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Michelle Dornish
@mdornish.bsky.social
220 followers 360 following 67 posts
Writer of Fantasy novels and short stories of various genres
Member of Pen & Pier --> https://www.penandpier.com/
Special education teacher
PhD student who aspires to be a school psychologist
Wife of 7 years
Mother of a four-year old boy and a newborn
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I'm in this! Also helped put the book together! Very proud of this collaboration with my writing family at @penandpier.bsky.social
penandpier.bsky.social Pen & Pier @penandpier.bsky.social · 12d
We are happy to announce our very first anthology is coming out on November 24th! Rough Seas & Strange Yarns captures short stories, poems, and visual art of fifteen Pen & Pier members, all focusing on the theme: Ocean. You can pre-order the eBook now www.amazon.com/dp/B0FY715J2...
Rough Seas and Strange Yarns: A Pen & Pier Anthology
Amazon.com: Rough Seas and Strange Yarns: A Pen & Pier Anthology eBook : Miller, Barbara: Kindle Store
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November 4, 2025 at 10:14 PM
mdornish.bsky.social
A strangely familiar name this week on the @penandpier.bsky.social channel!!
November 4, 2025 at 4:44 PM
mdornish.bsky.social
This week is National School Psychologist week and I need to give a shout out to every school psychologist I have worked with in my last decade as a special educator. Each of you has inspired me to pursue my own doctorate and become a school psychologist myself!
#SchoolPsychWeek #NASP #Capella
November 4, 2025 at 4:41 PM
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penandpier.bsky.social
A little primer from us about editing: substack.com/home/post/p-...
An image of a checklist for editing. It has several bullet points. Behind each is a phrase to check for and avoid if possible. Those are: There is/There was (Especially at the start of description or action)' Seem/seemed, Just, Very, Thought, However, Adverbs (Generally words that end in -ly), Looked like, Then, Started, Feels/felt. On the bottom left corner is the Pen & Pier logo. On the bottom right a hand with a pen.
October 24, 2025 at 4:44 PM
mdornish.bsky.social
www.writingbattle.com/join-battle I joined the upcoming Autumn Short Story Battle with writers from around the world. Get Ready to Battle on Oct 26, 2025! @writingbattle.bsky.social
#flashfiction #writingprompts #writerslife #WritingCommunity #writersofbluesky

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Writing Battle — Write. Read. Win.
Write. Read. Win. A competitive writing platform for storytellers around the world. Receive oodles of feedback. Join the most supportive writing community on the web. You up for the chal...
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October 24, 2025 at 1:02 PM
mdornish.bsky.social
I agree! I feel like every year this event gets better and better!
Counting the days till next year already!
October 11, 2025 at 12:50 AM
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Pen & Pier to me is a place to hone my writing craft. I can tap into the experience and genius of the group to improve on my work. Whether I am getting or giving a critique, I always learn something!
–Michelle Dornish @mdornish.bsky.social
October 10, 2025 at 7:34 PM
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Fun times with fellow writers! @bsmbooks.bsky.social @mdornish.bsky.social @kevincarver.bsky.social @katherinebonn.bsky.social @katelynsweigart.bsky.social @journey-on.bsky.social , among others.
October 10, 2025 at 11:18 PM
mdornish.bsky.social
I'm so excited! just got an email from the substack of @penandpier.bsky.social! Our writing group is a fledgling in the social media landscape, but love what we are putting out there! Find us!
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substack.com/@penandpier
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www.instagram.com/pen.and.pier/
Pen & Pier - Pen & Pier is a society of writers who support each other’s creative efforts. We envision a community where authors of all levels create powerful stories that inspire and endure.
Pen & Pier is a society of writers who support each other’s creative efforts. We envision a community where authors of all levels create powerful stories that inspire and endure.
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October 11, 2025 at 12:49 AM
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October 3, 2025 at 4:29 PM
mdornish.bsky.social
www.writingbattle.com/join-battle I joined the upcoming Fear Flash Fiction Battle with writers from around the world. Get Ready to Battle on Oct 5, 2025! @writingbattle.bsky.social
#flashfiction #writingprompts #writerslife #WritingCommunity #writersofbluesky

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Writing Battle — Write. Read. Win.
Write. Read. Win. A competitive writing platform for storytellers around the world. Receive oodles of feedback. Join the most supportive writing community on the web. You up for the chal...
www.writingbattle.com
October 4, 2025 at 12:21 AM
mdornish.bsky.social
Hey y'all!
My writing group is publishing an anthology and I am so stoked! We are currently looking for ARC readers. If you like short stories of various genres then please fill out this survey! Looking at end of 2025 for our release!
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
September 26, 2025 at 5:29 AM
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Hanging out with @uteorgassa.bsky.social and @kevincarver.bsky.social at our Pen&Pier writing conference this weekend in SLO and 5 Cities! Got to make a book last night. Today is writing and marketing!
September 20, 2025 at 11:27 PM
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Check out this amazing anthology of modern mummy stories! I am reading some rave reviews, and I happen to know at least one of the stories is to die for! @uteorgassa.bsky.social, talking about you!

