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Coleman Bigelow

@cbigs.bsky.social
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pushcart and best microfiction nominated writer | recent stories: ghost parachute| cleaver| BULL | your impossible voice | new chapbook: InRareCases.com

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Coleman Bigelow @cbigs.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Excited about a Best Small Fictions nomination. Thanks to Keith and TDDR! Congratulations to @karenc.bsky.social and all the other nominees. #microfiction #drabble
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Coleman Bigelow @cbigs.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
ICYMI. New story in the wonderful @moonparkreview.bsky.social TY to @marylynnreed.bsky.social and Lesley for giving this story such a good home and for the wonderful accompanying artwork. And thanks to @smokelong.bsky.social for the workshop. #flashfiction moonparkreview.com/issue-37-fal...
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The Time Will Come
By Coleman Bigelow The time will come when I’ll find a partner and make partner and partner up, and you’ll be satisfied. “Put her there, partner,” you’ll say, extending your hand to me like I was s…
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Dawn Tasaka Steffler @dawnsteffler.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
I’ll tell myself I’m satisfied. We’ll tell ourselves we’ve got it all, even as we circle the emptiness. Such a lovely, satisfying ending @cbigs.bsky.social in @moonparkreview.bsky.social
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The Time Will Come
By Coleman Bigelow The time will come when I’ll find a partner and make partner and partner up, and you’ll be satisfied. “Put her there, partner,” you’ll say, extending your hand to me like I was s…
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Coleman Bigelow @cbigs.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Thank you so much for reading and sharing, my friend!
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Coleman Bigelow @cbigs.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Congratulations on your 100th. You guys are awesome 👏!
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Stan J Wild @stanjwild.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
An epic in flash! Great read: moonparkreview.com/issue-37-fal... By @cbigs.bsky.social Something of Gatsby in this one - Fitzgeraldian... in @moonparkreview.bsky.social A privilege to see you read last week too
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The Time Will Come
By Coleman Bigelow The time will come when I’ll find a partner and make partner and partner up, and you’ll be satisfied. “Put her there, partner,” you’ll say, extending your hand to me like I was s…
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Coleman Bigelow @cbigs.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Thanks so much for reading and sharing.
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Coleman Bigelow @cbigs.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Readers also include: @lmbayley.bsky.social @elissafield.bsky.social @thewritelifeliz.bsky.social @bsherm36.bsky.social James @sandandgravelpress.bsky.social And me.
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Coleman Bigelow @cbigs.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Hear ye, hear ye, hear ye. Come hear ye the incomparable stylings of @travisflatt.bsky.social. SATURDAY (19th) at 6pm EST. Join for his book launch Such Late Night Radio!!! DM Travis for link. With readers including @marioaliberto3.bsky.social @dawnsteffler.bsky.social list continues…
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Mario Aliberto 3 @marioaliberto3.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
What are you doing SATURDAY (19th) at 6pm est? Join @travisflatt.bsky.social for his book launch Such Late Night Radio!!! DM Travis for link. Lots of cool readers @lmbayley.bsky.social @cbigs.bsky.social @elissafield.bsky.social @dawnsteffler.bsky.social @thewritelifeliz.bsky.social and more!!!!!
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Coleman Bigelow @cbigs.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Great second person story about the misery of it's sober narrator. Congrats @lmbayley.bsky.social ! "Now here you are, surrounded by your drunken neighbours, the only one who can see clearly in a room full of smoke." And another great issue from @turnandwork.com www.turnandwork.com/guest-post/w...
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When the Shrooms Don't Work and It's Time to Go Home - Turn and Work
New Year's Eve isn't always about new beginnings.
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Claudine: A Literary Magazine @claudineliterary.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
New Microfiction by @cbigs.bsky.social ! 🐈‍⬛ www.claudineliterary.com/colemanbigelow
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Coleman Bigelow @cbigs.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Thank you for reading and sharing @aniking.bsky.social 😊
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Coleman Bigelow @cbigs.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Oh wow. This from @thewritelifeliz.bsky.social is just so good. “Some part of her understands that the lens through which she regards him has been maimed, that from now on there is no action he will take that won’t be fun-house twisted by this astigmatism..”
