Sarah Freligh
@sfreligh.bsky.social
Writer and swimmer and teacher. Books: OTHER EMERGENCIES; HEREAFTER; A BRIEF NATURAL HISTORY OF WOMEN; DEAR YOU; WE & SAD MATH. Best Microfiction 2018-21, 2025; Wigleaf 50; NEA poetry fellow; http://sarahfreligh.com. Mom to Wayne and Oscar.
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Breathless, again SO MANY! Another list: www.mattkendrick.co.uk/_files/ugd/c...
My favourite is probably www.smokelong.com/stories/boy/
This from @sudhab.bsky.social is fab: monkeybicycle.net/bitter-hot-c...
Also this stunner from @sfreligh.bsky.social www.mattkendrick.co.uk/welkin-stori...
My favourite is probably www.smokelong.com/stories/boy/
This from @sudhab.bsky.social is fab: monkeybicycle.net/bitter-hot-c...
Also this stunner from @sfreligh.bsky.social www.mattkendrick.co.uk/welkin-stori...
www.mattkendrick.co.uk
November 8, 2025 at 9:22 AM
Breathless, again SO MANY! Another list: www.mattkendrick.co.uk/_files/ugd/c...
My favourite is probably www.smokelong.com/stories/boy/
This from @sudhab.bsky.social is fab: monkeybicycle.net/bitter-hot-c...
Also this stunner from @sfreligh.bsky.social www.mattkendrick.co.uk/welkin-stori...
My favourite is probably www.smokelong.com/stories/boy/
This from @sudhab.bsky.social is fab: monkeybicycle.net/bitter-hot-c...
Also this stunner from @sfreligh.bsky.social www.mattkendrick.co.uk/welkin-stori...
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Philly, I am coming to you! Saturday, November 15, 12 - 2 p.m. at A Novel Idea on Passyunk.
November 6, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Philly, I am coming to you! Saturday, November 15, 12 - 2 p.m. at A Novel Idea on Passyunk.
Philly, I am coming to you! Saturday, November 15, 12 - 2 p.m. at A Novel Idea on Passyunk.
November 6, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Philly, I am coming to you! Saturday, November 15, 12 - 2 p.m. at A Novel Idea on Passyunk.
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Thank you, @awpwriter.org! 💞
The 2026 Perugia Press Prize from @perugiapress.bsky.social is an annual contest for first or second books of poetry by women. The winner receives $2,000, publication, and more! Submit by 11/15. AWP members can learn more on the Contests & Calls directory.
2026 Perugia Press Prize
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November 5, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Thank you, @awpwriter.org! 💞
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Another win! Voters in California approved Proposition 50!
November 5, 2025 at 4:13 AM
Another win! Voters in California approved Proposition 50!
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“... like having a funeral for clothes.”
“And it’s okay, it is, but sometimes Rita misses the way the light shone through the window at school, how it made gold squares on the floor …”
this by @sfreligh.bsky.social in Ghost Parachute ghostparachute.com/issue/octobe...
“And it’s okay, it is, but sometimes Rita misses the way the light shone through the window at school, how it made gold squares on the floor …”
this by @sfreligh.bsky.social in Ghost Parachute ghostparachute.com/issue/octobe...
The Way the Cookie Crumbles — Ghost Parachute
Sometimes Rita pretends to be sick so she can stay home from school. She and her mom watch television in the morning, talk shows where the hosts interview celebrities about their workout routines or t...
ghostparachute.com
November 4, 2025 at 4:39 AM
“... like having a funeral for clothes.”
“And it’s okay, it is, but sometimes Rita misses the way the light shone through the window at school, how it made gold squares on the floor …”
this by @sfreligh.bsky.social in Ghost Parachute ghostparachute.com/issue/octobe...
“And it’s okay, it is, but sometimes Rita misses the way the light shone through the window at school, how it made gold squares on the floor …”
this by @sfreligh.bsky.social in Ghost Parachute ghostparachute.com/issue/octobe...
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Best Microfiction reopens! Please spread the word!
Folks, we are now OPEN until December 15th! Lit mag editors, please send us your 5 nominated stories! Judged by Diane Seuss. @dseuss.bsky.social www.bestmicrofiction.com
#FlashFiction #Microfiction #LiteraryMagazines #Author #Writers #Writing #ShortStory #WritingCommunity #WritingAndBooks
#FlashFiction #Microfiction #LiteraryMagazines #Author #Writers #Writing #ShortStory #WritingCommunity #WritingAndBooks
Best Microfiction
The Best Microfiction anthology series provides recognition for outstanding literary stories of 400 words or fewer.
www.bestmicrofiction.com
November 2, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Best Microfiction reopens! Please spread the word!
