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Trash Cat Lit @trashcatlit.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

It's now just one week until our evening of readings 🦝 Come along and listen to eleven wonderful stories celebrating treasure in unexpected places. Register for a slot at this Zoom event via link on our Home page trashcatlit.com 1/2

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Allan Miller @mrallanmiller.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

My Abbey & Pie quest continues.. Here’s a cherry bakewell pie outside Balmerino Abbey (founded 1229). I was worried this was straying into cake territory, but I had it on good authority (the woman in the SPAR in Wormit) that a cherry bakewell is a pie in the same way that a pumpkin pie is a pie.

Balmerino Abbey and a cherry bakewell pie.

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Allan Miller @mrallanmiller.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

J.R.R. Tolkien spent 12 years writing The Lord of the Rings, whereas I’ve spent around 18 years trying to scoff different pies near Abbeys. Make of that what you will, but here’s a picture of me outside Lindores Abbey (founded 1190) with a slice of gala pie.

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Allan Miller @mrallanmiller.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Friends, Abdomens, Countryphiles lend me your ears! I’m reading a couple of my short stories on the special summer edition of the superb Sherry’s Shorts on HHR. There’s great stories a plenty on the show, so give it a listen. Your lugs will thank you for it!! www.mixcloud.com/invernesshr/...

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Allan Miller @mrallanmiller.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

Hear ye! Hear ye! Hear me reading my short story “Bucket and Spade” (that first appeared in Gutter) and my tall tale “One Loch Wonder” (that first appeared in trashcatlit.com) on the spectacular summer holiday special edition of the superb Sherry’s Shorts on www.mixcloud.com/invernesshr/...

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Sherry's Shorts - July 2026_1

A monthly spoken-word show featuring writers & stories focused on the Scottish Highlands, along with music and chat. Presented by Sherry Morris, a short story writer local to the Inverness area. Stori...

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Allan Miller @mrallanmiller.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Ahoy me hearties! If ye be seekin’ a treasury of treasured stories look nae further. The mighty collection “What Comes to Light” tis now available in ye olde PDF form, and for a few doubloons ye can feast your eyes on yer very own paperback copy!

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Allan Miller @mrallanmiller.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

I’d be mighty obliged if you were to take a gander at my interview with the brilliantly weird and weirdly brilliant Weird Lit Magazine. As well as writerly matters, I talk about astral projection, my penchant for nocturnal dirges, and my thoughts on artichokes.

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Allan Miller @mrallanmiller.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

Of all the stories I’ve written, the most popular have not been about love, death, or the cybernetic sexbots of Rigel 6. No, without a shadow of a doubt the theme that has most captured the imagination has been.. traffic congestion and road management. www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/fife-ma...

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Post about 'Scotland's worst roundabout' sparks hundreds of jokes from Capital locals

One former resident said they’d moved to Australia just to avoid the nightmare roundabout

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Allan Miller @mrallanmiller.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

It’s been a while but my quest to eat a different variety of pie at every Abbey in UK continues!! Plus I’ve got a new collaborator joining me on my pi(e)lgrimage. But for now it’s over to you - can you GUESS THE ABBEY & PIE??? To guess more Abbeys and Pies go to allanmiller.weebly.com/abbeys.html

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Allan Miller @mrallanmiller.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

Supa stoked to have my story “A Plate of Crocodile Testicles” feature in the Featured Creators section of Full House Literary. Have a gander or listen to me read for the added bonus of my impression of a 5 year old boy! Cheers @fullhouselitmag.bsky.social www.fullhouseliterary.com/prose-script...

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A Plate of Crocodile Testicles by Allan Miller — Full House Literary

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Allan Miller @mrallanmiller.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

Hey weirdos, if you like stories and you like ‘em weird, check out my weird story in this collection of weird stories in Weird Lit Magazine.

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JP Relph @therelphian.bsky.social · 15/03/2026

Bought for Trash Cat fave, @mrallanmiller.bsky.social , looking forward to finding lots more to laugh with - it’s sorely needed these days 😌 @thehooghlyreview.bsky.social

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Allan Miller @mrallanmiller.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

Well, butter my butt and call me a biscuit! Little ol’ me is as happy as a doodlebug on a jambalaya to be popping up on this ‘ere list!

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Allan Miller @mrallanmiller.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

It’s arrived, and to prove it, it’s here! A collection of the finest funny short stories from around the world, by the finest funny short story writers from around the world (and me). The Bare Bones Book of Humour is now available in the UK. www.amazon.co.uk/dp/819865289...

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Allan Miller @mrallanmiller.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

Hear Ye, Hear Ye (maybe that should be Read Ye, Read Ye). I’ve updated my website. (Oh I know!) There be links to new work in @trashcatlit.bsky.social, Diceroll Press AND The Barebones Book of Humour, PLUS a plethora of shenanigans and a rare PUBLIC APOLOGY!! (Oooooh hello!) allanmiller.weebly.com

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As I’m sure most of you now know, I was awarded third place for my cooking apples in the fruit category of the Aberdour Village show. Never in my life did I think something like that could happen...

