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Miriam Gershow @miriamgershow.bsky.social · Sep 12

Honored as heck to be included in the second issue of Literary Namjooning. literarynamjooning.wixsite.com/litnam/post/...

Delicious Trees by Miriam Gershow

The thing I don’t remember is leaves. It’s been winter forever, branches bare, limbsnaked. There’s ice on snow on ice. Gray slosh. Needles hold on the fir trees, butneedles aren’t the same as leaves. ...

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Heather Durham @feralheatherd.bsky.social · Aug 24

Holy cow, congratulations!!

Heather Durham @feralheatherd.bsky.social · Aug 24

September 6th, 6 p.m. at Bellingham’s fabulous Village Books, I’ll be joining the talented author Lyanda Lynn Haupt in conversation about my latest book, Sylvan Crone, and likely our common passions of nature connection, nature writing, and the wonders of birds.
@villagebookswa.bsky.social

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Morpheus Ravenna @morpheusravenna.bsky.social · Nov 6

If you or someone you know is in crisis, here are some support lines that will not call the cops on vulnerable callers.

WARM LINES THAT DON'T CALL THE POLICE
More resources: InclusiveTherapists.com/crisis
• Call Blackline: 800-604-5841
• Centers BI&POC, LGBTQ+ Black Femme Lens
• Trans Lifeline: 877-565-8860 (US),
877-330-6366 (Canada)
• Run by and for Trans people
• Wildflower Alliance Peer Support Line:
888-407-4515
• Trained peer supporters
• StrongHearts Native Helpline:
844-762-8483
• Centering Native Americans & Alaska Natives
• Thrive Lifeline: 313-662-8209
• Trans-led and operated
• LGBT National Help Center: 888-843-4564
@InclusiveTherapists

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Heather Durham @feralheatherd.bsky.social · Jul 13

Heather Durham @feralheatherd.bsky.social · Jun 28

Time out.
#morethanhumanworld

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Heather Durham @feralheatherd.bsky.social · May 22

It takes a village to raise a memoir. Here are just a few of the literary influences and inspirations behind Sylvan Crone.
#speakyourtruth

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Orion Magazine @orionmagazine.bsky.social · May 17

“All around me, people seem to constantly be talking about catching up, but catching up to what? I cannot seem to even keep up.”

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Leigh Ann Henion writes on burnout, the origins of artificial light, and finding stillness in the dark.

Burnout

When to slow down and gather around the fire

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Heather Durham @feralheatherd.bsky.social · May 12

Last week I watched both directions of a busy state highway stop and wait patiently while multiple drivers corralled a loose (lost?) dog into someone’s truck, which made me cheer and then full-on weep for the humanity I’ve felt missing. So… I get it.

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ALOK @alokvmenon.bsky.social · Apr 29

we are here to bloom!

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Heather Durham @feralheatherd.bsky.social · Apr 25

Life imitating art imitating life in the more-than-human world.

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Lit Hub @literaryhub.bsky.social · Apr 25

Today on the Lit Hub podcast, we’re celebrating Indie Bookstore Day!

New on the Lit Hub Podcast: Celebrating Indie Bookstore Day!

A weekly behind-the-scenes dive into everything interesting, dynamic, strange, and wonderful happening in literary culture—featuring Lit Hub staff, columnists, and special guests! Hosted by Drew Br…

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Tahoma Literary Review @tahomareview.bsky.social · Apr 18

We offer a fellowship for BIPOC writers to attend a two-week residency at Mineral Arts & Residencies. Applications due May 15. WelcomeToMars.submittable.com

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Simmons Buntin @simmonsbuntin.bsky.social · Apr 22

Important reading for Earth Day, and everyday, from literary journals near and far:

www.clmp.org/news/a-readi...

A Reading List for Earth Day 2025 - Community of Literary Magazines and Presses

This reading list of poems, essays, and stories published by CLMP member magazines includes writing about nature, the climate crisis, and more. Essays “From the Oldest Forest in Montana” by Rick B...

www.clmp.org

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Orion Magazine @orionmagazine.bsky.social · Apr 9

An event featuring Lulu Miller, Sabrina Imbler, AND Amy Ray? It's about to be the coolest Spring Issue Launch ever.

Join Orion, @radiolab.bsky.social, and @lambdaliterary.org for a joyous event celebrating our amazing queer planet on April 16 by registering right here.

shorturl.at/Ppors

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pamlhouston.bsky.social @pamlhouston.bsky.social · Apr 6

Today’s beautiful thing.

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Roz Ray @writerinworkboots.bsky.social · Apr 6

Great pics from Seattle yesterday. 7,000 registered. Way more than that showed up (estimates are in the 10’s of 1,000’s).

www.thestranger.com/news/2025/04...

Thousands Gather at Seattle's Hands Off Rally

Here are all the signs and shirts and dogs we saw at today's rally. Good job showin' up, Seattle.

www.thestranger.com

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Heather Durham @feralheatherd.bsky.social · Mar 26

www.thirdplacebooks.com/event/heathe...

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Heather Durham @feralheatherd.bsky.social · Mar 26

Seattle area folks, I’m looking forward to seeing some of you tomorrow!

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Heather Durham @feralheatherd.bsky.social · Mar 4

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Kingfisher Bookstore

Books, Maps, Cards and More on Coupeville's Historic Waterfront

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Heather Durham @feralheatherd.bsky.social · Mar 4

www.thirdplacebooks.com/event/heathe...

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Heather Durham @feralheatherd.bsky.social · Mar 4

It's my book birthday! Sylvan Crone is officially released into the world. Washington friends, I'd love to see you at either of my first two events. Registration is recommended (it helps the bookstore get a sense of numbers) but not required; links below.

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Heather Durham @feralheatherd.bsky.social · Mar 2

Thrilled for Sylvan Crone to be highlighted by the fabulous @wayfarermagazine.bsky.social :

>>Unbound Spotlight: A Journey into Wild and Self with Heather Durham's Sylvan Crone open.substack.com/pub/wayfarer...

Unbound Spotlight: A Journey into Wild and Self with Heather Durham's Sylvan Crone

A showcase of bold, necessary, and transformative writing.

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Heather Durham @feralheatherd.bsky.social · Mar 1

Breaking News!
#morethanhumanworld

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