Ellen Birkett Morris

Please join me this Saturday as I share a few tips from my journey. I am speaking at 1.

Thrilled @electricliterature.com included OPEN THE FLOODGATES on its list of 15 small press titles! Written by @wendyjfox.bsky.social electricliterature.com/15-small-pre...

I’m part of a discussion on Banned Books with other writers through Teachers and Writers Magazine. I’ll be discussing the impact Harriet the Spy had on my development as a person and a writer. If you would like a zoom link message me.

My debut novel Beware the Tall Grass tells the stories of a modern family trying to get to the bottom of their son’s disturbing memories of the Vietnam War and a soldier serving in Vietnam. #awardwinningfiction #pastlifestories #vietnamfiction

Ossoff: "We are witnessing people drunk with power who are utterly reckless, utterly corrupt, and obviously believe that they live with impunity. They believe they're untouchable. They believe they're invincible. Let's prove them wrong."

What’s your favorite banned book?

What’s your favorite banned book?

My faith teaches me that no Kentuckian – no person – should ever have to worry where their next meal is coming from. Congress, restore full SNAP benefits. Do what's right.

"I’m trying to remember the last time..." A new L*ST by @ellenbirkettmorris.bsky.social: www.essaydaily.org/2026/09/elle...

Thanks to @essayingdaily for the chance to reflect on our times. www.essaydaily.org/2026/09/elle...

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Justice Department faces contempt threat as judge demands transparency on Epstein files: “The victims have a right to know.” www.freedomunited.org/news/doj-fac...

Blanche was confirmed as AG. Just a reminder: The last time a president appointed an attorney he had personal ties to, was when Nixon appointed his law partner and campaign manager John Mitchell. Mitchell ended up disbarred and spent 2 yrs in prison for his role as AG protecting Nixon.

Dear Donarrhea- Thought you might enjoy a few photos of Kaitlin Collins (the superb journalist who intimidates you on a routine basis)... SMILING. #AccountabilityIsComing11/3rd

Sending ICE Agents to intimidate voters at polling places, declaring martial law to try to delay or cancel the election, seizing ballots-As he gets more desperate, there's nothing he won't do to try to save his pathetic orange ass. ALL states should preemptively prepare to defend Democracy! 🇺🇸 ✊

I’m glad to share this review of Ann Patchett’s beautiful novel Whistler. southernreviewofbooks.com/2026/06/02/w...

It’s Election Day in Kentucky! Local reporters have been hard at work to give y’all the facts. Here’s a thread of helpful primary information and stories from @kentuckypublicradio.org (Cat for visibility)

Reminder that I always want you to tell me about your book! And so does everyone else on bluesky.

Order this book from your favorite independent bookstore!

First book up for 2025 is @ellenbirkettmorris.bsky.social Beware the Tall Grass winner of the Donald L. Jordan Literary Prize!

They had contracts for prison labor at these camps?? Before they even bought them? www.projectsaltbox.com/p/contracts-...

“It was cliché to go into a bar on the same day her heart got broken but Gracie did it anyway.” Thanks to Leslie Pietrzyk and South 85 for including My story The Blues in their current issue. Link in comments.

We are open to submissions! Seeking short stories 1,000-3,000 words. We pay $25 per story. Full details at www.brownhoundpress.com/submit.

A few poems from Abide for National Poetry Month.

Weirdo-approved by @chillsubs.bsky.social.

Story of the Week: When we write the narrative of a disagreement, we’re right and the other person is wrong. Why is it so hard to realize the truth is more nuanced? In @ellenbirkettmorris.bsky.social's story both characters lack this nuanced perspective. www.brownhoundpress.com/stories/elle...

Have you read our story of the week yet? #weekendreads @ellenbirkettmorris.bsky.social www.brownhoundpress.com/stories/elle...

Story Track: Patty Griffin’s “Shine a Different Way” is a song about releasing the urge to control the narrative–both for ourselves and for others. It’s about allowing people to be who they are. About breaking free from our mental ruts so we can “shine a different way tomorrow.”

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Just got done with this story, and it's such a beautiful piece. gorgeous writing @ellenbirkettmorris.bsky.social!

Looking back on the birth of Beware the Tall Grass with gratitude!

Check out “Respite” short fiction for your Wednesday. www.thesunlightpress.com/2026/04/07/r...