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Erin MacNair

@emacnair.bsky.social
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Writer of fiction/non-fiction short stories–leaning into the speculative. Finished a collection with the generous support of the Canada Council. Conjunctions/PRISM/PrarieFire/The Walrus/subTerrain/The Razor/EVENT/ etc. Tree hugger. Runs on coffee, cheese.

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Erin MacNair @emacnair.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
Thanks for posting this, Andrea. This break up was tough but necessary.
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Erin MacNair @emacnair.bsky.social · 18/04/2026
open.substack.com/pub/andibart... Thank you for this, Andrea. #writers
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Exactly how to resist generative AI
6 ways to push back against the idea that we "must" use LLMs
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Erin MacNair @emacnair.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
A Means of Escape Stretches in All Directions flashfictionmagazine.com/blog/2026/03... Close to my heart, this one, especially now.
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A Means of Escape Stretches in All Directions
There is a moment in the movie where I know I’m going to break up with you. A talented actress plays the leading role—the mother. She looks like Holly Hunter, her wry half-smirk an exact representa…
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Erin MacNair @emacnair.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
I do love running the write-ins. Such an easy way to give people community. We write for 2.5 hours, talk for one. Best part of my week.
A windowed room, with writers scattered around long tables, silently writing.
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Lit Hub @literaryhub.bsky.social · 20/01/2026
Love our annual list of the year’s best book covers? Then you’ll go wild over the best book covers of the decade. lithub.com/the-best-boo...
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The Best Book Covers of the Last Decade
This year at Literary Hub, we published the tenth iteration of a fan favorite end of year list: the best book covers of the year, as chosen by some of our favorite book cover designers. This featur…
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Erin MacNair @emacnair.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
open.substack.com/pub/tedgioia...
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The Day NY Publishing Lost Its Soul
How did we get here? And how do we get back?
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Erin MacNair @emacnair.bsky.social · 06/01/2026
I cannot express how much I am loving this book. Thank you, Maria Reva, for your creative mind. #bestnovels #MariaReva
Endling- novel by Maria Reva
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Erin MacNair @emacnair.bsky.social · 27/12/2025
The tranquil Christmas tree. I’m lucky to live in a place where this kind of beauty exists.
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goblins-galaxies.bsky.social @goblins-galaxies.bsky.social · 28/11/2025
Cosmic Goblins is back with a brand new episode! This time we're featuring Pink Baby by Erin Macnair, the surreal story of two beetlemen with big dreams, a tale of friendship, hope, and regret. Check it out here:https://bit.ly/489XCyY @emacnair.bsky.social
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Erin MacNair @emacnair.bsky.social · 28/10/2025
open.substack.com/pub/kwallace... My brilliant friend’s substack.
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Here I Am in Haunting Season
As you may have noticed, or not, because you don’t read this thing, I haven’t written here since mid-June.
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Erin MacNair @emacnair.bsky.social · 25/10/2025
Bucket list. I signed a contract for my short story collection, “The Museum of Admirable Suffering,” with Goose Lane Editions. I can’t wait!!!
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Erin MacNair @emacnair.bsky.social · 07/10/2025
Thrilled to be in the October issue of Cosmic Horror Monthly! “Pink Baby” is one of my stranger stories- and a Steencraft short story finalist back in 2019. Never give up on your weird gems! #horrorwriters #shortstories#cosmichorrormonthly
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Erin MacNair @emacnair.bsky.social · 05/10/2025
www.nvrc.ca/notices-even... I do love hosting the write-in. Discussion at the end is the best part!
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North Vancouver Recreation and Culture Commission
Led by local writer and NVRC Artist-in-Residence Erin MacNair, the Silent Writers Workshop provides a focused and inviting space for North Van writers to work. Erin created the Silent Writers Workshop...
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Booktasters Authors @booktastersauthors.bsky.social · 19/08/2025
Writing is often about discovering the path as you walk it. ✨
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Premee Mohamed @premeemohamed.com · 22/08/2025
I love this and also: this hypothetical questioner needs to ask themself, truly, why they want to write in the first place. Because asking the question in and of itself suggests that this is a person who doesn't want to try to get better. And if that's true, why bother? No one's MAKING you write.
