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briellebates.bsky.social @briellebates.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Yeeessss! 💃 Thank you @deankoorey.bsky.social for including my story as an Honourable Mention in this month's longlist for #furiousfiction

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briellebates.bsky.social @briellebates.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

By the skin of my teeth, I've wrestled a story onto the page for this month's @whimsyfiction.bsky.social! 😅 Three writing comps in one week...what was I thinking? 🫠

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briellebates.bsky.social @briellebates.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Wahoooo! Thank you @notquitewrite.com for this boost 💃 Congratulations to the other longlisters! Now I just need to figure out how to get through a whole week with all my fingers and toes crossed🤞😉

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briellebates.bsky.social @briellebates.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Just pre-ordered this beauty - cannot wait! Autumn is such an incredible talent. @notquitewrite.com peeps, have you seen this?

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briellebates.bsky.social @briellebates.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

And it's in! Let's see if my dry spell with #furiousfiction has come to an end. But, come rain or shine, as always, I had fun with this month's challenge @deankoorey.bsky.social. Thanks for sparking my creativity this weekend

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briellebates.bsky.social @briellebates.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

First time completing the delightful #Whimsyfiction contest! Thank you @whimsyfiction.bsky.social. I had fun!

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briellebates.bsky.social @briellebates.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

Phew! Submitted for the July @notquitewrite.com comp in the nick of time. And...I've defected to the dark side of the moon. Team Amanda this round! 🙏 Good luck NQW peeps 🤞

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briellebates.bsky.social @briellebates.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Placed 5th in my #twistedtournament group this time! 🎉 Congratulations to the podium finishers and to everyone for showing up with their creativity for this comp. Thanks @twistinthetale.bsky.social

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briellebates.bsky.social @briellebates.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

I am so excited to be shortlisted for the Hilarie Lindsay Prize! What an honour to be invited to Sydney for the winner announcement in July 🤯🥳. Biggest congratulations to the other shortlisters, and to everyone who took part in this fantastic competition run by The Society of Women Writer's NSW.

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briellebates.bsky.social @briellebates.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

Here goes! Am joining in the fun this weekend for the #nycmidnight 500 word flash fiction.

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briellebates.bsky.social @briellebates.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

Congratulations to the winners of Stringybark Short Story Competition 2026, and to everyone who participated. I am honoured to have received a HC in this comp, and cannot wait to see my story in their printed anthology! Grab a copy (ebook or print) at www.stringybarkstories.net/competitions...

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briellebates.bsky.social @briellebates.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Delighted to be chosen for publication in this year's Stringybark Short Story Anthology! My story, The Whale, received a Judge's Favourite Story Award from the Highly Commended stories. 🙌🥳. Anthology available for purchase in print and online. Visit stringybarkstories.net to grab a copy!

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briellebates.bsky.social @briellebates.bsky.social · 03/05/2026

#furiousfiction One of my favourite comps 💃 All done for another month!

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briellebates.bsky.social @briellebates.bsky.social · 26/04/2026

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