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Modern Mummies (2025)
At the beginning of the year, I noticed that Cat Eye Press was soliciting stories for a new collection. The theme was “modern mummies” and I have to admit that I was skeptical until I r…
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August 16, 2025 at 1:55 AM
mdornish.bsky.social
It's August, my baby is 2.5 months old, and I'm back at it with #furiousfiction with no trouble on the WC this time! *gasp*
Feeling closer to normal every day!
August 3, 2025 at 7:34 AM
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If anyone can help this family it would be much appreciated. So terrible that this is happening to so many people in our country right now 😒
www.gofundme.com/f/aid-a-deta...
Donate to Aid a Detained Family in Need, organized by Tiff Buckman
My previous student, from a 'More Intensive' special day class in SLO County, has been take… Tiff Buckman needs your support for Aid a Detained Family in Need
www.gofundme.com
July 18, 2025 at 4:35 PM
mdornish.bsky.social
Got some good news! Paragraph Planet accepted my submission. This Monday they will be posting my 75 words, a captured moment with my newborn.
www.paragraphplanet.com
Creative writing website for authors and readers. 75 words, changing daily. Submit your paragraph today.
A flash fiction website for writers and readers. One 75 word tale published daily. Plus author interviews and writing group map
www.paragraphplanet.com
July 12, 2025 at 8:46 PM
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tellez.bsky.social
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4 Unique Writing Habits of Famous Writers
By Isha JainAs someone who wants to improve my craft, I often read about the writing advice and habits of accomplished writers.Over the years, I have come across many quirky habits that have
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July 1, 2025 at 1:28 AM
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uteorgassa.bsky.social
Look at that, I am a highlighted author!
cateyepress.bsky.social Cat Eye Press @cateyepress.bsky.social · Jul 7
We’re back with more #ModernMummies author highlights. Today, we have @uteorgassa.bsky.social whose short stories have been published by Shortwave Publishing, Haunted Words Press & more. Her Modern Mummies story “Going Home” is an eerie exploration of what happens when you disturb the dead.
Modern Mummies Author Highlight: Ute Orgassa Snippet from the story "Going Home" by Ute Orgassa Preorder Modern Mummies at cateyepress.com/store
July 7, 2025 at 5:08 PM
mdornish.bsky.social
The results are in! Sensational 64 is not bad at all
Thanks @writingbattle.bsky.social
#writingbattle #wonder2025
June 15, 2025 at 7:55 PM
mdornish.bsky.social
I just shared my novel excerpt with Uncharted Mag! Novel Excerpt Prize! PublicationPublication + $3k! More details here: www.unchartedmag.com
Home - Uncharted
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June 15, 2025 at 4:50 AM
mdornish.bsky.social
This is a new honor for me! Furthest I have ever gotten in an @writingbattle.bsky.social challenge!
June 13, 2025 at 7:36 PM
mdornish.bsky.social
Hey everyone! I have written a letter and submitted to a contest and now I am in the second round! I would really appreicate your support! If you are able to read the letter, and if you like it, please vote for the letter!
Thanks!!
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Dear Fear of Unbroken Cycles, - The Unsealed
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April 10, 2025 at 4:40 AM
mdornish.bsky.social
This morning was a whirlwind of pitching my book at #pitch-o-rama2025 and I learned so much! Also got to meet some amazing authors and agents. My pages are going out to four different people tonight! So overall, a worthwhile venture!
April 6, 2025 at 5:36 AM
mdornish.bsky.social
Followed Lindsey on Substack after meeting her at Pith-a-Rama. A fascinating agent who has her fingers in many publishing pies!
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Lindsey Explains It All | Lindsey Smith | Substack
Welcome to Lindsey Explains It All, my Substack series where I take a page from Clarissa Darling’s book (or, well, TV show) to demystify the wild world of book publishing. Click to read Lindsey Explai...
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April 5, 2025 at 5:06 PM