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Laura Leigh Morris @lauraleighwrite.bsky.social · 17/05/2026

Excited to have a new uncanny domestic up at @pangyrus.bsky.social Check it out: www.pangyrus.com/fiction/recr...

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Laura Leigh Morris @lauraleighwrite.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

If you’re coming to AWP and care about regional representation, come check out our panel.

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Laura Leigh Morris @lauraleighwrite.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

My writing spot for the next week. James Still’s desk. In his house. I can feel the magic.

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Laura Leigh Morris @lauraleighwrite.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

She dresses up nicely. (Birthday gift from the husband.)

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Laura Leigh Morris @lauraleighwrite.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

Honored to be on the Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia longlist with so many other great books. @kentuckypress.bsky.social #Appalachia #Writing

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Laura Leigh Morris @lauraleighwrite.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

Excited to take part in the virtual open night mic at the Pat Conroy Literary Center tomorrow. Check it out: patconroyliterarycenter.org/.../virtual-...

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Laura Leigh Morris @lauraleighwrite.bsky.social · 19/06/2025

Reorganizing the collection after some additions and revisions. #flashfiction #writingcommunity

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Laura Leigh Morris @lauraleighwrite.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

Starting the day rearranging this story collection. I’m a bit overwhelmed. #writingcommunity #fiction #shortstorycollection #amwriting

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Laura Leigh Morris @lauraleighwrite.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

I also returned from #awp with my contributor copy of The Journal. Stoked to dive into the issue, full of amazing writers. #writingcommunity

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Laura Leigh Morris @lauraleighwrite.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

Hope to see people at our panel tomorrow. #awp25

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Laura Leigh Morris @lauraleighwrite.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

The Appalachian Studies Conference is probably my favorite, and I’m so grateful to @kentuckypress.bsky.social for spotlighting The Stone Catchers in so many ways. I’m also proud to be in such company as @joncorcoran.bsky.social as a finalist for the Weatherford Award. #WritingCommunity #Appalachia

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Laura Leigh Morris @lauraleighwrite.bsky.social · 02/03/2025

I adore the artwork @salvationsouth.com created for my Mothman story. Check it out here: www.salvationsouth.com/laura-lee-mo...

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Laura Leigh Morris @lauraleighwrite.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

Tomorrow, February 22, I'll be at the Barnes and Noble in Concord Mills, NC signing copies of The Stone Catchers. I'll also have bags of chocolate stones! Stop by for your copy of the book, for some chocolate rocks! #WritingCommunity #Novel #Charlotte #Barnes&Noble

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Laura Leigh Morris @lauraleighwrite.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

A moment of small joy: during this morning’s flurries, Emerson and I scraped enough snow off the car to make a tiny snowball. Then, we chased each other around the yard, lobbing it at each other’s backs. #smalljoys

A gloved hand holds a snowball in the foreground. In the background, grass peeks through a light dusting of snow.

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Laura Leigh Morris @lauraleighwrite.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

A little light to look toward in the midst of so much darkness. We're excited to have Neema Avashia at Furman next month. The reading is open to the public. @avashianeema.bsky.social #WritingCommunity #Appalachia

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Laura Leigh Morris @lauraleighwrite.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

I'll be signing The Stone Catchers at the Barnes and Noble in Concord Mills on February 22nd. I hope to see some Charlotte area friends there! #WritingCommunity @kentuckypress.bsky.social

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Laura Leigh Morris @lauraleighwrite.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

In the midst of a nation in chaos, sometimes we have to celebrate the small things. I’m honored that my story was nominated for best small fictions by STORY. It’s also the title story in the collection that’s currently looking for a home. #writingcommunity

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Laura Leigh Morris @lauraleighwrite.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

Every year, I look forward to reading stories and poems by so many Appalachian women. This year, I’m excited to have my words join theirs. #appalachia #writingcommunity

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Laura Leigh Morris @lauraleighwrite.bsky.social · 04/01/2025

I loved doing this interview. I got to read, talk writing, talk reading. We did all the things! #WritingCommunity #Writing www.youtube.com/watch?v=wDnM...