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Coleman Bigelow @cbigs.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
On this #laborday, happy to have my story of someone prepping for an interview out at @claudineliterary.bsky.social. Big thanks to @dehardy.bsky.social and to everyone who read early drafts @smokelong.bsky.social www.claudineliterary.com/colemanbigelow #microfiction #flashfiction
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Coleman Bigelow | Mock Interview
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Coleman Bigelow @cbigs.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Thanks. Look forward to sharing.
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Coleman Bigelow @cbigs.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
So excited for this one…
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Coleman Bigelow @cbigs.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Congratulations @dawnsteffler.bsky.social !
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Coleman Bigelow @cbigs.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Congratulations to all!
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Coleman Bigelow @cbigs.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Awesome #micro #flash here by @sarpsozdinler.bsky.social. Love this line: … “what it feels like to have a dad that is not around. I shrug and say it’s like having a skinned knee, fine at first and sore after you notice all the damage.” www.claudineliterary.com/sarpsozdinle...
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Sarp Sozdinler | We Only Rest in the Storm
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Coleman Bigelow @cbigs.bsky.social · 16/08/2026
Oof brutal and so well done.
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Coleman Bigelow @cbigs.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Thanks so much for sharing @lmbayley.bsky.social !
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Linda M. Bayley @lmbayley.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
"There were only two things louder in our house than my father’s laugh." For today's #archivechallenge I bring you #FlashInTheFeed by @cbigs.bsky.social in @mrbullbull.bsky.social ! The way Coleman sets it up and knocks it down is masterful. mrbullbull.com/newbull/flas...
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Coleman Bigelow @cbigs.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
If you haven’t read this one yet from @dawnsteffler.bsky.social , it’s a masterclass in layers. Amazing how much can be accomplished in 100 words.
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Coleman Bigelow @cbigs.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
It’s no easy feat to write joy. Especially these days. Huge kudos to Amy Luxton for pulling it off so beautifully.
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Coleman Bigelow @cbigs.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
This one by @karenc.bsky.social is so moving and sad makes me think of the wildfires in the west www.mattkendrick.co.uk/welkin-stori...
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The Boy Wraps His Arms Around You | MattKendrick.co.uk
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Coleman Bigelow @cbigs.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
Love this and “the storm inside” from @tomljanovic.bsky.social Brilliant!
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Coleman Bigelow @cbigs.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
This one is so tight and hits hard. A powerhouse by @travisflatt.bsky.social
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Coleman Bigelow @cbigs.bsky.social · 02/08/2026
So good!
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Coleman Bigelow @cbigs.bsky.social · 02/08/2026
Beautiful writing and story by @timothycgoodwin.bsky.social in @gonelawn.bsky.social gonelawn.net/journal/issu...
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Gone Lawn 66 : Timothy C Goodwin
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Coleman Bigelow @cbigs.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
A great one by the great @marioaliberto3.bsky.social
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Turn and Work (Hugh) @turnandwork.com · 31/07/2026
The Shortlist is up! Fiction from: Bixby the Martian in Martian Witch Chloe N. Clark @pintsncupcakes.bsky.social in StoryBottle J.R. Chapple in @fracturedlit.bsky.social New Coleman Bigelow @cbigs.bsky.social & the first 3 we ever ran at T&W by Kevin Light-Roth, James Vella and Kate Arnold Here:
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The Shortlist for July 30, 2026 - Turn and Work
Fiction from Coleman Bigelow, Bixby the Martian, Chloe N. Clark, and J.R. Chapple, plus Kevin Light-Roth, Kate Arnold and James Vella.
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Coleman Bigelow @cbigs.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Thank you, my friend. and for giving this an early read! Appreciate you.
