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Beth Dawkins

@bethwrites.bsky.social
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She/her. Writes speculative fiction.

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Jordan Kurella @jordankurella.com · 27/05/2026
this story by @bethwrites.bsky.social in @apexmag.bsky.social is a devastating and visceral flash piece that does exactly what flash needs to do: use so few words to elicit an emotional response while telling a complete story. this one tells a story of domestic violence so close? cant look away
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Glass
I slipped the piece of reflective glass into my upper arm, right under the skin.  It came from your grandmother’s antique dresser...
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Beth Dawkins @bethwrites.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
I have a story that came out today!! <3 www.apexbookcompany.com/a/blog/apex-...
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Glass
I slipped the piece of reflective glass into my upper arm, right under the skin.  It came from your grandmother’s antique dresser...
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Beth Dawkins @bethwrites.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
When I was 20(ish) I was invited to a pyramid scheme/MLM party and had a hard time keeping my mouth shut: www.bethdawkins.com/blog/2026/4/...
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Selling Among Salesmen — Beth Dawkins
A story of pyramid schemes and MLMs.
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Beth Dawkins @bethwrites.bsky.social · 31/12/2025
I pulled together a list of my fav reads of 2025!!! www.bethdawkins.com/blog/2025/12...
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2025 Reading — Beth Dawkins
Reading, for me, is an exploration. Each story is a mystery, even if I know what it is about. I listened to a review on a book I really enjoyed, and they talked about what kind of people might like th...
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Beth Dawkins @bethwrites.bsky.social · 17/09/2025
Writing and then switched over to my main screen, to check my inbox. I then, accidentally, close the internet browser. MY TABS!!!!!!!!! 😦
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Beth Dawkins @bethwrites.bsky.social · 03/09/2025
I never got to shout out how much fun I had at Worldcon. I came home with a bit of crud, and before I could get over that my kiddo came down with HF&M. He then shared it with me. We are all good now.
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The Cosmic Background @thecosmicbgr.bsky.social · 24/06/2025
STORYTIME! Yes, we are a little behind on uplifting the latest stories we've published but that just means we can REMIND YOU THEY ARE AWESOME! Check out "Burn it Down" by Beth Dawkins @bethwrites.bsky.social : www.thecosmicbackground.com/stories/beth...
Drawing of a plushie named Snuggles.
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Bill Campbell @rosariumbill.bsky.social · 18/04/2025
OK, now we have FIVE HOURS and $4,190 to go! By pledge, by signal boost, by carrier pigeon, please help us get there! www.backerkit.com/c/projects/r...
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Beth Dawkins @bethwrites.bsky.social · 01/04/2025
Loved this story! clarkesworldmagazine.com/tsamaase_03_...
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Clarkesworld Magazine - Science Fiction & Fantasy
Clarkesworld Science Fiction and Fantasy Magazine and Podcast. This page: Mindtrips by Tlotlo Tsamaase
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Lesley Conner @lesleyconner.bsky.social · 26/03/2025
Welcome to The Map of Lost Places. Join @Bethwrites.bsky.social in "Three Ways to Break You." Location: Monroe, Georgia Population: 15,673 Dangers: The city doesn’t like to let people leave. Not safe for time travelers or the cursed people raised there. www.apexbookcompany.com/products/the...
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The Map of Lost Places
An anthology travel guide to hauntings and the haunted, to lands with their own power, and to the communities that spring from these strange realms.
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Beth Dawkins @bethwrites.bsky.social · 07/03/2025
I'm always catching up on reading but just finished @fugazulero.bsky.social's story in BCS last month and loved it. www.beneath-ceaseless-skies.com/stories/the-...
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Beneath Ceaseless Skies - The Village of the Sleeping Dead by Blue Guldal
West, then north, I tell them. There’s a whole dead settlement there. Twenty-three people in total, no kids. We were the ones who found them, five years ago. Fırat speculates that a health detention w...
