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Gabrielle Bleu @gabriellebleu.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Just in case anyone else is getting these emails, this a screenshot from Robin Wall Kimmerer’s website, and an article from Writer Beware about this kind of scam: writerbeware.blog/2025/11/14/i...

A screenshot of text reading: “ Please note that Robin does not send unsolicited emails to other authors and does not use gmail. If you receive an unsolicited email from Robin, it is not her.”

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Anna Pele @annapele.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Another fun story; I had a good chuckle and a long sip of chamomile tea :) Congratulations on this latest pub!

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Anna Pele @annapele.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Looking forward to reading "Null Empathy"! Really enjoyed "Ten and Out" in the April issue!

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Myna Chang @mynachang.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

And don't miss the editorial!

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Anna Pele @annapele.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

I'm ready for the #poetrymarathon! I wish all #poetrymarathon2026 participants a spectacular weekend! I'm aiming for the half marathon (12 hours). How about you?

A tray filled with Rittersport Chocolate, Kinder Chocolate, Strawberries, Jostaberries, peanuts and crab chips

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Abra Staffin-Wiebe @abracanabra.bsky.social · 18/04/2026

New short story market updates! The Dream Foundry Contest for Emerging Writers @dreamfoundry.bsky.social is a free contest for new SFF writers, up to 10K wds, $1,500-$400, due 6/8/26. They do NOT publish, so you can still sell 1st rights! 🧵1/4 dreamfoundry.org/writing-cont... #WritingCommunity

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Writing Contest

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Call Me Anna @anna-music.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

Really loved writing this song with @John Paul Mason 😁

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Anna Pele @annapele.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

Not weird at all. I can be rattled an entire day (and then again if reminded) by something someone says in a dream. I do believe dreams are aspects of ourselves in communication though, so that would mean, I'm rattled because some aspect of myself said/did something confronting/disagreeable. 😓

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Anna Pele @annapele.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

Day 13 In #TodaysPoem I really like how the 2nd half of this #palindrome makes me hopeful. Also, I feel that since the poem's publication things have started to change: "I refuse to believe that I am part of a lost generation" www.youtube.com/watch?v=z92H... #poem-a-day #videopoetry

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Lost Generation Palindrome Poem

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Anna Pele @annapele.bsky.social · 12/04/2026

It is interesting that so many use Insta, but how much does it help them? I'm not in the Metaverse and generally not much on socials. When I'm on Bluesky, I rarely feel emotionally manipulated. But yes, my posts go unnoticed unless mutuals pick them up. Which makes posting feel like caring.

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Locus Magazine @locusmag.bsky.social · 12/04/2026

48 HOURS till the end of our fundraiser at locusmag.com/igg26 and we're only halfway to our funding goals.... Please take a moment to support what we do if you have the means! Thank you so much! Fundraiser closes Tuesday 4/14!

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Locus Mag: Science Fiction, Fantasy, Horror 2026 by Locus Publications - Indiegogo

Celebrating and uplifting authors, artists, and story -- the guide to the world's imagination.

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The Fabulist Words & Art @fabulistmag.bsky.social · 12/04/2026

ARTISTS. We have an open call for fanastical art running from April 17-May 17. We pay. Selected works will appear in print, and possibly on the cover of our print magazine. Full guidelines here! (photo: Ivan S.) fabulistmagazine.com/spring-2026-...

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Anna Pele @annapele.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

Agree! Poetry is a great balm. And getting lost in craft the perfect retreat. Previous poems are here: subscribepage.io/YF4FYE#Newsl... Hope you enjoy the series!

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Poem a Day Reading Series

An overview and archive of Anna Pele's April Poem a Day Reading series.

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Susan Kaye Quinn is Writing Solarpunk 🌞🌱 @susankayequinn.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

Would you like to receive a poem in you inbox each day rather than (just) the news? My friend (and narrator of my story It's in the Blood) Anna Pele is doing this amazing series for the month of April (with writing prompts for writers):

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Anna Pele @annapele.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

Thanks so much Susan!❤️🌻 I'm stoked you've joined the series!🤸

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Anna Pele @annapele.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

1 thing (of many) I liked about Day 8's #poem-a-day: the glasses of water (instead of the candles we usually light to remember the dead) are a unique and meanigful metaphor in the #prosepoem. Water gives life, is clear and easy to understand--the opposite of death. rattle.com/there-is-a-h...