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And of course I have to thank the amazing, wonderful @sfreligh.bsky.social who challenged my brain to write poetry last month. And I'm sorry to say this one didn't stay in sonnet form, but, my chicken one has so far... ??
October 31, 2025 at 4:58 PM
And of course I have to thank the amazing, wonderful @sfreligh.bsky.social who challenged my brain to write poetry last month. And I'm sorry to say this one didn't stay in sonnet form, but, my chicken one has so far... ??
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still riding the high from last week’s flash retreat in WV with the amazing @kathyfish.bsky.social, @sfreligh.bsky.social, and @andrewbertaina.bsky.social hosted by the lovely @ellenweeren.bsky.social and A Reason to Write. my creative cup is overflowing and my heart is full to bursting.
October 28, 2025 at 11:01 AM
still riding the high from last week’s flash retreat in WV with the amazing @kathyfish.bsky.social, @sfreligh.bsky.social, and @andrewbertaina.bsky.social hosted by the lovely @ellenweeren.bsky.social and A Reason to Write. my creative cup is overflowing and my heart is full to bursting.
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My friend Sascha is a professional musician and he's lost a viola bow on the way to Heathrow. Please signal boost to help him get it back.
October 11, 2025 at 7:17 PM
My friend Sascha is a professional musician and he's lost a viola bow on the way to Heathrow. Please signal boost to help him get it back.
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"The plan is not to run and hide, but to fight, fight, fight."
Read "The Way the Cookie Crumbles" written by @sfreligh.bsky.social and illustrated by @damicandrea.bsky.social.
"Sometimes Rita pretends to be sick so she can stay home from school."
tinyurl.com/4cekduun
"Sometimes Rita pretends to be sick so she can stay home from school."
tinyurl.com/4cekduun
The Way the Cookie Crumbles — Ghost Parachute
Sometimes Rita pretends to be sick so she can stay home from school. She and her mom watch television in the morning, talk shows where the hosts interview celebrities about their workout routines or t...
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October 4, 2025 at 8:38 PM
"The plan is not to run and hide, but to fight, fight, fight."
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Fab new story by @sfreligh.bsky.social from that new Ghost Parachute!
The Way the Cookie Crumbles — Ghost Parachute
Sometimes Rita pretends to be sick so she can stay home from school. She and her mom watch television in the morning, talk shows where the hosts interview celebrities about their workout routines or t...
ghostparachute.com
October 3, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Fab new story by @sfreligh.bsky.social from that new Ghost Parachute!
Unfit.
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'Assault on oversight': Hegseth overhaul of military watchdogs spurs concern
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is launching a new effort to overhaul the military's watchdog agencies, sparking concerns among current and former U.S. officials that wrongdoing could go unreported or unexamined in the largest - and most expensive - branch of the U.S. government.
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October 2, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Unfit.
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New Rita story up at the fabulous Ghost Parachute! Amazing art by @damicandrea.bsky.social.
Read "The Way the Cookie Crumbles" written by @sfreligh.bsky.social and illustrated by @damicandrea.bsky.social.
"Sometimes Rita pretends to be sick so she can stay home from school."
tinyurl.com/4cekduun
"Sometimes Rita pretends to be sick so she can stay home from school."
tinyurl.com/4cekduun
The Way the Cookie Crumbles — Ghost Parachute
Sometimes Rita pretends to be sick so she can stay home from school. She and her mom watch television in the morning, talk shows where the hosts interview celebrities about their workout routines or t...
tinyurl.com
October 1, 2025 at 7:52 PM
New Rita story up at the fabulous Ghost Parachute! Amazing art by @damicandrea.bsky.social.
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Truly enjoyed creating art for the 9th Anniversary issue for the Ghost Parachute magazine. Thank you @brettpribble.bsky.social and @sfreligh.bsky.social who’s amazing story you can read here
Read "The Way the Cookie Crumbles" written by @sfreligh.bsky.social and illustrated by @damicandrea.bsky.social.
"Sometimes Rita pretends to be sick so she can stay home from school."
tinyurl.com/4cekduun
"Sometimes Rita pretends to be sick so she can stay home from school."
tinyurl.com/4cekduun
The Way the Cookie Crumbles — Ghost Parachute
Sometimes Rita pretends to be sick so she can stay home from school. She and her mom watch television in the morning, talk shows where the hosts interview celebrities about their workout routines or t...
tinyurl.com
October 2, 2025 at 1:50 AM
Truly enjoyed creating art for the 9th Anniversary issue for the Ghost Parachute magazine. Thank you @brettpribble.bsky.social and @sfreligh.bsky.social who’s amazing story you can read here
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Wonderful to see @sfreligh.bsky.social's brilliant winning story included in this fantastic book 👇
Ebook bonus stories from @sfreligh.bsky.social, @jaimegill.bsky.social, @bronwengriffiths.bsky.social, @sagreene1.bsky.social @lunchontuesday.bsky.social, @emilyrinkema.bsky.social @maureenmcely.bsky.social & comps @mindsshinebright.bsky.social, @welkinprize.bsky.social @bathflashaward.bsky.social!