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Beth Dawkins @bethwrites.bsky.social · 11/02/2025
I’ve decided to read romance in February. Maybe the HEAs will kill the stress eating doom. So far, I’m in love with the dialogue. The wit and sass! 💚
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Beth Dawkins @bethwrites.bsky.social · 04/02/2025
"I broke the curse, right before they shot me." ✨
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Sam Asher @samasherwriter.bsky.social · 12/01/2025
@thecosmicbgr.bsky.social has such a fun fucking story for you today by @bethwrites.bsky.social. www.thecosmicbackground.com/stories/beth... If you want more like this, back our Kickstarter! 20% to go with 4 days left. www.kickstarter.com/projects/the...
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Beth Dawkins -- Burn it Down
Samantha poured tea into a cup for Snuggles, and then one for each of her “guests.” That included me. Water rushed out of the pot and spilled onto the plastic table. The sound of her pouring burrowed...
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Beth Dawkins @bethwrites.bsky.social · 17/10/2024
I’ll be at World Fantasy this afternoon. I look forward to seeing you beautiful people! I also have a reading and panel on Friday.
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Beth Dawkins @bethwrites.bsky.social · 29/09/2024
A bit about my dad and grief. www.bethdawkins.com/blog/2024/9/...
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My Dad — Beth Dawkins
September is a strange month for my family. My son was born in September. I got married in September. My grandfather died in September and now my father has died in September. In the wake of my father...
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Beth Dawkins @bethwrites.bsky.social · 28/08/2024
Ants. 🐜 Last year we found them in August and last night I discovered them behind the bed, coming from the baseboard and getting onto the bed. If I defeat them today it’s still going to be nightmare fuel. 🙃
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Beth Dawkins @bethwrites.bsky.social · 14/03/2024
I rarely get nervous while submitting short fiction anymore. I did sweat bullets over a contracted story. My fears have been eased, and I hope I get to do it again! <3
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Beth Dawkins @bethwrites.bsky.social · 23/01/2024
It’s 3am and my toddler woke me up. I can’t go back to sleep. I want coffee. I’m going to be a mess for the rest of the day. I will now take a dramatic bow and exit.
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Beth Dawkins @bethwrites.bsky.social · 31/12/2023
Last post for the year and last blog post of the year! www.bethdawkins.com
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Beth Dawkins @bethwrites.bsky.social · 05/12/2023
My contributor copy came in today!!! The artwork inside is amazing!!
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Beth Dawkins @bethwrites.bsky.social · 26/11/2023
I will finish this draft! I will finish- Oh, what's that?
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Beth Dawkins @bethwrites.bsky.social · 24/11/2023
I don't want to work/write. I want to sit in my comfy chair and read all day. 😢
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Nikki Braziel @nikkibraziel.bsky.social · 28/10/2023
Loved hearing @bethwrites.bsky.social read from “Small Dreams and Hopes” yesterday at World Fantasy! Check it out from @apexmag.bsky.social.
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Small Hopes and Dreams - Apex Magazine
There are two kinds of people; those who go over the wall, and those who stay behind. No one who goes over the wall is heard from again.
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Beth Dawkins @bethwrites.bsky.social · 07/10/2023
Strange things my kid says, “stay here. I’m going to say bad words in there.” (Meaning in the other room.) “Let’s play a game of littles.” I have no clue what game it is. Halloween edition: “will you come haunt me?” (He could be saying hunt)
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Beth Dawkins @bethwrites.bsky.social · 22/09/2023
I logged 1500(ish) words this morning and time flew by. That doesn’t happen a lot anymore but damn it feels good!!
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Lesley Conner @lesleyconner.bsky.social · 14/09/2023
Apex Magazine subscription drive update: 13 AMAZING people subscribed to Apex yesterday, bringing us to 78 new subscribers total. Plus 7 new Patreon patrons, means we are at 85 total. Only 15 more until we hit a third of our total goal! Subscribe to Apex here: apex-magazine.com/product/apex...
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Beth Dawkins @bethwrites.bsky.social · 08/09/2023
My reading taste is all over the place: I went from historical fiction, romcom, to hard sf last month. When they said writers should read widely, I understood the assignment.
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Beth Dawkins @bethwrites.bsky.social · 31/08/2023
In Athens there used to be a book store that had a ton of old sf novels with these amazing covers. Most had plastic sleeves. I miss that place. I think it was more of a collection than a store.
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