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Michelle Donahue @michelledonahue.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Over the moon! Can't wait to see my debut novel in print!

American Buffalo Books @buffalo-books.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

We're thrilled to announce that @michelledonahue.bsky.social has won the 2026 America Buffalo Books Fiction Prize. Michelle's novel—Budapest / Budapest—takes us from Budapest, Hungary, to an industrial pig farm in Budapest, Iowa.

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American Buffalo Books @buffalo-books.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

May 5th was Karl Marx’s birthday! Karl Marx never saw the U.S., but he thought long and hard about how it fit into his theory, especially during the Civil War. Buffalo Books can be a home for your novel, if you have written anything that intersects Midwestern culture and norms with Marxism!

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American Buffalo Books @buffalo-books.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Interested in reading more fiction about the Midwest? Pick up one of our books which offers unique perspectives and stories. From The Great Plains to the Mine Wars in Illinois, from Yellowstone to Michigan, we may have just the book for you!

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American Buffalo Books @buffalo-books.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

In celebration of National Poetry Month, here’s a publishing press that exclusively focuses on poetry books: Copper Canyon Press. This press believes that “poetry is vital to language and living”. Want to learn more about Copper Canyon Press? Check out their website below. www.coppercanyonpress.org

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Copper Canyon Press

Copper Canyon Press is a nonprofit, independent poetry publisher based in Port Townsend, WA. We believe poetry is vital to language and living.

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American Buffalo Books @buffalo-books.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

Today is #WeNeedDiverseBooksDay! And to celebrate the importance of reading diverse books, we'd love to hear which books are some of your favorites! Check out @weneeddiversebooks.bsky.social to learn more about the project and how you can help support their goals.

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American Buffalo Books @buffalo-books.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

Midwestern History: Grasshopper Plague In 1874, swarms of grasshoppers descended on the Midwest in numbers large enough to block out the sun. They devoured trees, crops and cloth, making life especially difficult for new homesteaders. (The Kansas Journey by Jennie Chin) #Midwest #history

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American Buffalo Books @buffalo-books.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

Are you looking for a great novel to help you welcome spring? Pick up an American Buffalo Book—Year of the Buffalo, Unequal Temperament, Szarotka, or Prairie Ashes—and start your April off right with a piece of high-quality Midwestern literature. #midwestliterature #greatplains #buffalobooks

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American Buffalo Books @buffalo-books.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

Midwest word of the week: Hotdish. Hotdish is the Midwestern word for casserole. You’ll hear this most often in Wisconsin and Minnesota, and it can be a head scratcher for those not in the know. Common at potlucks and dinner parties, hotdish is a beloved Midwestern staple.

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American Buffalo Books @buffalo-books.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

While not a Buffalo Book, the story and history within David Grann’s Killers of the Flower Moon is worth a shout out. The novel details the real history behind a string of Osage murders in Oklahoma. The novel explores greed, colonialism, and the birth of the FBI.

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American Buffalo Books @buffalo-books.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

Year of the Buffalo by Aaron Burch is the tale of two brothers on a road trip of self-discovery. Through this journey, they are forced to face their memories together. The first book published by Buffalo Books, this story is special to us—and we’re sure it will be for you too! www.aaronburch.net

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American Buffalo Books @buffalo-books.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

Midwest Spotlight: Tornadoes The arrival of spring in the Midwest is beautiful, but it also marks the start of tornado season. Drastic changes in atmospheric pressure and temperature usher in severe storms that are capable of producing tornadoes. Stay alert and hunker down! #tornadoalley #midwest

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American Buffalo Books @buffalo-books.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

Publisher Spotlight: If you’re looking for more Midwestern publishers, look no further than Flint Hills Publishing! This Topeka-based press was founded in 2015 with the goal of publishing “books that uplift, educate, inspire, and entertain.” Learn more at the link below: www.flinthillspublishing.com

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Home | Flint Hills Publishing, Topeka, Kansas - Thea Rademacher

Flint Hills Publishing, Topeka, Kansas, Thea Rademacher publisher; we work with authors across the United States in publishing both hardcopy and eBooks of all genres including spiritual and personal g...

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American Buffalo Books @buffalo-books.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

Szarotka, commonly known as edelweiss, is a beautiful white flower native to the Alps and Carpathian Mountains. The beauty of the flower, along with the rugged environment from where it grows, perfectly represents Spider, the troubled protagonist of “Szarotka.”