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There Is a Hole in My Living Room by Manuel Paul Lopez - Rattle: Poetry

There is a hole in my living room that my grandfather cannot climb out from. I bring him water sometimes, because I know he’s thirsty

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Anna Pele @annapele.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

Easter and family had me too busy for proper phone time, so a bit late but.... On April 1st, read a #poem-a-day kicked off with Poe's #poem "A Dream Within A Dream". Published 177 years ago, it's a beautiful example of lyric #poetry. www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/52829/...

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A Dream Within a Dream

And, in parting from you now, Thus much let me avow — You are not wrong, who deem That my days have been a dream; Yet if hope has flown away In a night,…

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Anna Pele @annapele.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

#Writesky Have you been wanting to improve your writing by reading poetry? Here's your chance: a FREE reading series during April. Get curated poems daily in your inbox along with exercises to build poetic muscles. Learn more: subscribepage.io/YF4FYE #writersofbluesky #writingcommunity

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Poem a Day Reading Series

An overview and archive of Anna Pele's April Poem a Day Reading series.

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Mona Ex Treme @iwasaplatypus.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

Today's #poem-a-day from @annapele.eu is Admission by Mollie O'Leary and boy does it pack a punch. Twas the first thing I read today and I know I'm not going to shed "that" feeling any time soon. dialogist.org?offset=16548...

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DIALOGIST

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Anna Pele @annapele.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

Sounds like you had a similar reaction to mine when I read it last! This poem amazes me each time I read it; this year, too. This time round, the lines "a plate painted, hung on a nail./ The house yellow like rich cream/half-broken into butter" landed the first punch. Thank you for sharing!

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Gabrielle Bleu @gabriellebleu.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

Very excited to be part of this!

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Anna Pele @annapele.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

Want to experience poetry's diversity in April? Thirty poems curated over the wide spectrum of #poetry. Not just mainstream but also #speculativepoetry🪐 Not just poems to read, but also ones to watch 📺 Join the free reading series here: subscribepage.io/YF4FYE #readinggroup #VideoPoetry

Screenshot of white text on dark grey cards in three columns on a black background. This is an overview from Notion of the keywords for the 30 poems chosen for the series. Keywords range from Poe to book-length narrative; couplet to calligram. The screenshot is meant to give an idea of the themes and topics the poetry series will focus upon.

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Gabrielle Bleu @gabriellebleu.bsky.social · 29/03/2026

My flash fiction "Apotropaic PPE" is now available to read at Quotidian Bagatelle by @foofarawpress.bsky.social! A wildlife vaccinator saddled with a trainee does her grumpy best to keep him safe. Read the story here: qb.foofaraw.press/apotropaic-p...

Anna Pele @annapele.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

Thanks for sharing the links! I'll keep an eye out.

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Anna Pele @annapele.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

Ah no, sorry. I meant if you've gathered experiences with both/either. I couldn't figure out which kind your current mic is. But also, what have you been hearing from others? There's no gold standard, but I wonder if a condenser mic is best for a proper booth, whereas dynamic is for blanket setups.

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Anna Pele @annapele.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

😆such a mic = my greatest fear! Not actually treated. I would have needed to either treat the walls or build a booth. Since stuff on the wall wasn't an option, and my budget was tight, I went with something like: www.youtube.com/watch?v=D9pH... Only mine doesn't look half as cool or professional 🤪

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How To Build a DIY Vocal Booth For Under $200! | Build A Portable Recording Booth

YouTube video by Deity Microphones

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Dream Foundry @dreamfoundry.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

We have a thriving community over on our Discord. Come hang out with us! discord.gg/dr...

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Anna Pele @annapele.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

I'd really like to watch this #movie "The AI Doc: Or How I Became An Apocaloptimist" Out in the US on March 27th. Anyone know when it'll be available in Europe? If you're in the US, you can get tickets here: www.focusfeatures.com/the-ai-doc-o... youtu.be/xkPbV3IRe4Y?... #AI

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THE AI DOC: OR HOW I BECAME AN APOCALOPTIMIST - Official Trailer [HD] - Only In Theaters March 27

YouTube video by Focus Features

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Anna Pele @annapele.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

Have you been wanting to read more #poetry to improve your writing? Here's a free reading series for April! Get curated poems daily in your inbox with exercises to build your poetic muscles. Learn more: subscribepage.io/YF4FYE My regular newsletter is optional #writersofbluesky #writingcommunity

Screenshot from my overview in Notion of the chosen poems with their genres, type of poem, the poetry analysis question types for writers, and the poetic term each email will focus on.

