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Dave Atkinson

@davyay.bsky.social
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Writer. Dad. Bread baker. Paperboy. he/him linktr.ee/davyay

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Bojan Fürst @bojanfurst.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
My brilliant partner has another novel out. It's a roller coaster of a story featuring a smart-ass glacier, a Métis man dealing with a family many of us will recognize for better or for worse and an awesome ending. Go get it! www.penguinrandomhouse.ca/books/711055... @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social
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A Glacier's Guide to Dying by Michelle Porter | Penguin Random House Canada
A young Métis man searching for his missing father finds himself arguing with a dying glacier in this compelling, profane, and ultimately hopeful novel about the burdens and blessings of inheritance, ...
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Dave Atkinson @davyay.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Peaches are my favourite fruit. There. I said it.
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Lynn Coady @lynncoady.bsky.social · 21/06/2026
Wonder who picked a photo of women performing domestic labour as an illustration of ‘doing nothing’
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Dave Atkinson @davyay.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
I grew up on the shore of Lake Erie with these insects coating every surface through the month of June. This what I think of when Islanders complain about June bugs.
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Waubgeshig Rice @waub.bsky.social · 16/05/2026
I got a new novel called Early Bird coming out April 2027 via Random House Canada. If you're interested, here's a little bit on where it came from and what it's about.
I wanted to write Early Bird to show the lighter side of life on the rez. Even in the smallest communities, there is a diverse and compelling cast of characters that make everyday life funny and entertaining. That’s no different than any other small rural Canadian community, it’s just that we as Indigenous people haven’t had as many opportunities to portray our true amusing selves in mainstream Canadian storytelling.Early Bird is my opportunity to showcase the wonderfully authentic humanity that thrives in a modern First Nation, all the while weaving interesting characters together in unforgettably comedic and dramatic moments. In this story, a fictional Anishinaabe community on the north shore of Lake Huron learns it might lose its beloved bingo hall, and as rumours swirl over the course of a snowy Saturday two weeks before Christmas, people eventually come to learn what matters most as community members: the bonds between them.I hope this story resonates with readers everywhere. I want my fellow Anishinaabeg and the wider Indigenous community to find home and hilarity in these pages, and I want readers of all backgrounds to join us in celebrating the joy and unique complexity of modern rez life. Look for Early Bird in stores in April 2027! Chi-miigwech.
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Dave Atkinson @davyay.bsky.social · 03/05/2026
Every Sunday morning, I publish a new entry in my serial fiction set in a little town in Maritime Canada. Think Vinyl Cafe meets 44 Scotland Street. Diego has been dying to make Celeste into his bestie. Here's hoping he can make an impression at her potluck. dunnockbay.substack.com/p/diegos-twi...
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Diego's twitchy eyes
He's hoping to make a big impression at a potluck at Celeste's
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Dave Atkinson @davyay.bsky.social · 03/05/2026
Every Sunday morning, I publish a new entry in my serial fiction set in a little town in Maritime Canada. Think Vinyl Cafe meets 44 Scotland Street. Diego has been dying to make Celeste into his bestie. Here's hoping he can make an impression at her potluck. dunnockbay.substack.com/p/diegos-twi...
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Diego's twitchy eyes
He's hoping to make a big impression at a potluck at Celeste's
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Dave Atkinson @davyay.bsky.social · 26/04/2026
The story from this week's Dunnock Bay has been rattling around in my head for the better part of a decade. I got to include little James, who I always love writing about. And Jill, who has become one of my surprise favourite characters. I hope you enjoy. open.substack.com/pub/dunnockb...
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James and the Giant Worm
4-year-old James is ready for adventure, but something is standing in his way.
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Dave Atkinson @davyay.bsky.social · 26/04/2026
The story from this week's Dunnock Bay has been rattling around in my head for the better part of a decade. I got to include little James, who I always love writing about. And Jill, who has become one of my surprise favourite characters. I hope you enjoy. open.substack.com/pub/dunnockb...
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James and the Giant Worm
4-year-old James is ready for adventure, but something is standing in his way.
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Uncle Duke @uncleduke1969.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
is it love? i bet it’s love
White cargo trailer with a message that reads "THIS CONTAINER TRANSPORTS A DISEASE WHICH HAS NO CURE."
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Dave Atkinson @davyay.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
I love this account.
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Dave Atkinson @davyay.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
No one likes to lose this big, but this was a fun moment. I can't wait to show my father-in-law.
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Dave Atkinson @davyay.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
If you see this, post something orange from your gallery.
A glass platter with a couple of slices of raisin bread, buttered, with a slice of orange coloured cheddar cheese atop.
