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S.A. McNaughton

@writermcnaughton.bsky.social
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Short fiction writer, mom, and lover of words from Ypsilanti, MI. writermcnaughton.wordpress.com linktr.ee/writermcnaughton

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S.A. McNaughton @writermcnaughton.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
"Learning By Doing" A mother and son reverse roles over time (53 words, written for Prime Number Magazine's 53-Word Story Contest)
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Learning By Doing
A mother and son reverse roles over time
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S.A. McNaughton @writermcnaughton.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Charming Charlie Sleeps With the Fishes The oldest established permanent floating crap game in Newport, Ohio has a new location (280 words, written for Whimsy Fiction)
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Charming Charlie Sleeps With the Fishes
The oldest established permanent floating crap game in Newport, Ohio has a new location
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S.A. McNaughton @writermcnaughton.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Me*, listening to The Iliad: ‘Why are there two Ajaxes and why do they do everything together?!’ * An Xennial named Sarah who chose to live with another Sarah through most of college
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S.A. McNaughton @writermcnaughton.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
This is my favorite part of the song. “Your dad abandoned you as a child. Anyway, Paul Revere was a guy.”
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S.A. McNaughton @writermcnaughton.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Was the songwriter trying to find a “rhyme” (let’s call it that) for “miss it” and thought “Of course, I will rhyme it with Mr Limpet!” or did he think “I must include a reference to Mr Limpet in this song about hot girls. Now what shall I rhyme it with?”
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S.A. McNaughton @writermcnaughton.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
I know that Summer Girls by LFO is the stupidest song of all time, but I can’t help but wonder how this particular section came about.
Song lyrics: 

Let you off the hook like my man, Mr. Limpet
Think about that summer and l bug'cause I miss it
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S.A. McNaughton @writermcnaughton.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
I spent last night drafting my @nycmidnight.bsky.social Rhyming Story. Now I can’t turn my brain off from thinking about rhymes.
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S.A. McNaughton @writermcnaughton.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
“Barf” 😂😂😂
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NYC Midnight @nycmidnight.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
A few thoughts from the Competition Director.
I apologize to anyone who follows here to escape politics, but I felt the need to give my thoughts on a few issues using all the platforms available to me. I'm Jewish, and I'm disgusted with the horrific war crimes that have been committed by Israel, including the killing of over 20,000 children in Gaza. I'm American, and I'm outraged that our tax dollars have paid for many of the weapons used in these war crimes. Stop sending weapons to war criminals. Free Palestinians from the blockades, apartheid, ethnic cleansing, land theft, and genocide carried out by Israel. Free Palestine.  -Charlie Weisman, Competition Director of NYC Midnight
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S.A. McNaughton @writermcnaughton.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
@chillsubs.bsky.social A suggestion: On your membership information page, it would be really helpful if you described each of the features. I'm not sure what Smart Search is, so I don't know yet if I'm willing to pay for it!
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S.A. McNaughton @writermcnaughton.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
The @whimsyfiction.bsky.social contest is getting spoooooooky next month. Join in the fun!
A promotional ad for the Whimsy Fictiln contest. Registration closes 30 September. 300 words, 7 days, and a whim. There is a picture of an alpaca riding a writing quill, set against a background with a moon and bats.
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S.A. McNaughton @writermcnaughton.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
The story "Bruh," which I wrote for the Writer's Games, has been published as part of the anthology 72 Hours of Insanity: Anthology of The Games: vol. 14 by Writer's Workout. The anthology is now available for sale in print or in ebook format.
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“Bruh” is now available for purchase
The story "Bruh," which I wrote for the Writer's Games, has been published as part of the anthology 72 Hours of Insanity: Anthology of The Games: vol. 14 by Writer's Workout. The anthology is now available for sale in print or in ebook format. Paperback Ebook The ebook is free for Kindle Unlimited users.
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S.A. McNaughton @writermcnaughton.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
Thank you! 😊
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S.A. McNaughton @writermcnaughton.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
Aaaaaaah! A mention! 🥰
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S.A. McNaughton @writermcnaughton.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Lost and Found and Lost and Found A gift shop employee learns that changing your footwear can change your life… for the worse (500 words, written for the #NYCMidnight 500-Word Challenge)
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Lost and Found and Lost and Found
A gift shop employee learns that changing your footwear can change your life… for the worse
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S.A. McNaughton @writermcnaughton.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
I've got the dates for all the 2027 @whimsyfiction.bsky.social contests on my calendar. Have any other contests released 2027 dates yet?
