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Behind the Scenes: Part 4
There is something truly magical about watching a children's story come to life long before the final colors are added. I am so excited to share another early rough draft sketch from one of our upcoming picture books. Building a book is a step by step journey of collaboration, imagination, and refining every little detail until the magic lands on the page. Seeing these initial pencil lines turn into fully realized characters is always my favorite part of the process. Stay tuned for more […]https://heathercongrove.com/2026/09/14/behind-the-scenes-part-4/
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#Jadaliyya | We Are Still Here: Voices of #PalestinianStudents From #Gaza
featuring student contributors to the book #WeAreStillHere, edited by Jacob Norris and Zahid Pranjol
co-moderated by Anisa Haddadi and Zahid Praniol
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BDMHSufeGz0
#Palestine #GazaGenocide #colonialViolence #PalestinianYouth #oPt #books #poetry #essays #shortStories #anthologies @bookstodon
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NAMING THE SNAKES: New Writing Scotland 44
Edinburgh launch
15 September, Blackwell’s, South Bridge – £3 / £11 with bookCelebrate the latest issue with a mix of readings of poetry, short fiction & non-fiction in English, Gaelic & Scots – all welcome!
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/naming-the-snakes-new-writing-scotland-44-tickets-1995684361648
#Scottish #literature #Gaidhlig #Gaelic #Scots #Scotslanguage #poetry #shortstories #shortfiction #writing #writingcommunity #booklaunch #Edinburgh
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Huge congratulations to @fictionable contributor Lucy Caldwell and all the other #writers on the #BBCNSSA shortlist:
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@nesce
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ICYMI
Joyrides For Shut-Ins
Experience the dark and twisted world of American absurdist literature in this collection of stories that will leave you both perplexed and entertained.
From micro-fiction to short stories, each piece delves into the encounters, desires, and violence that make up the fabric of American culture and psyche. Meet characters who are both familiar and bizarre, as they navigate a world that blurs the lines between imagination and reality.
Fans of Samuel Beckett, Lydia Davis, and Chuck Palahniuk will find themselves immersed in this kaleidoscope of dead-pan incidents, where nothing is quite as it seems.
But be warned, as you turn each page, you may find yourself questioning your own grasp on reality.
Don't miss out on this masterful chiaroscuro of a book.
Name your price now!
Buy the paperback at Bookshop.org!
https://absurdproject.gumroad.com/l/JoyridesForShutIns
#bookstodon #weird #absurd #literature #shortstories #microfiction #satire
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ICYMI
Joyrides For Shut-Ins
Experience the dark and twisted world of American absurdist literature in this collection of stories that will leave you both perplexed and entertained.
From micro-fiction to short stories, each piece delves into the encounters, desires, and violence that make up the fabric of American culture and psyche. Meet characters who are both familiar and bizarre, as they navigate a world that blurs the lines between imagination and reality.
Fans of Samuel Beckett, Lydia Davis, and Chuck Palahniuk will find themselves immersed in this kaleidoscope of dead-pan incidents, where nothing is quite as it seems.
But be warned, as you turn each page, you may find yourself questioning your own grasp on reality.
Don't miss out on this masterful chiaroscuro of a book.
Name your price now!
Buy the paperback at Bookshop.org!
https://absurdproject.gumroad.com/l/JoyridesForShutIns
#bookstodon #weird #absurd #literature #shortstories #microfiction #satire
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ICYMI
Joyrides For Shut-Ins
Experience the dark and twisted world of American absurdist literature in this collection of stories that will leave you both perplexed and entertained.
From micro-fiction to short stories, each piece delves into the encounters, desires, and violence that make up the fabric of American culture and psyche. Meet characters who are both familiar and bizarre, as they navigate a world that blurs the lines between imagination and reality.
Fans of Samuel Beckett, Lydia Davis, and Chuck Palahniuk will find themselves immersed in this kaleidoscope of dead-pan incidents, where nothing is quite as it seems.
But be warned, as you turn each page, you may find yourself questioning your own grasp on reality.
Don't miss out on this masterful chiaroscuro of a book.
Name your price now!