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Laura Leigh Morris @lauraleighwrite.bsky.social · 29/12/2024

Thanks to Willie Carver for taking photos of my reading at West Virginia Wesleyan College’s MFA winter residency. I’m in love with this program—the students, the faculty, the inclusiveness, the rigor. Thanks, Doug VaGundy for running an amazing program and inviting me to take part! @writingcommunity

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Laura Leigh Morris @lauraleighwrite.bsky.social · 13/12/2024

Mister Pickles would prefer to do my podcast interview this evening.

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Laura Leigh Morris @lauraleighwrite.bsky.social · 11/12/2024

@kentuckypress.bsky.social put together a lovely visual about The Stone Catchers as a finalist for the Willie Morris Award.

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Laura Leigh Morris @lauraleighwrite.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

I'm excited to share this conversation with Zachary Steele on Write Now! This one was super fun because we dug into writing multiple perspectives within The Stone Catchers. For me, talking about writing is a close second to actually writing in terms of what I like to do. #WritingCommunity #writing

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Laura Leigh Morris @lauraleighwrite.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

I ended November with @reneeknicholson.bsky.social and her essay collection Fierce and Delicate. I usually only read a few pages before bed, but I couldn’t put this one down. I’ve already bought more copies as gifts.

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Laura Leigh Morris @lauraleighwrite.bsky.social · 28/11/2024

At the beginning of his very first viewing of Elf.

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Laura Leigh Morris @lauraleighwrite.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

Three women. One department. One semester. Three books published. #WritingCommunity

Three white women sit behind a table, all behind books they've authored. The one on the right speaks while the other two look on.

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Laura Leigh Morris @lauraleighwrite.bsky.social · 24/11/2024

JAWS OF LIFE -- Short stories Appalachia wvupressonline.com/node/719

Book cover, human teeth on red background, reads Jaws of Life: Stories Laura Leigh Morris

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Laura Leigh Morris @lauraleighwrite.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

Have a friend who loves dark but hopeful books? Buy a copy of The Stone Catchers at Kentuckypress.com. Get a second book -- or more copies of The Stone Catchers -- and get 40% off and free shipping!

An image of a shelf of books. Above, the text reads: Holiday Sale. Visit kentuckypress.com and use FROSTY24 at checkout for 40% off and free media mail shipping on 2+ books 'til 12/6/24!

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Laura Leigh Morris @lauraleighwrite.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

I have zero regrets about spending a small fortune on Mothman, my new beer drinking buddy.

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Laura Leigh Morris @lauraleighwrite.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

My friend @pennyzang.bsky.social just revealed her cover for Doll Parts, out in August from Source Books. Isn't it gorgeous? Preorder your copy today!

Book cover with Doll Parts written in pink script above a woman's face, looking upward, with a mascara tear running down her cheek. Below, the author's name, Penny Zang, in the same pink script as the title.

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Laura Leigh Morris @lauraleighwrite.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

#WritingCommunity around upstate SC, my colleagues and I are having a book celebration at the bookstore at Furman University on November 25th from 4 until 5. We'll have (short) remarks, snacks, and books waiting to be signed. Come visit us!

A poster with text at the top announcing a celebration of books. Date: Monday, November 25th from 4-5pm at the Bell Tower Bookstore at Furman. Below text is three book covers: The Stone Catchers by Larua Leigh Morris, To Gender or Not to Gender by Margaret Oakes, and The Romantic Sublime and Representations of Technology by Michele Speitz.

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Laura Leigh Morris @lauraleighwrite.bsky.social · 15/11/2024

Stoked to have a new piece of #flashfiction in the newest issue of @funfunfunicular.bsky.social. Love being in such great company!

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Laura Leigh Morris @lauraleighwrite.bsky.social · 10/02/2024

Today at 12:10, come talk writing while mothering.

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