Joanna Theiss
@joannatheiss.com
Writer of weird things sitting with a cat in Washington, DC
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"With sharp prose, wry humor, and poignant insights, this collection explores themes of love, regret, and hope in a chaotic world."
Enter to win a copy of @patriciaqbidar.bsky.social's "Pardon Me for Moonwalking" from @unsolicitedpress.bsky.social #💙📚 #Booksky
Enter to win a copy of @patriciaqbidar.bsky.social's "Pardon Me for Moonwalking" from @unsolicitedpress.bsky.social #💙📚 #Booksky
November 24, 2025 at 7:20 PM
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**ATTENTION WRITERS** This is your ONE MONTH warning. Entires open for the #WelkinWritingPrize 2026 on the 1st Dec. 100 words. Rolling subs. Free entry. Publication for shortlistees. Prizes for top 5.
November 1, 2025 at 11:01 AM
**ATTENTION WRITERS** This is your ONE MONTH warning. Entires open for the #WelkinWritingPrize 2026 on the 1st Dec. 100 words. Rolling subs. Free entry. Publication for shortlistees. Prizes for top 5.
Socialism is about living in a society together, looking out for one another and not for just ourselves
November 21, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Socialism is about living in a society together, looking out for one another and not for just ourselves
A request for permission to include a short story of mine in an anthology... including lines to the effect of "don't worry, you don't have to pay us"
Why would I ever pay to have a story included in an anthology?
Why would I ever pay to have a story included in an anthology?
November 20, 2025 at 2:16 PM
A request for permission to include a short story of mine in an anthology... including lines to the effect of "don't worry, you don't have to pay us"
Why would I ever pay to have a story included in an anthology?
Why would I ever pay to have a story included in an anthology?
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In case you ever lose her she's in Co. Roscommon. From the Irish 'greanaidh', meaning gravelly place.
#speirgorm
#speirgorm
November 20, 2025 at 11:30 AM
In case you ever lose her she's in Co. Roscommon. From the Irish 'greanaidh', meaning gravelly place.
#speirgorm
#speirgorm
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Times Square, I love NY 😘….
November 18, 2025 at 5:54 AM
Times Square, I love NY 😘….
I'm almost 50,000 words into my new novel project. I know I'll change every one of them before the work is done, but it's still a milestone worth celebrating
November 18, 2025 at 7:21 PM
I'm almost 50,000 words into my new novel project. I know I'll change every one of them before the work is done, but it's still a milestone worth celebrating
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Our latest issue finds us rushing through time and space courtesy of new work from @geoliminal.bsky.social Elisabeth Sheffield, @israelbonilla.bsky.social Roberto Ontiveros, @supernaturalfeat.com @juliaevem.bsky.social Stephen Cicirelli, Jaryd Porter, Joyce Meggett, @addisonzeller.bsky.social
Issue 33 | Fall 2025 | Your Impossible Voice
Our latest issue includes new work from Eric Williams, Elisabeth Sheffield, Israel Bonilla, Roberto Ontiveros, Dan Weaver, Julia Meinwald, Stephen Cicirelli, Jaryd Porter, Joyce Meggett, Addison Zelle...
yourimpossiblevoice.com
November 18, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Our latest issue finds us rushing through time and space courtesy of new work from @geoliminal.bsky.social Elisabeth Sheffield, @israelbonilla.bsky.social Roberto Ontiveros, @supernaturalfeat.com @juliaevem.bsky.social Stephen Cicirelli, Jaryd Porter, Joyce Meggett, @addisonzeller.bsky.social
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Following a lengthy federal investigation, a grand jury in January indicted the 55-year-old lawyer on 22 counts for tax evasion and other financial crimes, charges that largely stemmed from his alleged concealment of millions of dollars in poker winnings.
How a Top DC Lawyer and High-Stakes Poker Player Risks Losing It All
Tom Goldstein lived a double life—and is now fighting federal charges for alleged financial crimes. Why did he risk it all to play cards?
washingtonian.com
November 17, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Following a lengthy federal investigation, a grand jury in January indicted the 55-year-old lawyer on 22 counts for tax evasion and other financial crimes, charges that largely stemmed from his alleged concealment of millions of dollars in poker winnings.
