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Emily Devane @devaneemily.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

There's always the option of You Are My Sunshine (Hugga Wugga) 🤣...

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Ha! Well, good luck... I'm now intrigued to know your guesses!

James Montgomery @jamesmontgomery.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

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I have a new flash in the gorgeous @crowkeys.bsky.social! 🐦‍⬛ Loved playing around with the imperative voice for this one. @keychild.bsky.social has been a delight to deal with, too. Send them something bejewelled and dark and bewitching. 🖤 crowcrosskeys.com/2026/07/11/h...

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Hellcat, They Call You—James Montgomery

Clear your mind. Light the tallow. As your infant mewls from his nest of rags, shrink from his hunger; how the skin has tightened to the skull, its frame as slight as a sparrow’s. Continue reading&…

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June Caldwell @junec.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

Ooh, James, this one gives me chills. It bristles with dark magic. Wonderful 🙏.

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Brilliant conversation with Tom Morris & Nicole Flattery on @stingingfly.bsky.social podcast about the small mortifications in a writing career, relentless rejection, the idea of career progression (or lack of), associated anxieties, process or practice, loneliness. stingingfly.org/podcast/tom-...

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Thomas Morris – The Stinging Fly

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Aww, thanks! Bet it's *not* the one you think it is...

Thanks, Cole! Had to repost that several times because of melty brain 🫠.

Same, Kathy! I don't arrive until Saturday as it's my son's birthday on Friday - but very much looking forward to catching up with everyone :).

Many congratulations to the writers longlisted in our 2026 Award and big thanks to all those from around the world who entered. We receive many similar titles among our entries. If your story is on…

Thrilled to bits to have a story in this year's BSSA longlist. Thanks to the readers for putting it through and congratulations - and good luck - to everyone on there with me 🙏. www.bathshortstoryaward.org/2026/07/07/l...

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Longlist BSSA 2026

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Congratulations, Zoe. Thrilled to be on there with you 🙏.

Congratulations, Ian. Delighted to be on there with you and Zoe 🙏.

Emily Devane @devaneemily.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous 👇

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Emily Devane @devaneemily.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

James, this is such a tender, human story. I love the movement and momentum in it - and the way it lands, with wisdom and warmth - and will I ever stop using two words where one would do? 😉💛

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Emily Devane @devaneemily.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

How exciting! Congratulations, Nick. It's good to see the return of Ellipsis :).

Emily Devane @devaneemily.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Honestly, Sara, that story found a place in my heart and it's staying put. So glad you carried on 💛.