Sylvia Heike
@sylviaheike.bsky.social
Fantasy & science fiction writer from Finland. Stories in Small Wonders, Flash Fiction Online, Cast of Wonders & more. Likes knitting, gardening, birdwatching. SFWA member. She/her. Website: https://sylviaheike.com
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A witch. A prophecy. A longing for a child.
In October, my story "A Witch's Lament" was published in BEHIND THE REVOLVING DOOR anthology Vol 1. Ebook & paperback available on Barnes & Noble + Amazon.
www.amazon.com/dp/B0FTCKB4T...
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In October, my story "A Witch's Lament" was published in BEHIND THE REVOLVING DOOR anthology Vol 1. Ebook & paperback available on Barnes & Noble + Amazon.
www.amazon.com/dp/B0FTCKB4T...
www.barnesandnoble.com/w/behind-the...
Behind the Revolving Door, an Anthology of Choices, Volume I
Behind the Revolving Door, an Anthology of Choices, Volume I - Kindle edition by Stolinsky, Ann, Littner, Ruth, Heijndermans, Joachim, Maberry, Jonathan, Heenon, Charley, Reilly, Don, Hoskin, Rik, Goder, Beth, Bauer, Chris, Gyzander, Carol, Pichette, Marisca, McLaughlin, Joanne, Shwartz, Susan, Phillips, L.H., Buckingham, Carson, James, Philip St., Ochs, Christopher D., Yang, Wen Wen, Sun, Annie ZH, Hanifen, Kay, Lebeault, Marie-Hélène, Liang, Irene, Fawns, Angelique, Stephens, Lorina, Onor, Kemal, Heike, Sylvia, MacPherson, Scott, Cooke, Garick, Knapp, Zelda, Palmer, Jacinta, Astaire, Desmond. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading Behind the Revolving Door, an Anthology of Choices, Volume I.
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Just got word that my story "A Witch's Lament" has been nominated for the Pushcart Prize. 😊
Current wip on the yarn side of things. These socks will be a gift, but I might make a pair for myself too.
November 16, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Current wip on the yarn side of things. These socks will be a gift, but I might make a pair for myself too.
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Going to Philcon? Celestial Echo Press is holding a launch party for the anthology I'm in! I live overseas so I won't be able to come, but you might meet other cool authors who'll sign your copy. 🙂 philcon.org
November 16, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Going to Philcon? Celestial Echo Press is holding a launch party for the anthology I'm in! I live overseas so I won't be able to come, but you might meet other cool authors who'll sign your copy. 🙂 philcon.org
Going to Philcon? Celestial Echo Press is holding a launch party for the anthology I'm in! I live overseas so I won't be able to come, but you might meet other cool authors who'll sign your copy. 🙂 philcon.org
November 16, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Going to Philcon? Celestial Echo Press is holding a launch party for the anthology I'm in! I live overseas so I won't be able to come, but you might meet other cool authors who'll sign your copy. 🙂 philcon.org
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My interview with Celestial Echo Press & an excerpt from my story "A Witch's Lament" is up on their FB page. 😊
Read about my writing journey, inspiration behind the story, and a tip for writers.
Read about my writing journey, inspiration behind the story, and a tip for writers.
Celestial Echo Press | Our interview today is with Sylvia Heike, whose story, A Witch's Lament, is in Behind the Revolving Door Volume I | Facebook
Our interview today is with Sylvia Heike, whose story, A Witch's Lament, is in Behind the Revolving Door Volume I. Yesterday we notified Sylvia that we nominated her story for a Pushcart Prize....
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November 6, 2025 at 12:41 PM
My interview with Celestial Echo Press & an excerpt from my story "A Witch's Lament" is up on their FB page. 😊
Read about my writing journey, inspiration behind the story, and a tip for writers.
Read about my writing journey, inspiration behind the story, and a tip for writers.
My interview with Celestial Echo Press & an excerpt from my story "A Witch's Lament" is up on their FB page. 😊
Read about my writing journey, inspiration behind the story, and a tip for writers.
Read about my writing journey, inspiration behind the story, and a tip for writers.
Celestial Echo Press | Our interview today is with Sylvia Heike, whose story, A Witch's Lament, is in Behind the Revolving Door Volume I | Facebook
Our interview today is with Sylvia Heike, whose story, A Witch's Lament, is in Behind the Revolving Door Volume I. Yesterday we notified Sylvia that we nominated her story for a Pushcart Prize....
www.facebook.com
November 6, 2025 at 12:41 PM
My interview with Celestial Echo Press & an excerpt from my story "A Witch's Lament" is up on their FB page. 😊
Read about my writing journey, inspiration behind the story, and a tip for writers.
