Avery Other

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Out today. There are some great stories in here, and two of them are mine! 🎉🩷😁

Friendo wrote a damn good histfic. 🩷

Illusive Worlds: Sweet, Funny, and Strange® Tales of Science Fiction and Fantasy bwgwritersroundtable.com/books/sweet-... @nataliewriteson.bsky.social @mizuki-yama.bsky.social @bwgroundtable.bsky.social 👀 SOON.

SPOOKY SEASON = HAUNTED WHIMS! It's the most wonderful time of the year. 👻 Thanks for kicking off my spooky season, @whimsyfiction.bsky.social ! Once again, I did the immediate idea / last-minute write dance.

How I arrived on Bluesky.

when ai leaves u behind

A few thoughts from the Competition Director.

WHIMSY! ✅ This month, I wrote a story inspired by one of my fondest memories. Which could mean anything, since I might be a plastic lawn flamingo from outer space. I've given NOTHING away by saying that. @whimsyfiction.bsky.social

It's me! 👀

Today was an amazing day. The view from the top of the hill is mighty fine. Technicality, it's another few minutes before I get there, if we go by time of day (night, rather).

What a trip. 😎 She says from her computer desk. Because she lives on the internet now. But it's okay. The window is open. Already looking forward to September, @whimsyfiction.bsky.social !

Post a perfect album from the 90's that isn't Nirvana, Soundgarden, Pearl Jam, or Alice in Chains.

@wiswell.bsky.social , holy shit, did I just READ a montage?! How does one even write a montage? Like that, apparently! That was so inspiring, it hurt. Or perhaps the other way around. What a great chapter. I'm loving the book so far. 🩷👏

More rhyme crimes coming soon. 🔥

Loved "Someone You Can Build a Nest In." Loved "Wearing the Lion." Can't wait to read this one! All of my favorite authors (Tchaikovsky, Wisewell, North, Chambers, Wells) excel at making readers feel empathy for something "other." For Wisewell, it's monsters. I am so ready to meet this dragon. 🩷🐉

The idea: day 1, nigh immediate. The actual writing: last minute. As one does. This was fun! Let's do it again next month. 😁 @whimsyfiction.bsky.social

Is this real life? Second **and** Third in the @bwgroundtable.bsky.social 2026 Short Story contest judged by @susankayequinn.bsky.social? And @averyother.bsky.social is on the podium with me *again*? Chuffed. Floored. Tickled. Ecstatic.

It's almost time to get whimsical, and I can't wait! Was this contest made especially for me? Yes! ... ... I mean, technically no. But still yes. Very yes. Don't you dare doubt me on that. My pet clown will fight you. 😉🩷🤡

Keep the faith. 🩷🤘

Trillion? 🫠 Billion is already preposterous. Eat. The. Rich.

'Story, ' the Old Man Said, looking beyond the cave to the dragon's tracks. 'Story is our wall against the dark.' RIP Jane Yolen. What a legend. 🩷😢

Ben's story is... Amazing. Superb. Great. Neat. Wow. Um... Maybe just read it.

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Hell yes, Friendo! 🩷🎉 I love this delicious story. Everyone, go read Indigo's story in Apex this instant!

I swear I've overheard this exact awkward conversation. Near enough, anyway. 😁 Good one, Friendo!

Film you've watched more than six times with a gif. Hard mode: no Star Trek, Star Wars, LOTR, Marvel, Disney, or Ghibli.

BWG was my first "yes!" and they're cool folks. Does your story want to come hang out with my story?

Mood. Would that I had more arms to huck even more rocks. Rock on, sister. 🐙🪨

I love my sweet boys.

That's me in the corner. That's me in the spot. light. 🎵 With my Friendo @nataliewriteson.bsky.social ! P.S. Looks like BWG extended their 2026 Short Story Award deadline through April. They're cool folks. Check it out if you've got something short and spec'y. bwgwritersroundtable.com/spotlight/

TOMORROW: Be a part of history! Show the world that the majority of Americans oppose the most corrupt, inept, criminal, orange "president" in U.S. History. NO KINGS. Also: NO SERIAL LIARS/CONVICTED FELONS/ADJUDICATED RAPISTS & NO ILLEGAL WAR IN IRAN Be there. Make your voices heard! 🇺🇸 ✊ #NO_KINGS

"You are all broken." Relatable. @aptshadow.bsky.social , once again expertly making the strangest other's life feel like such a human experience. IT'S SO GOOD.

Great job, Friendo!

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I'm in here twice! (a 500 & a 250) In good company with some talented friendos. And pssssst, there's something sneaky happening on page 31. 👀🎵 Thanks, Twist!

Ope, December's half gone already. And look at all these goals I haven't started on yet! Dear 2026 Avery, I'm so sorry but this is your problem now! Good luck, love you! 😁🩷

"I whisper the truth into my soda can so I don’t get in trouble for making you cry again." This talented friendo is welcome to make me cry with her gorgeous work anytime. 🩷 Proud of you, Indigo!

Oh wow! 😱 Myst has a home! pulpliterature.com/announcing-t... Congratulations to @crustywareniki.bsky.social and Niloufar-Lily Soltani! I'm looking forward to reading your stories. And thank you @pulpliterature.bsky.social and @kellyrobson.com .