Jacqueline Parker
@onmytangent.bsky.social
Not good at writing bios but I write other things. Reader @fracturedlit jacqueline-parker.com
Me: hey mom, I was thinking about coming home for the holiday. What do you think?
Mom: my friend Dolly brought me a chainsaw and a bottle of wine.
... I'm taking that as a yes?
Mom: my friend Dolly brought me a chainsaw and a bottle of wine.
... I'm taking that as a yes?
September 3, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Me: hey mom, I was thinking about coming home for the holiday. What do you think?
Mom: my friend Dolly brought me a chainsaw and a bottle of wine.
... I'm taking that as a yes?
Mom: my friend Dolly brought me a chainsaw and a bottle of wine.
... I'm taking that as a yes?
I'm thrilled to have my latest flash up at @lostballoon.bsky.social! Check it out!
We have great new work up today! Check out “Can’t Have My Ghost” by @onmytangent.bsky.social. lost-balloon.com/2025/04/02/c...
Can’t Have My Ghost by Jacqueline Parker
I hear my mother’s voice as I open the kitchen cabinet to take down her favorite mug. If it could talk it might sound like her, with the high pitch of know-it-all confidence and a singsong lilt on …
lost-balloon.com
April 2, 2025 at 1:32 PM
I'm thrilled to have my latest flash up at @lostballoon.bsky.social! Check it out!
To all my writer buddies out there-- what was something you wish you knew before a week-long (solo, no group) residency? I would ❤️ some recs on how to really grow during this time.
February 26, 2025 at 12:39 AM
To all my writer buddies out there-- what was something you wish you knew before a week-long (solo, no group) residency? I would ❤️ some recs on how to really grow during this time.
Excited to have an acceptance from @lostballoon.bsky.social! Can't wait to share it!
February 18, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Excited to have an acceptance from @lostballoon.bsky.social! Can't wait to share it!
Love this piece from Beth Sherman up at @jmwwjournal.bsky.social
"The falcon is so close to me I can smell her warm, earthy scent, count the bars on her wing. Her claws dig into my arm."
Today at jmww, new flash from Beth Sherman
jmwwblog.wordpress.com/2025/02/12/f...
Today at jmww, new flash from Beth Sherman
jmwwblog.wordpress.com/2025/02/12/f...
Flash Fiction: Falconry by Beth Sherman
The falcon is so close to me I can smell her warm, earthy scent, count the bars on her wing. Her claws dig into my arm. If I removed the glove, she’d draw blood.
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February 13, 2025 at 2:03 AM
Love this piece from Beth Sherman up at @jmwwjournal.bsky.social
The world is a dumpster fire but this snuggly lil gal makes it better. Find the good in small moments and be the good for yourself and for others.
February 5, 2025 at 10:22 PM
The world is a dumpster fire but this snuggly lil gal makes it better. Find the good in small moments and be the good for yourself and for others.
So pleased to join the editorial staff at @jmwwjournal.bsky.social ! Can't wait to read your amazing work!
We’re pleased to welcome our newest Associate Flash Fiction Editors, Jacqueline Parker and Lisa Thornton!
jmwwblog.wordpress.com/2025/01/27/w...
jmwwblog.wordpress.com/2025/01/27/w...
Welcome Jacqueline Parker and Lisa Thornton to our Flash Fiction Team!
We’re pleased to welcome our newest Associate Flash Fiction Editors, Jacqueline Parker and Lisa Thornton!
jmwwblog.wordpress.com
January 30, 2025 at 5:09 PM
So pleased to join the editorial staff at @jmwwjournal.bsky.social ! Can't wait to read your amazing work!
Reposted by Jacqueline Parker
"In fact, Jack’s heart was as soft as a beat-up Courtyard by Marriott pillow."
Today at jmww, new fiction from David Waters:
jmwwblog.wordpress.com/2025/01/29/f...
Today at jmww, new fiction from David Waters:
jmwwblog.wordpress.com/2025/01/29/f...
