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Casey Stegman @caseystegman.com · 9h

Whoa

Clay McLeod Chapman @claymcleod.bsky.social · 11h

Want to submit a story to THE SHINING anthology? Open call is on 2/1/26. Details are at Chuck Palahniuk’s newsletter: bit.ly/4nXb1B4 Hope to see you at The Overlook!

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Meghan Leigh Paulk @paulkwrites.bsky.social · 7h

You have my attention!!

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Meghan Leigh Paulk @paulkwrites.bsky.social · 7h

The end is near

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Meghan Leigh Paulk @paulkwrites.bsky.social · 4d

not sure why I all capped "movie." Lol

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Meghan Leigh Paulk @paulkwrites.bsky.social · 4d

I watched this film way too young and I'm still traumatized by it! And I mean that as a compliment. The MOVIE really captures a trainwreck divorce. Also, Karen Allen in a role VERY different than RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK.

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Meghan Leigh Paulk @paulkwrites.bsky.social · 4d

Agreed. ohttps://bsky.app/profile/paulkwrites.bsky.social/post/3lb5qnspe7c2g

Meghan Leigh Paulk @paulkwrites.bsky.social · Nov 17

Watched WHAT LIES BENEATH with my teen last night. I hadn't seen it since 2000 and it's better than I remembered it. Really an underrated gem of suspense with a gaslighting storyline that still feels timely.

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Meghan Leigh Paulk @paulkwrites.bsky.social · 4d

You never know which celebrity deaths will hit you hard. This one hit me hard. Diane Keaton, you were always magnificent.

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Gabino Iglesias @gabino.bsky.social · 6d

It’s #FridayReads time! Repost this and let us know what to repost for you. I bring you the perfect read for Latine Heritage Month AND spooky season! Monsters from the deep, dark magic, revenge, friendship, a bloodthirsty spirit, and 45% off! Get some.
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Libby Cudmore (SHE/HER) @libbycudmore.bsky.social · 9d

Missed our chat about 120 MURDERS? Catch up right here! www.youtube.com/watch?si=hMu...

120 Murders Q&A

YouTube video by Ruadán Books

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Keith Roysdon @keithroysdon.bsky.social · 10d

Here's nearly an hour of me talking about journalism, writing, true crime and my novel THAT OCTOBER. It's the latest Pages & Partners podcast from Muncie Public Library.

keithroysdon.com/2025/10/06/p...

Podcast: I talk a lot about journalism, writing and THAT OCTOBER

Okay, be sure you have the beverage of your choice before you settle in for this. I’m the guest for the new Pages & Partners podcast from Muncie Public Library. This interview was shot in…

keithroysdon.com

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Meghan Leigh Paulk @paulkwrites.bsky.social · 10d

This is why they should have renewed DOCTOR ODYSSEY. We need that kind of delightful ridiculousness right now.

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Meghan Leigh Paulk @paulkwrites.bsky.social · 10d

I had the pleasure of reading this story before Keith submitted it and it's a wonderfully entertaining adventure with an enjoyable group of companions. Check it out if you have the chance!!

Keith Roysdon @keithroysdon.bsky.social · 12d

My sword-and-sorcery story "The Swords and the Crossbow." featuring a warrior woman leading a young seer and a priest through a dangerous landscape filled with treachery, assassins - and oh yeah, zombies - will be published soon by Dirty Magick magazine. The opening lines:

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Meghan Leigh Paulk @paulkwrites.bsky.social · 10d

"Go see a Star War."

CNBC @cnbc.com · 11d

To shut down rude behavior instantly, try a simple yet powerful five-word response.

Use this 5-word phrase when someone is rude to you—it's like 'holding up a mirror,' says public speaking expert

When we encounter a rude person, our first instinct might be to fire back with a snarky comment. But that's not the right move, says public speaking expert John Bowe. Here's the perfect response to instantly shut down rude behavior.

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Meghan Leigh Paulk @paulkwrites.bsky.social · 11d

a man in a suit and tie is standing in front of a sign that says channel 4 news team .

ALT: a man in a suit and tie is standing in front of a sign that says channel 4 news team .

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Meghan Leigh Paulk @paulkwrites.bsky.social · 12d

"the royals loved the show"

Meghan Leigh Paulk @paulkwrites.bsky.social · 12d

Ha! My husband sings the song around the house all the time now.

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M.E. Proctor @meproctor.bsky.social · 13d

I'm guest editor for November at Punk Noir Magazine.
Submissions open October 15 and close October 21.
Theme: TIGHTROPE
1000 words max, all fiction genres, no poetry.
Send stories in a Word document, include a third person bio, to
[email protected]
punknoirmagazine.wordpress.com/submissions/

Submissions

NOVEMBER THEME SUBS OPEN OCTOBER 15! Photo by Thomas Forsberg on Pexels.com Tightrope … what comes to mind? Maybe you’re thinking of a song (Leon Russell, Janelle Monáe, Stevie Ray Vaughan …), a mo…

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Jeff Circle - The Dossier @jeffcircle.bsky.social · 13d

What a story by Libby Cudmore in MYOPIC DUPLICITY. And @andreaemmes.bsky.social was a wonderful selection.

What's more intriguing than a story by @libbycudmore.bsky.social?

Snag your copy of all 16 stories at leonardoaudio.com or thewritersdossier.com

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Meghan Leigh Paulk @paulkwrites.bsky.social · 13d

*cries in Last of the Mohicans Daniel Day-Lewis*

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Meghan Leigh Paulk @paulkwrites.bsky.social · 13d

Disco Elysium and Frost Punk

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Victor De Anda @victordeanda.bsky.social · 14d

For the afternoon crowd: Check out my latest tale of corporate horror that's not far removed from reality. Or is it? Big thanks to A Thin Slice of Anxiety for pubbing! Welcome to The Swivel: bit.ly/4prHwIH