BWG was my first "yes!" and they're cool folks. Does your story want to come hang out with my story?

Mood. Would that I had more arms to huck even more rocks. Rock on, sister. 🐙🪨

Yikes. They better not be a "no sim sub" place. That'd be an unreasonable expectation.

Yay! I love this one. Congratulations! 🩷🎉

Two Siamese cats are cuddling.

I love my sweet boys.

Spotlight With this issue, we introduce a new feature, focusing on the authors who have been recognized in our annual story contest. It’s a way to get to know more about the authors whose stories c…

That's me in the corner. That's me in the spot. light. 🎵
With my Friendo @nataliewriteson.bsky.social !

P.S. Looks like BWG extended their 2026 Short Story Award deadline through April. They're cool folks. Check it out if you've got something short and spec'y.

bwgwritersroundtable.com/spotlight/

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TOMORROW: Be a part of history! Show the world that the majority of Americans oppose the most corrupt, inept, criminal, orange "president" in U.S. History.

NO KINGS. Also: NO SERIAL LIARS/CONVICTED FELONS/ADJUDICATED RAPISTS & NO ILLEGAL WAR IN IRAN

Be there. Make your voices heard! 🇺🇸 ✊

#NO_KINGS

It's neeeew! Serendipitous timing.

I think it focuses enough on individuals on a per chapter basis that it's not overwhelming, in my opinion. I *was* overwhelmed by his Tyrant Philosophers book 1. ADHD + audiobook + so many characters = I'll need to try that one again later. And take notes. 😆

Oh, condolences! 😱

A screenshot of Children of Strife on Audible.

"You are all broken."

Relatable. @aptshadow.bsky.social , once again expertly making the strangest other's life feel like such a human experience. IT'S SO GOOD.

Great job, Friendo!

YES!! 🩷🎉 What a great story. Congratulations on the milestone, Friendo!

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😱🩷 Yes please and thank you!

Oh no. 🫂

This year, I set myself free. I wrote a few pages then decided to give myself a pass and take the DNF.

I don't enjoy writing screenplays.
I won't sign up for the screenwriting contest next year.
<signs up next year>
<procrastinates>
<hates the process>
This turned out okay, and I'm glad I pushed myself. But wow, I'm never doing that again!
<repeat every year because masochism I guess>

🎉 Hell yeah!

🖕🧊

👀 You have my attention.

Nice.

If the game isn't working, make sure you're on channel 3. Or you can try blowing on it.

So many things! What a delight.

I'm in here twice! (a 500 & a 250)
In good company with some talented friendos.

And pssssst, there's something sneaky happening on page 31. 👀🎵

Thanks, Twist!

Ope, December's half gone already. And look at all these goals I haven't started on yet!

Dear 2026 Avery, I'm so sorry but this is your problem now! Good luck, love you! 😁🩷

I think she'll be driving them, not riding them, IIRC.
But that's lame. Everyone knows horses don't have steering wheels. ;)

So cool. 😎