Read about my writing journey, inspiration behind the story, and a tip for writers.
Celebrating my Pushcart nom with a pink donut and a vanilla latte at home.
November 5, 2025 at 11:24 AM
Celebrating my Pushcart nom with a pink donut and a vanilla latte at home.
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YISSSSSSSS
Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz will reportedly return for a new 'The Mummy' movie
(via THR)
(via THR)
November 4, 2025 at 8:42 PM
YISSSSSSSS
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Just got word that my story "A Witch's Lament" has been nominated for the Pushcart Prize. 😊
A witch. A prophecy. A longing for a child.
In October, my story "A Witch's Lament" was published in BEHIND THE REVOLVING DOOR anthology Vol 1. Ebook & paperback available on Barnes & Noble + Amazon.
www.amazon.com/dp/B0FTCKB4T...
www.barnesandnoble.com/w/behind-the...
In October, my story "A Witch's Lament" was published in BEHIND THE REVOLVING DOOR anthology Vol 1. Ebook & paperback available on Barnes & Noble + Amazon.
www.amazon.com/dp/B0FTCKB4T...
www.barnesandnoble.com/w/behind-the...
Behind the Revolving Door, an Anthology of Choices, Volume I
Behind the Revolving Door, an Anthology of Choices, Volume I - Kindle edition by Stolinsky, Ann, Littner, Ruth, Heijndermans, Joachim, Maberry, Jonathan, Heenon, Charley, Reilly, Don, Hoskin, Rik, Goder, Beth, Bauer, Chris, Gyzander, Carol, Pichette, Marisca, McLaughlin, Joanne, Shwartz, Susan, Phillips, L.H., Buckingham, Carson, James, Philip St., Ochs, Christopher D., Yang, Wen Wen, Sun, Annie ZH, Hanifen, Kay, Lebeault, Marie-Hélène, Liang, Irene, Fawns, Angelique, Stephens, Lorina, Onor, Kemal, Heike, Sylvia, MacPherson, Scott, Cooke, Garick, Knapp, Zelda, Palmer, Jacinta, Astaire, Desmond. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading Behind the Revolving Door, an Anthology of Choices, Volume I.
www.amazon.com
November 3, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Just got word that my story "A Witch's Lament" has been nominated for the Pushcart Prize. 😊
Just got word that my story "A Witch's Lament" has been nominated for the Pushcart Prize. 😊
A witch. A prophecy. A longing for a child.
In October, my story "A Witch's Lament" was published in BEHIND THE REVOLVING DOOR anthology Vol 1. Ebook & paperback available on Barnes & Noble + Amazon.
www.amazon.com/dp/B0FTCKB4T...
www.barnesandnoble.com/w/behind-the...
In October, my story "A Witch's Lament" was published in BEHIND THE REVOLVING DOOR anthology Vol 1. Ebook & paperback available on Barnes & Noble + Amazon.
www.amazon.com/dp/B0FTCKB4T...
www.barnesandnoble.com/w/behind-the...
Behind the Revolving Door, an Anthology of Choices, Volume I
Behind the Revolving Door, an Anthology of Choices, Volume I - Kindle edition by Stolinsky, Ann, Littner, Ruth, Heijndermans, Joachim, Maberry, Jonathan, Heenon, Charley, Reilly, Don, Hoskin, Rik, Goder, Beth, Bauer, Chris, Gyzander, Carol, Pichette, Marisca, McLaughlin, Joanne, Shwartz, Susan, Phillips, L.H., Buckingham, Carson, James, Philip St., Ochs, Christopher D., Yang, Wen Wen, Sun, Annie ZH, Hanifen, Kay, Lebeault, Marie-Hélène, Liang, Irene, Fawns, Angelique, Stephens, Lorina, Onor, Kemal, Heike, Sylvia, MacPherson, Scott, Cooke, Garick, Knapp, Zelda, Palmer, Jacinta, Astaire, Desmond. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading Behind the Revolving Door, an Anthology of Choices, Volume I.
www.amazon.com
November 3, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Just got word that my story "A Witch's Lament" has been nominated for the Pushcart Prize. 😊
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🐰うさぎさんのHalloween🎃
ついに明日は！！
ついに明日は！！
October 30, 2025 at 7:57 AM
🐰うさぎさんのHalloween🎃
ついに明日は！！
ついに明日は！！
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A haunted house but it’s so nice inside, let’s just stay in here
October 8, 2025 at 12:59 PM
A haunted house but it’s so nice inside, let’s just stay in here
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October 3, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Could you spare a few bob to help a weird little litmag keep going?
