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Gillian O’Shaughnessy

@gilloshaughnessy.bsky.social

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▪️Journalist. Writer. Reader. Optimist. ▪️Debut story collection out in 2026, funded by WA Dept. Of Creative Industries, Tourism & Sport, published by Night Parrot Press. ▪️Sub Editor- SmokeLong Quarterly ▪️BSF 23, 24, 25. Gillianoshaughnessy.com

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Gillian O’Shaughnessy @gilloshaughnessy.bsky.social · 1h

So deeply sorry Suzanne. What a beautiful photo x

Gillian O’Shaughnessy @gilloshaughnessy.bsky.social · 8h

⚡️Fast Flash Review: Wild Life by @kathyfish.bsky.social published by Matter Press.

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Gillian O’Shaughnessy @gilloshaughnessy.bsky.social · 1d

🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

SFWP @sfwp.bsky.social · 5d

The countdown starts now: BITTER OVER SWEET by @lumchanmfa.bsky.social will be releasing in 25 DAYS!

Preorder BITTER OVER SWEET today! buff.ly/l1yCQXL
@susanschulman.bsky.social

Gillian O’Shaughnessy @gilloshaughnessy.bsky.social · 3d

This looks SO cool

SFWP @sfwp.bsky.social · 5d

The countdown starts now: BITTER OVER SWEET by @lumchanmfa.bsky.social will be releasing in 25 DAYS!

Preorder BITTER OVER SWEET today! buff.ly/l1yCQXL
@susanschulman.bsky.social

Gillian O’Shaughnessy @gilloshaughnessy.bsky.social · 4d

Myna is the best Simon! And thank you! I’m v nervous

Gillian O’Shaughnessy @gilloshaughnessy.bsky.social · 5d

Thanks Emmi 🩷

Gillian O’Shaughnessy @gilloshaughnessy.bsky.social · 5d

Beautiful! Love to see your story here Emmi! Congratulations

Emmi Khor - Writer @emmikhor.bsky.social · 6d

My words are projected onto the side of Freo Ports building as part of a series with other amazing local writers for a literary festival! 🥹 Catch @gilloshaughnessy.bsky.social and @belindarowe.bsky.social too!

(Looks like AI has ruined em dashes for good?!)

#totallylitfreo #microstories #flashfic

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Myna Chang @mynachang.bsky.social · 6d

"None of the snakes were awake, but the music made you think something violent was going to happen. I suppose the violence was in the man, not the snakes."

I love this story! All of Helen's stories are full of quirky happenings & gorgeous language.

@helenmcclory.bsky.social

Electric Sheep @electricsheepsf.bsky.social · 6d

"I want to tell you about this other film I saw, one night when you were out sticking twigs in your hair and shoving your hand into the mouths of foxes, you dank, fleshy monster."

Every bit of this story is unexpected! And sharp as a snakebite.

@helenmcclory.bsky.social in Winter Tangerine!

The Language of Heaven — Winter Tangerine

www.wintertangerine.com

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Electric Sheep @electricsheepsf.bsky.social · 7d

"The sound was high and wrenching. There was a strong, wild smell now. She and I stood watching the second wave of the storm as it broke, droplets spattering, dense as white oil."

Love the relationship amid the storm!

@helenmcclory.bsky.social @wigleaf.bsky.social

McClory: 'White Rain'

Fiction by Helen McClory

wigleaf.com

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Myna Chang @mynachang.bsky.social · 6d

Chickasha

Merriam-Webster @merriam-webster.com · 6d

What’s the word where you’re from that, when pronounced exactly as it looks, identifies a tourist immediately?

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Myna Chang @mynachang.bsky.social · 12d

New interview with Marie Brennan today - hear about her Hugo-winning poem, novels, short stories, and some gorgeous art!

@swantower.bsky.social

Author Interview * Marie Brennan

The first-ever Hugo award for a poem was awarded to Marie Brennan at Worldcon 2025. In addition to poetry, Marie is an accomplished author of novels and short stories. Thanks to Marie for talking w…

mynachang.com

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Gillian O’Shaughnessy @gilloshaughnessy.bsky.social · 9d

Fair!

Gillian O’Shaughnessy @gilloshaughnessy.bsky.social · 10d

It really did 💜

Gillian O’Shaughnessy @gilloshaughnessy.bsky.social · 10d

Thanks Dan! Such a fun event 💜💜

Gillian O’Shaughnessy @gilloshaughnessy.bsky.social · 11d

I drove down there and parked outside to video it like a full blown weirdo and I do not care. So proud 💜

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Gillian O’Shaughnessy @gilloshaughnessy.bsky.social · 11d

Check out this awesome line up of #flashfiction authors reading at Freo Library for the Totally Lit Festival. Loved that so many writers came for the open mike too. 🩷

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Gillian O’Shaughnessy @gilloshaughnessy.bsky.social · 11d

Thank you Sudha! I’m bursting with pride 🩷

Gillian O’Shaughnessy @gilloshaughnessy.bsky.social · 12d

So cool!

Gillian O’Shaughnessy @gilloshaughnessy.bsky.social · 12d

Raptamundo!!

Gillian O’Shaughnessy @gilloshaughnessy.bsky.social · 12d

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Gillian O’Shaughnessy @gilloshaughnessy.bsky.social · 12d

So fun!

Gillian O’Shaughnessy @gilloshaughnessy.bsky.social · 12d

It did! After I saw you, I decided to drive down after all xx

Gillian O’Shaughnessy @gilloshaughnessy.bsky.social · 13d

My story projected onto the Fremantle Port Authority building at Fremantle Harbour as part of the inaugural Totally Lit Festival. So proud! Loved seeing all the micros projected into beautiful Walyalup for this gorgeous celebration of storytelling

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Fictive Dream @fictivedream.bsky.social · 15d

Totally! So pleased you enjoyed Shedding and thank you for reading @gilloshaughnessy.bsky.social‬ @emmikhor.bsky.social #microfiction #MicroMonday

Gillian O’Shaughnessy @gilloshaughnessy.bsky.social · 16d

This is a stunner! Love it @emmikhor.bsky.social 🎉🎉

Fictive Dream @fictivedream.bsky.social · 16d

"The old coat is gone, shed for something entirely new." Shedding by Emmi Khor @emmikhor.bsky.social #microfiction #MicroMonday. Please click on the link and enjoy fictivedream.com/2025/09/29/m...

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Gillian O’Shaughnessy @gilloshaughnessy.bsky.social · 16d

Your writing is so beautiful Emmi, it’s always such a pleasure to work with you 🩷