Tangled Locks Journal
@tangledlockslit.bsky.social
An online literary journal featuring fiction, poetry, and essays. EIC: teresaberkowitz@bsky.social
Website: TangledLocksJournal.com
SUBS OPEN.
Website: TangledLocksJournal.com
SUBS OPEN.
I’m always drawn to those neon signs!
New #poetry by Travis Stephens.
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New #poetry by Travis Stephens.
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New poetry by Travis Stephens
This poem features a highway fortune teller and a unexpected reading,
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August 9, 2025 at 2:06 PM
I’m always drawn to those neon signs!
New #poetry by Travis Stephens.
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New #poetry by Travis Stephens.
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New poetry by Elizabeth Rae Bullmer explores the magic of origins.
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#poetry #poetrylovers
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#poetry #poetrylovers
Theories of How I Came to Be: A Poem by Elizabeth Rae Bullmer
New poetry by Elizabeth Rae Bullmer, part of our Summer 2025 Issue.
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August 2, 2025 at 1:09 PM
New poetry by Elizabeth Rae Bullmer explores the magic of origins.
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#poetry #poetrylovers
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#poetry #poetrylovers
List of Liars
New fiction by Donna Barrow-Green. Part of our Summer Issue.
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#fiction #summerreading #summervibes☀️
New fiction by Donna Barrow-Green. Part of our Summer Issue.
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#fiction #summerreading #summervibes☀️
New Fiction by Donna Barrow-Green
Sitting poolside at her daughter's swim practice, a young woman explores the liars of her past in this compelling new fiction by Donna Barrow-Green.
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July 31, 2025 at 6:36 PM
List of Liars
New fiction by Donna Barrow-Green. Part of our Summer Issue.
tangledlocksjournal.com/2025/07/31/l...
#fiction #summerreading #summervibes☀️
New fiction by Donna Barrow-Green. Part of our Summer Issue.
tangledlocksjournal.com/2025/07/31/l...
#fiction #summerreading #summervibes☀️
Current opportunities for writers and artists.
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Submission Opportunities: Art and Words
We have extended our call for submissions until April 20th for our spring online journal. We also have four slots available for developmental feedback. The submission window has closed for essays a…
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April 6, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Current opportunities for writers and artists.
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Excited to have my story, "Fling" included in the new Tangled Lives anthology, alongside work by @swethaamit.bsky.social @thepoetjade.bsky.social @michelecacano.bsky.social @shannonsavvas.bsky.social. Thanks @tangledlockslit.bsky.social for creating this book! tangledlocksjournal.com/2023/04/13/f...
February 23, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Excited to have my story, "Fling" included in the new Tangled Lives anthology, alongside work by @swethaamit.bsky.social @thepoetjade.bsky.social @michelecacano.bsky.social @shannonsavvas.bsky.social. Thanks @tangledlockslit.bsky.social for creating this book! tangledlocksjournal.com/2023/04/13/f...
A Treasure for Readers and Writers
Just want to spotlight Mountain Bluebird Magazine. I am thrilled to have a short story in their next issue. Jenny Forrester is the creative force behind this gorgeous print-only…
http://tangledlocksjournal.com/2025/02/20/a-treasure-for-readers-and-writers/
Just want to spotlight Mountain Bluebird Magazine. I am thrilled to have a short story in their next issue. Jenny Forrester is the creative force behind this gorgeous print-only…
http://tangledlocksjournal.com/2025/02/20/a-treasure-for-readers-and-writers/
February 20, 2025 at 1:07 PM
A Treasure for Readers and Writers
Just want to spotlight Mountain Bluebird Magazine. I am thrilled to have a short story in their next issue. Jenny Forrester is the creative force behind this gorgeous print-only…
http://tangledlocksjournal.com/2025/02/20/a-treasure-for-readers-and-writers/
Just want to spotlight Mountain Bluebird Magazine. I am thrilled to have a short story in their next issue. Jenny Forrester is the creative force behind this gorgeous print-only…
http://tangledlocksjournal.com/2025/02/20/a-treasure-for-readers-and-writers/
Jeffrey Tobin captures the extraordinary love of family through ordinary objects in his poem, 'Where the Smallest Things Collide.' New work from our Winter 2025 Issue. tangledlocksjournal.com/.../where-th... #poetry #poetrylovers
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February 17, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Jeffrey Tobin captures the extraordinary love of family through ordinary objects in his poem, 'Where the Smallest Things Collide.' New work from our Winter 2025 Issue. tangledlocksjournal.com/.../where-th... #poetry #poetrylovers
Tell us your stories.
