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Writer of Queer, disabled femme stories and creator of Underground Bookshelf
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"The Ticket Master," by Yvonne Aore, blends speculative horror with emotional realism. It explores themes of redemption, spiritual liminality, and the weight of memory.

It’s one of 3 winners from last month’s contest.

#writesky #booksky #shortstory

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Winner (October 2025) "The Ticket Master" | Underground Bookshelf
"The Ticket Master," by Yvonne Aore, blends speculative horror with emotional realism, set in a metaphysical train station where passengers must confront guilt, grief, and the choice between life and ...
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November 16, 2025 at 4:30 AM
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“The Requiem of Roses” was one of the three winners from last month’s spooky writing contest!

Congrats Sanchita!

#writesky #shortstory #writingcontest #spooky #halloween

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Winner (October 2025) "The Requiem of Roses" | Underground Bookshelf
"The Requiem of Roses" by Sanchita Sahu tells the story of a village erased from every map, in which four children break the oldest rule to never follow the music. They find a song written in blood, a...
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November 16, 2025 at 4:20 AM
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The Theme for the November contest is #myths and #legends. The submission deadline is extended until November 30th.

#writesky #booksky #shortstories #poetry #writingcontest

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November 2025 Writing Contest Submissions | Underground Bookshelf
Cultures across the world are filled with myths, legends, and tales told over the ages. Sometimes, they're stories meant to teach a lesson or deliver valuable information to the next generation. Other...
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November 16, 2025 at 3:49 AM
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The November #writingcontest theme is MYTHS & LEGENDS!

- #shortstories, #flashfiction, #poetry, #firstchapter, #excerpts all welcome
- 2,000 word limit

#writesky #booksky #writing #mythology #legend

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November 2025 Writing Contest Submissions | Underground Bookshelf
Cultures across the world are filled with myths, legends, and tales told over the ages. Sometimes, they're stories meant to teach a lesson or deliver valuable information to the next generation. Other...
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November 4, 2025 at 4:26 PM
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I’m looking to feature more #essays /essayists on Underground Bookshelf. I’m open to discussions of all kinds of #genres, #book formats, #literary topics, etc.

Let me know if this is something you’re interested in. Here’s the link to see what’s been done in the past:

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November 4, 2025 at 4:20 PM
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Congratulations to the winners of this month’s writing contest!!

#writesky #booksky #writingcontest #horrorsky #paranormal #shortstories

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October 2025 Contest Results | Underground Bookshelf
Thank you so much to everyone who submitted their work to the October Writing Contest. The theme was HORROR, THRILLER, SUPERNATURAL, PARANORMAL, or SPOOKY.
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October 29, 2025 at 9:31 PM
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This site is great! I am hooked! Been reading from it all night!
stevewmorris.bsky.social Steve Morris @stevewmorris.bsky.social · Oct 5
Reminder that I run a comic book website called @shelfdust.bsky.social and it’s full of weird and unique essays about comics. I’d love for more people to take a look! www.shelfdust.com
October 21, 2025 at 11:59 PM
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Seeking to feature #writers of #webcomics, #comicbooks, #graphicnovels, #manga and similar on Underground Bookshelf. #Essays, #bookreleases, author Q&As, excerpt or chapter features…please get in touch! I don’t charge. My goal is to connect #readers and #writers

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October 16, 2025 at 6:51 PM
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Looking for a fun #writingcontest?

The theme includes: #horror #paranormal #supernatural #spooky #halloween

Submissions deadline is October 26.

#poetry, #shortstories, first chapters, excerpts, #flashfiction, microfiction welcome

#writesky #booksky

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October 2025 Writing Contest Submissions | Underground Bookshelf
It's spooky season, so this month's submissions call is for short stories and poems that cross into the genres of horror, thriller, supernatural, paranormal, or otherwise spooky. You're welcome to mix...
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October 16, 2025 at 6:45 PM
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A spooky poem for Halloween based on the legend of New Orleans’ Casket Girls, sent by the king of France to balance the gender imbalance, they arrived ill, washed ashore in the dead of night. Stories of vampire activity quickly arose…