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Erin MacNair @emacnair.bsky.social · 17/08/2025
Go ahead and donate a coffee to Brecht for all his hard work. This ranking guide has been so helpful!
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Erin MacNair @emacnair.bsky.social · 14/08/2025
bcwriters.ca/articles?p=w... #shortstories #writing #tesistance #metoo
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Erin MacNair @emacnair.bsky.social · 06/08/2025
Watchdog Group Downgrades U.S. From Democracy To Whatever Political System Lobsters Have — theonion.com/watchdog-gro...
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Watchdog Group Downgrades U.S. From Democracy To Whatever Political System Lobsters Have
WASHINGTON—Describing the shift as a troubling indicator for the health of the nation’s system of governance, watchdog group Freedom House published a report Wednesday downgrading the United States fr...
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Erin MacNair @emacnair.bsky.social · 16/07/2025
Who else goes to Rejection Wiki every time they get a no on their submission?!😂
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a man in a black jacket and white pants is walking in the dirt
ALT: a man in a black jacket and white pants is walking in the dirt
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Erin MacNair @emacnair.bsky.social · 06/07/2025
A huge thank you to the Federation of BC Writers. And to Barbara Black- who chose my flash piece as runner up in the 2024 contest. I’m so grateful!
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Erin MacNair @emacnair.bsky.social · 21/06/2025
Bedside tables overflowing. At least I’ll never be bored!
Pile
Of 17 books
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Erin MacNair @emacnair.bsky.social · 11/06/2025
I forgot how effed this story is. I mean, I love it, but wow. The ending? Spoiler alert- Something for us to ponder.
The Time Machine by H.G. WellsThe ending- bleak but true. We will probably destroy ourselves if given enough time.
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Erin MacNair @emacnair.bsky.social · 11/06/2025
More random signs like this one, please.
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Erin MacNair @emacnair.bsky.social · 30/05/2025
Incredibly happy to announce that my story Sand Penis” will be in Best Canadian Stories 2026! Thank you Biblioasis, for putting out these amazing short story collections. #biblioasis#shortstories#canadianfiction
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molly taft @mollytaft.com · 22/05/2025
NEW: i took a look at research released today that uses supply chain calculations to try and tease out how much energy AI is currently using around the world. spoiler alert: it's a lot!
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AI Is Eating Data Center Power Demand—and It’s Only Getting Worse
A new analysis of AI hardware being produced and how it is being used attempts to estimate the vast amount of electricity being consumed by AI.
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Erin MacNair @emacnair.bsky.social · 20/05/2025
My mom found this pic of me and my friend Pam by her pool- about ten years ago. It made me realize how much I miss her. And also where did this t shirt go?
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Erin MacNair @emacnair.bsky.social · 16/05/2025
Ok- round of applause everyone. For the guy that’s helped you many times. 🥳🏅🙌Killing it, Brecht!
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Shonna White @shonnathewhite.bsky.social · 10/05/2025
Gods, the last ... what, decade?
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Erin MacNair @emacnair.bsky.social · 15/04/2025
Hey! Check it out! I’m on this list whoooooo!🙌 along with some fantastic writers. Thanks for the opportunity, FBCW!
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Erin MacNair @emacnair.bsky.social · 27/03/2025
us06web.zoom.us/j/83166801198. Here’s the link for April 14!
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Erin MacNair @emacnair.bsky.social · 26/03/2025
Thank you, Emerging Writers Reading Series, for supporting the writing community! I can’t wait to read a piece April 14th, 4 pm pacific time. www.ewreading.com for info! #torontoartscounil#canadianwriters#canadawrites#shortstorywriters
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thesouloftheearth.bsky.social @thesouloftheearth.bsky.social · 01/03/2025
I didn’t get to one of my favorite hikes for two weeks and when I got back the forest was dotted with trillium. Named for its threes: petals, sepals, leaves. The petals turn pink when pollinated to let pollinators know not to waste precious energy. #flowers #nature #bloomscrolling 🌿
Three white petals, three green sepals, and three deep green leaves are characteristic of trillium, named for all those threes. Deep yellow pollen on 6 anthers.