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Dave Atkinson @davyay.bsky.social · 19/04/2026
Good morning, babies. The latest story from my little fictional town is ready to read. I hope you enjoy. open.substack.com/pub/dunnockb...
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I've just seen a face
Jess' first practice with the Renegades is... revealing
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Dave Atkinson @davyay.bsky.social · 19/04/2026
Good morning, babies. The latest story from my little fictional town is ready to read. I hope you enjoy. open.substack.com/pub/dunnockb...
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I've just seen a face
Jess' first practice with the Renegades is... revealing
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Dave Atkinson @davyay.bsky.social · 18/04/2026
😔
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False Knees @falseknees.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
Venus
Two chickadees sit on a branch, one says: "Whoa! Look!" indicating a light in the sky over the horizon. The other one says: "Pretty!" The first one says "Do you think that's Venus or just a bright star?". The second one looks nervous, stumbling "Oh... uh... yeah it's probably Bemus"
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Dave Atkinson @davyay.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
Ok I’m ready for another Muppets episode
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alyssa || lovelandisle @lovelandisle.bsky.social · 12/04/2026
i don’t want my appliances to be smart or connect to the internet. i want them to do one mechanical task for 100 years
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Aaron Wherry @aaronwherry.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
I think one thing I underestimated or didn't appreciate was how much, at times of incredible events, much of normal life would just sort of carry on.
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Dave Atkinson @davyay.bsky.social · 29/03/2026
We're walking out the door with Leonard for his commute to the garbage depot in Dunnock Bay this week. open.substack.com/pub/dunnockb...
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Leonard's commute
Dunnock Bay's garbage man heads into the depot
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Dave Atkinson @davyay.bsky.social · 29/03/2026
We're walking out the door with Leonard for his commute to the garbage depot in Dunnock Bay this week. open.substack.com/pub/dunnockb...
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Leonard's commute
Dunnock Bay's garbage man heads into the depot
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Dave Atkinson @davyay.bsky.social · 22/03/2026
Bit of a return-to-form in Dunnock Bay this morning, because those dishes won’t wash themselves.
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Mindy washes up
It's been a long couple days and the dishes are piling...
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Dave Atkinson @davyay.bsky.social · 22/03/2026
Bit of a return-to-form in Dunnock Bay this morning, because those dishes won’t wash themselves.
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Mindy washes up
It's been a long couple days and the dishes are piling...
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Tyler Shipley @shipster.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
Never thought I'd be sharing anything written by a Yankees fan, but this gets it absolutely right: www.pinstripealley.com/yankees-edit...
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The World Baseball Classic, Team USA, and the war problem
On conduct unbecoming.
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Dave Atkinson @davyay.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
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Waiting for Guffman HD opening scene
YouTube video by artfilm33
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Dave Atkinson @davyay.bsky.social · 15/03/2026
96-year-old Albert and 4-year-old James are back In this week’s Dunnock Bay open.substack.com/pub/dunnockb...
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Newfoundland ponies and dinosaurs
96-year-old Albert remembers life on the farm
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liam mckenna @liammck.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
i have a new comic out! it is called chatterbox. available for purchase or read for free at www.liammckennacomics.com
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Dave Atkinson @davyay.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
Dutch Blitz Dutch Blitz Dutch Blitz PARTY
A stack of games on my shelf
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Dave Atkinson @davyay.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
This morning the fire department came to my street to put out an actual dumpster fire. They used the fire hydrant on our property, which was the first time it’s been used in the decade we’ve lived here. I was so proud of our little guy.
A street scape on a snowy morning with a fire truck and smoke in the background and a fire hydrant in the foreground
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Rosella Melanson @rosellam.bsky.social · 01/03/2026
Style talk here.
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Dave Atkinson @davyay.bsky.social · 01/03/2026
A few weeks ago in Dunnock Bay, we met Jill, who I made up on the spot because I needed someone who works in IT for the town. A few days later, I realized she needed to meet Celeste, the opera lover, so they could be best friends forever. open.substack.com/pub/dunnockb...
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That man can sure wear a T-shirt
Jill and Celeste create a new favourite pastime
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Jacques Poitras @poitrasj.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
For links to all my political stories and those of my colleagues, subscribe to my weekly Monday morning newsletter: substack.com/@jacquespoit...
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Dave Atkinson @davyay.bsky.social · 22/02/2026
Sad news from the pigeon loft. The latest dispatch from Dunnock Bay is ready to read.
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Sad news from the pigeon loft
13-year-old Haley gets some tips on loss from her nanny
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Dave Atkinson @davyay.bsky.social · 22/02/2026
Sad news from the pigeon loft. The latest dispatch from Dunnock Bay is ready to read.
