Ursa Story Company @ursastory.bsky.social · 29/10/2025IRL connection is more important than ever. Join us! 033
Reposted by Ursa Story CompanyMark Armstrong @markarms.bsky.social · 10/07/2025Amazing night in Brooklyn: packed house for @ursastory.bsky.social live at The Center for Fiction with @deeshaphilyaw.bsky.social @dawniewalton.bsky.social @kiese.bsky.social, Lawrence Burney, and Carrie R. Moore. 042
Reposted by Ursa Story CompanyMark Armstrong @markarms.bsky.social · 07/07/2025Dear friends, I'll see you Wednesday night in Brooklyn with @deeshaphilyaw.bsky.social, @dawniewalton.bsky.social, and @kiese.bsky.social, in conversation with Lawrence Burney (NO SENSE IN WISHING) and Carrie R. Moore (MAKE YOUR WAY HOME). markarms.com/2025/07/07/u... #booksky #podcastsmarkarms.comUrsa live in Brooklyn Wednesday, Nieman Storyboard updateJoin us Wednesday July 9 at The Center for Fiction in Brooklyn. 061
Reposted by Ursa Story CompanyMark Armstrong @markarms.bsky.social · 02/07/2025This is one week away! Join us Wednesday, July 9, for Ursa's first-ever live storytelling night at the Center for Fiction in Brooklyn — with @deeshaphilyaw.bsky.social, @dawniewalton.bsky.social @kiese.bsky.social, Carrie R. Moore and Lawrence Burney: centerforfiction.org/event/ursa-l... 0117
Reposted by Ursa Story CompanyMeg Reid 🦦 @megireid.bsky.social · 05/03/2025Halle Hill x @ursastory.bsky.social! Fun fact, this was the story I read in @oxfordamerican.bsky.social that led to @hubcitypress.bsky.social acquiring GOOD WOMEN 💫 254
Ursa Story Company @ursastory.bsky.social · 05/03/2025Ursa Short Fiction is proud to present a new audio story, "Bitch Baby," written by Halle Hill and performed by Nytia Nikole. @oxfordamerican.bsky.social @hubcitypress.bsky.social @deeshaphilyaw.bsky.social @dawniewalton.bsky.social #podcasts #shortstories ursastory.com/bitch-baby-b...ursastory.comStory: ‘Bitch Baby,’ by Halle Hill - Ursa Story Company"The story is really about two siblings and their love for each other. And the limits of love." 0103
Reposted by Ursa Story CompanySplit Lip Magazine @splitlipthemag.bsky.social · 23/02/2025Who doesn't love a good interview to start ACCOMPLISHMENT SUNDAY? Contributor @deeshaphilyaw.bsky.social interviewed @dawniewalton.bsky.social on the latest episode of @ursastory.bsky.social 🤩 Become a member now: buff.ly/41zRUEx 092
Reposted by Ursa Story CompanyDeesha Philyaw @deeshaphilyaw.bsky.social · 14/02/2025Catch up with @dawniewalton.bsky.social and me on the latest episode of @ursastory.bsky.social ! ursastory.com/member-bonus...ursastory.comMember Bonus: What Deesha and Dawnie Are Reading Right Now - Ursa Story CompanyBooks and anthologies to look out for in 2025. 093
Reposted by Ursa Story Companyimanicv.bsky.social @imanicv.bsky.social · 22/01/2025“ if the characters are taking me to a place, I’ll go” …. Yes. 👏🏽 👏🏽 022
Ursa Story Company @ursastory.bsky.social · 13/02/2025New Episode: What @deeshaphilyaw.bsky.social and @dawniewalton.bsky.social are reading, writing, and watching right now... ursastory.com/member-bonus...ursastory.comMember Bonus: What Deesha and Dawnie Are Reading Right Now - Ursa Story CompanyBooks and anthologies to look out for in 2025. 081
Reposted by Ursa Story CompanyDeesha Philyaw @deeshaphilyaw.bsky.social · 16/01/2025Destiny talks about navigating censorship and what happens when writers and editors don’t see eye to eye, and they highlight the necessity of respect and support from editors and keeping the integrity of your work when finding a home for it.link.chtbl.comUrsa Short FictionWe love short stories. Join authors Deesha Philyaw (The Secret Lives of Church Ladies) and Dawnie Walton (The Final Revival of Opal & Nev) for author interviews, book club discussions, and immersive s... 1196
Reposted by Ursa Story CompanyDeesha Philyaw @deeshaphilyaw.bsky.social · 15/01/2025One helluva post script… 093
