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@tcovatta.bsky.social
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Retired lawyer, earlier college English teacher, caregiver, lifelong Dem, follows Spurs, FCC, Wildcats, Bearcats, Knights, Bengals, Reds, writes fiction, short, flash and micro, creative non-fiction, occasional poem, see tonycovatta.com for more. 🚫hate.

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tcovatta.bsky.social @tcovatta.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
spillwords.com/foreign-exch... Hi friends—Here’s my story, “Foreign Exchange,” published September 16 on Spillwords. I hope you enjoy it.
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Foreign Exchange, micro fiction by Tony Covatta at Spillwords.com
Spillwords.com presents: Foreign Exchange, micro fiction by Tony Covatta, a retired English teacher, current caregiver, writer ...
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tcovatta.bsky.social @tcovatta.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
spillwords.com/april-in-par... Hot off the press. My latest microfiction. A tale of international peace and understanding. Words offered to a much too troubled world.
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April in Paris, micro fiction by Tony Covatta at Spillwords.com
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tcovatta.bsky.social @tcovatta.bsky.social · 09/05/2026
spillwords.com/spotlight-on... Here is an interview Spillwords Press did with me published today, May 9. Hope you enjoy it. TC
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Spotlight On Writers - Tony Covatta, interview at Spillwords.com
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tcovatta.bsky.social @tcovatta.bsky.social · 02/05/2026
scars.tv/2026January-.... Hi guys—my story “On Trusting the Man in the Brown Suit” was recently reissued in this collection available worldwide on Amazon. Backwoods legal skullduggery, international finance, making right choices. Give it a try. It’s worth a chuckle. Maybe learn something.
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The Last Fantasy Kingdom, cc&d January-April 2026 collection book
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tcovatta.bsky.social @tcovatta.bsky.social · 18/04/2026
scars.tv/2026January-... Yep, Here's my story "Breaking Up Is Too Easy to Do" reissued in this anhology of Down in the Dirt Magazine, available at Amazon in the USA and around the world. If you see and read it, I hope you like it.
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Graffiti as Prophecy, Down in the Dirt collection book of the January-April 2026 writings, from Scars Publications
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tcovatta.bsky.social @tcovatta.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
scars.tv/ccdissues/36... This is my latest story, March, 2026, in cc&d magazine. "On Trrusting the Man in the Brown Suit." Something you shouldn't do. It worked for Adolph Rupp, for others not so much. Check out backwoods law meets Ukrainian high finance expertise down in the mountains.
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Nuclei in Orbit (cc&d magazine)
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tcovatta.bsky.social @tcovatta.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
My story, "Breaking Up Is Too Easy to Do," pub. 2.3.26, in the"Wrong Love" issue of Down in the Dirt Magazine, tells the story of younr love gone awry but too long remembered by at least one of the participants. Hope you enjoy it. scars.tv/dirt/dirt239...
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Wrong Love (Down in the Dirt magazine)
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tcovatta.bsky.social @tcovatta.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
My story "In Extremis" was published today, 2/4/26, in Spillwords. What does it take to make a friend? Perhaps you will like it. I hope so. spillwords.com/in-extremis/
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tcovatta.bsky.social @tcovatta.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
Hi friends, Three of my flash fiction stories were published today, February 2, in "Editor's Choice" edited by Gordon Lawrie, a hardback anthology available worldover on Amazon. If you're interested, my stories are generally available at tonycovatta.com Perhaps you might find them enjoyable.
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tcovatta.bsky.social @tcovatta.bsky.social · 23/01/2026
Hi Friends--Got word last nght, 1/22, that my short story "In Extremis" has been selected for publication in Spillwords.com. Pub date TBA This succinct tale explores the tribulations of attempting to help friends in our too busy modern world. #friendship #rescue #mercy #caring
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tcovatta.bsky.social @tcovatta.bsky.social · 02/12/2025
My full length story "Breaking Up Is Too Easy To Do" has been accepted for publication 2/1/26 in Down in the Dirt magazine, print and on line. While Neil Sedaka had it right, this tale of love gone awry as surely destined to do may encourage some to "get over it." In my book, sound advice.