It's publication day for FUEL ebook—with 75 prizewinning flash fictions plus TWELVE bonus flash stories not in the print book! It's a great read *and* all profits go to UK fuel poverty charities. The print book raised over £4k; winter is coming, help us raise more: www.fuelflash.net/product/fuel...
October 2, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Wonderful to see @sfreligh.bsky.social's brilliant winning story included in this fantastic book 👇
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Read "The Way the Cookie Crumbles" written by @sfreligh.bsky.social and illustrated by @damicandrea.bsky.social.
"Sometimes Rita pretends to be sick so she can stay home from school."
tinyurl.com/4cekduun
"Sometimes Rita pretends to be sick so she can stay home from school."
tinyurl.com/4cekduun
The Way the Cookie Crumbles — Ghost Parachute
Sometimes Rita pretends to be sick so she can stay home from school. She and her mom watch television in the morning, talk shows where the hosts interview celebrities about their workout routines or t...
tinyurl.com
October 1, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Read "The Way the Cookie Crumbles" written by @sfreligh.bsky.social and illustrated by @damicandrea.bsky.social.
"Sometimes Rita pretends to be sick so she can stay home from school."
tinyurl.com/4cekduun
"Sometimes Rita pretends to be sick so she can stay home from school."
tinyurl.com/4cekduun
New Rita story up at the fabulous Ghost Parachute! Amazing art by @damicandrea.bsky.social.
Read "The Way the Cookie Crumbles" written by @sfreligh.bsky.social and illustrated by @damicandrea.bsky.social.
"Sometimes Rita pretends to be sick so she can stay home from school."
tinyurl.com/4cekduun
"Sometimes Rita pretends to be sick so she can stay home from school."
tinyurl.com/4cekduun
The Way the Cookie Crumbles — Ghost Parachute
Sometimes Rita pretends to be sick so she can stay home from school. She and her mom watch television in the morning, talk shows where the hosts interview celebrities about their workout routines or t...
tinyurl.com
October 1, 2025 at 7:52 PM
New Rita story up at the fabulous Ghost Parachute! Amazing art by @damicandrea.bsky.social.
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Whoa! Check out this October issue lineup!
We are excited to present the October 2025 issue, which is our Nine Year Anniversary issue. We've put out an issue every month on the first since we started, making this our 108th issue. Cover illustrated by @genevievetyrrell.bsky.social.
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tinyurl.com/mtcaexjy
October 2025 Issue — Ghost Parachute
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October 1, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Whoa! Check out this October issue lineup!
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Ebook bonus stories from @sfreligh.bsky.social, @jaimegill.bsky.social, @bronwengriffiths.bsky.social, @sagreene1.bsky.social @lunchontuesday.bsky.social, @emilyrinkema.bsky.social @maureenmcely.bsky.social & comps @mindsshinebright.bsky.social, @welkinprize.bsky.social @bathflashaward.bsky.social!
It's publication day for FUEL ebook—with 75 prizewinning flash fictions plus TWELVE bonus flash stories not in the print book! It's a great read *and* all profits go to UK fuel poverty charities. The print book raised over £4k; winter is coming, help us raise more: www.fuelflash.net/product/fuel...
October 1, 2025 at 9:56 AM
This book is truly beautiful, but it also serves those in need of relief during hard times. Thanks, @taniahershman.bsky.social!
Ebook bonus stories from @sfreligh.bsky.social, @jaimegill.bsky.social, @bronwengriffiths.bsky.social, @sagreene1.bsky.social @lunchontuesday.bsky.social, @emilyrinkema.bsky.social @maureenmcely.bsky.social & comps @mindsshinebright.bsky.social, @welkinprize.bsky.social @bathflashaward.bsky.social!
It's publication day for FUEL ebook—with 75 prizewinning flash fictions plus TWELVE bonus flash stories not in the print book! It's a great read *and* all profits go to UK fuel poverty charities. The print book raised over £4k; winter is coming, help us raise more: www.fuelflash.net/product/fuel...
October 1, 2025 at 2:04 PM
This book is truly beautiful, but it also serves those in need of relief during hard times. Thanks, @taniahershman.bsky.social!