#KofiCreativeVoice #poem #halloween #legend #writesky ##poetry
Cycles of the moon with the text of The poem “The Casket Girls” overlaid atop it. They arrived in the middle of a stormy night, Their deathly pallor a ghostly sight. Carrying their caskets one by one, They entered New Orleans before the sun. The Ursuline sisters took them in, Educated them and kept them away from sin. They locked away the wooden chests In the attic where the mice made their nests. Packed with goods entitled to a wife, The caskets were meant to prepare them for life. The Ursulines prayed their health would improve With southern sun and helpings of good food. But the girls remained drawn and pale, Not a single one was hale. In the evenings, after eating little, girls would disappear, Beds left empty, they would slip out the building’s rear. By morning, they’d return with flushed cheeks, And enough blood on their dresses to cause the sisters to shriek. The holy women, concerned by their plight Opened the caskets in broad daylight. Surrounded by empty chests in utter dismay, They bowed their heads and began to pray. They sent word to the Vatican, they feared Demons had, in the new world, appeared. An emissary arrived months later, With blessed nails and a hammer. He nailed each empty casket closed To keep out the demons who, on the sisters, imposed. Over time, their numbers dwindled, But the flames of sacred duty has remained kindled. From their caskets, the Ursulines had tried to keep them away. So that with sunlight the demons would expire by day. Today, the Sisters are gone, But not every demon has moved on. Instead of outside, they are kept in Windows shuttered permanently with holly nails to hold in the sin. If ever you see a windows open, turn and run. The vampiric casket girls are out to have their fun.
October 15, 2025 at 6:22 PM
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Working on book two of the Stone series and it’s kicking my butt! Actually, having an 8m/o and still working out a sitter situation so I can work a few days a week and trying my best not to have a major health flare while also writing a book and keeping the website going is kicking my butt…
weeknightwriters.bsky.social Weeknight Writers @weeknightwriters.bsky.social · Oct 9
Hello #WeeknightWriters! Come on in, introduce yourself and your WIP, and let us know how your #FirstDraftFall planning is going!
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October 10, 2025 at 12:37 AM
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The October #writingcontest theme is all things #spooky, #supernatural, #paranormal, #thriller, #horror or otherwise #halloween!

#writesky #booksky

#prose #poetry #webcomics #comics all welcome

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October 2025 Writing Contest Submissions | Underground Bookshelf
It's spooky season, so this month's submissions call is for short stories and poems that cross into the genres of horror, thriller, supernatural, paranormal, or otherwise spooky. You're welcome to mix...
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October 9, 2025 at 12:49 AM
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I’ve featured lots of #prose and #poetry by indie #writers of all kinds (always looking for more 😁) but I’d love to feature some #webcomics, excerpts of #graphicnovels or #comics, #manga, or #essays that have to do with them.

Please reach out or submit your work!

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October 7, 2025 at 11:24 PM
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#edusky #booksky #blackbooksky #blacksky

I wrote & illustrated a Graphic Novel about Robert Smalls!

“Captain Robert Smalls: The Greatest Civil War Hero" by DaShan Thomas🚢.

