Malina
@iridescentwords.bsky.social
Writer of literary and speculative fiction. Published in Odin by Flame Tree Press, Cast of Wonders, Gwyllion, Ellipsis, Eye to the Telescope, WestWord Journal, NFFD Antho & more.
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Gone Lawn 62 : Malina Douglas
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The Cold Moon Issue of Gone Lawn is now live! There you can find my piece, A Catch Carried Skyward.
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Sunday morning AEDT crew!
Hey hi what might you be doing on Saturday Dec 13 3pm EST/8pm BST? Want to launch a NiF with me? Hosted by @nomad-sw18.bsky.social and featuring @kathrynreese.bsky.social (and yes also me). It’ll be fun!
Preorder phx (US only) and ebook: jakethemag.com/books/
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Preorder phx (US only) and ebook: jakethemag.com/books/
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December 8, 2025 at 1:18 AM
Sunday morning AEDT crew!
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And for our final author spotlight, we have a lovely, healing nonfiction by Laura Santi. Read here: literarynamjooning.wixsite.com/litnam/post/...
#namjooning #namjooningbutliterary
#namjooning #namjooningbutliterary
December 8, 2025 at 1:44 AM
And for our final author spotlight, we have a lovely, healing nonfiction by Laura Santi. Read here: literarynamjooning.wixsite.com/litnam/post/...
#namjooning #namjooningbutliterary
#namjooning #namjooningbutliterary
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Did you miss it? Look! The cold moon is in your sky! Featuring new works by 20 brilliant souls, and artwork by Andrea Damic, read and read!
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December 5, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Did you miss it? Look! The cold moon is in your sky! Featuring new works by 20 brilliant souls, and artwork by Andrea Damic, read and read!
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Am I reeling from this nomination? Yes. Yes I am. Massive thanks @sillygoosepress.bsky.social
A lot happened to bring me to this moment. I’m very grateful.
A lot happened to bring me to this moment. I’m very grateful.
Happy Holidays and Happy Awards Szn pt 2 (!!) to our Geese! We still love you all and still love to honk about our love for you! SGP is so proud to nominate these amazing writers for the @pushcartprize.bsky.social (our first time nominating!) 🪿🤩 Good luck, geese! 🪿🤩
December 5, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Am I reeling from this nomination? Yes. Yes I am. Massive thanks @sillygoosepress.bsky.social
A lot happened to bring me to this moment. I’m very grateful.
A lot happened to bring me to this moment. I’m very grateful.
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I recently visited Abbotsford, the home of Sir Walter Scott, just along the Tweed Valley. Inspiring to see where he wrote some of the English language's greatest novels. I'm jealous of his study!
#writingcommunity #history #authors #author #writing #books #writers #writer #scotland #read
#writingcommunity #history #authors #author #writing #books #writers #writer #scotland #read
December 5, 2025 at 8:15 PM
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Loved this book! ❤️
An absolute highlight of a wild year to have COLD TOAST included in Republic of Consciousness Foundations's 'Best Small Press fiction of 2025' 💥
December 6, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Loved this book! ❤️
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🎄 Last chance for Christmas delivery! Order via our website by 19 Dec.
We’ll do our best to meet your date, but order now to avoid delays.
All our books are also at all good bookshops. 📚✨
Head to luath.co.uk today!
#ChristmasBooks #FestiveReads #ShopSmall
We’ll do our best to meet your date, but order now to avoid delays.
All our books are also at all good bookshops. 📚✨
Head to luath.co.uk today!
#ChristmasBooks #FestiveReads #ShopSmall
December 6, 2025 at 6:41 PM
🎄 Last chance for Christmas delivery! Order via our website by 19 Dec.
We’ll do our best to meet your date, but order now to avoid delays.
All our books are also at all good bookshops. 📚✨
Head to luath.co.uk today!
#ChristmasBooks #FestiveReads #ShopSmall
We’ll do our best to meet your date, but order now to avoid delays.
All our books are also at all good bookshops. 📚✨
Head to luath.co.uk today!
