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Paddler Press @paddlerpress.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

Out on the left coast with my church choir. What a beautiful day and what amazing people. Great to reconnect with friends.

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Paddler Press @paddlerpress.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Wishing all our readers (and those who don't yet) a Happy Thanksgiving. Thank you for all your support of our small Canadian press.

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Paddler Press @paddlerpress.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

I've been a bit behind. Still reading through Vol. 18 subs. Will get back to them after Thanksgiving.

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Paddler Press @paddlerpress.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Did you know that if you read some fine Canadian poetry mags, such as @fiddlehd.bsky.social and @prairiefiremag.bsky.social, you can get a 20% discount on our titles? Watch for ads in those magazines for your code. #ReadCanadian

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Kathryn Rw Reese @kathrynreese.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

I have 3 poems in The Paddler, here’s one: an ekphrastic I wrote after seeing a portrait of a local midwife at a local gallery. Go grab your copy of this issue here paddlerpress.ca/issues-trip-... @paddlerpress.bsky.social

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Nurse Bertha Schmidtke of Ambleside
Maternity Home
Kathryn Reese
After the 2019 textile artwork by Deb Twining.
Your portrait, projected on a curtain.
Draping to the floor. Stitches: silk.
Your figure, over seams, a little fuller
than you were ~
always hovering, as if
there were a window, a drop
of sun to bleach the cloth across
your bursting back ~
you’ve been so much
on your knees. Crumpled, your skirts between
the girl’s feet, your hands a basket, receiving
or holding cloth to torn flesh
and later, in the gas-lit dim, your
eyes straining at your needle, working the silk
so nothing creases while newborn cries
billow in from the next room ~
and now you are silk
preserved away from sun and draughts. You
were always on quiet nights, sure
you would be summoned, if you closed
your eyes. You don’t close your eyes.

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Epistemic Literary- Read Issue 8: Righteous Rage now! @epistemiclit.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Fun question time: what outlet was your very first piece published in? Was it us? Bc yay super cool! Mine (Kristin) was in Paddler Press @paddlerpress.bsky.social and it was an imaginative poem in which my spouse died and I didn’t show it to him first and he hates it 😬🤪😆

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Paddler Press @paddlerpress.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

Vol. 17, our 5th anniversary issue is live. paddlerpress.ca/issues-trip-...

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Paddler Press @paddlerpress.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

We had over 80 individual submissions for our 17th issue. Thank you to each person who took the time to send work. It's appreciated more than you know. While I can't include everything, your poems, CNF, & art were lovely to read and experience.

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The Fiddlehead @fiddlehd.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

There are less than tweleve hours to submit to our 2026 Creative Nonfiction Contest! Eleven and a half, to be exact! Submit: thefiddlehead.submittable.com/submit/35007...

The graphic for The Fiddlehead’s 2026 Creative Nonfiction Contest. The background is blue with an open padlock. There is a photo of Brian Braganza in the bottom left corner. The graphic reads: Unlock your story. Enter our 2026 Creative Nonfiction Contest. Deadline: June 1 2026. Enter via submittable. $2000 Prize plus publication. Judged by Brian Braganza. For more info visit thefiddlehead.ca/cnf-contest

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thebookstore.bsky.social @thebookstore.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

Have you heard the news? We are hosting our second annual local author fair, Block of Books! This year we will have even more authors and additional vendors. We cannot wait to celebrate with you! Mark your calendars! Saturday, May 30th, 11a-2p. 800 block of W. College Ave., Appleton, WI #booksky

A poster containing the state of Wisconsin as the background, announcing the Block of Books Local Author Fair. It says that there are over 90 local authors, poetry readings, kids story time, and book-related makers. Sponsors and thanks are listed as well, including: Creative-Downtown Appleton, Tardigrade's Bookshelf, The Core church, Power House Comics, AmberLulu, Pierri Pizza, fsm, Chicago Grill, Coalesce Marketing, Truly Hair Salon, Pioneer Professional Carpet Care, and Violet Social Club.

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Paddler Press @paddlerpress.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

We are open for submissions for our 5th anniversary issue. No theme. Just send your stuff: poetry, CNF, art. Hey, short fiction? Maybe we'll try something new. Tell your friends. Heck, tell your enemies. Maybe they'll become your friends.

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Peter Lilly Poetry @plpoetry.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

Image. A poem of circular liturgy, originally published in @paddlerpress.bsky.social www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ch8Y...

