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Larina Warnock @docnock.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

There's still time to submit for a special issue of Larina's Lit Lounge! Submit at duotrope.com/duosuma/subm... #callsforsubmission #fiction #poetry #writingcommunity

Submission details for the special submission call. Open to Indigenous Creators for any genre. Open to non-indigenous creators challenging/engaging with the impact of colonization, stereotypes, etc on indigenous people. Paying market. Submit via Duosoma.

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Larina Warnock @docnock.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Took first in my group in round 1 of NYC Midnight's Flash Fiction Contest. I've gone on to round 2 a few times, but never taken first!

Shows the top three on the shortlist for Group 18 of NYC Midnight's Flash Fiction contest with 1st place and Larina Warnock's name highlighted.

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Larina Warnock @docnock.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

Last pic from #nwc48. Had a wonderful time and can't wait to do it again. Thanks for having me, Seattle!

A woman in a fortune teller costume standing between a man in a saint Nicholas costume and a person in a reindeer costume.

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Larina Warnock @docnock.bsky.social · 04/04/2026

Day 3 digs for #NWC48. The beaded scarf was handmade for me by my mother. 😃 Today you can find me at 12 at The Poetry Workshop and 7 at The Poetry Deathmatch. Come write and be judged (in a good way)!

Poet dressed in fortune teller costume with jingly coin wrap and beaded scarf.

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Larina Warnock @docnock.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

Day 2 Norwescon 48. Catch my autograph session at 3 and reading at 7. Nevermore. #nwc48 #poetry #costume

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Larina Warnock @docnock.bsky.social · 21/09/2025

I don't know, either. Here are two more dogs.

Two Boston Terriers and a ball in a yard.

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Larina Warnock @docnock.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

If the word "Mine" had a face, it would like Beluga with a ball.

One dog snarling at another dog over a ball

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Larina Warnock @docnock.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

Because sometimes looking up is all there is.

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Larina Warnock @docnock.bsky.social · 22/08/2025

In which I talk about my autoimmune disease adventures, review a non-writing related app, and of course, provide a writing prompt with an invitation to submit for $20 to you or your favorite non-discriminatory charity! #writinglife #disability

Image of dog close to screen. Larina's Lit Lounge Issue 23. larinawrites.substack.com

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Larina Warnock @docnock.bsky.social · 20/08/2025

Trixie wants to know: In one sitting, do you usually read a few pages, a chapter, a few chapters, or the whole book? #reading

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Larina Warnock @docnock.bsky.social · 08/08/2025

In which I reveal the map of my fantasy novel world and talk about my dog. As always, this issue includes a writing prompt good for a publication opportunity. larinawrites.substack.com/p/larinas-li... #writinglife #review #writingprompt

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Larina Warnock @docnock.bsky.social · 17/02/2025

Find your next read at SW-SW's Feb 20 QuickRead. The mission of SW-SW is to elevate women, female-identifying, and nonbinary writers of speculative fiction. QuickReads are a fun, one-hour event. Register for free at www.eventbrite.com/o/strong-wom... #speculativefiction #writinglife #womenwriters

Authors reading: Elizabeth Schechter, Sara Iverson, Angela giddings, Nicole Tota, and Julia LaFond. February 20. 7 pm EST. FREE. Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/o/strong-women-strange-worlds-33460611105

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Larina Warnock @docnock.bsky.social · 26/01/2025

May your ears carry you wherever you wish to be.

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Larina Warnock @docnock.bsky.social · 03/01/2025

This has been a mostly relaxing break. Beluga will be sad when work starts again!

Larina and a Boston terrier dog snuggling.

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Larina Warnock @docnock.bsky.social · 25/12/2024

My dog can smell which gift is his. Now he won't get away from it. The problem? Fam won't be here for at least 3 hours. #doglife #merrychristmas

A Christmas tree with a Boston terrier standing over gifts.

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Larina Warnock @docnock.bsky.social · 25/12/2024

Santa knows me better than anybody. This calendar was in my stocking.

Cover of 2025 calendar titled "here we fucking go again"

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Larina Warnock @docnock.bsky.social · 22/12/2024

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. 17/20 Interpreter of Maladies #BookSky💙📚 #Books

Cover of Interpreter of Maladies by Jhumpa Lahiri

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Larina Warnock @docnock.bsky.social · 13/12/2024

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. 16/20 Monkey, Folk Novel of China #BookSky💙📚 #Books

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Larina Warnock @docnock.bsky.social · 11/12/2024

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. 15/20 Are You There, God? It's Me, Margaret. #BookSky💙📚 #Books

Cover of Are You There, God? It's Ne, Margaret by Judy Blume.

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Larina Warnock @docnock.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

Free writer/reader event! I will be part of More Mad Libs. Free but registration required. #books #speclit #writing

Holiday Extravaganza with author marlins, improvement storytelling, speed date a book, and more. Register at strongwomenstrangeworlds.weebly.com

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Larina Warnock @docnock.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

Went to see a two toed sloth today. Only got to see the two toes.