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Anna Pele @annapele.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

I see dynamic vs. condenser being discussed. Have you made any experiences? 2/2

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Anna Pele @annapele.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

It definitely is a challenge and sometimes it feels never-ending 🤪 I had to "treat" my walls, so I built a booth with PVC pipes to hang blankets on. Convenient if you don't have much space, but I'm worried about getting a better mic and it catching too much sound. 1/2

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Anna Pele @annapele.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

I started worrying about becoming an adult when I turned 13. Sometimes it feels like I missed the carefree times entirely

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Anna Pele @annapele.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

Thank you to @wordskatter.bsky.social and @reckoningmag.bsky.social for the opportunity to narrate this story!

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Anna Pele @annapele.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

So far I've recorded on my phone (app: ASR) and sent to an editor. I've only done short stories for a magazine, so I'm inexperienced. If I'd need to do sound editing, I'd likely use something like Audacity. I'm not an Apple user. What's your soundbooth setup? Mine's still a blanket fortress.

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Anna Pele @annapele.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

😆 too bad I don't have a kid. I have been trying to train my deep voice by playing with vocal fry

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Anna Pele @annapele.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

Deep voices really are tough! I find I need to find more deep registers in my voice cut I run into trouble when there multiple male characters in a story 🫣

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Anna Pele @annapele.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

Want to read more poetry? I'm offering a free reading series in April with 30 curated poems. Every day, you'll receive an email with a poem & info on an aspect of poetry. You can learn more & sign up here: subscribepage.io/YF4FYE Joining my regular mailing list is optional! #poetry #NaPoMo

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Poem a Day Reading Series

An overview and archive of Anna Pele's April Poem a Day Reading series.

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Gabrielle Bleu @gabriellebleu.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

"Printed Protection" for the "Block" prompt for @cbdroege.bsky.social 100 x 100 project. A woman uses the wizardry of textile creation to save her village and family. www.patreon.com/posts/100-wo... #sciencefiction #speculativefiction #fantasy #drabble

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100 Word Project - Block | Manawaker Studio

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Anna Pele @annapele.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

It's strange how our tastes ebb and flow. As a teen I loved King and now I find myself growing squeamish AND impatient. And also easily overloaded.

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Anna Pele @annapele.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

Signed up and really excited for this!

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Reckoning @reckoningmag.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

New podcast episode today, produced and edited by Aaron Kling, has @annapele.eu reading @wordskatter.bsky.social's "Fixing the System in Tilt Town" from Reckoning 8, a story about a neurodivergent engineer who discovers the solution for dystopia is community: reckoning.press/podcast-epis...

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Podcast Episode 49: Fixing the System in Tilt Town | Reckoning

Subscribe via RSS, Google Podcasts, Android, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, Apple or Amazon. Aaron: I'm Aaron Kling, audio editor for Reckoning. How's it going,everybody? Today, we've got a world on wheels wi...

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Anna Pele @annapele.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

Sorry, I should have added that The Signal is a TV series. It's German and creepy but overall it was good, so if you're looking for ISS and horror, you might get you're fill. I do don't know of any books. Horror is becoming less and less palatable to me. www.netflix.com/de-en/title/...

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Watch The Signal | Netflix Official Site

A missing astronaut sets her family on a frantic hunt for answers. But the more they uncover, the greater the threat becomes to them — and the world.

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Anna Pele @annapele.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

This picture makes me wonder if there was also some rule about the colour of handbags. Somehow I can just imagine the outrage over a red bag 😂

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Anna Pele @annapele.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

This is truly fascinating! The fringe as wayward! I'm still reeling 🤣

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Anna Pele @annapele.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

Zombies, city, darkness....I'd be creeped out, too! Last night in bed, I started an audiobook that takes place on the ISS and the reader said something that flashed me back to a scene in The Signal of a corpse floating in the dark. I really wanted to turn the light back on...

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Anna Pele @annapele.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

Gosh, that cracked me up 😂 definitely a sales ploy! Hope you're enjoying the "real" deal now!

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