C🐢r🐊y🦎s🌾t🐸a🐍l @sidellwrites.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Poem acceptance! What a lovely way to start the work day. Hoping this positive news heralds a chaos-free day at the library. 🧘♀️ 000
C🐢r🐊y🦎s🌾t🐸a🐍l @sidellwrites.bsky.social · 02/09/2026Story acceptance 🤩 Submission #3065 has been accepted for publication! More details to come! 010
C🐢r🐊y🦎s🌾t🐸a🐍l @sidellwrites.bsky.social · 02/09/2026I’m happy to share that I have a poem appearing in the latest issue of SpecPoVerse! Thank you to the editors for giving “the mocking bird” a home 💫 specpoverse.org/vol-2%2C-iss...specpoverse.orgSpecpoverseJoin us in our mission to create a multicultural vision of speculative poetry. 010
Reposted by C🐢r🐊y🦎s🌾t🐸a🐍lSF & F Poetry Assn @sfpoetry.bsky.social · 27/08/2026We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of one of our own, Science Fiction Poetry Association Grandmaster, David Kopaska-Merkel. What a profound loss. Our hearts go out to his friends and family. 03812
Reposted by C🐢r🐊y🦎s🌾t🐸a🐍lNeon Hemlock @neonhemlock.bsky.social · 24/08/2026We hit the stretch goal, so we'll be doing at least two of these babies 📚 13722
Reposted by C🐢r🐊y🦎s🌾t🐸a🐍lNeon Hemlock @neonhemlock.bsky.social · 24/08/2026whew okay i'm gonna lie down on the floor now so grateful for all 203 of you, plus authors and the folks signal boosting and otherwise pouring into neon hemlock 5473
Reposted by C🐢r🐊y🦎s🌾t🐸a🐍lbrucebethke.bsky.social @brucebethke.bsky.social · 24/08/2026Today on Stupefying Stories: answers to a pile of questions from the virtual mailbag. stupefyingstories.blogspot.com/2026/08/stat...stupefyingstories.blogspot.comStatus Update • 24 August 2026It’s the last week of August already ? There’s a lot going on here; a lot on my mind. Nonetheless my inbox is overflowing with questions a... 032
C🐢r🐊y🦎s🌾t🐸a🐍l @sidellwrites.bsky.social · 24/08/2026You know you're a nature nerd when you get so excited to see pileated woodpecker you spill coffee all over your work clothes 🤦♀️ 000
C🐢r🐊y🦎s🌾t🐸a🐍l @sidellwrites.bsky.social · 14/08/2026Fun first: it's a double contributor copy day! 111
C🐢r🐊y🦎s🌾t🐸a🐍l @sidellwrites.bsky.social · 12/08/2026If I suffer an unnatural death, please let it be from petting somebody cute... 020
C🐢r🐊y🦎s🌾t🐸a🐍l @sidellwrites.bsky.social · 07/08/2026A new horror drabble has dropped! 🔥🦸☠️ You can read “Flameout” here: blackharepress.com/blogs/dark-m...blackharepress.comFlameout by C.L. SidellSmoke tingles my nose from miles away. Somewhere, a structure is burning. I soar over darkened streets, heading east till I spot flames licking the sky. Alight in the yard. Barely a minute to spare. A... 011
C🐢r🐊y🦎s🌾t🐸a🐍l @sidellwrites.bsky.social · 07/08/2026I’m a week late, but… I’m excited to share that “Splendor Shots” won Anomaly’s June drabble contest! It’s been a rough year, and I’m grateful for every little piece of good news that comes my way :0) I hope you’ll enjoy this tiny tale: www.patreon.com/AnomalySF/po...patreon.comJune Drabble Contest Winner: Splendor Shots by C. L. Sidell | AnomalyWe sidle up to the counter at Charma. "Four shots of Splendor," Petra says. The bartender pours the fuchsia-colored drinks – a concoction of 000
C🐢r🐊y🦎s🌾t🐸a🐍l @sidellwrites.bsky.social · 04/08/2026I'm delighted to share that my little story "Web of Sorrows" is now available to read at The Orange & Bee. 🩵 open.substack.com/pub/theorang...open.substack.comWeb of sorrrowsIssue ten: fiction by CL Sidell 010
C🐢r🐊y🦎s🌾t🐸a🐍l @sidellwrites.bsky.social · 20/07/2026Submission #3067 has been accepted for publication! Grateful for a little sunshine 🌞 130
C🐢r🐊y🦎s🌾t🐸a🐍l @sidellwrites.bsky.social · 14/07/2026I would like to share that “suicide hill” has been published by Zoetic Press. As someone who has been directly impacted by suicide, this piece is personal to me. And I’m honored that Zoetic Press chose to give it a home. It is available to read here: www.zoeticpress.com/an-23-death-...zoeticpress.comAN 23 Death Becomes Them — Zoetic Press 000