#ChristmasBooks #FestiveReads #ShopSmall
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If you see this please share (i.e. repost, not just like)! The Barbellion Prize is a unique award for writers with disabilities. We need to raise £20k to secure its future, so please make a donation, no matter how large, no matter how small, here: barbellionprize.org/donate/ Thank you!
donate | The Barbellion Prize
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December 6, 2025 at 2:38 PM
If you see this please share (i.e. repost, not just like)! The Barbellion Prize is a unique award for writers with disabilities. We need to raise £20k to secure its future, so please make a donation, no matter how large, no matter how small, here: barbellionprize.org/donate/ Thank you!
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Gosh, yes Lisa, you are so wise. 😍
Something I wish I'd understood when I was younger is that all the words you cut are still in the story. That's why it's stronger without them, but only if you write them first. Those missing words are deep inside the remaining words.
December 7, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Gosh, yes Lisa, you are so wise. 😍
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Yes!!! Thought it was just me. 🎄
Anyone else feel sorry for broken baubles that don't get put on the tree but you can't bring yourself to throw them out cause you've had them since your very first Christmas tree here and do they wake up - the bears & angels & horses and say THIS YEAR? IS IT OUR TURN? before getting packed up again?
December 7, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Yes!!! Thought it was just me. 🎄
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imagine investing in public media and ensuring that media literacy (and spotting unreliable narrators) was integral in primary school education
Finland has emerged as a global leader in countering “fake news”. Here's how they've done it
Teaching when to trust
As fake news accelerates, we need to teach our children how to think critically. Finnish schools are leading the charge
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December 7, 2025 at 2:32 PM
imagine investing in public media and ensuring that media literacy (and spotting unreliable narrators) was integral in primary school education
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This morning I am envisioning a healthier and more generous world 💙💜
December 7, 2025 at 3:03 PM
This morning I am envisioning a healthier and more generous world 💙💜
A powerful story with strong tension that pulls you through the lives of characters that feel real.
"Let’s say dad didn’t beat you because you back-chatted and wore your skirt too short, and you didn’t sneak out to meet Peter, then peck like a bird at our bedroom window at midnight smelling of cask wine and boy"
The yearning in this from @belindarowe.bsky.social - so much emotional heft
The yearning in this from @belindarowe.bsky.social - so much emotional heft
Super thrilled to have a micro up at @fracturedlit.bsky.social - thank you so much to @tommydeanwriter.bsky.social and editors! Big shout out to the editors at @smokelong.bsky.social where this piece was born and to everyone who gave feedback 🙏💚🙏
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fracturedlit.com/green-to-gray/
December 7, 2025 at 3:52 PM
A powerful story with strong tension that pulls you through the lives of characters that feel real.
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Hello, 43 🎂
I got more than I bargained for this year (more on that next year), but if you wanna get me a present, you could buy my ebooks, leave a review if you've already read them, or give a donation to a charity.
And be sure to go to IndieVisibleEvents.com for hundreds of other discounted books!
I got more than I bargained for this year (more on that next year), but if you wanna get me a present, you could buy my ebooks, leave a review if you've already read them, or give a donation to a charity.
And be sure to go to IndieVisibleEvents.com for hundreds of other discounted books!
December 7, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Hello, 43 🎂
I got more than I bargained for this year (more on that next year), but if you wanna get me a present, you could buy my ebooks, leave a review if you've already read them, or give a donation to a charity.
And be sure to go to IndieVisibleEvents.com for hundreds of other discounted books!
I got more than I bargained for this year (more on that next year), but if you wanna get me a present, you could buy my ebooks, leave a review if you've already read them, or give a donation to a charity.
And be sure to go to IndieVisibleEvents.com for hundreds of other discounted books!
"The boy painted the sky pink, purple and gold, holding tight to the boar bristle brush as thick paint globs ran down the handle."
A lovely micro from Brigitta Scheib, @templeinacity.bsky.social
A lovely micro from Brigitta Scheib, @templeinacity.bsky.social
December 7, 2025 at 3:38 PM
"The boy painted the sky pink, purple and gold, holding tight to the boar bristle brush as thick paint globs ran down the handle."
A lovely micro from Brigitta Scheib, @templeinacity.bsky.social
A lovely micro from Brigitta Scheib, @templeinacity.bsky.social
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I so enjoyed @fionamckay.bsky.social 's "The Lives of the Dead" - a novella in flash describing a relatable motherhood, wifedom tale interspersed with re-imagined fairy stories. That version of Red Riding Hood will stay with me!