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American Buffalo Books @buffalo-books.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

Word of the week: Shelterbelt A shelterbelt is a line of trees planted to reduce soil erosion. In the Midwest, many were planted along the borders of fields in response to the Dust Bowl. Today, these Dust Bowl Shelterbelts are still visible throughout the Midwest countryside. #Midwest #history

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American Buffalo Books @buffalo-books.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

Midwest Book Rec: My Ántonia by Willa Cather A story about immigrant homesteaders in Nebraska, this novel has become an undeniable classic. The captivating character arcs and beautiful descriptions of native Midwestern prairie make this a worthwhile read for any book lover! #book #prairie #immigrant

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American Buffalo Books @buffalo-books.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

Have you ever wondered what happens when harpsichord, meteorology, and grief intersect? Unequal Temperament by Cheryl Walsh, published by Buffalo Books, does so in a homey yet heartwrenching narrative about sacrifice and regret. Find more info here: www.cherylwalsh.net/unequal_temperament.htm

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Cheryl Walsh - Unequal Temperament

Unequal Temperament Cheryl Walsh

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American Buffalo Books @buffalo-books.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

The American Bison, otherwise known as the buffalo, was almost our nation’s animal. Unique to the large grassy plains of North America, the buffalo’s wild spirit defined the American west. Hunted to near extinction, the buffalo has since rebounded due to massive Midwestern conservation efforts.

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American Buffalo Books @buffalo-books.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

Bookstore shoutout! The Dusty Bookshelf has roots dating back to 1898 in Manhattan, KS. The Dusty Bookshelf has been a meeting place for students, faculty, and locals for generations. We highly recommend stopping by and shopping their staff curated novels and more! www.dustybookshelf.com

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American Buffalo Books @buffalo-books.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

Looking for your next read? Our most recent book is Prairie Ashes by @bwnadler.bsky.social. The captivating historical fiction novel focuses on the Illinois Mine War of the early 1900s. Years later, a young woman becomes determined to uncover the truth behind the conflict. bennadler.com

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Ben Nadler| Writer

Ben Nadler is a writer based in Brooklyn , New York. His novel, The Sea Beach Line, will be published in October of 2015.

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Matt Bell @mdbell79.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

I read @aaronburch.bsky.social's TACOMA cover to cover today, and it's so funny and smart and heartfelt. I told him it's "a blow to the idea that great art should come from tragedy! Tacoma is my favorite thing you’ve written and it came out of one of the happiest summers of your life." So good!

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TACOMA - Aaron Burch — Autofocus Books

ABOUT THE BOOK Inspired to “take a break from life” by the idyllic housesitting situation they were offered for the summer, Aaron and Amber find themselves in Aaron’s hometown of Tacoma, Washington....

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Ben Nadler @bwnadler.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

I shared some of my thoughts about writing historical fiction over at Contingent.

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American Buffalo Books @buffalo-books.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

Word of the Week: Fire Controlled fires are common in the Midwest. They speed up the decomposition process of plant matter from last year's crop cycle and allow nutrients to be absorbed back into the soil. Here in Manhattan, we've started to notice haze from this spring's fires. Have you?

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American Buffalo Books @buffalo-books.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

Author Spotlight: If you're looking for hauntingly poetic Midwest literature, check out the novels, poems, and short stories of Louise Erdrich! Her writing explores themes of family, struggle, religion, and more through a uniquely German-Chippewa cultural lens. #midwestauthor #erdrich #midwestlit

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American Buffalo Books @buffalo-books.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

Final call for submissions! American Buffalo Books, affiliated with Kansas State University, seeks to publish and share the unique voice of the Midwest. If you’re a writer engaging with the spirit and themes that make the Midwest special, we’d love to hear from you. americanbuffalobooks.org

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American Buffalo Books @buffalo-books.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

Spotlight: Konza Prairie The Konza is a native tallgrass prairie preserve in the Flint Hills of northeastern Kansas. Its 8,616 acres are managed by K-State for conservation and research. Portions of the prairie contain trails that are open to the public. #conservation #midwest #funfact

Rolling tallgrass prairie with trees and a blue sky on the horizon

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American Buffalo Books @buffalo-books.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

American Buffalo Books is a nonprofit literary press affiliated with the K-State English Department. We offer editing-based learning opportunities for advanced students, as well as thoughtful editing and feedback for authors. Books are chosen once a year through a contest. americanbuffalobooks.org

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American Buffalo Books @buffalo-books.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

We are now open for submissions for the 2026 American Buffalo Books Fiction Prize! The winner will have their manuscript edited and published by Buffalo Books and receive a $500 prize. Submit your manuscript about the Midwest or Plains states at the link below. buffalobooks.submittable.com/submit

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Buffalo Books is a non-profit literary press affiliated with the Kansas State University English Department. We publish novels that explore the Midwest, the Plains, and the so-called flyover portions ...

