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Verdell Walker, Writer @vwalkerwrites.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

“The Secret Lives of the Nine Negro Teeth of George Washington” by @pdjeliclark.bsky.social and “Tantie Merle and the Farmhand 4200” by @rsagarcia.bsky.social. I think about “Carnival Nine” by @carolinemyoachim.bsky.social all the time, made me feel so seen as a caregiver.

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Verdell Walker, Writer @vwalkerwrites.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

I’m sure it’s working. You are so gifted! I think about ‘Carnival Nine’ a lot, it’s one of my favorite stories of all time and such a huge influence on me.

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Nailah Moon 🇸🇸🏳️‍🌈 @nailahmoon.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

I cannot say more praise to the workshop @vwalkerwrites.bsky.social facilitated yesterday. Such wisdom, insight and so many lessons imparted on us in 2 hours. I highly recommend anyone hoping for a plan of action for their writing career take one of her classes. I am NOT exaggerating at all!

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Verdell Walker, Writer @vwalkerwrites.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

😭😭😭 thank you so much! I love to nerd out over this stuff, and I’m so happy you found it useful!

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Verdell Walker, Writer @vwalkerwrites.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

I have a new flash piece out in Neon & Smoke today. “Light of Zahraun” follows a little girl with a strange habit and a bright destiny. Link to read: www.neonandsmoke.com/september-sm...

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Verdell Walker, Writer @vwalkerwrites.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Oh I remember this from the flash workshop we did together! So glad to see this out in the world ❤️

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Verdell Walker, Writer @vwalkerwrites.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

My contributor copy of the TEETH Anthology from Dreampunk Press arrived this week, featuring my story “The Tithe”! 🦷✨ A 1920s silent film starlet who makes a deal with a demon for talkie-era stardom. The price? Human teeth...and she must go to extreme lengths to secure that dental currency.

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Verdell Walker, Writer @vwalkerwrites.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

The anthology features 13 other phenomenal stories from very talented authors, just in time for spooky season. 🎃

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Verdell Walker, Writer @vwalkerwrites.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Congratulations!!! You talked about your desire to edit in Clarion and I’m so happy to see this manifest!

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Verdell Walker, Writer @vwalkerwrites.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Flexing my humor muscles in this one 💪🏾

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Verdell Walker, Writer @vwalkerwrites.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

This was truly beautiful @emlinden.bsky.social. Really touching story about sacrifice and identity.

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Does It Have Pockets @doesithavepockets.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

"“Your grandma tasted like old lace and butterscotch candies,” I said, snapping my jaws." Blurring the lines between real & imagined, powerful new literary speculative #fiction from Verdell Walker @vwalkerwrites.bsky.social | www.doesithavepockets.com/fiction/verd...

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Verdell Walker, Writer @vwalkerwrites.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Now just 12 spots left! Very excited to teach this class this month!

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Verdell Walker, Writer @vwalkerwrites.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Like why would you do this??? What is the reason? Announcing it’s an accessibility aid yet making it an obstacle?

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Reckoning @reckoningmag.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Submissions for our annual issue close tomorrow! Our first-ever novella window closes tomorrow! Submissions for our weird flash fiction special issue edited by @andrewkozma.net close Oct 31! Guidelines here: reckoning.press/submit/ reckoning.press/submit/novel... reckoning.press/reckoning-fl...

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Submit | Reckoning

[Leer en Español] We're currently reading for Reckoning 11, which will close to submissions August 31st, 2026. There are never any fees to submit. We pay SFWA-qualifying "professional" rates upon acce...

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Rolling Stone @rollingstone.com · 25/08/2026

Dolly Parton's family asked that, in lieu of flowers, fans make a donation to the singer's Imagination Library. Here's what the charity does ⬇️ www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...

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Turning Pages: Inside Dolly Parton's Imagination Library

Core team of 15 staff and thousands of volunteers and partners help the country-music philanthropist deliver books to kids around the world.

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Verdell Walker, Writer @vwalkerwrites.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

Omg I can’t wait to see you in my class!!

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Verdell Walker, Writer @vwalkerwrites.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Only 15 spots left! And I have a cool freebie for those who attend 💪🏾 🚀

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Uncanny Magazine @uncannymagazine.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

PLEASE SHARE! Writers! Uncanny Magazine will be open for short story submissions from August 24 to September 7! WE CAN'T WAIT TO SEE YOUR AMAZING, HUMAN-WRITTEN STORIES! www.uncannymagazine.com/submissions/

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Walt Spookman @waltshitman.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

“Fantasy author” is a fake job created by Big Hat to sell big black hats.

George R. R. Martin wearing a black fisherman’s cap

Sir Terry Pratchett wearing a big black hat

Robert Jordan wearing a really big black hat.

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Verdell Walker, Writer @vwalkerwrites.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

You were so wonderful, Indra. We were so lucky to learn from you ❤️

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Verdell Walker, Writer @vwalkerwrites.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

I'll be teaching a class this September for @literarycleveland.bsky.social >"The Business Hat: Submitting Your Work and Managing Your Creative Inventory". While it's geared toward emerging writers, I've also got some new tricks in there that might appeal to old dogs. 🤓 tinyurl.com/24yvczp7

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The Business Hat: Submitting Your Work and Managing Your Creative Inventory - Classes & Workshops | Literary Cleveland

Finishing a short story or essay is a win, but getting it published requires a completely different mindset.

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Verdell Walker, Writer @vwalkerwrites.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Oh I’ve heard of them! But didn’t realize they happened so randomly. Sheesh!

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#DVpit - Diverse Voices Pitch @dvpit.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

#Giveaway Time to prepare for #DVpit! Enter from July 13-18, 2026 to win query and/or first pages critiques from agents! TO ENTER: • repost this post • AND reply with your category & genre! (e.g. YA Fantasy) • Entries must be for completed, unpublished work. Full rules: dvpit.carrd.co#giveaway

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