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Heads up...Our poetry and fiction teams will no longer be accepting submissions after November 20th. Want to submit a piece? The link to submit is in our bio (and submissions are free)!
November 12, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Heads up...Our poetry and fiction teams will no longer be accepting submissions after November 20th. Want to submit a piece? The link to submit is in our bio (and submissions are free)!
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We're open for submissions of #shortstories #flashfiction #microfiction and #translations. Please click on the link for our guidlesines #callforsubmissions fictivedream.com/submission-g...
November 17, 2025 at 12:15 PM
We're open for submissions of #shortstories #flashfiction #microfiction and #translations. Please click on the link for our guidlesines #callforsubmissions fictivedream.com/submission-g...
Microsoft Word now includes the Copilot icon on the lower right corner of all documents, even if you disable Copilot
a woman wearing a santa hat says " stop trying to make fetch happen "
Alt: a woman wearing a santa hat says " stop trying to make fetch happen " from the movie Mean Girls
media.tenor.com
November 14, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Microsoft Word now includes the Copilot icon on the lower right corner of all documents, even if you disable Copilot
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No bromeo: lo más punki en este momento es demostrar
empatía,
modales y
rebatir ideas en lugar de a las personas.
empatía,
modales y
rebatir ideas en lugar de a las personas.
November 14, 2025 at 5:27 PM
No bromeo: lo más punki en este momento es demostrar
empatía,
modales y
rebatir ideas en lugar de a las personas.
empatía,
modales y
rebatir ideas en lugar de a las personas.
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Friends, the window to submit your books for the 2026 Lambda Literary Awards is closing... There's one week! Submissions close on November 21! Submit here: lambdaliterary.org/awards/lammy... 📚✨ #LammyAwards #Lammys2026
November 14, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Friends, the window to submit your books for the 2026 Lambda Literary Awards is closing... There's one week! Submissions close on November 21! Submit here: lambdaliterary.org/awards/lammy... 📚✨ #LammyAwards #Lammys2026
As soon as Congress is back in session, they introduce bills to meddle with DC policing and justice. I wonder if they're trying to distract us from something? 👀
November 14, 2025 at 5:41 PM
As soon as Congress is back in session, they introduce bills to meddle with DC policing and justice. I wonder if they're trying to distract us from something? 👀
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It's #TransgenderAwarenessWeek. My own awareness of my nonbinary gender identity solidified while I was writing my debut novel ENDPAPERS—about a genderqueer bookbinder struggling to understand herself in post-9/11 NYC, while there was no mainstream language to help her.
November 14, 2025 at 1:54 PM
It's #TransgenderAwarenessWeek. My own awareness of my nonbinary gender identity solidified while I was writing my debut novel ENDPAPERS—about a genderqueer bookbinder struggling to understand herself in post-9/11 NYC, while there was no mainstream language to help her.
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ALERT ‼️ Federal law enforcement/ ICE checkpoint on Clara Barton Pkwy eastbound into DC, near MacArthur Blvd exit. Men in masks pulling over white work vans, making detentions.
November 13, 2025 at 3:14 PM
ALERT ‼️ Federal law enforcement/ ICE checkpoint on Clara Barton Pkwy eastbound into DC, near MacArthur Blvd exit. Men in masks pulling over white work vans, making detentions.
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"In 2025, 40% of women aged 15 to 44 say they would move abroad permanently if they had the opportunity. The current figure is four times higher than the 10% who shared this desire in 2014, when it was generally in line with other age and gender groups."
Record Numbers of Younger Women Want to Leave the U.S.
The percentage of younger women in the U.S. who express a desire to migrate permanently has surged in the past decade.
news.gallup.com
November 13, 2025 at 3:10 PM
"In 2025, 40% of women aged 15 to 44 say they would move abroad permanently if they had the opportunity. The current figure is four times higher than the 10% who shared this desire in 2014, when it was generally in line with other age and gender groups."