I'm thinking a lot about independent voices these days. Fiction, poetry, and essays have the power to tell truths. The pressure is on to RightSpeak, whether it is restricting news outlets for not using his new…
http://tangledlocksjournal.com/2025/02/16/tell-us-your-stories/
I'm thinking a lot about independent voices these days. Fiction, poetry, and essays have the power to tell truths. The pressure is on to RightSpeak, whether it is restricting news outlets for not using his new…
http://tangledlocksjournal.com/2025/02/16/tell-us-your-stories/
February 16, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Tell us your stories.
I'm thinking a lot about independent voices these days. Fiction, poetry, and essays have the power to tell truths. The pressure is on to RightSpeak, whether it is restricting news outlets for not using his new…
http://tangledlocksjournal.com/2025/02/16/tell-us-your-stories/
I'm thinking a lot about independent voices these days. Fiction, poetry, and essays have the power to tell truths. The pressure is on to RightSpeak, whether it is restricting news outlets for not using his new…
http://tangledlocksjournal.com/2025/02/16/tell-us-your-stories/
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As a queer American expat, I want to use the privilege of living abroad to support my community. For the next year, if you’re an Org or researcher serving the LGBTQIA+ community (UK/USA), I’ll meet your project budget. WHATEVER it is. Animation, illustration, answer's yes: pay what you can. DM me.
January 22, 2025 at 9:54 AM
As a queer American expat, I want to use the privilege of living abroad to support my community. For the next year, if you’re an Org or researcher serving the LGBTQIA+ community (UK/USA), I’ll meet your project budget. WHATEVER it is. Animation, illustration, answer's yes: pay what you can. DM me.
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I picture a cliff. The waters below are treacherous. A crowd is tightly packed.
Trump, Elon, & oligarchs are far from the edge. They push. Some Immigrants, nonbinary and trans people tumble on day 1.
The oligarchs push again. We need to push back but our little bit of grass seems safe. Will we?
Trump, Elon, & oligarchs are far from the edge. They push. Some Immigrants, nonbinary and trans people tumble on day 1.
The oligarchs push again. We need to push back but our little bit of grass seems safe. Will we?
January 22, 2025 at 10:49 AM
I picture a cliff. The waters below are treacherous. A crowd is tightly packed.
Trump, Elon, & oligarchs are far from the edge. They push. Some Immigrants, nonbinary and trans people tumble on day 1.
The oligarchs push again. We need to push back but our little bit of grass seems safe. Will we?
Trump, Elon, & oligarchs are far from the edge. They push. Some Immigrants, nonbinary and trans people tumble on day 1.
The oligarchs push again. We need to push back but our little bit of grass seems safe. Will we?
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Keep Making Your Voice Heard
It’s more than disappointing to see the scions of social media arm-in-arm with the new-old president. But the truth is, I have been disappointed with these billionaire white men for a long time. Meta’s algorithms mean that I am fed content that I don’t want and don’t…
It’s more than disappointing to see the scions of social media arm-in-arm with the new-old president. But the truth is, I have been disappointed with these billionaire white men for a long time. Meta’s algorithms mean that I am fed content that I don’t want and don’t…
Keep Making Your Voice Heard
It’s more than disappointing to see the scions of social media arm-in-arm with the new-old president. But the truth is, I have been disappointed with these billionaire white men for a long time. Meta’s algorithms mean that I am fed content that I don’t want and don’t let me get started about x. These decade of relying social media has made me dependent.
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January 21, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Keep Making Your Voice Heard
It’s more than disappointing to see the scions of social media arm-in-arm with the new-old president. But the truth is, I have been disappointed with these billionaire white men for a long time. Meta’s algorithms mean that I am fed content that I don’t want and don’t…
It’s more than disappointing to see the scions of social media arm-in-arm with the new-old president. But the truth is, I have been disappointed with these billionaire white men for a long time. Meta’s algorithms mean that I am fed content that I don’t want and don’t…
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Thanks Dan! Your story is breathtaking.
Thanks to @tangledlockslit.bsky.social for including me in this très cool anthology !
January 22, 2025 at 4:40 AM
Thanks Dan! Your story is breathtaking.
Thanks Dan! Your story is breathtaking.
Thanks to @tangledlockslit.bsky.social for including me in this très cool anthology !
January 22, 2025 at 4:40 AM
Thanks Dan! Your story is breathtaking.
I think these reporters are overestimating the appeal of trump’s bs. At least I hope so.
