Josh Dale
@joshdale.co
Writing, publishing, cats, nature, metal.
Read good books by Thirty West. You have my seal of approval
Read good books by Thirty West. You have my seal of approval
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Tonight!
Almost time for the 10-year anniversary reading and we can’t be more thrilled to have @adamg.bsky.social back at A Novel Idea this Saturday. Come by from 5-7 and let’s have a blast!
November 22, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Tonight!
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Our final feature for tomorrow’s reading is Rebecca Kokitus. A classic chapbook author of ours, she’s coming out of poetry hiatus for you all. A Novel Idea hosted a few of her events in the past; a perfect circle moment. See you tomorrow from 5-7!
November 21, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Our final feature for tomorrow’s reading is Rebecca Kokitus. A classic chapbook author of ours, she’s coming out of poetry hiatus for you all. A Novel Idea hosted a few of her events in the past; a perfect circle moment. See you tomorrow from 5-7!
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Our next feature on Saturday needs no introduction @anotherintro.bsky.social is one of the first book authors and we’re always stoked to listen to Jane-Rebecca’s prose. Only a few more sleeps… A Novel Idea will be ready for us!
November 20, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Our next feature on Saturday needs no introduction @anotherintro.bsky.social is one of the first book authors and we’re always stoked to listen to Jane-Rebecca’s prose. Only a few more sleeps… A Novel Idea will be ready for us!
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R U coming to Small Press Night, 12/2, 6pm, to hear these great authors?
Plus: The publishers will be on hand!
Barnes & Noble, 1708 Chestnut in #Philly.
Register here to be sure of a seat:
www.eventbrite.com/e/the-write-...
#authorreading #booklover #fiction #poetry #essay
Plus: The publishers will be on hand!
Barnes & Noble, 1708 Chestnut in #Philly.
Register here to be sure of a seat:
www.eventbrite.com/e/the-write-...
#authorreading #booklover #fiction #poetry #essay
November 17, 2025 at 4:14 PM
R U coming to Small Press Night, 12/2, 6pm, to hear these great authors?
Plus: The publishers will be on hand!
Barnes & Noble, 1708 Chestnut in #Philly.
Register here to be sure of a seat:
www.eventbrite.com/e/the-write-...
#authorreading #booklover #fiction #poetry #essay
Plus: The publishers will be on hand!
Barnes & Noble, 1708 Chestnut in #Philly.
Register here to be sure of a seat:
www.eventbrite.com/e/the-write-...
#authorreading #booklover #fiction #poetry #essay
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A couple more days until you can see @saraheedmonds.bsky.social read from the cult classic LATE NIGHTS AT FULL MOON RECORDS and maybe some new poems at our 10 year anniversary reading. This Saturday from 5-7 at the South Philly home of books, A Novel Idea. We’re excited for you to join us!
November 20, 2025 at 2:37 PM
A couple more days until you can see @saraheedmonds.bsky.social read from the cult classic LATE NIGHTS AT FULL MOON RECORDS and maybe some new poems at our 10 year anniversary reading. This Saturday from 5-7 at the South Philly home of books, A Novel Idea. We’re excited for you to join us!
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Thirty West chapbook submissions are free. However, some people choose to tip us a few bucks, or even purchase a title. This photo is all of the purchases logged to date. With budgets tight and pennies (RIP) pinched, we can’t thank you enough for supporting a scrappy indie press of 10 years. 📚
November 20, 2025 at 1:21 AM
Thirty West chapbook submissions are free. However, some people choose to tip us a few bucks, or even purchase a title. This photo is all of the purchases logged to date. With budgets tight and pennies (RIP) pinched, we can’t thank you enough for supporting a scrappy indie press of 10 years. 📚
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Wall of Fame but it’s people taking pics of our books with their pets
November 19, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Wall of Fame but it’s people taking pics of our books with their pets
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Why are we still “defending” theses? When can we start “attacking” with paint brushes, stacks of manuscripts, etc?
November 19, 2025 at 1:32 AM
Why are we still “defending” theses? When can we start “attacking” with paint brushes, stacks of manuscripts, etc?
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Another feature for Saturday’s 10 year anniversary reading is @shannonfrostgre.bsky.social a longtime friend of the press and soon-to-be Thirty West author. We’re very excited for it. Get down to A Novel Idea at 5 and celebrate with us!
November 18, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Another feature for Saturday’s 10 year anniversary reading is @shannonfrostgre.bsky.social a longtime friend of the press and soon-to-be Thirty West author. We’re very excited for it. Get down to A Novel Idea at 5 and celebrate with us!