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S.A. McNaughton @writermcnaughton.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
I haven't gotten any Funniest awards in the last two #TwistedTournament contests. That's usually my best awards category. I need to up my game!
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S.A. McNaughton @writermcnaughton.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
🎮 Twisted Tournament Results: 🎯 Total Score: 24.5 ⭐ Average: 8.17 📊 Rounds: R1: 8.46 R2: 8.72 R3: 7.33 My 3 stories, distilled into emoji: ⛔ 👠 🧳 Want to join in the next #TwistedTournament from @twistinthetale.bsky.social? Click here: twistinthetale.com/referral/659...
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Twisted Teams - A Writing Competition with a Twist
Join Twisted Teams - A Writing Competition Balancing Individual Creativity with Team Collaboration
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S.A. McNaughton @writermcnaughton.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Thanks!
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S.A. McNaughton @writermcnaughton.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
I WISH!
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S.A. McNaughton @writermcnaughton.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Can you tell me the title of my story? I forgot it as soon as I submitted!
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S.A. McNaughton @writermcnaughton.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Re: Bee Movie, @akscotland.bsky.social, this crack fic is for you. archiveofourown.org/works/78846981
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In the honey-gold day - Anonymous - Heated Rivalry (TV), Bee Movie (2007) [Archive of Our Own]
An Archive of Our Own, a project of the Organization for Transformative Works
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S.A. McNaughton @writermcnaughton.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
It doesn’t take very long at all to write 100 words!
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Ron Swanson Types Every Word He Knows
Alt: Ron Swanson from Parks and Recreation starts typing every word he knows, beginning with “rectangle, America, megaphone, Monday, butthole…”
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S.A. McNaughton @writermcnaughton.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
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Hearts In Love: Cartoon Character with Heart Eyes
Alt: In a gif from Animaniacs, Dot lays on a desk with heart eyes and hearts coming out of her
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S.A. McNaughton @writermcnaughton.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
This scared me! I thought there was a NQW I’d forgotten to put on my calendar.
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S.A. McNaughton @writermcnaughton.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
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Randy Marsh Crying: I Don't Even Know What That Is
Alt: Randy from South Park says “I don’t even know what that is”
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S.A. McNaughton @writermcnaughton.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
I like how the hand is coming out of the snake's butt.
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S.A. McNaughton @writermcnaughton.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
Forgot to tag @whimsyfiction.bsky.social !
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S.A. McNaughton @writermcnaughton.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
I have GOT to stop waiting until the last moment on these things, but at least it's submitted!
The text says "I followed my whim!" and "Submitted, Aug 2026, whimsyfiction.com" behind the text is an image of a llama in front of a night sky, riding a writing quill like a witch's broom. It is all very whimsical.
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S.A. McNaughton @writermcnaughton.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
"Perfect Imperfection" 500 words, written for the NYC Midnight 500-Word fiction challenge (round 1) A couple of academic rivals, trapped in an elevator, are finally forced to reveal some long-held insecurities and open up to each other.
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Perfect Imperfection
A couple of academic rivals, trapped in an elevator, are finally forced to reveal some long-held insecurities and open up to each other.
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S.A. McNaughton @writermcnaughton.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
This was so much fun. Looking forward to the next round!
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S.A. McNaughton @writermcnaughton.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
"Phoenix From the Ashes" 872 words, written for Writers Games event 3 (Things don’t always work out the way you expected. For this Event, destroy it.) Fee is empowered by her friends to burn everything related to her last relationship
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Phoenix From the Ashes
Fee is empowered by her friends to burn everything related to her last relationship
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S.A. McNaughton @writermcnaughton.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
I may also have not been completely awake at the time I wrote it. I’m afraid to revisit and see what I submitted!
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S.A. McNaughton @writermcnaughton.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
I am really looking forward to the results for this @notquitewrite.com contest, because I made up a title, submitted the form, and went back to sleep. I have only a fuzzy idea of what my story was called. I’m hoping you guys can do me a solid and mention it by title in the podcast.
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S.A. McNaughton @writermcnaughton.bsky.social · 26/07/2026
Now back to sleep. 🫩🥱😴
The graphic for those who submitted in Team Amanda in the Not Quite Write contest. It pictures a blonde woman wearing a gi, standing on one leg with her hands in prayer position and her eyes closed.
