Census by Adam Murray The government sent a man to count the dead in Iztapalapa—the murder capital of Mexico. He wore clean shoes, so everyone knew he wouldn’t stay long. By noon the heat had softened his clipboard. The…

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“Census” by Adam Murray is now up!

Art by Scott Tierney

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Yay, thank you, Melissa!!! And would love to see you there!!

Thank you!! 💙

Thank you!!

Thanks, Timothy!! 🙏🏼

Thanks for sharing, PQB!! Hope to see you there!!!

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Flyer for launch event at Green Apple Books. Eric Scot Tryon (with book cover and author photo) in conversation with Kim Magowan (with author photo)

Book launch!! I'm so excited to announce that I will be celebrating the launch of my debut novel, I'M THE UNDERTOW, at my favorite San Francisco bookstore!! 🍏
AND in conversation with the wonderful Kim Magowan!

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@kimmagowan.bsky.social

Can’t wait for my copy and to read your story, issue buddy!

I'M THE UNDERTOW Fun Fact: My middle name has nothing to do with F. Scott Fitzgerald, but I did once have lunch with Fitzgerald's assistant, Frances Kroll Ring, at her house. She was 90+ years old and so full of life and shared countless amazing stories. Though she did try to serve my mayonnaise that had expired 20 years prior.

3️⃣ Tuesdays til launch!

🌊 I'M THE UNDERTOW Fun Fact Countdown!

Pickle Juice by Kelly Pedro When the water comes, it seeps through the windows. Dad says that’s because the windows are wood and rotten, just like Mom’s teeth, just like her breath that always smells like pickle juice and Mom…

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“Pickle Juice” by @kellypedro.bsky.social is now up!

Art by @tinamariecox.bsky.social

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Pickle Juice by Kelly Pedro When the water comes, it seeps through the windows. Dad says that’s because the windows are wood and rotten, just like Mom’s teeth, just like her breath that always smells like pickle juice and Mom…

I'm back in @flashfrog.bsky.social with this story that has had a journey! Written in @smokelong.bsky.social Summer after a liquid, solid, vapor prompt, shortlisted in 2 contests and now settled on its lily pad in Flash Frog. @tinamariecox.bsky.social art is perfect! flash-frog.com/2026/04/13/p...

I’M THE UNDERTOW Fun Fact: THERE IS A BAND IN ONE SCENE CALLED 13TH STREET MELTING POT. THIS WAS THE NAME OF MY DAD'S BAND IN HIGH SCHOOL (13 BEING THE SLANG TERM FOR MARIJUANA AT THE TIME). THE BAND KNEW JUST 4 SONGS. THEY BOOKED ONLY ONE GIG, A HIGH SCHOOL DANCE, WHERE THEY PLAYED THE SAME 4 SONGS OVER AND OVER...

4⃣ Tuesdays til launch!

🌊I'M THE UNDERTOW Fun Fact Countdown!

Lone Shooter by Sage Tyrtle At the playground, a five-year-old boy levels an invisible rifle at my nursing baby. He’s standing on a rope bridge between the slide and the monkey bars, and he sights like we are a doe and …

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“Lone Shooter” by @sagetyrtle.bsky.social is now up!

Art by Alaina Hammond

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Lone Shooter by Sage Tyrtle At the playground, a five-year-old boy levels an invisible rifle at my nursing baby. He’s standing on a rope bridge between the slide and the monkey bars, and he sights like we are a doe and …

Please take 5 minutes to read this #FlashFiction piece in @flashfrog.bsky.social (and to marvel at the gorgeous artwork) - I am deeply proud of this story which begins, "At the playground, a five-year-old boy levels an invisible rifle at my nursing baby..."

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Pre-order here:

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I’M THE UNDERTOW Fun Fact: THERE ARE SEVERAL RANDOM EASTER EGGS IN THE NOVEL, MOSTLY RELATED TO WRITERS I LOVE, BUT BY FAR MY FAVORITE EASTER EGG COMES FROM A SMALL DETAIL FOUND IN MY FAVORITE PAUL RUDD MOVIE. PLEASE REACH OUT AND LET ME KNOW IF YOU FIND IT. I WILL BE FOREVER IMPRESSED.

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🌊 I’M THE UNDERTOW Fun Fact Countdown!

This is fantastic, Myna!!

Our Blue Frog 1st place winner with a beautiful introduction by Guest Judge @camilleuadams.bsky.social !

Thanks for reading!

Thanks so much, Myna! 💙

Thank you for reading!

Thanks so much, James! 🙏🏼

Eric Scot Tryon: Being "Bullishly Stubborn" When You Believe In a Story I think what comes with more experience is that strong radar for which stories work and which don’t.

I once published a story in the wonderful @sonorareview.bsky.social after it was rejected 101 times. The fabulous Meg Pokrass interviewed me about that journey:

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Thank you, Stephanie! 🐈💙

Very, very cool! Big congrats @ericscottryon.bsky.social 🎉🎉🎉

Thanks so much, Dan!

Pre-order here:

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They’re here!!!!!💙🌊

Huge thank you to my amazing agent @clgslr.bsky.social and publisher Central Avenue!

Don’t forget you can pre-order @ericscottryon.bsky.social’s book, I’m The Undertow!