Here's 3 ways you can support us:
1) Become a subscriber! inner-worlds.ghost.io/support-inne...
2) Make a one-off donation! inner-worlds.ghost.io/support-inne...
3) Buy past issues as EPUB & PDF! innerworlds.gumroad.com
Here's 3 ways you can support us:
1) Become a subscriber! inner-worlds.ghost.io/support-inne...
2) Make a one-off donation! inner-worlds.ghost.io/support-inne...
3) Buy past issues as EPUB & PDF! innerworlds.gumroad.com
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A witch. A prophecy. A longing for a child. My story "A Witch's Lament" is now out in BEHIND THE REVOLVING DOOR anthology. Ebook and paperback available on Barnes & Nobel and Amazon.
www.amazon.com/dp/B0FTCKB4T...
www.barnesandnoble.com/w/behind-the...
www.amazon.com/dp/B0FTCKB4T...
www.barnesandnoble.com/w/behind-the...
Behind the Revolving Door, an Anthology of Choices, Volume I
Behind the Revolving Door, an Anthology of Choices, Volume I - Kindle edition by Stolinsky, Ann, Littner, Ruth, Heijndermans, Joachim, Maberry, Jonathan, Heenon, Charley, Reilly, Don, Hoskin, Rik, Goder, Beth, Bauer, Chris, Gyzander, Carol, Pichette, Marisca, McLaughlin, Joanne, Shwartz, Susan, Phillips, L.H., Buckingham, Carson, James, Philip St., Ochs, Christopher D., Yang, Wen Wen, Sun, Annie ZH, Hanifen, Kay, Lebeault, Marie-Hélène, Liang, Irene, Fawns, Angelique, Stephens, Lorina, Onor, Kemal, Heike, Sylvia, MacPherson, Scott, Cooke, Garick, Knapp, Zelda, Palmer, Jacinta, Astaire, Desmond. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading Behind the Revolving Door, an Anthology of Choices, Volume I.
www.amazon.com
October 1, 2025 at 6:02 PM
A witch. A prophecy. A longing for a child. My story "A Witch's Lament" is now out in BEHIND THE REVOLVING DOOR anthology. Ebook and paperback available on Barnes & Nobel and Amazon.
www.amazon.com/dp/B0FTCKB4T...
www.barnesandnoble.com/w/behind-the...
www.amazon.com/dp/B0FTCKB4T...
www.barnesandnoble.com/w/behind-the...
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“I'd like to be remembered as someone who really helped people to have a little humility and realize that we are part of the animal kingdom, not separated from it.”
Jane Goodall
Jane Goodall
October 2, 2025 at 7:56 AM
“I'd like to be remembered as someone who really helped people to have a little humility and realize that we are part of the animal kingdom, not separated from it.”
Jane Goodall
Jane Goodall
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A bouquet of goldfinches.
#photography #BirdSky #bloomscrolling #nature #wildlife #PNW #BirdPhotography #birding #garden #birds
#photography #BirdSky #bloomscrolling #nature #wildlife #PNW #BirdPhotography #birding #garden #birds
October 1, 2025 at 6:17 PM
A bouquet of goldfinches.
#photography #BirdSky #bloomscrolling #nature #wildlife #PNW #BirdPhotography #birding #garden #birds
#photography #BirdSky #bloomscrolling #nature #wildlife #PNW #BirdPhotography #birding #garden #birds
A witch. A prophecy. A longing for a child. My story "A Witch's Lament" is now out in BEHIND THE REVOLVING DOOR anthology. Ebook and paperback available on Barnes & Nobel and Amazon.
www.amazon.com/dp/B0FTCKB4T...
www.barnesandnoble.com/w/behind-the...
www.amazon.com/dp/B0FTCKB4T...
www.barnesandnoble.com/w/behind-the...