White House reporters are excited that after four years of boring interviews with subject-matter experts they now get the adrenaline rush that comes from the personal attention of a president who threatens to have them executed. www.cjr.org/political_pr...
January 22, 2025 at 4:38 AM
I think these reporters are overestimating the appeal of trump’s bs. At least I hope so.
Keep Making Your Voice Heard
It’s more than disappointing to see the scions of social media arm-in-arm with the new-old president. But the truth is, I have been disappointed with these billionaire white men for a long time. Meta’s algorithms mean that I am fed content that I don’t want and don’t…
It’s more than disappointing to see the scions of social media arm-in-arm with the new-old president. But the truth is, I have been disappointed with these billionaire white men for a long time. Meta’s algorithms mean that I am fed content that I don’t want and don’t…
Keep Making Your Voice Heard
It’s more than disappointing to see the scions of social media arm-in-arm with the new-old president. But the truth is, I have been disappointed with these billionaire white men for a long time. Meta’s algorithms mean that I am fed content that I don’t want and don’t let me get started about x. These decade of relying social media has made me dependent.
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January 21, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Keep Making Your Voice Heard
It’s more than disappointing to see the scions of social media arm-in-arm with the new-old president. But the truth is, I have been disappointed with these billionaire white men for a long time. Meta’s algorithms mean that I am fed content that I don’t want and don’t…
It’s more than disappointing to see the scions of social media arm-in-arm with the new-old president. But the truth is, I have been disappointed with these billionaire white men for a long time. Meta’s algorithms mean that I am fed content that I don’t want and don’t…
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I woke up the day after the election and revised this poem that has been sitting in my files. Thank you, @tangledlockslit.bsky.social , for publishing it.
January 11, 2025 at 2:36 PM
I woke up the day after the election and revised this poem that has been sitting in my files. Thank you, @tangledlockslit.bsky.social , for publishing it.
Allowing hate speech on social media platforms makes it incredibly difficult to amplify the words of marginalized writers. We are on Bluesky but many members of our community are on Facebook and Instagram.
NEW: Platformer has obtained the dehumanizing new guidelines moderating what people can now say about trans people on Facebook and Instagram. Employees tell me these changes are likely to inspire more violence against LGBT people: www.platformer.news/meta-new-tra...
January 10, 2025 at 10:39 AM
Allowing hate speech on social media platforms makes it incredibly difficult to amplify the words of marginalized writers. We are on Bluesky but many members of our community are on Facebook and Instagram.
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Tangled Lives, the collection from @tangledlockslit.bsky.social is finally out! Thanks to all the writers and editors for making this happen. My poem, London Fever, is included.
www.amazon.com/Tangled-Live...
January 5, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Tangled Lives, the collection from @tangledlockslit.bsky.social is finally out! Thanks to all the writers and editors for making this happen. My poem, London Fever, is included.
www.amazon.com/Tangled-Live...
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In the midst of the conservative narrowing of women’s roles, a writer reflects on her legacy. A new essay from our “we could almost touch it” special feature.
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Legacy
An essay by Jackie Herbach.
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January 10, 2025 at 10:33 AM
In the midst of the conservative narrowing of women’s roles, a writer reflects on her legacy. A new essay from our “we could almost touch it” special feature.
tangledlocksjournal.com/2025/01/09/l...
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Call for Submissions
Now that we have our first printed publication under our belts, I want to remind you that we are still seeking essays, creative non fiction, and artwork for “We Could Almost Touch It” anthology. This special work documents women’s experiences, feelings, and insights since the…
Now that we have our first printed publication under our belts, I want to remind you that we are still seeking essays, creative non fiction, and artwork for “We Could Almost Touch It” anthology. This special work documents women’s experiences, feelings, and insights since the…
Call for Submissions
Now that we have our first printed publication under our belts, I want to remind you that we are still seeking essays, creative non fiction, and artwork for “We Could Almost Touch It” anthology. This special work documents women’s experiences, feelings, and insights since the 2016 election. Be a part of this historic work. This anthology will be published as a hardcover, paperback, and ebook. There is no fee to submit. For more information on this call and other opportunities, check out our submittable page.
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January 7, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Call for Submissions
Now that we have our first printed publication under our belts, I want to remind you that we are still seeking essays, creative non fiction, and artwork for “We Could Almost Touch It” anthology. This special work documents women’s experiences, feelings, and insights since the…
Now that we have our first printed publication under our belts, I want to remind you that we are still seeking essays, creative non fiction, and artwork for “We Could Almost Touch It” anthology. This special work documents women’s experiences, feelings, and insights since the…