Buy the paperback at Bookshop.org!
https://absurdproject.gumroad.com/l/JoyridesForShutIns
#bookstodon #weird #absurd #literature #shortstories #microfiction #satire
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ICYMI
Joyrides For Shut-Ins
Experience the dark and twisted world of American absurdist literature in this collection of stories that will leave you both perplexed and entertained.
From micro-fiction to short stories, each piece delves into the encounters, desires, and violence that make up the fabric of American culture and psyche. Meet characters who are both familiar and bizarre, as they navigate a world that blurs the lines between imagination and reality.
Fans of Samuel Beckett, Lydia Davis, and Chuck Palahniuk will find themselves immersed in this kaleidoscope of dead-pan incidents, where nothing is quite as it seems.
But be warned, as you turn each page, you may find yourself questioning your own grasp on reality.
Don't miss out on this masterful chiaroscuro of a book.
Name your price now!
Buy the paperback at Bookshop.org!
https://absurdproject.gumroad.com/l/JoyridesForShutIns
#bookstodon #weird #absurd #literature #shortstories #microfiction #satire
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ICYMI
Joyrides For Shut-Ins
Experience the dark and twisted world of American absurdist literature in this collection of stories that will leave you both perplexed and entertained.
From micro-fiction to short stories, each piece delves into the encounters, desires, and violence that make up the fabric of American culture and psyche. Meet characters who are both familiar and bizarre, as they navigate a world that blurs the lines between imagination and reality.
Fans of Samuel Beckett, Lydia Davis, and Chuck Palahniuk will find themselves immersed in this kaleidoscope of dead-pan incidents, where nothing is quite as it seems.
But be warned, as you turn each page, you may find yourself questioning your own grasp on reality.
Don't miss out on this masterful chiaroscuro of a book.
Name your price now!
Buy the paperback at Bookshop.org!
https://absurdproject.gumroad.com/l/JoyridesForShutIns
#bookstodon #weird #absurd #literature #shortstories #microfiction #satire
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Behind the Scenes: Part 5
The storyboards are taking shape in The Book Nook. I wanted to drop in and share a raw, quick sketch from the draft table as our newest picture book builds momentum. Capturing the emotion in a scene before any painting begins is where the real storytelling happens. These initial drawings are the blueprint for everything to come, giving us our very first look at how the pages will feel in a child’s hands. I cannot wait to share the next steps in this journey with you, so stay tuned right […]https://heathercongrove.com/2026/09/09/behind-the-scenes-part-5/
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Behind the Scenes: Part 3
Behind the Scenes with Our Latest Sketch Every page of a picture book starts with simple lines on paper. Before we worry about color, lighting, or final details, we use these initial drafts to figure out how a scene feels.I wanted to share this rough drawing from another scene we are working on. In our house, my kids like to spot the tiny details in these early sketches that sometimes change by the time the final book is printed. Rough Sketch from Sharing Kindness Wherever I Go Drafting […]https://heathercongrove.com/2026/09/05/behind-the-scenes-part-3/
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This Story Hour, Redfern Barrett and Deborah L. Davitt left our heads spinning with the vast potential of SFF! These four tales are all completely different, comparable only in their excellence. You can still watch! #Bookstodon #StoryHour2020 #ShortStories #ShortFiction #AuthorReading #FantasyFiction #ScienceFiction #SFF #DeborahLDavitt #RedfernBarrett https://youtu.be/6TIbLV927Yc
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This week, two SFF authors make their Story Hour debuts! Redfern Barrett and Deborah L. Davitt will transport us to their realms of fiction. Join us Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. PDT! #Bookstodon #StoryHour2020 #ShortStories #ShortFiction #AuthorReading #FantasyFiction #ScienceFiction #SFF #DeborahLDavitt #RedfernBarrett @redfern https://www.storyhour2020.com/
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Behind the Scenes: Part 2
