Reposted by Josh DenslowAaron Burch @aaronburch.bsky.social · 25/08/2026New on Short Story, Long today. "My wife told me in bed this morning that she had dreamed she was having an affair with an actor. Which was strange. Not for her to dream but for her to say. Because I have it on good authority that she is in fact having an affair with an actor." —Michael O’Brienashortstorylong.substack.com“Labyrinth” by Michael O'Brien“I haven’t always enjoyed this degree of honesty, but it beats secrecy.” 0143
Josh Denslow @joshdenslow.bsky.social · 23/08/2026One of my favorite pastimes is checking Goodreads to see how nobody is reading my book anymore. 170
Josh Denslow @joshdenslow.bsky.social · 13/08/2026My favorite part about this is the mention of Venture. I haven't thought of that place in years. I used to work at one when I was in high school! 000
Reposted by Josh DenslowAaron Burch @aaronburch.bsky.social · 11/08/2026After taking the summer off, we've got a new short story on SSL today. A really great one. A fun one! Out first graphic/comic story!! "Lake of the Gulfs" by Nathan Holicashortstorylong.substack.com“Lake of the Gulfs” by Nathan Holic"It's a story that's been told a thousand times. Daddy leaves early morning, goes out to the pier. Spends the day fishing with his buddies..." 0136
Josh Denslow @joshdenslow.bsky.social · 11/08/2026Such an incredibly sad loss. I have read his short stories and Little, Big (which I still carry around with me in my heart every day), but I want to read it all. 020
Josh Denslow @joshdenslow.bsky.social · 30/07/2026Why do people get upset when someone's opinion on a piece of art, which is meant to be a subjective experience, doesn't align with their opinion? 140
Josh Denslow @joshdenslow.bsky.social · 24/07/2026Thanks for sharing this one! I love that people can still find my stories online. And this one has a special place in my heart. 120
Josh Denslow @joshdenslow.bsky.social · 24/07/2026Thank you for sharing! This story has a special place in my heart! 020
Josh Denslow @joshdenslow.bsky.social · 16/07/2026Hell yeah! This is the fun stage! For Magic Can't Save Us I wrote three new stories in this phase and you published the centaur one that came from it. Have fun, man! Can't wait to read. 000
Josh Denslow @joshdenslow.bsky.social · 09/07/2026I have officially started working on book number six. 150
Josh Denslow @joshdenslow.bsky.social · 06/07/2026Wow, it's been over a year since MAGIC CAN'T SAVE US came out. It's like it never existed at all! Here's a reminder: www.birchbarkediting.com/microlit-alm...birchbarkediting.com“Millions of versions of me”: Allison Renner’s review of Magic Can’t Save Us by Josh Denslow — BIRCH BARK EDITINGMagic Can’t Save Us by Josh Denslow University of New Orleans Press (May 6, 2025) 176 pages 021
Josh Denslow @joshdenslow.bsky.social · 12/06/2026bookshop.org/p/books/magi...bookshop.orgMagic Can't Save Us: Eighteen Tales of Likely FailureEighteen Tales of Likely Failure 000
Josh Denslow @joshdenslow.bsky.social · 10/06/2026bookshop.org/p/books/magi...bookshop.orgMagic Can't Save Us: Eighteen Tales of Likely FailureEighteen Tales of Likely Failure 010
Reposted by Josh DenslowTaco Bell Quarterly @tacobellquarterly.org · 11/05/2026You just have to convince several people that your dreams should be their job to sell 3606
Reposted by Josh DenslowAaron Burch @aaronburch.bsky.social · 10/05/2026Gonna open submissions for Short Story, Long in June. Might even a little early, but def for all of June. Get those beautiful, weird, open-hearted, heartbreaking, wonderful stories ready! We pay $150 for acceptance, commission original art to pair, nominate for awards, and just love short stories.ashortstorylong.substack.comShort Story, Long | Aaron Burch | SubstackLonger short stories, published biweekly. Click to read Short Story, Long, by Aaron Burch, a Substack publication with thousands of subscribers. 23511
Josh Denslow @joshdenslow.bsky.social · 05/05/2026I love this! I always wonder about the other books and if they ever stay in your mind after. 120
Reposted by Josh DenslowRoss McMeekin @rossmcmeekin.bsky.social · 05/05/2026I’m happy to share a new story, “The Ecstasy of Marv,” which just came out in Short Story, Long! Many thanks to @aaronburch.bsky.social and Jessica Clare for giving such great editorial suggestions, and to Erin Dorney for the fabulous art. substack.com/home/post/p-...substack.com“The Ecstasy of Marv” by Ross McMeekin"The only word he could find to describe it was mournful—if mournful meant joy because one had loved but sadness because the loved one was gone." 0146