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Lil sneak preview of who’s coming to you soon in our Joy micro issue. Expect it out soon. templeinacity.com/joy/ templeinacity.com/joy/
Temple in a City literary journal
Contributors to JOY, a special pop-up edition of Temple in a City literary journal.
templeinacity.com
November 12, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Lil sneak preview of who’s coming to you soon in our Joy micro issue. Expect it out soon. templeinacity.com/joy/ templeinacity.com/joy/
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Please join Meg Pokrass and me for the PROSE GARDEN, Sat. November 15, 2 PM EST.
Mario Aliberto III, Dawn Tasaka Steffler, Sumitra Singam, Coleman Bigelow, Keith J. Powell, Jeff Friedman, Christine H. Chen, Hugh Behm-Steinberg
Please register here for zoom link:
us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Mario Aliberto III, Dawn Tasaka Steffler, Sumitra Singam, Coleman Bigelow, Keith J. Powell, Jeff Friedman, Christine H. Chen, Hugh Behm-Steinberg
Please register here for zoom link:
us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
November 10, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Please join Meg Pokrass and me for the PROSE GARDEN, Sat. November 15, 2 PM EST.
Mario Aliberto III, Dawn Tasaka Steffler, Sumitra Singam, Coleman Bigelow, Keith J. Powell, Jeff Friedman, Christine H. Chen, Hugh Behm-Steinberg
Please register here for zoom link:
us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Mario Aliberto III, Dawn Tasaka Steffler, Sumitra Singam, Coleman Bigelow, Keith J. Powell, Jeff Friedman, Christine H. Chen, Hugh Behm-Steinberg
Please register here for zoom link:
us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
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On Veterans Day, we honor those who served and commit to serving them in return — not just in words, but in actions.
Affordability and a real commitment to mental health are essential to ensure that every veteran can build a future here in New York City.
Affordability and a real commitment to mental health are essential to ensure that every veteran can build a future here in New York City.
November 11, 2025 at 4:24 PM
On Veterans Day, we honor those who served and commit to serving them in return — not just in words, but in actions.
Affordability and a real commitment to mental health are essential to ensure that every veteran can build a future here in New York City.
Affordability and a real commitment to mental health are essential to ensure that every veteran can build a future here in New York City.
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Study Finds Exercise May Help Alzheimer’s Patients Look Hot https://theonion.com/study-finds-exercise-may-help-alzheimer-s-patients-look-1850616422/
November 11, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Study Finds Exercise May Help Alzheimer’s Patients Look Hot https://theonion.com/study-finds-exercise-may-help-alzheimer-s-patients-look-1850616422/
My dad served in the Navy even though his parents thought it was a dumb idea. Sometimes he wears his Korean War Vet hat around town and random people salute him
November 11, 2025 at 3:00 PM
My dad served in the Navy even though his parents thought it was a dumb idea. Sometimes he wears his Korean War Vet hat around town and random people salute him
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For anyone who was sleeping, major political news last night: a judge chose a new map for Utah that will deliver a seat to Democrats.
Major point in Dems’ favor that effectively neuters the GOP’s move in Missouri, much like California countered Texas.
Major point in Dems’ favor that effectively neuters the GOP’s move in Missouri, much like California countered Texas.
Just now: The plaintiffs who were arguing that Utah GOP's congressional map is illegal won in court.
The judge orders one of the two maps submitted by the plaintiffs ('map 1') be used.
The ruling, if it stands, guarantees that Democrats will pick up a congressional seat in Utah next year.
The judge orders one of the two maps submitted by the plaintiffs ('map 1') be used.
The ruling, if it stands, guarantees that Democrats will pick up a congressional seat in Utah next year.
November 11, 2025 at 2:02 PM
For anyone who was sleeping, major political news last night: a judge chose a new map for Utah that will deliver a seat to Democrats.
Major point in Dems’ favor that effectively neuters the GOP’s move in Missouri, much like California countered Texas.
Major point in Dems’ favor that effectively neuters the GOP’s move in Missouri, much like California countered Texas.