #poopdreams
January 24, 2026 at 1:27 AM
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We introduce Philip Katsampes to the #parliamentofmagpies with his first published piece, a touching story about perseverance, love & humanity. www.thievingmagpie.org #thievingmagpie #literarymischief #fiction #poetry #art #photography
January 20, 2026 at 11:04 PM
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The poems of Elizabeth O'Dell are so visceral and delicious, we broke our own rule of 3's and added a 4th! Check www.thievingmagpie.org #thievingmagpie #literarymischief #poetry #fiction #art #essays #photography
January 17, 2026 at 1:17 AM
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The writer Harvey Huddleston returns to the #parliamentofmagpies with a bittersweet story of true friendship. Check it out www.thievingmagpie.org. #thievingmagpie #literarymischief #fiction #poetry #essays #art #photography
January 13, 2026 at 5:40 PM
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The multi-talented artist Tamizh Ponni VP contributes several new original pieces to our 8rh Anniversary Winter Issue and they are stunning. Check them out www.thievingmagpie.org. #thievingmagpie #literarymischief #fiction #poetry #art
January 10, 2026 at 1:32 AM
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The essayist Anthony Mohr returns to the #parliamentofmagpies with a fantastic piece on Southern California culture, from the artistic to the entrepreneurial. It's a great read. Check it www.thievingmagpie.org. #thievingmagpie #literarymischief #fiction #essays #poetry #art #photography
January 6, 2026 at 5:58 PM
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The writer Alaina Hammond has written a story about office romance that is raw honest and heartbreaking. Www.thievingmagpie.org. www.thievingmagpie.org #thievingmagpie #literarymischief #fiction #poetry #essays art
January 3, 2026 at 1:47 AM
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The Ghanaian writer & poet McLord Selasi @selasimclord.bsky.social has written 3 new poems for our Winter Issue. Deep, layered and heartfelt. Www.thievingmagpie.org. #thievingmagpie #literarymischief #poetry #fiction #essays
December 30, 2025 at 5:43 PM
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December 30, 2025 at 5:41 PM
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In her cozy and comic story "Pansophy" the writer Norma Hart brings the concept of communal education to a quaint village that has its own wisdoms. www.thievingmagpie.org. #thievingmagpie #literarymischief #fiction #poetry #art #essays
December 26, 2025 at 6:57 PM
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We are 8 years old! Our 8th Anniversary Winter Issue 32 has arrived and it is jampacked with gems and nuggets. Enjoy by clicking www.thievingmagpie.org! #thievingmagpie #literarymischief #nestofmayhem #fiction #poetry @sgkellman.bsky.social @shannonmurdoch.bsky.social
December 20, 2025 at 6:33 PM
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Happy heavenly birthday to the batman of baseball! Your relentless pursuit of the timely hit will always keep us inspired. #thievingmagpie #literarymischief #billbuckner #batman
December 14, 2025 at 10:03 PM
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We close out our Fall 2025 Issue 31 with a true-to-life story by the writer Chris Connel full of truth and heart. Brace yourselves www.thievingmagpie.org, #winteriscoming #thievingmagpie #literarymischief #fiction #poetry #essays #art #photography
December 13, 2025 at 6:47 PM
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The writer Cheryl Klein @cherylekleinla.bsky.social has written a gem of a story about working and surviving in today's economy and social structure. It ain't easy. Great story. Checi www.thievingmagpie.org #thievingmagpie #literarymischief #fiction #poetry #essays #art #photography
December 6, 2025 at 1:29 AM
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It's perfectly OK to donate to mischief when it is of a literary nature! Visit www.thievingmagpie.org/donations/ or text "TTMAGPIE" to 44-321. #thievingmagpie #literarymischief #nestofmayhem #donationswelcome #GivingTuesday
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December 2, 2025 at 5:19 PM
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The writer Yurii Tokar was born in USSR and lives in Ukraine. His tale of a day in the life of a pensioner in eastern Europe is perfectly old-school. Check it www.thievingmagpie.org. #thievingmagpie #literarymischief #fiction #poetry #essays #art #photography #flashfiction #ukrainianwriters
November 29, 2025 at 5:33 PM
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New Hampshire artist Tammy Higgins @patriotsofrock666.bsky.social has created cool new photos for our Fall 2025 Issue. You can check them out www.thievingmagpie.org. Come for #photography stay for #MagpieMerch & #AmericanPlayground #thievingmagpie #literarymischief #fiction #poetry #art #essays
November 21, 2025 at 11:57 PM
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Canadian writer Salvatore Difalco has written 3 odd funky pieces of #flashfiction in our Fall 2025 Issue. Check them out www.thievingmagpie.org. While you're there, check out #MagpieMerch #AmericanPlayground and more... #thievingmagpie #literarymischief #fiction #poetry #essays #art #photography
November 15, 2025 at 1:04 AM
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Happy Odd Couple Day!
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November 13, 2025 at 6:48 PM
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The Smart Search List of the Day is: Literary Poems feat. @the-thievingmagpie.bsky.social et al. https://duotrope.com...
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The Smart Search List of the Day is: Literary Poems feat. @the-thievingmagpie.bsky.social et al. https://duotrope.com/search/smart/poetry/literary-poems-LIo1cxKu
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November 6, 2025 at 1:06 PM
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In his wonderful essay about #oatmeal the writer Ben Eisen reminds us that freedom of expression does indeed extend to breakfast and beyond. Check it out www.thievingmagpie.org. #thievingmagpie #literarymischief #fiction #poetry #essays #art #photography
November 8, 2025 at 3:53 PM