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Erin MacNair @emacnair.bsky.social · 26/02/2025
My new notebook. May the magical disembodied head of David Byrne help the words flow. #davidbyrne#magicnotebook#writers#shortstories
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Erin MacNair @emacnair.bsky.social · 23/02/2025
I want to hit rewind and go back to San Miguel.
Hamming it up with the talented A.J. BermudezAdhara Mereles- sharing the beauty of her poetry with all of us Lulu Keatonmg, Alice, Erin and Adhara having the most beautiful lunchErin and Martha Hipley. You should read her story about the penis that detaches itself from its owner. Just one of her amazing short stories
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Erin MacNair @emacnair.bsky.social · 23/02/2025
A few photos from our one year anniversary story salon- dress up edition. I took the dressing up very seriously.
Erin and Dhana- looking fabulous Kailash, Erin and Dhana- Kailash won some wine for sizzeling wordplay Erin, Dhana, and Colleen- her funny story won her 65g of ready-made bacon
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Amanda B 🇨🇦 @abroolay.bsky.social · 20/02/2025
The CBC is crucial. Sign the petition:
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Erin MacNair @emacnair.bsky.social · 17/02/2025
I may inundate my feed with pictures from the San Miguel Writers Conference. It was transcendent - I’ve come away from it a new writer. #sanmiguel #sanmiguelwritersconferemce #shortstorywriters
The conference welcomed 1,400 visitors. Keynote speakers included Kaveh Akbar, Jennifer Clement, John Irving, Jorge F Hernandez, John Vaillant , Ruth Reichl, Deepa Rajagopalan, Percival Everett, and the amazing Margaret Atwood, who I very briefly met. Sam Miguel at night- a beautiful hillside with warm lights, the cathedral all lit up. I got to spend time with the amazing Lisa Bagshaw. She knows San Miguel well and was an excellent guide. We shared many laughs!I came across some excellent autos- this steampunk van was my favourite!
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Erin MacNair @emacnair.bsky.social · 26/01/2025
@bradfordmorrow.bsky.social I’ve got a date with a great book this weekend.
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Della🦋Dakota @delladakota.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
#booksky
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Erin MacNair @emacnair.bsky.social · 22/01/2025
I needed some simple joy. So I ordered a few “choose your own adventure” books. I want to fall off a cliff, be eaten by sharks, join the Ant People. At least I have a choice in the matter.
The Mystery of Chimney Rock- cover with large cat eyes and a witch
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Erin MacNair @emacnair.bsky.social · 05/01/2025
Thanks for posting @lynnhutchinsonlee.bsky.social ! I love this collection and am honoured to be included! #writing#shortstories#clifi
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Erin MacNair @emacnair.bsky.social · 28/12/2024
There seems to be an influx of bots following me. Any actual writers out there in the sky? I’d like to see what you’re up to.
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Erin MacNair @emacnair.bsky.social · 19/12/2024
73 rejections this year. Just part of it- my skin is getting thicker- it’s been a great year for me- and it’s probably because I keep sending stuff out! #writing
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Erin MacNair @emacnair.bsky.social · 18/12/2024
An early Xmas gift from the San Miguel Writers’ Conference —my piece “A Murmuration” won the non-fiction prize. 🥳🥰 #writing #writers
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Erin MacNair @emacnair.bsky.social · 11/12/2024
An absolute thrill to be published in Conjunctions alongside some of my favourite writers! Here’s a link to the story. #shortstories#HorrorLit#SpecFic#WritingCommunity#JoyceCarolOates
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Erin MacNair @emacnair.bsky.social · 04/12/2024
Still pinching myself that my story It Is Certain” is included. Thank you both so much.
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Erin MacNair @emacnair.bsky.social · 04/12/2024
Love these ghost stories from the contributors. ❤️
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Erin MacNair @emacnair.bsky.social · 03/12/2024
Great job Andrea!
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