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Coleman Bigelow @cbigs.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Thank you, friend.
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Coleman Bigelow @cbigs.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Thanks for sharing and for your great suggestions on this one!!
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Coleman Bigelow @cbigs.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
I’m a big fan of what Hugh is doing over @turnandwork.com and love having this story there. This one was inspired by some game prompts from @erinvachon.bsky.social. Thanks to her and @smokelong.bsky.social where this was born. #cornhole #marriage #flashfiction
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Coleman Bigelow @cbigs.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
we can never have too many dog/pet pictures.
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Coleman Bigelow @cbigs.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
You’ve got to read @travisflatt.bsky.social latest chapbook. Here’s me reading it on the lovely NJ Transit, and like NJ transit, this collection is full of constant surprises. The writing is always clever, unexpected and magic. The story “She’s a miracle” is incredible. #blurbchallenge #smokelong
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Coleman Bigelow @cbigs.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
So glad to have this story up with @rfpress.bsky.social #flashfiction #accident.
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Coleman Bigelow @cbigs.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
Hello! Has been a busy but exciting week and wanted to share two new stories out now at @rfpress.bsky.social. Huge thanks to the whole team there for giving them such a great home and thanks to all who read drafts of these. share.google/Xq3e86izlvyI... #flashfiction #accidents #uncles
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"Sprung Uncles" & "Inspecting the Damage" by Coleman Bigelow
Sprung Uncles “Oh shit, Uncle Cal. What’s the emergency?? Is my mom ok?” The kid has a permanently dazed look, like he’s high or he was dropped on his head. Dropped on his head is more likely given h...
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Coleman Bigelow @cbigs.bsky.social · 27/06/2026
Awesome 👏
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Coleman Bigelow @cbigs.bsky.social · 27/06/2026
Excited to have some stories in next year’s @emergejournal.bsky.social calendar. Love this idea. Big thanks to @dianegotauthor.bsky.social and team and hope to see your stories in there too! #microfiction #calendar
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Coleman Bigelow @cbigs.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
Excited for this issue and to have stories in the always awesome @rfpress.bsky.social
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Coleman Bigelow @cbigs.bsky.social · 20/06/2026
A reminder of all the victims of senseless war. Powerful!
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Coleman Bigelow @cbigs.bsky.social · 20/06/2026
Thank you for reading!
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Coleman Bigelow @cbigs.bsky.social · 20/06/2026
My list story “It’s Only Right to Invite the Whole Class” is live in TDDR along w/ friends @karenc.bsky.social @kathrynsilverhajo.bsky.social @karenschauber.bsky.social @damicandrea.bsky.social and many others! This was written in @smokelong.bsky.social MMM. www.thedribbledrabblereview.com/about-7
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The Welkin Press @welkinpress.bsky.social · 30/05/2026
The next Welkin Press workshop is "Stand-Out Oddities" where we'll be considering micros by @cbigs.bsky.social and @robinzlotnick.bsky.social and writing slices of surreal. Thursday 4th June 7pm BST www.mattkendrick.co.uk/live-worksho...
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Stand-out Oddities | MattKendrick.co.uk
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Matt Kendrick @mattkendrick.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
So excited to write with you in a couple of weeks. We're going to be looking at brilliant micros from @cbigs.bsky.social and @robinzlotnick.bsky.social; and contemplating the surrealness of desire - should be a fun 60 minutes!
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Coleman Bigelow @cbigs.bsky.social · 16/05/2026
Bring back a focus on the Humanities! What A.I. Kant Do www.nytimes.com/2026/05/16/o...
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Opinion | What A.I. Kant Do
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Coleman Bigelow @cbigs.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
Wow. Love seeing two fiction wizards combining forces for such a fun, funny, fantastic story. Check it out! Thanks for the great read, @emilyrinkema.bsky.social @dawnsteffler.bsky.social. This story made my morning commute so much more entertaining!
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