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S.A. McNaughton @writermcnaughton.bsky.social · 25/07/2026
"The Demon's Return" 1197 words, written for the @midnightwriters.bsky.social contest Death comes for everyone, and if you cross a demon, it may come even sooner for you
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The Demon’s Return
Death comes for everyone, and if you cross a demon, it may come even sooner for you
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S.A. McNaughton @writermcnaughton.bsky.social · 25/07/2026
"Bruh" 2335 words, written for Writer's Games by @writersworkout.bsky.social Goaltender Bricks Spillman reflects on his career as his younger brother makes his professional hockey debut
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Bruh
Goaltender Bricks Spillman reflects on his career as his younger brother makes his professional hockey debut
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S.A. McNaughton @writermcnaughton.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
"Behind Every Great Woman is Some Nerd Staring at the Back of Her Head" 1000 words, written for the NYC Midnight Flash Fiction contest In this idiots-to-lovers romantic comedy, two high schoolers find themselves getting attached to each other in a pillow fort
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Behind Every Great Woman is Some Nerd Staring at the Back of Her Head
In this idiots-to-lovers romantic comedy, two high schoolers find themselves getting attached to each other in a pillow fort
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S.A. McNaughton @writermcnaughton.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
The Rhyming Story Challenge is one of my favorite competitions each year! This year's challenge starts September 15. >> Register at: nycmidnight.com/rhyme
Text reads: The Rhyming Story Challenge, September 15, nycmidnight.com. The background image looks like a night sky mixed with blueprints, with various symbols relating to writing and time.
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S.A. McNaughton @writermcnaughton.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
"Changing Minds and Shoes" 499 word Romance, written for The Booby Prize competition
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Changing Minds and Shoes
On a safari in Botswana, a handsome archaeologist helps a mistreated fiancée see her own value and some meerkats
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S.A. McNaughton @writermcnaughton.bsky.social · 21/06/2026
Whimsy is my favorite… genre? Style? Whatever it is, I’m pro-whimsy.
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S.A. McNaughton @writermcnaughton.bsky.social · 21/06/2026
My other weirdly reoccurring character is Santa Claus. I haven’t done any werewolf-Santa crossovers yet, though. Have you had overlaps between your weirdly reoccurring characters? Octogenarian/Death seems most likely, so I hope you’ve got Kraken/Death or Kraken/octogenarian.
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S.A. McNaughton @writermcnaughton.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
I have written a lot more werewolf stories than I ever planned to write! NEW STORY: That Time of the Month Two coworkers see a different, furrier side of each other (991 words, written for Twisted Tournament)
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That Time of the Month
Two coworkers see a different, furrier side of each other
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S.A. McNaughton @writermcnaughton.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
When the Power's Out "For what do we live, but to make sport for our neighbours?" - Jane Austen, Pride and Prejudice (100 words, for Twisted Tournament)
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When the Power’s Out
"For what do we live, but to make sport for our neighbours?" - Jane Austen, Pride and Prejudice
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S.A. McNaughton @writermcnaughton.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
NEW STORY: Liquor Store Rules: No Pants, No Service Sometimes laziness pays off (48 words, for Twisted Tournament)
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Liquor Store Rules: No Pants, No Service
Sometimes laziness pays off
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S.A. McNaughton @writermcnaughton.bsky.social · 16/05/2026
Comedy is so hard to sell! Good luck.
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S.A. McNaughton @writermcnaughton.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
WHAT HAPPENED IN VEGAS Gary and Patricia's spouses don't need to know what happened in Vegas twenty-five years ago
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What Happened in Vegas
Gary and Patricia's spouses don't need to know what happened in Vegas twenty-five years ago
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S.A. McNaughton @writermcnaughton.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
*Okay, they didn't say that exactly, but since I started out writing a Team Ed story and then it turned into a Team Amanda story, I basically did that.
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S.A. McNaughton @writermcnaughton.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
My favorite thing about participating in @notquitewrite.com is when I get mentioned in the podcast. This time, it was for being the story that put Team Amanda on top*!
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American Pie: Say My Name Bitch
Alt: In one of the American Pie movies, Michelle (Alyson Hannigan) shouts "Say my name, bitch!" down at someone below her. I assume it's Jason Bigg's character, whose name I don't remember.
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S.A. McNaughton @writermcnaughton.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
The YpsiWrites Anthology 2026 was released this weekend. Included in the anthology are three short stories I wrote. I'm proud and excited to share these stories with new readers! The anthology is available for free online.
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YpsiWrites Anthology 2026
The YpsiWrites Anthology 2026 was released this weekend. Included in the anthology (in fact, first in the anthology) are three short stories I wrote: Through a Cat's Eye Stowaway In Uniform I'm proud and excited to share these stories with new readers! The anthology is available for free at tinyurl.com/YWanthology. Please check it out all the contributions to the anthology! Free Download
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