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tcovatta.bsky.social @tcovatta.bsky.social · 26/11/2025
My full length story, “On Trusting the Man in the Brown Suit” will be published March 1, 2026. If you follow Wildcat Basketball check out cc&d magazine, print and online. If you don’t like bball maybe backwoods legal skullduggery is your thing. Hope you find something to strike your fancy.
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tcovatta.bsky.social @tcovatta.bsky.social · 14/11/2025
www.fridayflashfiction.com/100-word-sto... My story for 11/14. #remorse #charity #visitthesick #othersbeforeself
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Never Is a Long Time, by Tony Covatta
Mark was home from his trip: “Mindy, passing through Detroit, I couldn’t help thinking about Molly.” “Again? That’s OK, dear. You didn’t know her well. Stopping to see her wouldn’t have...
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tcovatta.bsky.social @tcovatta.bsky.social · 07/11/2025
www.fridayflashfiction.com/100-word-sto... #lawyers #trialpreparation #wholetruth #nothingbuttruth The fruit of my 45 years in the law. A little scary. Hope you enjoy it. Published 11/7/2025. Your lucky day
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Everybody Hates Lawyers, by Tony Covatta
The next-door neighbor hit Jack and Jill with a complex boundary lawsuit. Jack hired bulldog litigator Clarence, much to Jill’s dismay: “Everybody hates lawyers, Jack. That includes me.” After...
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tcovatta.bsky.social @tcovatta.bsky.social · 03/11/2025
scars.tv/ccdissues/36... Hi Everybody, Here is my full length story, "Showdowns in Wiscasset, Maine" published today, November 3, 2025 in the "Sunflowers" issue of cc&d magazine. You can read it here, or purchase a hardback copy of the whole issue on Amazon. Hope you like it.
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Sunflowers (cc&d magazine)
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tcovatta.bsky.social @tcovatta.bsky.social · 31/10/2025
www.fridayflashfiction.com/100-word-sto... My halloween offering in Friday Flash Fiction. Hope you enjoy it. #vampires #dracula #strongmen #authoritarianism #goodvsevil
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Dracula Sleeps, by Tony Covatta
Dracula sleeps. It’s been a good Halloween. Across the globe, drones, missiles, aircraft bomb the homeless and helpless. Caribbean islands lie awash with hurricane detritus. Hungry children...
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tcovatta.bsky.social @tcovatta.bsky.social · 24/10/2025
www.fridayflashfiction.com/100-word-sto... #dogs #mansbestfriend #training Today's tale. 10/24/25
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Man Becomes Best Friend, by Tony Covatta
Gino visited brother Nick and his rescue dog. Muscular Layla bellowed barks, growled, lunged toothily at him: “Nick, you’ve got a problem.” “I’ll say. And she panics if I want to go out,...
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tcovatta.bsky.social @tcovatta.bsky.social · 18/10/2025
I'm attending No Kings's event, “NO KINGS CINCINNATI” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...
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NO KINGS CINCINNATI · No Kings
**In America, we don’t put up with would-be kings.** Our peaceful movement is only getting bigger and stronger. “NO KINGS” is more than just a slogan—it’s the foundation our nation was built upon. Bo...
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tcovatta.bsky.social @tcovatta.bsky.social · 17/10/2025
www.fridayflashfiction.com/100-word-sto... #cremation #revenge #cuckolds #adultery #twoparamours #seacruise #servedcold My latest pre-Halloween offering. Today in FridayFlashFiction, 10/17. Hope you like it.
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Ashley's Ashes, A Ghost Story, by Tony Covatta
Paramours Fred and Fran took cuckolded Ashley’s ashes on a sea cruise. “Fred, Ash’s ashes seem hot. Why this flimsy cardboard box?” “Who cares? We’re ditching the old stiff. You’re too...