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Paddler Press @paddlerpress.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

It's been a while, but happy to let you know that our Vol. 16 print copies are here and waiting for you. Visit paddlerpress.ca and order your copy today. Thanks for supporting our small Canadian press. #ReadCanadian #poetry #poem #CNF #Canada #Book

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The Fiddlehead @fiddlehd.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

Our Spring issue is shipping out today to subscribers! Here’s a preview of what’s inside: thefiddlehead.ca/issue/307

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The Fiddlehead @fiddlehd.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

Stop! Look! Listen! this week to Issue 307 contributor Chris Yurkoshi's @ccyurkoski.bsky.social listening recommendation The World Is On Fire by Isaiah Collier & the Chosen Few. thefiddlehead.ca/content/stop...

The cover of Issue 307 featuring the painting "Lilas, 2023" by Raymond Martin. On a yellow background, a woman in a white dress holds a lilac branch twice her size in one hand.

The album cover for The World Is On Fire by Isaiah Collier & the Chosen Fee

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Paddler Press @paddlerpress.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

It was and is available on the site.

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Paddler Press @paddlerpress.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

Hey, friends. Check this out. I'm on tomorrow to chat about Paddler Press. No April Fool's joke. litmagnews.substack.com/p/save-the-d...

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Save the Dates! April Interviews & Info Sessions!

so much going on here!

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Paddler Press @paddlerpress.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

It's Friday, but Sunday's coming.

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~ Alison Peace @irishali13.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

Day 1 — of National Poetry Month Thank you, EIC, Deryck Robertson, of Paddler Press. I'm honored my poem is included in Vol 16. 4.1.26 along with the other poets and artists. —except him —except me we were everything good sad and real from every Love story that was untold —

—except him —except me
Alison P. Birch
we were everything good
sad and real from every
Love story that was untold we were everything
but what saved us— and didn't
—we would learn everyone has a tell
-except him
—except me

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Paddler Press @paddlerpress.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

Paddler Press is thrilled to announce the release of our 16th issue, Signs. This is no joke, just excellent poetry, CNF, and art. Read it online and order your full-colour print copy today. @byleaveswelive.bsky.social @oxpoetrylibrary.bsky.social paddlerpress.ca/issues-trip-...

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Indie Book Spotlight @bookspotlight.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

me as a bsky therapist:

Elrond: let’s play Hide and Seek. I will hide and you will seek professional help.

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Paddler Press @paddlerpress.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

Our new issue, Vol. 16 - Signs is coming out soon. It's no April Fool's joke, next Wednesday for the beginning of National Poetry Month. Here's a sneak peak of the cover...

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~ Alison Peace @irishali13.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

Poem for Tuesday 13 days. I was honored to have this poem included. Oct 1st, 2025. Thank you, Guest Editor Peter Lilly & EIC Deryck Robertson @paddlerpress.bsky.social —13 days I learned about faith I learned about loss and grief. I learned we don't always get what we want

13 days
Alison P. Birch
on the 13 days, my best friend was in a coma
I learned more about faith than all my Sundays in church
I learned about —faith
I learned about loss and grief I learned we don't always get what we want
or what we feel we need I learned we might have the worst days of our lives
I learned we might feel we will never recover
I learned we may spend hours and days on the floor praying and coming undone begging our god for a miracle that our best friend, or child
or the love of our life will wake up, be ok again
and our faith keeps us going and may be renewed hundreds of times a day giving us strength, breath, and hope I learned that when it feels like hope runs out and maybe they don't wake up or won't be with us here ever again on earth faith can keep us going
faith can fill us with peace that surpasses understanding faith may be
the only thing that can

Paddlerpress.

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Paddler Press @paddlerpress.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

Tomorrow is Thanksgiving in the US. I hope you find yourself surrounded with family and friends at this time. We all know what comes next. Paddler Press is no exception in trying to eke out an existance in the poetry world. We'd love it if you'd slide over to paddlerpress.ca and order a book or two.

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Paddler Press

Peterborough's Poetry and Art Journal

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Peter Lilly Poetry @plpoetry.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

Congratulations to the Pushcart nominations from @paddlerpress.bsky.social! Wonderful to see two poems I selected for Issue 15 nominated.

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Sam Calhoun @weathermansam.bsky.social · 23/11/2025

Whoa. Floored and honored to be nominated for a Pushcart Prize from @paddlerpress.bsky.social ! My first!

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Paddler Press @paddlerpress.bsky.social · 23/11/2025

Our 2025 @pushcartprize.bsky.social nominations. Thanks for trusting Paddler Press with your work.

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Peter Lilly Poetry @plpoetry.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

A wonderful post day earlier this week. Overwhelmed to hold issue 15 of @paddlerpress.bsky.social , full of such amazing poetry, photography and art. It was such a privilege to guest edit this edition. You can read my foreword and my poem “Your Telling Me”:

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Paddler Press @paddlerpress.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

Vol. 15 - Faith print copies have landed. These are beautiful, full colour books (printed in Canada) that would make a great addition to your bookshelf and as a gift. Only $15CAD. #Poetry #Poem #CNF #Art paddlerpress.ca/product/padd...