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Sad news from the pigeon loft
13-year-old Haley gets some tips on loss from her nanny
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Dave Atkinson @davyay.bsky.social · 15/02/2026
Sunday morning! Time for another story from Dunnock Bay.
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Muriel the GOAT
Is it possible to be a chess prodigy when you're 85 years old?
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Dave Atkinson @davyay.bsky.social · 15/02/2026
Sunday morning! Time for another story from Dunnock Bay.
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Muriel the GOAT
Is it possible to be a chess prodigy when you're 85 years old?
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Jason Beck @jasonbeck.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
JV is back.
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Dave Atkinson @davyay.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
More people are finding my little stories from Dunnock Bay. I’d love for this to spread further. In this week’s story, Lani’s been waiting for a quiet day to herself all week. She finds it in the most perfect, unexpected spot.
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Dave Atkinson @davyay.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
Hilariously, as a guy who doesn't watch football, I still couldn't tell you who played, let alone won. And I've been on social media a bit already today! Hurray for Bad Bunny tho!
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Dave Atkinson @davyay.bsky.social · 08/02/2026
It’s Sunday! Time to visit Dunnock Bay. open.substack.com/pub/dunnockb...
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Lani's secret hideout
In search of a quiet spot to read, one Dunnock Bay resident goes the extra mile.
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bgray.bsky.social @bgray.bsky.social · 08/02/2026
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Dunnock Bay | Dave Atkinson | Substack
Stories from a small town. You've never been there, but you know it well. Click to read Dunnock Bay, by Dave Atkinson, a Substack publication with hundreds of subscribers.
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Dave Atkinson @davyay.bsky.social · 08/02/2026
It’s Sunday! Time to visit Dunnock Bay. open.substack.com/pub/dunnockb...
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Lani's secret hideout
In search of a quiet spot to read, one Dunnock Bay resident goes the extra mile.
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Dave Atkinson @davyay.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
I liked the Muppet reboot very much. And while I hear the criticism that Kermit’s voice is too different, I’m way less concerned about a less-than-note-perfect imitation than I am by his ability to flail around and scream ”yaaaay!”
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Dinosaur Comics! @qwantz.com · 04/02/2026
i knew i should've stayed an infinite being of pure energy; all the other infinite beings of pure energy told me but did i listen? NO because they were ANNOYING www.qwantz.com/index.php?co...
Narrator: So You've Decided To Stop Being An Infinite Being Of Pure Energy And Become Corporeal Instead
T-Rex: Great choice!

T-Rex: Many who decide to become mortal being of flesh and blood DO live to regret it...T-Rex: ...but only briefly!
Dromiceiomimus: On the time scales YOU'RE used to, anyway!
Dromiceiomimus: Now, you're probably wondering about your new body. Will it be perfect?
T-Rex: Oh, HEAVENS no.Utahraptor: But will it at least be "pretty good"?
T-Rex: TOTAL roll of the dice!

T-Rex: Luckily, there are aftermarket add-ons you can get for your body once you're inside it that attempt to fix these flaws, such as "glasses", "medical footwear", and "corrective surgeries", but these all require "money".
Utahraptor: So you'll want to ensure you've got a bunch of THAT.T-Rex: Don't forget: all happiness you will ever experience now depends on chemicals that you must rely on your body to excrete, but SOMETIMES, it won't!
Off panel: That is CLASSIC bodies right there.
T-Rex and off panel: NO REFUNDS!!
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Dave Atkinson @davyay.bsky.social · 01/02/2026
When you make up your own little fictional town filled with fictional people, you can give one of them a pigeon loft and nobody can stop you. Read my latest dispatch from Dunnock Bay.
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Huge news from the pigeon loft
13-year-old Haley gets coached on raising birds by her grampy
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Dave Atkinson @davyay.bsky.social · 01/02/2026
When you make up your own little fictional town filled with fictional people, you can give one of them a pigeon loft and nobody can stop you. Read my latest dispatch from Dunnock Bay.
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Huge news from the pigeon loft
13-year-old Haley gets coached on raising birds by her grampy
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Dave Atkinson @davyay.bsky.social · 31/01/2026
Going to have to complain to Fly With Me Animal Rescue in Nova Scotia because we asked for a dog and they gave us this potato instead.
A very relaxed boxer/pitbull mix dog lounges on the couch
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Dave Atkinson @davyay.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
Chapter 4 in my weekly serial fiction.
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Dave Atkinson @davyay.bsky.social · 25/01/2026
This morning's dispatch from Dunnock Bay.
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Diego has a lunch date
It's about time
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