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tcovatta.bsky.social @tcovatta.bsky.social · 11/10/2025
Hard to reconcile giving a peace prize to a man who reconstitutes a Department of War. When he focuses on bringing peace to the opposing sides in the current strife (largely created by him) in American life I can imagine we might like to give him a prize. #peaceprize #trump #warmonger
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tcovatta.bsky.social @tcovatta.bsky.social · 10/10/2025
www.fridayflashfiction.com/100-word-sto... #scary #momsandkids #hauntedhouse #zombies #datingculture #singlemoms My story published 10/10/2025 at Friday Flash Fiction. Too early for Halloween? Scary enough for you?
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Haunting House, by Tony Covatta
Cute, curvy single mom Wendy asked: “Man my haunted house for the kids? We’ll have fun.” Bachelor Ben pitched right in, helping decorate and place props. Wendy, meticulous planner, tireless...
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tcovatta.bsky.social @tcovatta.bsky.social · 05/10/2025
bsky.app/profile/koja... Check out Dr. Jane Goodall's last words, her message to the planet. It's really powerful. Regardless of your political persuasion, watch it to the end. Good words at the end for all of us. Like it or not, we are all in this together. May she rest in peace.
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tcovatta.bsky.social @tcovatta.bsky.social · 26/09/2025
www.fridayflashfiction.com/100-word-sto... #families #mothersandsons #lifelessons #beauty #growingup My latest story in Friday Flash Fiction, 9/26/25
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Disorder and Constant Sorrow, by Tony Covatta
“Dad died this morning.” Wesley reported to brother Nick, then declared: “I’ve always hated Mom.” “So typical,” thought Nick. “Mom sure was tough. But he can’t leave it alone. Even...
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tcovatta.bsky.social @tcovatta.bsky.social · 19/09/2025
www.fridayflashfiction.com/100-word-sto... #kismet #deathrebirth #acceptance #careforothers #loss #livingwithloss
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The Condolences, by Tony Covatta
“So sorry to learn your Frances died, Gino. I just had to put Alex in care. Alzheimers.” “Thanks for your note Amanda,” he replies. “Sorry about Alex. Need help? Let’s get through this...
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tcovatta.bsky.social @tcovatta.bsky.social · 29/08/2025
spillwords.com/the-wounded-... Here's my piece published at Spillwords.com, published today, 8/29 #immigration #freedom #liberty #diversity #inclusion #opendoor #equality
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The Wounded Colossus by Tony Covatta at Spillwords.com
Spillwords.com presents: The Wounded Colossus, micro fiction by Tony Covatta, a retired English teacher, current caregiver, writer ...
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tcovatta.bsky.social @tcovatta.bsky.social · 26/08/2025
Just heard this: Thank you for submitting your piece titled "The Wounded Colossus." We are excited to share the news that your work has been scheduled for publication on 8/29/25 at 12am Eastern Time (ET). You can access through the following link: spillwords.com/the-wounded-...
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tcovatta.bsky.social @tcovatta.bsky.social · 05/08/2025
www.fridayflashfiction.com/100-word-sto... My story published in Friday Flash Fiction 8/3 for the Edinburgh Book Festival Competition. #memory #acceptance #selfactualization #movingforward #lifeafestival #festiveviewoflife #loving
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Fess Up
“Fess up.” A dark voice: “You’re a worthless piece of crap.” Black dreams pour into Roscoe’s cranium. Everything that can go wrong cloaked in fear. All that ever did boiling in stews of...
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tcovatta.bsky.social @tcovatta.bsky.social · 01/08/2025
www.fridayflashfiction.com/100-word-sto... #trials #testimony #wholetruth #nothingbutthetruth #shadylady #ruleoflaw My story published 8/1/25.
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The Rules of Law, by Tony Covatta
Clarence preps his witness, Shady, for trial testimony: “You weren’t there. That’s your story. It has the added virtue of also being true.” Shady knows better--and worse: (“I’ll do what I...
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tcovatta.bsky.social @tcovatta.bsky.social · 29/07/2025
Hi all—My full length short story “Showdowns in Wiscasset, Maine” has been accepted for the 11/1 issue of cc&d magazine. Nope, it’s not a beach read tale or otherwise vacation related.