C🐢r🐊y🦎s🌾t🐸a🐍l @sidellwrites.bsky.social · 12/07/2026A triple hold notice! What a Saturday! 🤩static.klipy.comShocked Cat KittyALT: Shocked Cat Kitty 000
C🐢r🐊y🦎s🌾t🐸a🐍l @sidellwrites.bsky.social · 04/07/2026My newest drabble is out! blackharepress.com/blogs/dark-m...blackharepress.comThe Beast Within by C. L. SidellMother barely escaped with her life. Father died several months later. Unlocking the laboratory door, I locate the time chamber. Punch in the keypad code. Heart racing, I set the dials to the date I’v... 000
C🐢r🐊y🦎s🌾t🐸a🐍l @sidellwrites.bsky.social · 03/07/2026Today marks 20 years in the library field. Maybe that's why I woke up exhausted... 🧟♀️ 010
C🐢r🐊y🦎s🌾t🐸a🐍l @sidellwrites.bsky.social · 16/06/2026I’m excited to share that it’s a 2-for-1 publication day! Poem #2 “nocturne: a hex” – many thanks to Luke at Just Keep Up Magazine for giving this spooky piece a place to haunt! It is now available to read at www.justkeepupmagazine.com/nocturne-a-h...justkeepupmagazine.comnocturne: a hex by Crystal Sidell — Just Keep Up Magazine 010
C🐢r🐊y🦎s🌾t🐸a🐍l @sidellwrites.bsky.social · 16/06/2026I’m excited to share that it’s a 2-for-1 publication day! Poem #1: “a cosmic love story” – my gratitude goes out to the editors at NewMyths for choosing to include this magical golden shovel, now available to read at sites.google.com/newmyths.com...sites.google.comNewMyths.com Issue #75 - a cosmic love storya cosmic love story Poem by Crystal Sidell “Even when I'm dead, I'll swim through the Earth, like a mermaid of the soil, just to be next to your bones.” – Jeffrey McDaniel, “The Archipelago of Ki... 000
C🐢r🐊y🦎s🌾t🐸a🐍l @sidellwrites.bsky.social · 14/06/2026Ohhh... a new drabble acceptance! It feels like an eternity since I've had one published. The Beast Within will be appearing in Dark Moments. Stay tuned! (As if the title doesn't give it away, it's definitely 80s horror inspired 😏)static.klipy.comPoki the Hamster's Evil Grin MemeALT: Poki the Hamster's Evil Grin Meme 110
C🐢r🐊y🦎s🌾t🐸a🐍l @sidellwrites.bsky.social · 06/06/2026The chronic fatigue is kicking my butt this week. I don't even have the fuel to write. 😵💫static.klipy.comCar Fuel Gauge Running LowALT: Car Fuel Gauge Running Low 000
C🐢r🐊y🦎s🌾t🐸a🐍l @sidellwrites.bsky.social · 05/06/2026Discovered I somehow managed to submit an incomplete poem (accidentally cut off the final 6 lines)... to multiple journals. I can't even 🤦♀️static.klipy.comPudgy Penguin Says OOPS!ALT: Pudgy Penguin Says OOPS! 000
C🐢r🐊y🦎s🌾t🐸a🐍l @sidellwrites.bsky.social · 03/06/2026The only part of my life that doesn't 100% suck right now is my writing life. And I'm trying so hard to remind myself that this is something to be grateful for 🌻 010
C🐢r🐊y🦎s🌾t🐸a🐍l @sidellwrites.bsky.social · 03/06/2026I'm excited to share that “on becoming a constellation” will be appearing in this year's Dwarf Star anthology 😸 This poem originally appeared in SpecPoVerse and is available to read here: specpoverse.org/vol-1%2C-iss...specpoverse.orgSpecpoverseJoin us in our mission to create a multicultural vision of speculative poetry. 110
C🐢r🐊y🦎s🌾t🐸a🐍l @sidellwrites.bsky.social · 02/06/2026Feeling only a little overwhelmed today...static.klipy.comDog Tucking Itself into BedALT: Dog Tucking Itself into Bed 000
C🐢r🐊y🦎s🌾t🐸a🐍l @sidellwrites.bsky.social · 30/05/2026Last morning in Costa Rica, two ladies in my group purchased a copy of Repetition. I’m surprised & touched & just so grateful for their support. I hope Sharon & Angela enjoy Marche's story! 010
C🐢r🐊y🦎s🌾t🐸a🐍l @sidellwrites.bsky.social · 28/05/2026Waiting for our flight home... and I found this! The airport equivalent of a free little library 🥰 000
C🐢r🐊y🦎s🌾t🐸a🐍l @sidellwrites.bsky.social · 28/05/2026Curious looking creatures lurking at the breakfast bar this morning... 000