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Paddler Press Volume 15 – Faith

New poetry, art, and CNF from international contributors. Guest edited by Peter Lilly. Featuring: Tracie Adams – Sharisa Aidukaitis – Marie Anne Arreola – Ron Bearwald – Joh…

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Peter Lilly Poetry @plpoetry.bsky.social · 01/11/2025

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ch8Y... This visual poem, featured in issue 15 of @paddlerpress.bsky.social, is a kind of circular liturgy, if there is such a thing. Read and listen! You know, if you want to...

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Underbelly Press @underbellypress.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

Poetry Bradford Middleton ☆ Dan Husband ☆ @paddlerpress.bsky.social ☆ Erin Vance ☆ Ethan Clark ☆ Eve Lee ☆ @ewenglass.bsky.social ☆ Faith-Anne Bell ☆ @gphydeauthor.bsky.social ☆ @jdclappwrites.bsky.social ☆ @jfindura.bsky.social ☆ Joshua Walker ☆

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Underbelly Press @underbellypress.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

We’re excited to announce the incredible contributors for Issue 5: AUTUMN! Huge thanks to everyone who submitted & supported Underbelly Press in shaping our first themed issue. It's bursting with stunning pieces, each offering a unique take on autumn. Release date coming soon!

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Paddler Press @paddlerpress.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

Our EIC's latest piece published today with Ghost Light Lit. Issue #4, of myths & monsters. www.ghostlightlit.com/read.html

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The Fiddlehead @fiddlehd.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

Our Autumn issue is now on its way to subscribers, featuring Summer Wishes (2023) by Ann Manuel on the cover. Here’s a preview of what’s inside: thefiddlehead.ca/issue/305

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Paddler Press @paddlerpress.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

It's muh Birthday. Time to celebrate. Use October20 at checkout for a 20% discount on all titles.

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The Fiddlehead @fiddlehd.bsky.social · 10/10/2025

We're excited to announce the winner of our 2024 Creative Nonfiction Contest is Shelley Pacholok for her essay "How Not to Say Good-Bye to Your Professor"! Keep an eye out for when our autumn issue goes live to read an excerpt from her essay! See the full announcement on our website: bit.ly/4obSKPU

The graphic announcing Shelley Pacholok as the winner of The Fiddlehead's 2025 Creative Nonfiction Contest

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Peter Lilly Poetry @plpoetry.bsky.social · 05/10/2025

From my foreword to issue 15 of @paddlerpress.bsky.social "FAITH" which is was privileged to guest edit. I'm so proud to have been a part of this beautiful issue. paddlerpress.ca/issues-trip-... "This collection is an embodiment of our shared humanity in its beautiful creative diversity."

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Peter Lilly Poetry @plpoetry.bsky.social · 13/10/2025

A video reading of my poem Image which was in the recent issue of @paddlerpress.bsky.social "Faith": www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ch8Y...

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Peter Lilly Poetry @plpoetry.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

Image youtu.be/Ch8YY-1T_TE?... Here's a reading of my visual poem Image, from issue 15 of @paddlerpress.bsky.social I tried to get the audio reading to represent both the beginning and end of the sentences, and fluid continuity of the circles. Check out the whole wonderful issue!

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AdLibby @adlibby.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

Very excited to have 2 of my poems in Faith, a new anthology from @paddlerpress.bsky.social poetry #whatdoesfaithmean #faith #writing

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Hulian Zhang @hulianzhang.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

Very delighted to have my two poems in the newest issue of @paddlerpress.bsky.social - Vol. 15, Faith. Huge thanks to Deryck and Peter @plpoetry.bsky.social for bringing this really wonderful issue together!

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~ Alison Peace @irishali13.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

Honored to have my poem published today, alongside many excellent writers. October 1st, 2025. Thank you, Guest Editor Peter Lily & Editor Deryck Robertson @paddlerpress.bsky.social — 13 days I learned about -faith I learned about loss and grief. I learned we don't always get what we want

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Peter Lilly Poetry @plpoetry.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

I'm immensely proud of being involved with this outstanding issue. There are so many fantastic poems & prose pieces from wonderful authors whom I was very humbled to read. Give it a read, & support @paddlerpress.bsky.social Thanks so much to Deryck for the opportunity to guest edit.

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Tracie Adams @tracieadams.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

@paddlerpress.bsky.social has done something special with the Faith Issue! It’s so gorgeous and inspiring. I’m thrilled to be included alongside these amazing writers/poets.

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