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Lora Gray @loragray.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

I would like to share with you the most unhinged extended forecast my phone has ever gifted me. That there, my friends, is some magical snow.

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Lora Gray @loragray.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

For folks reading for awards this season, I have four poems published in 2025 that are currently eligible. There are links to all of them here on my website: www.lora-gray.com/poetry I’m beyond grateful for any and all consideration. 😊

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Lora Gray @loragray.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

A quick photo from my reading at the @crayfishmag.bsky.social launch party this past weekend.

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Lora Gray @loragray.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

This is the face of a person who is working on their day off because their laptop caught a virus earlier in the week and NOTHING was accomplished. Also, it’s snowing outside. Also, I do love my job. But also…

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Lora Gray @loragray.bsky.social · 14/12/2025

The post office was out of Christmas stamps. I chose D&D. I regret nothing.

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Lora Gray @loragray.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

It’s that time of year! Here are my award eligible poems and short stories published in 2025. Thank you! I’m grateful for any and all consideration. ❤️ @strangehorizons.bsky.social @uncannymagazine.bsky.social @trollbreathmag.bsky.social @plotthoundmag.bsky.social @crayfishmag.bsky.social

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Lora Gray @loragray.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

Convincing you to read my short story with the first sentence. Share yours if you want. (“Tasseography” in @crayfishmag.bsky.social )

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Lora Gray @loragray.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

Photos from our backyard this morning. I can’t remember the last time flowers + fall leaves + snow happened. 🌸❄️🍁

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Lora Gray @loragray.bsky.social · 02/11/2025

Just a little magic from today’s hike. 😊

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Lora Gray @loragray.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

Guess who’s writing horror poetry to AFI’s “Behind the Clock” on repeat?

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Lora Gray @loragray.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

This year’s Patreon chapbooks have arrived!!! Every year I compile the original stories and poems I post monthly there into a chapbook, (I also create the cover art 😊). If you want to support me, and possibly get a chapbook for yourself, you can find more info at: www.patreon.com/c/loragray

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Lora Gray @loragray.bsky.social · 02/09/2025

Yesterday’s flea market adventure landed me a new friend. His name is Walter. Walter is currently masquerading as a mid-century, West German alarm clock. Walter also enjoys sleeping in and lazy, late summer afternoons. I love Walter. 🐢⏰💚

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Lora Gray @loragray.bsky.social · 26/08/2025

In case anybody needs cheering up. Baby goat county fair photo from a few weeks ago. 😊

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Lora Gray @loragray.bsky.social · 15/08/2025

Seattle, I am in you! I’ll be at Worldcon through Saturday night and I’m already having such a fun time. Feel free to say hey if you catch me. :)

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Lora Gray @loragray.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

My favorite local protest sign from this weekend.

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Lora Gray @loragray.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

This handsomest boy joined me for breakfast this morning.

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Lora Gray @loragray.bsky.social · 21/05/2025

Somebody is figuring out how to open the pocket door…

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Lora Gray @loragray.bsky.social · 04/05/2025

Baby salamander from today’s hike! 😍

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Lora Gray @loragray.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

It Lasts Forever and Then It’s Over by @annedemarcken.com broke me in the best possible way. This one is going to haunt me for a long, long time.

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Lora Gray @loragray.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

Doodling my favorite dinosaurs while furiously calling my state representatives and trying not to panic. As one does.

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Lora Gray @loragray.bsky.social · 24/12/2024

“You’ll be visited by three spirits.” The three spirits:

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Lora Gray @loragray.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

My official awards eligibility post for 2024. 😊 Links to the stories and poems can be found at lora-gray.com

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Lora Gray @loragray.bsky.social · 13/11/2024

My contributor’s copy of Flame Tree Publishing’s anthology, Moon Falling Short Stories, which includes my story “These Bones Aside,” (originally published in The Dark), arrived today. 😍

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Lora Gray @loragray.bsky.social · 16/10/2024

Repost with a wholesome timeline cleanse.

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Lora Gray @loragray.bsky.social · 11/10/2024

Last night’s aurora from my backyard 😍

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Lora Gray @loragray.bsky.social · 17/09/2024

You’ve been kidnapped. The characters from the last TV show you watched are trying to rescue you. Who is coming to save you? I feel pretty good about this! Also a little concerned about the nature of my kidnapping. 😅

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Lora Gray @loragray.bsky.social · 31/07/2024

Sometimes when you’re on hold for a long time, you draw people. Sometimes when you’re on hold for a long time, you draw dinosaurs. I don’t make the rules.

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Lora Gray @loragray.bsky.social · 12/05/2024

I’m still processing how unbelievably cool the northern lights were.

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Lora Gray @loragray.bsky.social · 30/04/2024

My contributor’s copy of Star*Line, which includes my poem, “Synesthesia, Violet and Indigo,” arrived today! 😍 @sfpoetry.bsky.social

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Lora Gray @loragray.bsky.social · 16/04/2024

I’m trying to get another 500 words written but I mean, come on! Look at this handsome boy!!

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Lora Gray @loragray.bsky.social · 21/02/2024

I’m so sorry for your loss ❤️ Here’s a pic of Cecil for you

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Lora Gray @loragray.bsky.social · 22/01/2024

Cecil is helping me write/edit this afternoon. ❤️

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Lora Gray @loragray.bsky.social · 25/11/2023

Abandoned (?) grain silo/elevator discovered on today’s walk.

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Lora Gray @loragray.bsky.social · 18/11/2023

When you take a quick break from writing and decide to let windows do the update…and it NEVER ENDS.

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Lora Gray @loragray.bsky.social · 12/11/2023

When you’ve got the flu but also the best cat friend (seriously, Cecil hasn’t left my side since Friday-he’s the best boi 🥰)

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Lora Gray @loragray.bsky.social · 01/11/2023

Cecil was interested in this morning’s snow for maybe 30 seconds before the woeful kitty sounds commenced. Many snuggles were given.

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Lora Gray @loragray.bsky.social · 17/10/2023

I had some unexpected company while working on a rewrite this afternoon. 😍

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Lora Gray @loragray.bsky.social · 16/10/2023

Last week’s moody sky is a mood.

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Lora Gray @loragray.bsky.social · 26/09/2023

Patreon chapbooks have arrived 😍 www.patreon.com/loragray

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Lora Gray @loragray.bsky.social · 08/09/2023

I straight up just had chai bubble tea and a lemon cupcake for lunch and if this isn’t peak adulting, I don’t know what is.

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Lora Gray @loragray.bsky.social · 26/08/2023

I spent this past week vacationing in Kentucky. My favorite stay was the Lee House, a lovely 18th century inn on the Ohio River with the dreamiest little library/sitting room. Most of the books were Civil War or local history, but there were a couple poetry collections I cozied up with. ❤️

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Lora Gray @loragray.bsky.social · 16/08/2023

So…this just happened! 😍🌈

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Lora Gray @loragray.bsky.social · 12/08/2023

In case anybody is curious what living in Ohio is actually like-I just emerged from the basement after a tornado warning. About 30 seconds after I took this, an ice cream truck came barreling down our street playing The Entertainer.

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