C🐢r🐊y🦎s🌾t🐸a🐍l @sidellwrites.bsky.social · 27/05/2026Yesterday was our last official tour day... and we saw crocs!!! Today, we're relaxing in San Jose for my birthday. Tomorrow, the journey home begins... 000
C🐢r🐊y🦎s🌾t🐸a🐍l @sidellwrites.bsky.social · 27/05/2026There are only a few days left to vote! Repetition is currently in 13th place 😸 allauthor.com/cover-of-the...allauthor.comVote for Repetition in Book Cover Competition MayVote for Repetition, and help Crystal Sidell, Dead Fox Publishing, , to win the cover of the month competition May - allauthor 000
C🐢r🐊y🦎s🌾t🐸a🐍l @sidellwrites.bsky.social · 22/05/2026Repetition is currently in 17th place!!! For those of you who enjoy participating in fun contests... Round 3 voting is under way! Only the top 24 books will make it to the next round. If you haven't voted yet, now's the time! 😸 allauthor.com/cover-of-the...allauthor.comVote for Repetition in Book Cover Competition MayVote for Repetition, and help Crystal Sidell, Dead Fox Publishing, , to win the cover of the month competition May - allauthor 010
C🐢r🐊y🦎s🌾t🐸a🐍l @sidellwrites.bsky.social · 16/05/2026Repetition is currently in 11th place!!! For those of you who enjoy participating in fun contests... Round 3 for voting has begun! If you haven't voted yet, now's the time! Voters are allowed to re-cast their vote in each round. 😸 allauthor.com/cover-of-the...allauthor.comVote for Repetition in Book Cover Competition MayVote for Repetition, and help Crystal Sidell, Dead Fox Publishing, , to win the cover of the month competition May - allauthor 000
C🐢r🐊y🦎s🌾t🐸a🐍l @sidellwrites.bsky.social · 13/05/2026Saw a guy walking his goat outside the library & a toucan while I was driving along the bridge. I feel like I'm already on vacation 👀 011
C🐢r🐊y🦎s🌾t🐸a🐍l @sidellwrites.bsky.social · 12/05/2026Just signed my first book, and I'm beyond touched. My coworkers are simply wonderful 🥺🥺🥺 230
C🐢r🐊y🦎s🌾t🐸a🐍l @sidellwrites.bsky.social · 11/05/2026Omigosh, y'all... I've just received an acceptance from 4LPH4NUM3RIC (my second!), and I'm feeling truly blessed by the writing world 🥺🥺🥺static.klipy.comAdorable Puss in Boots Cat EyesALT: Adorable Puss in Boots Cat Eyes 220
C🐢r🐊y🦎s🌾t🐸a🐍l @sidellwrites.bsky.social · 10/05/2026I'm so grateful for my brother & sister-in-law's support! They purchased a hardcover copy of #Repetition -- available exclusively through the publisher's website. And it looks gorgeous! deadfoxpub.com/products/rep... #horrornovel #hauntedhouse #ghoststory #floridafiction 031
Reposted by C🐢r🐊y🦎s🌾t🐸a🐍lNeon Hemlock @neonhemlock.bsky.social · 09/05/2026We have put together a sampler of our finest! While supplies last! *jazz hands etc* Please consider picking up this bundle if you've been eying any of these titles: 🪡 A MOURNING COAT by Alex Jeffers 💎 OFF-TIME LIVE by A.Z. Louise 🎤 HYBRID HEART by Iori Kusano 🚌 THE KILLING GROUNDS by Joan Tierney 12517
C🐢r🐊y🦎s🌾t🐸a🐍l @sidellwrites.bsky.social · 09/05/2026Oh, happy day! I'm delighted to share that two of my teeny-tiny poems will be appearing in an upcoming issue of petrichor 😸static.klipy.comCute Corgi in the RainALT: Cute Corgi in the Rain 110
C🐢r🐊y🦎s🌾t🐸a🐍l @sidellwrites.bsky.social · 09/05/2026Of the speculative genres, I find science fiction the most challenging to write. I’m especially excited to share that 3 of my sf poems have recently been accepted for publication: 430
Reposted by C🐢r🐊y🦎s🌾t🐸a🐍lC🐢r🐊y🦎s🌾t🐸a🐍l @sidellwrites.bsky.social · 01/05/2026Two ghosts. One curse. The newest resident at 919 Victor Street makes an unsettling discovery–the previous women who’ve lived at this address have a bloody history of dying prematurely. And history seems keen on repeating itself… deadfoxpub.com/products/rep... 001
Reposted by C🐢r🐊y🦎s🌾t🐸a🐍lC🐢r🐊y🦎s🌾t🐸a🐍l @sidellwrites.bsky.social · 04/05/2026My copy of Becoming has arrived! I’m truly honored to be included in this beautiful journal, featuring my poem "Gre{HANSEL}tel" www.zinio.com/publications... humanrightsartmovement.org/store/p/beco... 001