Thank you Ross!!!!

Ross Showalter’s stories, essays, and criticism have appeared in The New York Times, Electric Literature, The Offing, CRAFT, Bright Wall/Dark Room, Nat. Brut, and elsewhere. He teaches creative writing in UCLA Extension Writers’ Program. ross recommends: if the dead belong here by carson faust ravishing by eshani surya

In addition to the story, you can also find links to work by Ross in @theoffingmag.bsky.social and @brightwalldarkroom.com, and find out why Ross thinks you should read work by @carsonfaust.bsky.social and @eshanisurya.bsky.social

An Interview with Eshani Surya Eshani Surya’s debut novel, Ravishing, follows estranged siblings Kashmira and Nikhil as theyfall into the clutches of a dystopian beauty industry after the abandonment of their abusive father.Specula...

Today we’re featuring editor Mialise Carney's interview with @eshanisurya.bsky.social about her new novel Ravishing and writing invisible illness, the beauty industry, and making the familiar strange.

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Unionized ProPublica staff are on strike over AI, layoffs, and wages A key issue is protections against layoffs from AI

New: 150 unionized ProPublica workers are on strike TODAY over AI, layoff protections, wages, and more.

They're asking readers to not visit ProPublica or engage with content on other platforms. It's the first work stoppage of its kind at the newsroom.

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‘Unbelievably dangerous’: experts sound alarm after ChatGPT Health fails to recognise medical emergencies Study finds ChatGPT Health did not recommend a hospital visit when medically necessary in more than half of cases

Study finds ChatGPT Health did not recommend a hospital visit when medically necessary in more than half of cases. www.theguardian.com/technology/2...

Not ICE. Not Border Patrol. Just the same rotten local cops we've always had

i just love spelling things for people, like yes I did just say “t as in tungsten”

Ahhh so stoked to have this interview in the world! Thank you @therumpus.net!!

Such an amazing time!!

Glad to be back in Philly next week for Track Changes, a lit reading + listening party + conversation series hosted by @alinapleskova.bsky.social. The February edition is going speculative, surreal, and body-horrific as @eshanisurya.bsky.social and I discuss our favorite albums and our new books.

Copies of the books Ravishing by Eshani Surya and Tell Me Yours, I'll Tell You Mine by Kristina Ten side by side

Track Changes listening, reading, and conversation series flyer for February 3 at the Pen & Pencil Club in Philly featuring Eshani Surya and Kristina Ten

coming up on 2/3— one week from today 💿🎶


so excited to feature @eshanisurya.bsky.social & @kristinaten.bsky.social on the February edition of Track Changes along with their terrific books.

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This was such a beautiful essay by @eshanisurya.bsky.social 😍

Thank you so much!!

How To Help if You are Outside Minnesota Last edited January 22, 2026 I’m going to assume that if you’re reading this, you more or less understand the situation in Minnesota and I don’t have to explain it to you! That sa…

If you’re outside of Minnesota and you’re wondering how to help, this guide is excellent.

And seriously. Take down your Ring doorbell TODAY.

Alex Pretti’s last words were “are you ok?” said the woman next to him who ICE also pepper sprayed in the face.

I wrote about resisting MAHA and wellness culture with chronic illness rep in my book!!! Thanks @chicagorevbooks.bsky.social for publishing!!

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extremely proud day because I smelled gas and when the gas company guy came he 1. confirmed we have a small leak and 2. was impressed with my nose

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get ready to hear me talk some christina aguilera x trauma x changing faces

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The Best Books for Book Clubs in 2026 Consider this your book club syllabus.

Oh hey I’m in Glamour making book recs alongside @wordsiren.bsky.social @ellaceron.bsky.social @eshanisurya.bsky.social and more!

Everyone preorder @missdahlelama.dahliaadler.com please. www.glamour.com/story/best-b...

RAVISHING excerpt out today!! Thank you @literaryhub.bsky.social!!

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