Reposted by Josh DenslowBookshop.org @bookshop.org · 30/04/2026We’re thrilled to announce that we’ve been recognized by TIME as one of 10 most influential social good companies of 2026! Check out the full list here: time.com/article/2026...time.comThe 10 Most Influential Social Good Companies of 2026Presenting the inaugural TIME100 Companies: Industry Leaders list of the world's most influential social good businesses of the year 426456
Reposted by Josh DenslowErika Swyler @erikaswyler.bsky.social · 25/04/2026Today, should you find yourself desperately in need of Swyler, but without an independent bookstore near you, may I suggest @bookshop.org? Free shipping this weekend! bookshop.org/p/books/we-l...bookshop.orgWe Lived on the Horizon: A NovelA Novel 282
Josh Denslow @joshdenslow.bsky.social · 19/04/2026Yes, not that a ton of people read my book, but when someone somehow found it amongst all the books in the world and decided to read it, I find it to be a truly wonderful feeling, even if they didn't like it. I mean, it's kind of magical the way books exist in the world. 010
Josh Denslow @joshdenslow.bsky.social · 19/04/2026You are the best. I'm so excited about the paperback of your book coming out! Another chance for everyone to discover how amazing it is. 100
Reposted by Josh DenslowBookshop.org @bookshop.org · 06/04/2026The grand prize winner of the inaugural James Patterson & Bookshop.org Prize is The Correspondent by Virginia Evans! The Lilac People by Milo Todd is the runner-up. The James Patterson and Bookshop.org Prize is a new literary prize celebrating debut authors, hand-selected by independent booksellers. 27011
Reposted by Josh DenslowAvitus B. Carle @avitusbcarle.bsky.social · 06/04/2026“If you are sad or depressed, obey. A sulky beauty or a gloomy genius should obey. This means you should obey. The quicker the better. With snap and accuracy.” — The Good Soldier @kathyfish.bsky.social | @bulbregion.bsky.social bulbregion.com/Two-Stories-...bulbregion.comTwo Stories, by Kathy Fish — The Bulb RegionTwo Stories — Kathy Fish A Good Soldier If you are sad or depressed, obey. A sulky... 162
Reposted by Josh DenslowDarren C. Demaree @darrencdemaree.bsky.social · 31/03/2026Heading to the post office tomorrow with signed copies of Now Flourish. Let me know if you’d like one. 032
Reposted by Josh DenslowChloe N. Clark @pintsncupcakes.bsky.social · 18/03/2026Are you looking for a collection of weird and speculative stories? Like space, memory, bad technology, and ghosts? Consider my latest book:bookshop.orgEvery Galaxy a CircleCheck out Every Galaxy a Circle - <p>An Intriguing Journey through the Cosmos of Human Experience</p><p></p><p>In <em>Every Galaxy a Circle</em>, Chloe N. Clark masterfully intertwines memories, ghost... 1125
Reposted by Josh DenslowErika Swyler @erikaswyler.bsky.social · 09/03/2026Grateful to Kurt and @vol1brooklyn.bsky.social for letting me contemplate a life of zebra crime. 172
Josh Denslow @joshdenslow.bsky.social · 26/02/2026Thanks man for including me on this list! You are awesome! 110
Josh Denslow @joshdenslow.bsky.social · 26/02/2026I think one thing we can do as writers is to believe with all our hearts. The first thing I thought when I saw this was like, hell yeah, next issue that story is going to be there! 020
Reposted by Josh DenslowMichael Pershan @mpershan.bsky.social · 16/02/2026UPDATE: both are very good! and good as paired readings, tonally they're complementary and hit different moods. Very happy reader here. 022
Reposted by Josh DenslowMaureen Langloss @maureenlangloss.bsky.social · 15/02/2026A phenomenal new issue of Split Lip Magazine! Grab a coffee and settle in! Thanks so much for reading and sharing! ❤️ 0123
Reposted by Josh DenslowK.C. Mead-Brewer @kcmeadbrewer.com · 13/02/2026very very excited (& nervous! stage jitters!) to share news of a project that my person & I have been working on for so long now we're starting a tiny artist residency here in Baltimore; say hello to The Doll House! www.thedollhouse.studiothedollhouse.studioThe Doll House 6324081
Reposted by Josh DenslowAnna Vangala Jones @anniejowrites.bsky.social · 10/02/2026I have a tiny new micro today in @bulbregion.bsky.social. grateful to @sarpsozdinler.bsky.social & any of you who read this story! 🥭 🥃 bulbregion.com/Mangoes-and-... 149922
Josh Denslow @joshdenslow.bsky.social · 10/02/2026Incredible! This is the kind of stuff that fills my heart with joy. 030
Reposted by Josh DenslowAdam P. Newton @dryvetyme.bsky.social · 06/02/2026Well, my resurrected blog has been back for a month, so I wanted to share links to everything I've written so far. 1. The Return and the Way Forward - dryvetyme.online/2026/01/05/t...dryvetyme.onlineThe Return and the Way ForwardAdam P. Newton and Dryvetyme Onlyne return to the world of vintage blogging. 143
Reposted by Josh DenslowBookshop.org @bookshop.org · 04/02/2026Mind if I share some exciting news? We’ve officially raised over $45 MILLION for local bookstores 🥳 15783130