A Quick Look at Our Early Concept Art Before a new scene ever makes it to full color, it starts as a simple pencil sketch. I love keeping these early drafts because they capture the exact moment a story idea begins to take shape. My kids always enjoy looking over these rough drawings during our school day and trying to guess what the characters are doing. I thought it would be fun to share this sneak peek from our latest project with you! Rough Sketch from Sharing Kindness Wherever I Go […]https://heathercongrove.com/2026/09/01/behind-the-scenes-part-2/
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Behind The Scenes: Part 1
A Peek Inside the Artist's Sketchbook Ever wonder how a book goes from a quick pencil idea to the final printed page? Today I’m sharing an early sketch from Sharing KindnessWherever I Go. My kids always love seeing the rough drafts before the color gets added, so I thought it would be fun to give you a quick peek behind the scenes! Rough Sketch from Sharing Kindness Wherever I Go You can find Kaylee and more of her awesome art work on her Facebook page! Be sure to subscribe to get all […]https://heathercongrove.com/2026/08/28/behind-the-scenes-part-1/
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This week on Underground Bookshelf:
Poem: "Bumblebee Yellow Swimsuit" by Kristen
Essay: How I read non-fiction books by Alex Chan
Resource: Nonfiction Books by Authors of Iranian Heritage (Part 2)Kids' Corner:
Women Who Broke the Rules: Sonia Sotomayor (Chapter Five)
Books that Center Homelessness for Middle Grade Readers Part 2The July contest: Own Voices, personal stories, Memoirs
More at: https://www.underground-bookshelf.com/
#ownvoices #shortstories #fiction #WritingContest #poem #Essays
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We're so excited to see two Stelliform titles make the absolutely stacked BSFA Longlist! Rebecca Campbell’s “Wider Than the Sky, Deeper Than the Sea” (The Other Shore) is nominated in Best Short Fiction and Syr Hayati Beker’s What a Fish Looks Like in Best Shorter Fiction.
See the full list here: https://www.bsfa.co.uk/bsfa-awards-longlist
#BSFAAwards2026 #BSFA #bookawards #literaryawards #bestshortstory #bestshortfiction #bestnovella #shortfiction #shortstories #shortstorycollection
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I have an addiction to cups. I just have to have them whenever I spot them.
The green cup in the discount store? Mine.
The vintage orange teacup from the thrift store? Mine.
The box of teacups from the old lady who died down the street? Mine, of course.
It’s like a siren’s call, I always know where to find good deals for cups. I’ve just bought bone china cups an eBay seller listed with a spelling error. I knew they were vintage Wedgwood and I got them for a steal.
They will arrive in 8 to 12 days. I can wait, as I’m saving them for dessert on a feast day.
They crunch so nicely between my molars.
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Ha! Je to doma! Tohle byl poslední kousek, který mi chyběl do sbírky. Konečně mám doma kompletní dílo Stephena Kinga (včetně povídek) a touto knihou jsem zároveň zkompletoval i Dana Simmonse. Tedy, alespoň vše, co vyšlo u nás.
#stephenking #dansimmons #grrmartin #kniha #povidky #book #knihy #books #shortstories #sbírka #collection #temnevize
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Wrote a 3,678 word short story rough draft today. It's a sweet story, with a young apprentice who rescues a dragon from a unicorn.
It needs revision and I'm not sure what I'll do with it after that. It's been suggested that I find markets to submit stories to and try doing that, but I've seen more articles of magazines shutting down due to AI crap than calls for submissions lately.
#shortstories #writinglife #amwriting #WritingFantasy #WritingRomance
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Shavua tov!
Somewhat unexpected Shabbat quote from #OtherCovenants, Rivqa Rafael's story @rivqa
"Worse’n solitary, the mindless work, the awful food of this prison in all but name, there’s the Shabbat services."
https://jort.link/www.benyehudapress.com/books/other-covenants/
#Mazeldon #Jewish #Shabbat #ScienceFiction #AlternateHistory #JewishAuthors #ShortStories #RivqaRafael
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7. We also publish speculative fiction!
Most recently, #OtherCovenants: Alternate Histories of the Jewish People edited by @adlobel and Mark Shainblum!
With stories and poems on alternate versions of everything from the Bible to the Soviet Union!
https://jort.link/www.benyehudapress.com/books/other-covenants/
#Anthologies #ShortStories #Poetry #Fantasy #ScienceFiction @shortstory @shortsff #AlternateHistory #Jewish #Mazeldon