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American Buffalo Books @buffalo-books.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

SUBMISSIONS ARE OPEN: At American Buffalo Books, we seek to publish exciting and human stories from the Midwest & “Fly Over States.” If you’re a story teller writing about the Midwest, we’d love to receive your work! americanbuffalobooks.org

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American Buffalo Books @buffalo-books.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

WE ARE OPEN FOR SUBMISSIONS! Send us your human-written—and only human-written—novel about or set in the Midwest, the Plains, or the flyover West. The 2026 American Buffalo Books Fiction Prize is free to enter. For guidelines and to submit go to: buffalobooks.submittable.com/submit

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American Buffalo Books @buffalo-books.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

We are thrilled to help usher @bwnadler.bsky.social's archive-driven novel, Prairie Ashes, into the world today. This is an important and beautiful book about the Illinois Mine War, unionization efforts, and the ongoing wars across the world. It's a great book to put out on Election Day.

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American Buffalo Books @buffalo-books.bsky.social · 21/05/2025

Congratulations to poet and fiction writer Kevin Ducey, whose novel Electric Ophelia has won the 2025 American Buffalo Books Fiction Prize. Electric Ophelia will be published in 2027.

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American Buffalo Books @buffalo-books.bsky.social · 30/04/2025

Thank you to all of the authors that submitted a manuscript to our competition! The world needs more writers!✏️

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American Buffalo Books @buffalo-books.bsky.social · 29/04/2025

We're beginning the final stages of selecting our fiction prize winner and the next American Buffalo Book! Exciting news coming your way soon!

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American Buffalo Books @buffalo-books.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

American Buffalo Books will decide on the finalists for our Fiction Prize Competition next week! Stay tuned.

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American Buffalo Books @buffalo-books.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

Do you comma here often? Check the link in our bio to find your next read!

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American Buffalo Books @buffalo-books.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

Happy Wednesday! It's a good day to read a Buffalo Book.

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American Buffalo Books @buffalo-books.bsky.social · 10/04/2025

It's April, which means it's Earth Month! Come celebrate with us by letting one of our published novels take you to the stunning midwest.

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American Buffalo Books @buffalo-books.bsky.social · 08/04/2025

"Books and doors are the same thing. You open them, and you go through into another world." - Jeanette Winterson Visit our page for books to transport you into the charming and captivating world of the midwest.

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American Buffalo Books @buffalo-books.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

We are having the best time reviewing the manuscript submissions from our contest! Stay tuned to find out the next Buffalo Book Fiction Prize winner👀

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American Buffalo Books @buffalo-books.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

Every book is a work of art. That's why we're so committed to providing an amazing submission, editing, and publishing experience for our authors!

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American Buffalo Books @buffalo-books.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

Which books are on your reading list for this year? Check out the American Buffalo Books website for our recommendations!

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American Buffalo Books @buffalo-books.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

What's a flyover state that you have always wanted to explore? Let us know in the replies! ⬇️

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American Buffalo Books @buffalo-books.bsky.social · 24/03/2025

We hope everybody gets to enjoy some nice weather and midwest sunsets this spring!🌻

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American Buffalo Books @buffalo-books.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

American Buffalo Books is now reading through the manuscripts that were submitted for our Fiction Prize Competition. Which one will be the next American Buffalo Book?

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American Buffalo Books @buffalo-books.bsky.social · 08/03/2025

We are all excited about our upcoming publications at American Buffalo Books. It is a magical experience to be part of bringing our newest writers' work to the world.

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American Buffalo Books @buffalo-books.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

Submissions are now closed for our Fiction Prize Competition. Thank you to everyone who submitted! We'll be reviewing everyone's manuscripts over the next coming weeks to pick the winner. More soon!!

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American Buffalo Books @buffalo-books.bsky.social · 01/03/2025

DEADLINE APPROACHING on the chance to become the next American Buffalo Books Fiction Prize winner. Follow the link in our bio for submissions and contest guidelines.

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American Buffalo Books @buffalo-books.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

We publish books about the beautiful Midwest! Check out our published works to experience these places. Link in bio!

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