Algorithms cannot and shall not shackle tomfoolery
November 18, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Algorithms cannot and shall not shackle tomfoolery
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First up on our 10-year anniversary list is the host, author, and founder of TW, @joshdale.co Come through to our free event at A Novel Idea. 11/22 from 5-7PM. We will love your company, camaraderie, and charity as we celebrate small business and indie literature in one legendary night.
November 16, 2025 at 3:36 PM
First up on our 10-year anniversary list is the host, author, and founder of TW, @joshdale.co Come through to our free event at A Novel Idea. 11/22 from 5-7PM. We will love your company, camaraderie, and charity as we celebrate small business and indie literature in one legendary night.
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New sticker dropped:
Read independent literature :) / or face dire consequences :(
Read independent literature :) / or face dire consequences :(
November 15, 2025 at 3:24 PM
New sticker dropped:
Read independent literature :) / or face dire consequences :(
Read independent literature :) / or face dire consequences :(
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We love all of the chapbook submissions. Please note that we are not open for long-form fiction & novels/poetry books/nonfiction. We will not be reading these emailed submissions and don’t wish for anyone to get the wrong idea. Thank you for understanding.
November 13, 2025 at 8:03 PM
We love all of the chapbook submissions. Please note that we are not open for long-form fiction & novels/poetry books/nonfiction. We will not be reading these emailed submissions and don’t wish for anyone to get the wrong idea. Thank you for understanding.
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Moran Press hand-sewn journals are in! Some will be for Westies Book Club members, others for the 10 year anniversary reading. We love artisan goods.
November 10, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Moran Press hand-sewn journals are in! Some will be for Westies Book Club members, others for the 10 year anniversary reading. We love artisan goods.
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Pushcart nominations are happening next week.
November 10, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Pushcart nominations are happening next week.
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1 of 2: #Philly #literary folk, mark your calendars now!
The 12/2 Small Press Night at Barnes & Noble, 1708 Chestnut, will feature the local presses shown in the graphic plus 5 great authors presenting their work.
#fiction #poetry #schmoozing
The 12/2 Small Press Night at Barnes & Noble, 1708 Chestnut, will feature the local presses shown in the graphic plus 5 great authors presenting their work.
#fiction #poetry #schmoozing
November 6, 2025 at 9:11 PM
1 of 2: #Philly #literary folk, mark your calendars now!
The 12/2 Small Press Night at Barnes & Noble, 1708 Chestnut, will feature the local presses shown in the graphic plus 5 great authors presenting their work.
#fiction #poetry #schmoozing
The 12/2 Small Press Night at Barnes & Noble, 1708 Chestnut, will feature the local presses shown in the graphic plus 5 great authors presenting their work.
#fiction #poetry #schmoozing
So many hot books
Thinking of winter? ❄️ Best time to be well-read! Step into the Thirty West Publishing House where we have cozy sales for your conscience and wallet. Here are sample bundles literally whipped up from our shelves and ready to mail. 🌲 Good till Dec 17th
thirtywestph.com/shop
thirtywestph.com/shop
November 6, 2025 at 7:32 PM
So many hot books
See you soon
Good day. Less than a month until this banger of a reading: Troublemaker Firestarter
Listen to some of the best poets and fiction writers around and yours truly the night before I fly off to a different country for vacation.
November 6th, 7PM eastern. Zoom link in my bio.
luma.com/z6tj5s4k
Listen to some of the best poets and fiction writers around and yours truly the night before I fly off to a different country for vacation.
November 6th, 7PM eastern. Zoom link in my bio.
luma.com/z6tj5s4k
November 5, 2025 at 11:17 PM
See you soon
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Thirty West is happy to welcome Ben Tanzer to the TW family. HUMAN NOISE, a literary short story collection, will see publication in the winter of 2027.
November 4, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Thirty West is happy to welcome Ben Tanzer to the TW family. HUMAN NOISE, a literary short story collection, will see publication in the winter of 2027.
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In a couple of evenings, you’ll listen to @kristintenor.bsky.social read on Zoom, the author of all debut, award-winning chapbook that we’ve had the honor of publishing. See you Wednesday at 8pm. Sign up for free here:
us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
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November 3, 2025 at 5:06 PM
In a couple of evenings, you’ll listen to @kristintenor.bsky.social read on Zoom, the author of all debut, award-winning chapbook that we’ve had the honor of publishing. See you Wednesday at 8pm. Sign up for free here:
us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
The Meat Man takes on Textual Healing. Listen now. 🥩 Thanks @mallorysmart.bsky.social!
open.spotify.com/episode/6BcE...
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November 3, 2025 at 4:09 PM
The Meat Man takes on Textual Healing. Listen now. 🥩 Thanks @mallorysmart.bsky.social!
open.spotify.com/episode/6BcE...
open.spotify.com/episode/6BcE...
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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...