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tcovatta.bsky.social @tcovatta.bsky.social · 25/07/2025
www.fridayflashfiction.com/100-word-sto.... #selfreliance #selfhelp #psychiatrists #fearoffuture
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Working Things Out, by Tony Covatta
Molly: “Why so glum, Mort?” “My shrink, Sigmund. Charges $185/hour. Know what he said today?” “Can’t guess. Tell me.” “ ‘Mort, things have a way of working out.’ I can’t believe...
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tcovatta.bsky.social @tcovatta.bsky.social · 18/07/2025
www.fridayflashfiction.com/100-word-sto... Here's my story, "Egg Well Peppered" published in Friday Flash Fiction on 7/18/25. #immigrants #ambition #rant #xenophopia #racehatred #americandream #tradition #parentalcare #parentalrespect
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Eggs Well Peppered, by Tony Covatta
Gino (10) peppered his fried eggs as his dad remarked: “My father took his eggs like you. Almost black.” Gino stored this and many other facts about his hardworking grandfather, dead 20 years...
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tcovatta.bsky.social @tcovatta.bsky.social · 02/07/2025
scars.tv/ccdissues/35... Here's my story "Let the Dead Bury Their Dead" published 7/1 in cc&d, the non-churchy, non-religious mag. Please read it and ask yourself if this stuff is still going on. #seminary #celibacy #donttell #stillgettingawaywithit
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Smokes and Dreams (cc&d magazine)
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tcovatta.bsky.social @tcovatta.bsky.social · 27/06/2025
www.fridayflashfiction.com/100-word-sto... Into the Wild, by Tony Covatta - Friday Flash Fiction Here’s my story, 6/26. #hiking #outdoors #trails #fathersandsons #AT
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Into the Wild, by Tony Covatta
At son Nat’s urging, Nick finally gave in, planned a week with him on the Appalachian Trail. Nick was sleeping soundly the first night out when co-eds from a nearby college overran the campground,...
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tcovatta.bsky.social @tcovatta.bsky.social · 20/06/2025
Here's a story of mine published in Friday Flash Fiction on 6/20/25. Perhaps you will find it interesting. Hope so. www.fridayflashfiction.com/100-word-sto... #retirement #workingconditions #bestplacestowork
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It Wasn't the Money, by Tony Covatta
Nick at Mike’s retirement party: “Mike, old friend, congrats on your forty years. I always hoped you’d come to work for me.” “Nick, I enjoyed my summer clerkship for you but things just...
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tcovatta.bsky.social @tcovatta.bsky.social · 13/06/2025
www.fridayflashfiction.com/100-word-sto... Here's my latest story, published in Friday Flash Fiction on 6/13. #nephewsandaunts #familyvalues #families #gerontology #helpinghands
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A Day Late and a Dollar Short, by Tony Covatta
Three nephews attended seldom visited Aunt Phyllis’s funeral. Ike: “Why did you come, Mike?” “Phyllis talked me into going back to school, paid my first year’s tuition. She never mentioned...
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tcovatta.bsky.social @tcovatta.bsky.social · 30/05/2025
www.fridayflashfiction.com/100-word-sto... Here's my story "To Thine Own Self Be True," published 5/30.25, in Friday Flash Fiction. #ambition #careers #freeadviceworthwhatyoupayforit #innervoice
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To Thine Own Self Be True, by Tony Covatta
Dad asked Alex (10): “What do you want to be when you grow up?” “A lawyer!” Mom: “Alex, you never speak. You couldn’t do that.” During his twenties, preparing for a teaching career,...
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tcovatta.bsky.social @tcovatta.bsky.social · 23/05/2025
www.fridayflashfiction.com/100-word-sto... This one, published 5/23/2025, was chosen story of the week, Editor's Choice, by Friday Flash Fiction. Thank you Gordon Lawrie. Most appreciated. #caregiving #immeasureables #givingnottaking #truelove
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Acceptance, by Tony Covatta
Editor's Choice
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tcovatta.bsky.social @tcovatta.bsky.social · 16/05/2025
www.fridayflashfiction.com/100-word-sto... Here's my latest publication in Friday Flash Fiction, 5/16/25 #passion #deceit #retribution #shameonyou #lovers #neverfriends
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Fool Me Once, Fool Me Twice, by Tony Covatta
Widowed Frances, recovering from the death of husband Dave, dull in bed and in life, found passion with flashy Fred. One night, as their lovemaking burst into flame, he sighed: “Sally!” Fred...