Behind the Revolving Door, an Anthology of Choices, Volume I
Behind the Revolving Door, an Anthology of Choices, Volume I - Kindle edition by Stolinsky, Ann, Littner, Ruth, Heijndermans, Joachim, Maberry, Jonathan, Heenon, Charley, Reilly, Don, Hoskin, Rik, Goder, Beth, Bauer, Chris, Gyzander, Carol, Pichette, Marisca, McLaughlin, Joanne, Shwartz, Susan, Phillips, L.H., Buckingham, Carson, James, Philip St., Ochs, Christopher D., Yang, Wen Wen, Sun, Annie ZH, Hanifen, Kay, Lebeault, Marie-Hélène, Liang, Irene, Fawns, Angelique, Stephens, Lorina, Onor, Kemal, Heike, Sylvia, MacPherson, Scott, Cooke, Garick, Knapp, Zelda, Palmer, Jacinta, Astaire, Desmond. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading Behind the Revolving Door, an Anthology of Choices, Volume I.
www.amazon.com
October 1, 2025 at 6:02 PM
A witch. A prophecy. A longing for a child. My story "A Witch's Lament" is now out in BEHIND THE REVOLVING DOOR anthology. Ebook and paperback available on Barnes & Nobel and Amazon.
www.amazon.com/dp/B0FTCKB4T...
www.barnesandnoble.com/w/behind-the...
www.amazon.com/dp/B0FTCKB4T...
www.barnesandnoble.com/w/behind-the...
Happy October! 🖤 Internet tells me this might've been a wood pigeon tail feather.
October 1, 2025 at 9:43 AM
Happy October! 🖤 Internet tells me this might've been a wood pigeon tail feather.
A photo from yesterday's walk.
September 30, 2025 at 10:53 AM
A photo from yesterday's walk.
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Tomorrow is the two year anniversary of Skin Thief: Stories! I'm very proud of this book. I put it together during the darkest period of my adult life. I felt very alone and friendless when I sent it out into the world and it brought me so much love in return. Thank you to everyone who's read it. 🖤
September 29, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Tomorrow is the two year anniversary of Skin Thief: Stories! I'm very proud of this book. I put it together during the darkest period of my adult life. I felt very alone and friendless when I sent it out into the world and it brought me so much love in return. Thank you to everyone who's read it. 🖤
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Have you tried being a little plant today?
Turn to face the sun? Shake your leaves? Let your roots carry you? Drink your water? Crawl and grow even in impossible environments that defy physics and tangle yourself around people’s necks?
No? What’s stopping you?
Turn to face the sun? Shake your leaves? Let your roots carry you? Drink your water? Crawl and grow even in impossible environments that defy physics and tangle yourself around people’s necks?
No? What’s stopping you?
September 29, 2025 at 8:23 AM
Have you tried being a little plant today?
Turn to face the sun? Shake your leaves? Let your roots carry you? Drink your water? Crawl and grow even in impossible environments that defy physics and tangle yourself around people’s necks?
No? What’s stopping you?
Turn to face the sun? Shake your leaves? Let your roots carry you? Drink your water? Crawl and grow even in impossible environments that defy physics and tangle yourself around people’s necks?
No? What’s stopping you?
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Live right now in BCS #441: "Holly on the Mantel, Blood on the Hearth" by @katefrancia.bsky.social "The wind wailed around the tiny pile of stones at the base of the blackthorn tree. She stood for a moment, eyes closed, willing herself to move." www.beneath-ceaseless-skies.com/stories/holl...
Beneath Ceaseless Skies - Holly on the Mantel, Blood on the Hearth by Kate Francia
The wind wailed around the tiny pile of stones at the base of the blackthorn tree. She stood for a moment, eyes closed, willing herself to move. She could do this simple thing: walk through her door. ...
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September 25, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Live right now in BCS #441: "Holly on the Mantel, Blood on the Hearth" by @katefrancia.bsky.social "The wind wailed around the tiny pile of stones at the base of the blackthorn tree. She stood for a moment, eyes closed, willing herself to move." www.beneath-ceaseless-skies.com/stories/holl...
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This only happens to you once
September 26, 2025 at 7:39 PM
This only happens to you once
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Just a week to go! Featuring our new and hopefully improved submission manager 🤞🏻
Open Call: Inner Worlds ( @innerworlds.bsky.social ) October Window
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Window: Oct 1-14: marginalized groups only, Oct 15-31: Open to all
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Theme: SciFi, fantasy, or supernatural horror prose with a strong emotional or psychological focus
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Window: Oct 1-14: marginalized groups only, Oct 15-31: Open to all
Pay: £0.02/word
Theme: SciFi, fantasy, or supernatural horror prose with a strong emotional or psychological focus
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September 24, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Just a week to go! Featuring our new and hopefully improved submission manager 🤞🏻