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Torch Literary Arts @torchliteraryarts.bsky.social · 7h

Save the Date! Join us on 11/3 at 6:30 p.m. CT at BookPeople to welcome Ashley D. Farmer and Dr. Ashanté Reese (moderator) to celebrate Queen Mother!

🔥RSVP: torchliteraryarts.org/event-details/wildfire-reading-series-featuring-ashley-d-farmer

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Torch Literary Arts @torchliteraryarts.bsky.social · 7h

Join us for our next Welcome Table Talk - Thinking About Love and the Divine with DaMaris Hill and Ajanaé Dawkins, moderated by Amanda Johnston.

October 21, 2025, at 6pm CT / 7pm ET
Zoom Webinar

RSVP: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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Torch Literary Arts @torchliteraryarts.bsky.social · 8h

Don't miss Ebony Stewart at the Torch Wildfire Reading Series!

Oct. 23 at 7pm at Bookwoman

Details and RSVP: secure.qgiv.com/for/torlitart/event/2025wildfirereadingebonystewart/

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Torch Literary Arts @torchliteraryarts.bsky.social · 9h

Announcing Torch Magazine's nominations for the O. Henry Prize! Congratulations to the nominees.

“Nosey” by Jennifer Coley
torchliteraryarts.org/post/friday-feature-jennifer-coley

“Call More Dead” by Jessica Araújo
torchliteraryarts.org/post/friday-feature-jessica-ara%C3%BAjo

Torch Literary Arts @torchliteraryarts.bsky.social · 14h

Welcome to Torch Tuesdays, where we take a trip down memory lane! Today, we revisit Torch 2022 and an excerpt from "Mothering" by Anastacia-Reneé.

If you would like to read more, check out Torch Magazine and the archive online: torchliteraryarts.org/post/june-2022-feature-anastacia-rene%C3%A9

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Torch Literary Arts @torchliteraryarts.bsky.social · 1d

The time is now. Sustain Torch!

Join the many individual donors who've pledged to support Torch as a Community Impact Member with a monthly or annual donation.

Visit TorchLiteraryArts.org/donate

Become a CIM with as little as $10 per month or $100 annually and receive special benefits.

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Torch Literary Arts @torchliteraryarts.bsky.social · 1d

Thank you! Torch Day was amazing! If anyone missed it and wants to support, donate at TorchLiteraryArts.org/donate

Creative Writing by Black Women | Torch Literary Arts

Torch Literary Arts publishes creative writing by Black women online. We curate public events including our Wildfire Reading Series and offer workshops and retreats.

TorchLiteraryArts.org

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Torch Literary Arts @torchliteraryarts.bsky.social · 3d

Today is the day!!!

Shop at BookPeople (in store and online) and 10% of your purchase will go to Torch Literary Arts.

Visit BookPeople.com

10:30 a.m. - Children's Storytime

2:00 p.m. - Torch Reading

Buy any book, gift, toy, anything, and 10% will help Torch amplify Black women writers!

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

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GESSwrites @gesswrites.bsky.social · 5d

Torch Day at BookPeople will be
Saturday, October 11th!

When you shop at BookPeople
in person and online, Torch receives 10%.

Torch Day at BookPeople includes:
Storytime with Amanda Johnston
The ABCs of Women's History,
Mama's Home, and I Am Loved.
@torchliteraryarts.bsky.social
@bookpeople.com

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Torch Literary Arts @torchliteraryarts.bsky.social · 4d

Thank you!!!! 😍

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GESSwrites @gesswrites.bsky.social · 5d

Torch Day at BookPeople will be
Saturday, October 11th!

Shop at BookPeople
in person and online
Torch receives 10%.

Plus
Poetry Reading with @amandajohnston.bsky.social,
Camari Carter Hawkins,
C. Prudence Arceneaux, and Ehigbor Okosun
@torchliteraryarts.bsky.social
@bookpeople.com

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Torch Literary Arts @torchliteraryarts.bsky.social · 7d

Congratulations to Torch Features Patricia Smith and Tiana Clark, and all of the finalists longlisted for the National Book Award in Poetry!

See Tiana Clark and Donika Kelly at the Torch events at the Texas Book Festival in November!

Details at TorchLiteraryArts.org

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Torch Literary Arts @torchliteraryarts.bsky.social · 7d

Announcing Torch Magazine's October 2025 Feature, Patricia Spears Jones!