Ursa Story Company @ursastory.bsky.social · 15/01/2025Last year, Destiny Birdsong published a short story, “The Jump,” only to have it pulled from publication less than a day later over disagreements with the editors. She talks with @deeshaphilyaw.bsky.social and @dawniewalton.bsky.social about it: ursastory.com/destiny-o-bi... #longreadsursastory.comDestiny O. Birdsong on Navigating Censorship in Storytelling - Ursa Story CompanyBirdsong published a short story, “The Jump,” only to have it pulled from publication less than a day later. 1185
Reposted by Ursa Story CompanyDL White @booksbydlwhite.blacksky.app · 15/01/2025Today's episode of Ursa Short Fiction feat Destiny O. Birdsong is JUST SO GOOD. Destiny O. Birdsong on Navigating Censorship in Storytelling pod.link/1621746749/e... #blackBooksky #bookpods 0104
Reposted by Ursa Story CompanyDeesha Philyaw @deeshaphilyaw.bsky.social · 09/01/2025Listening to a rough cut of the next episode of @ursastory.bsky.social. Sex scenes and censorship and saying no to editors, oh my! Stay tuned… 1192
Reposted by Ursa Story CompanyDeesha Philyaw @deeshaphilyaw.bsky.social · 19/12/2024Listen and find out why Dawnie’s agent said, “Fuck Nev”… 2123
Reposted by Ursa Story CompanyInda Lauryn @indalauryn.bsky.social · 19/12/2024A friend gifted me a copy of this. As much as I have trouble reading things quickly coz I don't have time, I got thru this one almost too quickly. Such a validating read considering at least one of my WIPs and my friend is hoping for an adaptation. 021
Reposted by Ursa Story CompanyDawnie Walton @dawniewalton.bsky.social · 18/12/2024Loved doing this one, obvs! Thanks to my friends and Ursa partners for welcoming me home 🥰 0144
Reposted by Ursa Story CompanyMark Armstrong @markarms.bsky.social · 18/12/2024Love this episode, and Dawnie's journey to writing her debut novel is super inspiring. #podcasts #booksky #writers 141
Ursa Story Company @ursastory.bsky.social · 18/12/2024❤️ New Ursa Short Fiction! @deeshaphilyaw.bsky.social and @dawniewalton.bsky.social break down the first chapter of Dawnie's debut novel, The Final Revival of Opal & Nev. ursastory.com/final-reviva...ursastory.comMember Exclusive: The Final Revival of Opal & Nev, by Dawnie Walton - Ursa Story Company"I had never really given myself a chance to do the things that I really, truly, in my heart, dreamed about." 141
Reposted by Ursa Story CompanyMark Armstrong @markarms.bsky.social · 11/12/2024I loved this story so much. Thank you Stacie and Nasheen, and associate producers Marina Leigh and @heyjackson.bsky.social, editor Kelly Araja, and special shout-out to Cleyvis Natera for helping us choose this story for Season Three. #longreads 032
Ursa Story Company @ursastory.bsky.social · 11/12/2024"I asked myself, What if Amazon Alexa was a Navajo woman?" Presenting "Snow Bath Season," a short story by Stacie Denetsosie, performed by Nasheen Sleuth. Introduction by @dawniewalton.bsky.social and @deeshaphilyaw.bsky.social. #shortstories #longreads #podcasts ursastory.com/snow-bath-se...ursastory.comUrsa Short Fiction Presents: ‘Snow Bath Season,’ by Stacie Denetsosie - Ursa Story CompanyStacie Denetsosie asks the question: "What if Amazon Alexa was a Navajo woman?" 092
Reposted by Ursa Story CompanyDeesha Philyaw @deeshaphilyaw.bsky.social · 06/12/2024The latest on Ursa Short Fiction!Dawnie and I interview our agents about the publishing industry, what it means to be a white agent representing authors of color, what makes an agent say “hell yes” to a pitched book, common red flags with scammy “agents,” and more!ursastory.comSupport Ursa: Become a Member Today - Ursa Story Company 1166
Ursa Story Company @ursastory.bsky.social · 04/12/2024"Your patience will likely be more rewarded than your impatience." New Ursa Short Fiction! @deeshaphilyaw.bsky.social and @dawniewalton.bsky.social chat with their agents, Danielle Chiotti and PJ Mark, about getting published. #podcasts #longreads #writing ursastory.com/agents-pj-ma...ursastory.comMember Exclusive: Agents PJ Mark and Danielle Chiotti on Getting Published - Ursa Story Company"Your patience will likely be more rewarded than your impatience." 041
