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Harper Dent

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Australian writer of speculative fiction including short stories and novels. Disabled. Loves nature, dogs and chocolate. She/them. https://harperdentauthor.wixsite.com/harper-dent-author

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Harper Dent @harperdent.bsky.social · 5d

A bit late in posting, but was great to be on the panel 'Drive' at the Conflux 2025 convention this year! Can't wait to see you all again next year.

#conflux #convention #writerconvention #author #disabledauthor

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Aurealis Magazine @aurealisfsf.bsky.social · 18d

So rich, so rare, so exhilarating – Aurealis #185, our October 2025 issue, is here.
Get it, or subscribe, at www.aurealis.com.au

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Canberra Speculative Fiction Guild @csfg.org.au · 24d

It’s Official! CSFG’s latest anthology, “Never Say Die” will launch at Smith’s Alternative in Canberra on November 10th. Come join us for a night of readings and minglings with the writers.

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Canberra Speculative Fiction Guild @csfg.org.au · 25d

Best Novel nominees are:

'The Medusa Situation' by Gabiann Marin
'Blood Convenant' by Alan Baxter
'The Underhistory' by Kaaron Warren
'Ghost Cities' by Siang Lu
'The Escher Man' by T. R. Napper

The winner is:
'The Underhistory' by Kaaron Warren

#ConfluxSpeculativeFictionConventions #CSFG #Ditmar

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Aurealis Magazine @aurealisfsf.bsky.social · Aug 27

Showcasing the sensational internal art in Aurealis #183, our latest issue, here's Kim Lennard's brilliant illustration for Lindsey Duncan’s stylish 'Harmony in Ninths'.

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Harper Dent @harperdent.bsky.social · Jun 19

British Fantasy Society Short Story Comp is open

#writercommunity #writeropportunity

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Harper Dent @harperdent.bsky.social · Jun 17

Sun's out, writing time :)

#writercommunity

Image of an outdoor table and chairs on a deck with computer and coffee

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Harper Dent @harperdent.bsky.social · Jun 14

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Harper Dent @harperdent.bsky.social · Jun 13

60th New Millenium writing awards open for short story and flash fiction

#writercommunity #writeropportunities

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Harper Dent @harperdent.bsky.social · Jun 10

Galahs having a shower in the rain

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Harper Dent @harperdent.bsky.social · Jun 6

#writercommunity #writingopportunity

Harper Dent @harperdent.bsky.social · Jun 6

Doggy hiding in the bushes

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Harper Dent @harperdent.bsky.social · May 31

Get your short stories in for the Dream Foundry contest for emerging writers

#writercommunity #writingopportunity #speculativefiction

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Harper Dent @harperdent.bsky.social · May 30

Times/Chicken House Children's Fiction Competition closes very soon so get your manuscripts in!

#writercommunity #writeropportunity

Harper Dent @harperdent.bsky.social · May 30

Yep, they're hanging out the door

Harper Dent @harperdent.bsky.social · May 29

Morning visitors

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Harper Dent @harperdent.bsky.social · May 28

The prestigious Bridport prize closes soon and there are a range of categories to choose from!

#writercommunity #writeropportunity

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✨#WIPSnips✨ A Daily Writing Share Tag @wipsnips.bsky.social · May 26

Welcome to a new week of #WIPSnips

The word for May 26 is "junk"

(inspired by cleaning out all the junk in my office... I mean really, how many post-it notes and paper clips and sheet protectors does one really need?)

#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts

#WIPSnips a bluesky writing community tag
May 26 - junk
Share a line from your WIP with the daily word for inspiration
Use #WIPSnips. Don't forget Alt Text for graphics
Synonyms, variation and vibes are fine.
Support others on the #WIPSnips tag!
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Harper Dent @harperdent.bsky.social · May 26

Yeovil literary prize closes soon. There are a range of categories form short story to novel so get your applications in.

#writercommunity #writeropportunity

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Harper Dent @harperdent.bsky.social · May 25

Doggy beach trips

Harper Dent @harperdent.bsky.social · May 24

Quick snippet book review of Dragon Rider by Taran Matharu

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Rob Bignell, Editor/Author @inventingreality.bsky.social · May 13

#WIP #WordCountGoals #writersofinstagram #writingworkshops #vss365

How to use scene breaks in novels, short stories

Often in novels and long short stories, a scene break is needed. A scene break is a visual marker that lets readers know the setting has changed. The scene break is important as it skips over the unim...

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Aurealis Magazine @aurealisfsf.bsky.social · May 13

Showcasing the sensational internal art in Aurealis #180, here's Chris Catlin's superb illustration for 'The Sea In The Darkness Calls' by Em Dupre.

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Harper Dent @harperdent.bsky.social · May 13

Don't miss out on this great opportunity by QWC with their Manuscript Development Program (Publishable)

#writercommunity #writeropportunity #manuscriptdevelopment

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Harper Dent @harperdent.bsky.social · May 11

Writing is the quiet fire that burns within, one word at a time.

#writercommunity

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