Read new poems and an excerpt from her play "Mother" along with an interview online: torchliteraryarts.org/post/october-2025-feature-patricia-spears-jones

#torchliteraryarts #torchmagazine #feature #poetry #play

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Torch Literary Arts @torchliteraryarts.bsky.social · 8d

Torch Literary Arts is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to uplifting Black women writers by:

💛 Publishing creative works by Black women in Torch Magazine
🌟 Providing creative resources and opportunities to support their growth in the literary arts

Learn more at TorchLiteraryArts.org

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BookPeople @bookpeople.com · 11d

Celebrate Torch Day at BookPeople!

@torchliteraryarts.bsky.social is dedicated to amplifying creative writing by Black women. We are excited to host them on October 11th for a kids' storytime in the morning and a poetry reading in the afternoon.

More info + RSVP: www.eventbrite.com/e/bookpeople...

BookPeople Events Presents Amanda Johnston (editor of PRAISESONG FOR HTE PEOPLE), Camari Carter Hawkins (author of DEATH BY COMB) and C. Prudence Arceneaux (author of PROPRIOCEPTION). on Saturday October 11th at 2PM

BookPeople Events Presents Torch Storytime featuring readings from torch features on Saturday October 11th at 10:30AM

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Torch Literary Arts @torchliteraryarts.bsky.social · 11d

It's Friday! Check out "She/Not Her" by Torch Magazine's Friday Feature, Marchaé Grair, online: torchliteraryarts.org/post/friday-feature-marcha%C3%A9-grair

#torchliteraryarts #torchmagazine #CNF #nonfiction

Torch Literary Arts @torchliteraryarts.bsky.social · 12d

Throwback to the Torch Oakland Mixer! We loved gathering with old and new friends in the Bay.

Where should we visit next?

Torch Literary Arts @torchliteraryarts.bsky.social · 13d

10/11/25, is Torch Day at Book People! 10% of all sales in store AND online will go to Torch and help support Black women writers.

Details: torchliteraryarts.org/event-details/torch-day-at-bookpeople-2

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Torch Literary Arts @torchliteraryarts.bsky.social · 13d

Join us for the next installment of Torch's Wildfire Reading Series featuring Ebony Stewart!

October 23rd at 7pm
Bookwoman, 5501 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78751

🔥Reading, Q&A, Book Signing!

🔥RSVP: secure.qgiv.com/for/torlitart/event/2025wildfirereadingebonystewart/

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

Torch Literary Arts @torchliteraryarts.bsky.social · 14d

Join us for our next Welcome Table Talk - Thinking About Love and the Divine with DaMaris Hill and Ajanaé Dawkins, moderated by Amanda Johnston.

October 21, 2025, at 6pm CT / 7pm ET
Zoom Webinar

📖RSVP: torchliteraryarts.org/event-details/welcome-table-talk-thinking-about-love-and-the-divine

Torch Literary Arts @torchliteraryarts.bsky.social · 14d

Welcome to Torch Tuesdays, where we take a trip down memory lane! Today, we revisit Torch 2024 and an excerpt from "Excise" by Mon Misir.

If you would like to read more, check out Torch Magazine and the archive on our website!

Read: torchliteraryarts.org/post/friday-feature-mon-misir

Torch Literary Arts @torchliteraryarts.bsky.social · 18d

We could not do the important work at Torch Literary Arts without our amazing team!

Thank you, Brittany Heckard and Jae Nichelle, for all you do to elevate Torch and amplify Black women writers!

🔥🔥🎉🎉🔥🔥

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Torch Literary Arts @torchliteraryarts.bsky.social · 18d

It's Friday! Check out "Bottle" by Torch Friday Feature, Alana Benoit, in Torch Magazine online: torchliteraryarts.org/post/friday-feature-alana-benoit

#torchliteraryarts #fridayfeature #fiction

Torch Literary Arts @torchliteraryarts.bsky.social · 19d

Throwback to the 2025 Torch Retreat!

Torch Literary Arts @torchliteraryarts.bsky.social · 21d

Welcome to Torch Tuesdays, where we take a trip down memory lane! Today, we revisit Torch 2022 and an excerpt from "Tenderheaded" by Desiree S. Evans.

If you would like to read more, check out Torch Magazine and the archive at TorchLiteraryArts.org!