Fiction: Nobody’s Cowboy Now by David Waters
In fact, Jack’s heart was as soft as a beat-up Courtyard by Marriott pillow.
jmwwblog.wordpress.com
January 29, 2025 at 4:17 PM
"In fact, Jack’s heart was as soft as a beat-up Courtyard by Marriott pillow."
Today at jmww, new fiction from David Waters:
jmwwblog.wordpress.com/2025/01/29/f...
Today at jmww, new fiction from David Waters:
jmwwblog.wordpress.com/2025/01/29/f...
Y'all. Bird feeders. Instant joy in this dark world.
January 28, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Y'all. Bird feeders. Instant joy in this dark world.
My dog snores so loudly I have to keep the volume on max just to hear anything. Why.
January 7, 2025 at 3:58 AM
My dog snores so loudly I have to keep the volume on max just to hear anything. Why.
Excellent flash by @tcboudreau.bsky.social bluestemmagazine.com/w25/timothy-...
Successful Auditions — Bluestem Magazine
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January 6, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Excellent flash by @tcboudreau.bsky.social bluestemmagazine.com/w25/timothy-...
New piece in DOG TEETH Lit! It's a weird flash reimagining the death of alewife Elsie Marley. Check it out! dogteethlit.neocities.org
DOG TEETH is a lit mag dedicated to queering sex, gender, species, and everything in between. send us your genre-bending queeredness!
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January 4, 2025 at 4:57 PM
New piece in DOG TEETH Lit! It's a weird flash reimagining the death of alewife Elsie Marley. Check it out! dogteethlit.neocities.org
I dreamt of a garage truck that left my garbage uncollected. The driver sees me running down the street to get his attention and drives away.
I'm not sure I like where this is headed.
I'm not sure I like where this is headed.
January 1, 2025 at 4:01 PM
I dreamt of a garage truck that left my garbage uncollected. The driver sees me running down the street to get his attention and drives away.
I'm not sure I like where this is headed.
I'm not sure I like where this is headed.
Have a new piece in @themerseyreview.bsky.social. go check it out!
The Mersey Review 5 is here! Delivered, signed for, clearly tampered with by the postal service 🫨
We've got 16 brand new pieces & mini-interview for you! Check emmmm ouuuuuttttt 🐷💚
www.themerseyreview.com/issues/5
We've got 16 brand new pieces & mini-interview for you! Check emmmm ouuuuuttttt 🐷💚
www.themerseyreview.com/issues/5
The Mersey Review 5 — The Mersey Review
The Mersey Review 5 (Winter 2024)
www.themerseyreview.com
December 12, 2024 at 3:51 AM
Have a new piece in @themerseyreview.bsky.social. go check it out!
My dog has a bad leg so we moved the mattress into the living room so she can still snuggle with us. Now watching Muppet Treasure Island bc you're never too old for the Muppets.
December 7, 2024 at 4:56 AM
My dog has a bad leg so we moved the mattress into the living room so she can still snuggle with us. Now watching Muppet Treasure Island bc you're never too old for the Muppets.
I'm so excited for my fellow writers who received Pushcart and Best of noms this year! Best of luck and good vibes to everyone!
November 21, 2024 at 11:30 PM
I'm so excited for my fellow writers who received Pushcart and Best of noms this year! Best of luck and good vibes to everyone!
Woke up to an acceptance for a piece I love and worked on in a @kathyfish.bsky.social workshop!
November 19, 2024 at 3:19 PM
Woke up to an acceptance for a piece I love and worked on in a @kathyfish.bsky.social workshop!
Hello out there. Not yet fully migrating from the other place but open to another platform where i can meet other writers, editors, and generally cool people to share ideas with. Who's out there?
November 11, 2024 at 3:00 AM
Hello out there. Not yet fully migrating from the other place but open to another platform where i can meet other writers, editors, and generally cool people to share ideas with. Who's out there?