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tcovatta.bsky.social @tcovatta.bsky.social · 09/05/2025
Hey everybody-- Here's a story of mine published 5/9 in Friday Flash Fiction. www.fridayflashfiction.com/100-word-sto...
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The Grieving Process, by Tony Covatta
Bad news piled up but Nick was coping. The caregiver scheduled for Nick’s terminally ill wife phoned. Sick, she couldn’t work. Scrambling, he found a replacement. He needed to go to his...
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tcovatta.bsky.social @tcovatta.bsky.social · 25/04/2025
www.fridayflashfiction.com/100-word-sto... My story published this morning, 4/25, in "Friday Flash Fiction," Edinborough. #eulogies #death #nothingbutgood
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The Good and the Dead, by Tony Covatta
“Why so glum, Jerry? It wasn’t your funeral.” “Amanda, that eulogy! I couldn’t recognize Paul --‘A good shepherd?’--Don’t make me laugh.” “Paul always looked out for Number One,...
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tcovatta.bsky.social @tcovatta.bsky.social · 18/04/2025
www.fridayflashfiction.com/100-word-sto... Here's my latest story in "Friday Flash Fiction'" published 4/18/25. Thanks to Emily Schoeny for providing the raw material.
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The Deer Hunter, by Tony Covatta
“Amanda, what happened to the car?” “Deer strike.” “Yikes! OK? “Not the deer. I called 911. Police came. The young officer said ‘Ma’am, got to put it down.’” “Not unusual.”...
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tcovatta.bsky.social @tcovatta.bsky.social · 09/04/2025
scars.tv/2025January-... My story "The Inheritance" has just been republished in the "Out of the Swamp" collection volume by "Down in the Dirt" magazine, available on Amazon in the US and around the world. So far as I know, not subject to ruinous tariffs! If you read it, I hope you like it.
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Out of the Swamp, Down in the Dirt collection book of the January-April 2025 writings, from Scars Publications
Scars Publications and Design sponsors the literary magazine {Children, Churches and Daddies}, which showcases poetry, prose, fiction, short stories and art. Scars Publications also produces collectio...
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tcovatta.bsky.social @tcovatta.bsky.social · 27/03/2025
Here's my story for the Siderius flash fition contest at Friday Flash Fiction this week. www.fridayflashfiction.com/100-word-sto...
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The Revenge Is His, by Tony Covatta
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tcovatta.bsky.social @tcovatta.bsky.social · 12/03/2025
Hi Friends, Just to let you know my story "Let the Dead Bury Their Dead" will be published in CC&D magaazine on July 1. Be watching for this tale of a young man growing beyond and away from his seminary roots.
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tcovatta.bsky.social @tcovatta.bsky.social · 03/03/2025
scars.tv Here's my latest story in Down in the Dirt, "Sisyphus," 32025. Hope you like it. Copies available at amazon.
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Scars Publications and Design: Poetry Ezines, and Modern Performance Art, Photography as Art, mp3s, CDs and audio
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tcovatta.bsky.social @tcovatta.bsky.social · 18/02/2025
#Booksky20daychallenge 20/20 Tolstoy, "War and Peace"
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tcovatta.bsky.social @tcovatta.bsky.social · 18/02/2025
#Booksky20daychallenge 19/20 EM Forster "A Passage to India"
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tcovatta.bsky.social @tcovatta.bsky.social · 14/02/2025
#booksky💙📚20daychallenge 18/20 Virginia Woolf, "To the Lighthouse"
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tcovatta.bsky.social @tcovatta.bsky.social · 14/02/2025
#Booksky💙📚20daychallenge 17/20 Elizabeth Taylor, "A View of the Harbour"
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tcovatta.bsky.social @tcovatta.bsky.social · 14/02/2025
#Booksky💙📚20daychallenge 16/20 Javier Marias "A Heart So White"
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