ISBN: 979-8-9873290-2-3

Buy Direct: CaptainSmalls.com

Book 2 Coming Soon! Better Get your copy of Book 1 Today!
A description of “Captain Robert Smalls: The Titan" by DaShan Thomas (Abridged) And “Captain Robert Smalls: The Greatest Civil War Hero” (Unabridged) by DaShan Thomas. An artistic depiction of Robert Smalls is on the left, and on the right are the words: "These Graphic Novels depict the true story of the life of Captain Robert Smalls. Robert Smalls, born and raised as an enslaved person, commandeered the steamer ship "Planter" with his crew and all of their families. They sailed to freedom, and then won several pivotal battles (both in the US Army and Navy) in the Civil War, which in turn won the freedom of all enslaved people in the United States. This is a great story of Black History and American History." Behind Robert Smalls and the words next to him are exciting explosions. The book covers of “Captain Robert Smalls: The Titan" by DaShan Thomas 🚢 (Abridged) And “Captain Robert Smalls: The Greatest Civil War Hero” (Unabridged) by DaShan Thomas. The book covers of “Captain Robert Smalls: The Titan" by DaShan Thomas 🚢 (Abridged) And “Captain Robert Smalls: The Greatest Civil War Hero” (Unabridged) by DaShan Thomas. Words next to the book covers say "Multiple Ways to Purchase: * Buy Direct: CaptainSmalls.com *Signed Copies on Etsy! * Available on Amazon * Find us at your favorite bookstore * Request us at your local library!" Depiction of a poster that reads "Learn to Love to Learn:, and includes a visual representation of a young Robert Smalls on his way to Charleston. The image is a representation also of resources and Information for Schools About Captain Robert Smalls and the books “Captain Robert Smalls: The Titan; Book One of The Titan Abridged Series” by DaShan Thomas and “Captain Robert Smalls: The Greatest Civil War Hero; Book One of The Titan Unabridged Series” by DaShan Thomas. Words next to the poster say "Ideal for every curriculum or library"
October 7, 2025 at 1:28 AM
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I'm extending the deadline for the September contest until October 6th. The theme IS ANCIENT MYSTERIES.

Spin a tale set in the past or present that features an ancient mystery, legend, or myth.

#booksky #writesky #mystery #myths #legends #shortstory

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September 2025 Writing Contest Submissions | Underground Bookshelf
Spin a tale set in the past or present (or a little of both) that features an ancient mystery, legend, or myth. Mystery, historical fiction, romance, horror, nonfiction - you're welcome to write in th...
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September 25, 2025 at 4:36 PM
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Romance Writers Networking Meeting. Join us! Bonjour,
September 29. 7pmEST.
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#amwriting #writingcommunity #ottawa
September 9, 2025 at 2:31 PM
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The event I went to today was cut super short due to inclement weather. I still managed to get books in the hands of readers, but definitely did not make back the cost of attending. If you can #buymeacoffee by any chance, I’d truly appreciate it.

#booksky #books #reading

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September 7, 2025 at 1:14 AM
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Great tip!
hitessabarbosa.bsky.social Tessa Barbosa @hitessabarbosa.bsky.social · Sep 6
11. Don't forget all 5 senses.

Smell in usually gets overlooked, but it's one of the most immersive. A smell can bring back memories of place and time.

Also weird fun thing I learned on TikTok: Your tongue knows the texture of everything. Just imagine licking it. 😅

#writingtips #writing #writers
September 7, 2025 at 12:09 AM
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Lighting, washouts, torrential downpours, and a tornado later…Pride Worcester got shut down after only an hour and a half. Looked forward to bringing the secondhand bookshelf there for months, so disappointed it was cut short, but glad a handful of people came by for books before the storm hit.
September 6, 2025 at 11:56 PM
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Tips for Revising Troubling Passages in Your Writing
Struggling with a passage? Learn how to improve your writing by revising and re-evaluating your work after a week.
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September 5, 2025 at 3:18 PM
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My Weekly Newsletter is Out!
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Should You Write a Happy or an Unhappy Ending? – Inventing Reality’s Newsletter for Sept. 2, 2025
Plotting Your Book: Should You Write a Happy or an Unhappy Ending?When writing the climax your story, you’ll need to decide if the ending will be happy or unhappy. How should you choose which one t…
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September 5, 2025 at 3:19 PM
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Are you signed on to sail the seas and the skies?
A gold and blue map overlaid with text: Book One of the Starling Chronicles, Airphibious by Laura M. Browne-Lambert
September 5, 2025 at 1:10 AM
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#SFFChat Q4: Convince us to read your work with one line ONLY. (Yes, I'm evil).
Image of a moon in a blue starry sky. Yellow clouds drift below.
September 4, 2025 at 11:00 PM
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Love this idea!
charliedeltawrites.bsky.social Charlie Delta 🦊🐐 @charliedeltawrites.bsky.social · Sep 4
Tell me more about your #AwesomeCharacters

Ok, we've mostly been talking about main characters and antagonists so far. But today I want to know who your favorite side character is!

Someone without a big role in the plot, who you love anyway!

#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
September 4, 2025 at 9:46 PM
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Great idea!
September 4, 2025 at 5:23 PM