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December 6, 2025 at 7:34 PM
I so enjoyed @fionamckay.bsky.social 's "The Lives of the Dead" - a novella in flash describing a relatable motherhood, wifedom tale interspersed with re-imagined fairy stories. That version of Red Riding Hood will stay with me!
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Picked out three photographs that fit with my flash fiction set at the Antalya harbour, which will be published this month by #Neon&Smoke. Looking forward to seeing the new issue!
December 6, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Picked out three photographs that fit with my flash fiction set at the Antalya harbour, which will be published this month by #Neon&Smoke. Looking forward to seeing the new issue!
Great writing session with the @smokelong.bsky.social family today, hosted by Christopher Allen. I enjoyed the techniques we tried. The prompt of how a character receives their name fits with a story I started writing yesterday and brought a new later of depth to my draft.
December 6, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Great writing session with the @smokelong.bsky.social family today, hosted by Christopher Allen. I enjoyed the techniques we tried. The prompt of how a character receives their name fits with a story I started writing yesterday and brought a new later of depth to my draft.
Joined Funny Bones this morning, the latest workshop from @mattkendrick.bsky.social, and it was packed with fun exercises to play with writing humour. A great way to start the day!
December 6, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Joined Funny Bones this morning, the latest workshop from @mattkendrick.bsky.social, and it was packed with fun exercises to play with writing humour. A great way to start the day!
The Cold Moon Issue of Gone Lawn is now live! There you can find my piece, A Catch Carried Skyward.
gonelawn.net/journal/issu...
gonelawn.net/journal/issu...
Gone Lawn 62 : Malina Douglas
gonelawn.net
December 6, 2025 at 10:56 AM
The Cold Moon Issue of Gone Lawn is now live! There you can find my piece, A Catch Carried Skyward.
gonelawn.net/journal/issu...
gonelawn.net/journal/issu...
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We’re back for another round! BODY SHOTS returns for its Fall 2025 issue, featuring an eclectic variety of 15 all-new tales from established and emerging masters of the craft. Shipping begins soon; order now from our website to secure release window discount pricing.
October 30, 2025 at 3:08 AM
We’re back for another round! BODY SHOTS returns for its Fall 2025 issue, featuring an eclectic variety of 15 all-new tales from established and emerging masters of the craft. Shipping begins soon; order now from our website to secure release window discount pricing.
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Speaking of Body Shots, Amazon is running a super deep discount, as much as 60-70% off on Volume 1 right now. While we appreciate direct support, if you’re budget tight and have wanted to get your hands on this, now from Amazon is the time to do it.
Body Shots: Volume I (Fall 2024): Hensley, Cliff: 9798985437041: Amazon.com: Books
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December 1, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Speaking of Body Shots, Amazon is running a super deep discount, as much as 60-70% off on Volume 1 right now. While we appreciate direct support, if you’re budget tight and have wanted to get your hands on this, now from Amazon is the time to do it.
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BCS Patreon has fallen below the monthly amount we need to pay our authors a pro rate and our First Readers a worthy honorarium ($125/mo). Sometimes folks need to lower or pause their support; we understand. But less than 1% of BCS readership donates or supports. www.patreon.com/beneath_ceas... 1/3
Get more from Beneath Ceaseless Skies on Patreon
creating an online fantasy magazine & podcast
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December 1, 2025 at 4:08 PM
BCS Patreon has fallen below the monthly amount we need to pay our authors a pro rate and our First Readers a worthy honorarium ($125/mo). Sometimes folks need to lower or pause their support; we understand. But less than 1% of BCS readership donates or supports. www.patreon.com/beneath_ceas... 1/3
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Yes. Legit-sounding book clubs (with web pages and Etsy merch shops and all) say they want to do your book, waste your time with 2 rounds of planning emails, then say they need your headshot, bio, and the “standard $212 administrative fee” or whatever. Scam scam scammity scam scam.
SCAM ALERT AUTHORS! A book club emails to let you know your book has been chosen. They express an interest in having you join a chat at the end. When you respond, they let you know there is a SMALL FEE and would you like to move forward with next steps? GTFO ‼️⬇️
December 1, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Yes. Legit-sounding book clubs (with web pages and Etsy merch shops and all) say they want to do your book, waste your time with 2 rounds of planning emails, then say they need your headshot, bio, and the “standard $212 administrative fee” or whatever. Scam scam scammity scam scam.