SmokeLong Quarterly This is the home of our communities: The SmokeLong Fitness year-round workshop The Village with All of the Flash Writers

Happy to share that our Flash Editors @lyndseycroal.bsky.social @ashsmash.bsky.social @yanrongtan.bsky.social & Lindsey Ragsdale did an interview with The Village @heyflashvillage.bsky.social. They dived into what sets a story apart, what keeps them up at night, & more. Read it here: bit.ly/4vAsun5

Orion's Belt is looking for an Associate Audio Editor!

If you’d like to join our team and contribute to our podcast by working alongside our current Audio Editor, Jenna Hanchey, @jennahanchey.bsky.social, please consider applying!

More info here: www.orions-belt.net/volunteer

Today I get to join the coolest club in flash: people published in Had!

A flash about a memory of a family reunion of a recording of a

There’s nothing to be gained in hating me. I neither asked for you, nor have any power to send you away. Our Most Sacred King has decided I require a companion, and therefore one has been acquired.

Journey with @kmveohongs.bsky.social in a bittersweet tale of duty and sacrifice in "The Savior of the Three Lands."

kaleidotrope.net/winter-2026/...

THE SIX-INCH OF HER DREAMS

OK BYE

After their first ill-fated meeting, once the two begin working together, things begin to heat up more than a good meatball parm. But when Caspar's brother sabotages their case, Sophia has to decide: Is it worth risking it all for the six-inch of her dreams?"

Sophia, who needs this position to restart her stalled career and pay for her mother's care, can't afford this to go badly, and neither can Caspar, on the partner track and desperate to prove himself to the firm's owner--who happens to be his father.

At work the next day, Casper is mortified when he learns that the fight has gone viral--and doubly mortified when Sophia, the firm's newest hire, walks into the meeting on a case that will make or break the lawfirm.

and so @roseciesla.bsky.social jumps in: "The two argue in the parking lot in a widely filmed confrontation that involves flying salami and leaves them both drenched in oil and vinegar…

So I tempted her with this invitation, knowing she would do improv rule 1 and 'yes and' it: "Sparks fly when Baltimore Wawa enthusiast and lawyer Sophia Waters has to defend her client against superstar litigator Caspar Nwosu—who nabs the last sub at Wawa and calls it a HOAGIE"

A rom-com author caught heat for using the phrase ‘Wawa sub’ in her new book. She’s defending it. B.K. Borison's new book, "And Now, Back to You," includes a line about ordering a "sub" — not a hoagie — from Wawa. Some readers are horrified. Now, the author is doubling down.

Listen. You need this today. @roseciesla.bsky.social shared this link about an author incorrectly getting ROASTED for calling a Wawa food item ‘sub’ not ‘hoagie’. (yes…'food item'; I'm from New England, I don't want to also be roasted)

www.inquirer.com/news/nation-...

I BEGGED her to cook. 🧵

Captain America sits casually in a chair turned backwards and says "So... you want to support Small Wonders"

[Editors, chanting softly] "subscribe, subscribe, subscribe"
[Readers chiming in] "Subscribe! SUBSCRIBE!"
[The entire internet] "SUBSCRIBE! SUBSCRIBE! SUBSCRIBE!"

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Yessssss I can’t wait to read it!!!!!!!! Congrats 💜💜💜

Deeeee 💜💜💜 besides Dee:

@melisfluous.bsky.social
@kmveohongs.bsky.social
@roseciesla.bsky.social
@sarahpauling.bsky.social
@cislyn.bsky.social

I’m a Luddite (and So Can You!) | The Nib What the Luddites can teach us about resisting an automated future.

I think about this comic regularly. thenib.com/im-a-luddite/ worth a read if you haven’t yet

The McCormack Writing Center Places Artists and Community First - Electric Literature As they shed the Tin House Workshop name, Executive Director Lance Cleland discusses the values that remain at the organization's core

“How do we nurture an artistic practice outside of commodification?” Great interview re the Tin House Workshop/MWC name change; how Lance, A.L, Yimei, and Autumn have thoughtfully maintained this community space for us. By bestie @alexismwright.bsky.social !! electricliterature.com/the-mccormac...

Do yall care about moodboarding/style visualization, or find that interesting? I’m thinking of sharing some tips for how to take em to the next level for your projects in my newsletter

States of Matter by Elizabeth Cobbe They are in the middle of saying grace when Emily turns into smoke. She doesn’t mean to. She tries to hold on as a courtesy to her in-laws.

"They are in the middle of saying grace when Emily turns into smoke."
A new story in @innerworlds.bsky.social today!
inner-worlds.ghost.io/issue-10-sta...

La Sirena’s Blessing of Belonging V.M.

I have a new short story out today!

"La Sirena's Blessing of Belonging" is about a girl making a wish to find where she belongs. It's a deeply personal piece about biracial identity—and also a contemporary (slightly futuristic) magical realism story rather than secondary world!

I hope you enjoy ✨

And send us your burning publishing q’s, for our surprise bonus episode 💜 docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

The Last Dragoners of Bowbazar eBook Subterranean Press creates readable art, publishing limited editions and groundbreaking original works of science fiction, fantasy, and horror.

It's apparently World Book Day, so here are the books I've written/edited, any attention given to them is always appreciated. Thank you🤍

THE LAST DRAGONERS OF BOWBAZAR; 90s/00s mythic realist coming of age about a Calcuttan family who may be refugees from another reality. BFA winner, Locus nominee.

Thanks, but Not for Me Two writers embark on the often hair-raising journey to become published novelists: a standalone podcast with series potential.

New episode! In which I foolishly share my controversial dog opinions and Ash is concerned about knitting terminology.

Listen to Thanks but Not for Me on @rss.com thanksbutnotforme.com (You can also find it on Apple and Spotify and those places)

Orion’s Belt is now open for submissions until May 15! 🚀
We are accepting speculative fiction, micro fiction, poetry, translations, and reviews!
For more information on submitting, including the link to our Duosuma submission manager👇We can't wait to read your work!
www.orions-belt.net/submissions

Well this is all fucked isn’t it

Thanks, but Not for Me Two writers embark on the often hair-raising journey to become published novelists: a standalone podcast with series potential.

Katie and i coincidentally both went on vacation last week (not together, unsure why I feel the need to specify this) so part 3 will be delayed, but if you missed it, part 2 (revision!!!!) is up thanksbutnotforme.com

Audibly gasped

Has anyone read my newsletter/stories/heard the podcast and been like: hey can Katie teach me to be as HILARIOUS as she is?

The answer is no, that's just who I am. But I am teaching a virtual writing class this weekend about how to make any writing advice work for your process! (Link in replies)

This sounds incredible, give it to me lol

Lmao!! Thanks for listening Nico and applause for actually running in real life

Orion's Belt opens for submissions in 2 weeks! So it's the perfect time to introduce our stellar editorial team. On the Fiction side, we’re thrilled to welcome back Editor Lindsey Ragsdale, joined by newly promoted @ashsmash.bsky.social & Yanrong Tan, & our newest editor @lyndseycroal.bsky.social!🚀