Reposted by Ursa Story CompanyRioncarnated @reeamilcarscott.bsky.social · 01/12/2024I usually listen to a literary podcast while cooking breakfast on Sunday. Can’t listen to my favorite one this week cuz I’m on it 😬 but you should. 3257
Reposted by Ursa Story CompanyRioncarnated @reeamilcarscott.bsky.social · 27/11/2024You need a good podcast to listen to while cooking your turducken? I talk short story creation with my faves @deeshaphilyaw.bsky.social and @dawniewalton.bsky.social on the latest episode of @ursastory.bsky.social ursastory.com/rion-amilcar...ursastory.comRion Amilcar Scott: ‘It Has to Be Fun, It Has to Be Funky’ - Ursa Story Company“We have to write what we're obsessed about. Big things and small things." 13812
Reposted by Ursa Story CompanyCrystal N. Dunivant @crystalndunivant.bsky.social · 27/11/2024I really enjoyed the episode with Rion and what he said about the many layers of the Black experience. It reminds me of Ross Gay writing about joy and sorrow existing in the same place. 021
Ursa Story Company @ursastory.bsky.social · 27/11/2024A new episode of Ursa Short Fiction! ❤️ @deeshaphilyaw.bsky.social and @dawniewalton.bsky.social chat with with @reeamilcarscott.bsky.social. "It has to be fun, and it has to be funky." #podcasts #longreads #writing #shortstories ursastory.com/rion-amilcar...ursastory.comRion Amilcar Scott: ‘It Has to Be Fun, It Has to Be Funky’ - Ursa Story Company“We have to write what we're obsessed about. Big things and small things." 12211
Reposted by Ursa Story CompanyMark Armstrong @markarms.bsky.social · 20/11/2024Thankful for a social network that doesn't hate links. And every episode of the Ursa Short Fiction podcast includes an epic reading list for #longreads fans. 0101
Ursa Story Company @ursastory.bsky.social · 20/11/2024This week on Ursa Short Fiction, a Member Exclusive: @deeshaphilyaw.bsky.social and @dawniewalton.bsky.social examine James Baldwin's 1957 short story, "Sonny's Blues." ursastory.com/member-exclu... #shortstories #longreads #podcasts #readinglists #booksky #fridayreadsursastory.comMember Exclusive: ‘Sonny’s Blues,’ by James Baldwin - Ursa Story Company“James Baldwin is the writer that made me want to be a writer.” 0126
Ursa Story Company @ursastory.bsky.social · 14/11/2024"Take the time to write. You can do your life’s work in half an hour a day." —T.E. Wilderson (@mizgolightly.bsky.social) #podcasts #shortstories #longreads ursastory.com/telling-stor...ursastory.comUrsa Short Fiction Presents: ‘Telling Stories,’ by T.E. Wilderson - Ursa Story CompanyA new production from Ursa Short Fiction Season Three. 041
Ursa Story Company @ursastory.bsky.social · 13/11/2024New! @deeshaphilyaw.bsky.social and @dawniewalton.bsky.social introduce our latest Ursa Short Fiction story production: "Telling Stories," written by T.E. Wilderson and performed by Jordan Cobb. ursastory.com/telling-stor...ursastory.comUrsa Short Fiction Presents: ‘Telling Stories,’ by T.E. Wilderson - Ursa Story CompanyA new production from Ursa Short Fiction Season Three. 063
Reposted by Ursa Story CompanyChantal James @chantalalive.blacksky.app · 10/11/2024Everybody follow Ursa & get in on the best short fiction podcast ever that now has a presence on bluesky! 154
Reposted by Ursa Story CompanyShannon Sanders @shanders.bsky.social · 22/10/2023Unbelievably thrilled by this review of Company in the Times (alongside two books I admire greatly, no less). So grateful to @escoffery.bsky.social for this generous review!nytimes.comNew Stories Put a Complicated Spin on Familiar TraumasCollections by Vauhini Vara, Shannon Sanders and LaToya Watkins feature characters caught in the challenges and contradictions of being alive. 0195