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Trash Cat Lit @trashcatlit.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

Today's spotlight shines on something less serious...because it's return fave @mrallanmiller.bsky.social 🦝 We know we're going to laugh out loud with a Miller flash - we love that we don't know when. The slow build in this is fab, the payoff hilarious. Perfecto! trashcatlit.com/comida-para-...

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Allan Miller @mrallanmiller.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

Award yourself 15 points if you knew that the collective noun for cats was clowder. Then check out this clowder of cool cat tales.

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Allan Miller @mrallanmiller.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

Looking to add a collection of the funniest stories from across the globe to your laughter library? Get along to the New Delhi World Book Fair on the 18th of Jan for the launch of The Bare Bones Book of Humour (Alternatively wait a few more days until it becomes available for order internationally)

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Allan Miller @mrallanmiller.bsky.social · 01/01/2026

This story is worth the price of the anthology on its own, and there are another 26 brilliant stories in this collection. If you’re compiling your reading list for 2026 (as I know you are) I highly recommend adding What Comes To Light. Plus you'll be helping raise funds for 🦔🦡🐇🦊🦦🦌

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Allan Miller @mrallanmiller.bsky.social · 24/12/2025

Twas the night before Christmas, so why not relax, crack open the eggnog, and enjoy this festive short story of mine published by those nice people at Diceroll Press. diceroll.press/2025/12/23/l...

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Little Donkey

by Allan Miller At the school’s harvest festival concert, my son, along with his P1 classmates, sang a song about turnips. I wasn’t there to see it — not because I’m an international businessman wh…

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Allan Miller @mrallanmiller.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

The cat is out of the bag, and I’m feline purr-ty good about fleaturing in this pawsome cat-alogue of furry tales!

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The Welkin Press @welkinpress.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

I love comedy and wish there was more humorous microfiction being published. This was one of my favourites from last year if you want some inspiration of what might float my boat in the more humorous line: www.mattkendrick.co.uk/welkin-stori...

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Abstract Exploration of Fragmented Relationships in a Work that Embodies Themes such as Obsession, Loss, Alienation, the Breakdown of Formal ideas and the Manipulation of Control through Sexuality | M...

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Allan Miller @mrallanmiller.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

Heavens above I’m over the moon to be a Cosmic Chronicler in the most stellar microfiction contest in the galaxy!!

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Allan Miller @mrallanmiller.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

If you’re looking to sink your fangs into some horror stories this halloween “Sick Ink” by JP Relph @therelphian.bsky.social is terrifyingly good!

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Allan Miller @mrallanmiller.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

If you like short stories AND raising funds for wildlife then you’ll LOVE “What Comes to Light”. “What Comes to Light” is available to buy from Trash Cat Lit and all for the low, low price of £9!! Seriously folks, it’s a treasury of brilliant stories by brilliant writers and it’s for charidee!!

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Allan Miller @mrallanmiller.bsky.social · 28/09/2025

I’m so excited (about this @genrepunkmag.bsky.social award nomination from @welkinprize.bsky.social ) and I just can’t hide it (hence this post) I’m about to lose control (but hopefully not of my bowels) and I think I like it!!

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Allan Miller @mrallanmiller.bsky.social · 25/08/2025

I’m over Dunoon that this particular story of mine, that’s being included in this collection, is being included in this collection. What a line up! Trash Cat Lit once again smashing it out the bin!!!

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Allan Miller @mrallanmiller.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

Get stuck in to some good stuff!

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Allan Miller @mrallanmiller.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

Here's my story from the Flash Flood. I was going to call it “Love in the Time of Lethal Autonomous Weapons Systems” but I just had this nagging feeling that it might not sound like a barrel of laughs.

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Allan Miller @mrallanmiller.bsky.social · 13/06/2025

Floody delighted that my story "Martha's New Boyfriend" will be bobbing along in tomorrow's flash flood at 15.45 (BST) @natflashfictionday.bsky.social

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Allan Miller @mrallanmiller.bsky.social · 30/04/2025

Come with me and you′ll be In a world of pure imagIAINation Take a look and you'll see Into your imaginatIAIN

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Allan Miller @mrallanmiller.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

Looking forward to getting thoroughly trashed!

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Allan Miller @mrallanmiller.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

Here's a story and a Q&A with the pawsome Trash Cat Lit

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Allan Miller @mrallanmiller.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

Time to unleash my army of followers!

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Allan Miller @mrallanmiller.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

Now, I know what you’re thinking, you’re thinking, “Oh no, not another exploration of fragmented relationships in a work that embodies themes such as obsession, loss, alienation, the breakdown of formal ideas and the manipulation of control through sexuality”.

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Allan Miller @mrallanmiller.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

Thanks Matt. Have you considered offering a selection of quality meats as a prize? (or veggie box)

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Allan Miller @mrallanmiller.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

Something well wicked this way comes.

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Allan Miller @mrallanmiller.bsky.social · 14/01/2025

I can’t tell you how delighted I am to have a story on the shortlist, but I can tell you that I can’t tell you how delighted I am to have a story on the shortlist!

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Allan Miller @mrallanmiller.bsky.social · 13/01/2025

Okay, I’ve finally made it here. Feeling the pressure of the first difficult tweet. Oh, hang on, it’s probably not called tweeting is it? Ah, blown it!

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