Two sloth toes holding the edge of a hammock.

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Larina Warnock @docnock.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. 14/20 Where the Wild Things Are #BookSky💙📚 #Books

Cover of Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak

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Larina Warnock @docnock.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. 13/20 Cloud Atlas #BookSky💙📚 #Books

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Larina Warnock @docnock.bsky.social · 01/12/2024

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. 12/20 The Weather of Words #BookSky💙📚 #Books

Cover of The Weather of Words by Mark Strand

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Larina Warnock @docnock.bsky.social · 30/11/2024

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. 11/20 A Prayer for Owen Meany #BookSky💙📚 #Books

Cover of A Prayer for Owen Meany by John Irving

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Larina Warnock @docnock.bsky.social · 30/11/2024

So honored to be included in this beautiful issue of The Literary Hatchet. #poetry #speculativepoetry #writing

Table of Contents including "The Sign Read Sanctuary" by Larina Warnock on page 130.

Cover of The Literary Hatchet Double Issue #38

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Larina Warnock @docnock.bsky.social · 29/11/2024

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. 10/20 Prison Writings #BookSky💙📚 #Books

Cover of Prison Writings: My Life is My Sun Dance by Leonard Peltier

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Larina Warnock @docnock.bsky.social · 28/11/2024

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. 9/20 The City We Became #BookSky💙📚 #Books

Cover of The City We Became by N.K. Jemisin

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Larina Warnock @docnock.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. 8/20 Lord Foul's Bane (TW: Sexual assault) #BookSky💙📚 #Books

Cover of Lord Foul's Bane by Stephen R Donaldson

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Larina Warnock @docnock.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. 7/20 Where the Red Fern Grows #BookSky💙📚 #Books

Cover of Where the Red Fern Grows by Wilson Rawls

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Larina Warnock @docnock.bsky.social · 25/11/2024

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. 6/20 The New Psychology of Leadership: Identity, Influence and Power #BookSky💙📚 #Books

Cover of The New Psychology of Leadership: Identity, Influence and Power by Haslam, Reicher, and Platow

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Larina Warnock @docnock.bsky.social · 25/11/2024

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. 5/20 Bridge to Terabithia #BookSky💙📚 #Books

Original cover of Scholastic/Newberry winner Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Peterson

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Larina Warnock @docnock.bsky.social · 24/11/2024

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. 4/20 The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time #BookSky💙📚 #Books

Cover of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon

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Larina Warnock @docnock.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. 3/20 Memnoch the Devil #BookSky💙📚 #Books

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Larina Warnock @docnock.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. 2/20 Wolfsong #BookSky💙📚 #Books

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Larina Warnock @docnock.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. 1/20 Gideon the Ninth #BookSky💙📚 #Books

Book cover of Gudeon the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir

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Larina Warnock @docnock.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

Back to the work week. This terrible acrylic painting of mine tells how I feel about the world at the moment.

Acrylic painting of comets raining down on a mountainside.

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Larina Warnock @docnock.bsky.social · 16/11/2024

May your day be filled with love.

Two Boston terrier dogs. One is licking the other one.

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Larina Warnock @docnock.bsky.social · 14/11/2024

Took a trip to Multnomah Falls in October. I worry for these sacred spaces with a Republican trifecta.

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Larina Warnock @docnock.bsky.social · 12/11/2024

Bluesky now has over 10 million users, and I was #956,367!

A virtual certificate with text "Celebrating 10M users on Bluesky, #956,367, Larina Warnock ‪@docnock.bsky.social‬, joined on Sep 10, 2023"

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Larina Warnock @docnock.bsky.social · 25/12/2023

It was nice to spend the day before Xmas Eve driving up the Oregon coast, seeing places I'd been and places I hadn't. This shot is from the Nature River Center outside of Bandon.

View of the sun reflecting on an inlet with an island of beach grass across the water

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Larina Warnock @docnock.bsky.social · 07/10/2023

My morning drive fills me with awe every day. Makes it hard to think about horror scenes for my fiction. Well, not really, but it should. #horror #writinglife

A sunrise with mountains in the distance

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Larina Warnock @docnock.bsky.social · 22/09/2023

Ribbit at the Rogue River where I imagined some odd stories about camp hosting and barbecues, none of which involved frogs, but all of which probably should. Is nature horror a genre? #writinglife #frog

Baja California chorus frog sitting near a branch

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Larina Warnock @docnock.bsky.social · 21/09/2023

Betty Boop is not happy with another car ride. #dogslife

Three dogs in the back seat of a car with two napping comfortably and one staring at the back seat.

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Larina Warnock @docnock.bsky.social · 13/09/2023

Sunlight through smoke earlier this summer. Toying with a story about a society trapped in smoke. Other than lung damage, what consequences might exist? #writing #speculativefiction #SFF #horror

Sun shining through smoke over pine trees

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Larina Warnock @docnock.bsky.social · 12/09/2023

Hello, Friend Lizard. Do you have a story for me? #seekingthemuse #reptile #writersblock

Small lizard upside down on a tree trunk

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