Michelle R. Brady

Hey, everyone! A Bulb update for you!

L.M. and I are planning on OPENING SUBMISSIONS in NOVEMBER! No date yet, but as soon as we have one, we'll be shouting it here!

And since we're reading for 2026, we'll be considering previously published work, if still online/accessible, from 2024.

So excited to have had the chance to do this with the fab @bradymicheller.bsky.social!! She’s a brilliant, funny, and empathic interviewer and we had such a great chat! Looking forward to listening to all the others asap!!

Thank you, Sarah!!! Your story is worth sharing!!

EEEEK!!! I couldn't wait to share these amazing people's stories with you! Up on all the apps. New episode every other week, but 3 now to get you hooked. 😆https://michellereneebrady.podbean.com/
Let's rediscover each other one book at a time! @sarahstarrmurphy.bsky.social

Please join us in the celebration of our most recent issue. Go to consequenceforum.org to register and learn more.

Faker - The Forge Literary Magazine Faker, a creative nonfiction by Brittany Micka-Foos

Our nonfiction story of the week is Faker by Brittany Micka-Foos.

Interviews are coming to your ears in ONE WEEK, but Episode Zero is up now! michellereneebrady.podbean.com
Check it out and follow on your app of choice.

So...I've been recording podcast episodes for a bit now, and I'm getting SO EXCITED to share the thoughts of these amazing people on literature, writing, and our connections to each other with you SOON!

We offer both a sliding scale and a reduced rate for those who can’t make a class but would like to have access to the video recordings. For more info, please email info@consequenceforum.org

Under Aegis - Leigh Loveday — Bulb Culture Collective In return, I lacerate their hearts with flint.

The light is on for Leigh Loveday! @leighloveday.bsky.social💡

“Under Aegis” is a breathtaking story of loss and rage that breathes new life into old mythology.

Check out Leigh’s incredible writing over at the site!

Tragedy and Comedy: The Two Faces of Story Structure If the protagonist is going to succeed, then you want to bring them closer and closer to failure. If they are going to fail, you want to bring them closer and closer to victory.

Tragedy and Comedy: The Two Faces of Story Structure

If the protagonist is going to succeed, then you want to bring them closer and closer to failure. If they are going to fail, you want to bring them closer and closer to victory.

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Psst...

It's Friday again so where are these goddamned files?

So excited to finally share that an excerpt of my novel in progress won the Gulf Coast Prize for Fiction this year!! I'm incredibly grateful to Rachel Heng and the GC staff for selecting my work. Thank you! gulfcoastmag.org/stories/asle...

Signed.

Sincerely,
An award-winning military history author

Oct / Nov 25: Upcoming courses, workshops & events Here’s what’s coming up from your your friendly neighbourhood freelancers, lit mags and awesome independents over the next couple of months.

This month's round-up of courses, workshops and events from your friendly neighbourhood freelancers:

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Includes stuff from @pleomorphic2.bsky.social @megpokrass.bsky.social @retreatwest.bsky.social @stillsquirrel.bsky.social

Let’s be clear about what happened to Jimmy Kimmel Trump’s most brazen attack on free speech yet.

After years of complaining about cancel culture, the current administration has taken it to a new and dangerous level by routinely threatening regulatory action against media companies unless they muzzle or fire reporters and commentators it doesn’t like.

ICYMI - this month's brilliant #Mondettes as picked by @kathrynsilverhajo.bsky.social

Up @blackwarrior.bsky.social!! bwr.ua.edu/four-stages/

screenshot of wikipedia chart about gun laws in Utah. State permit required to purchase? Long guns no/Handguns no Firearm registration? Long guns no/handguns no Assault weapon law? Long guns no/handguns no Owner license required? Long guns no/handguns no Permit required for concealed carry? N/A for long guns/no for handguns Permit required for open carry? Long guns no/handguns no

utah gun laws hmmmm

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Check out @marioaliberto3.bsky.social latest!!

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🥲 Thank you!!!! And thank you for sharing your story with us!!!

Every Day is Halloween... — House of Arcanum

@bradymicheller.bsky.social put a lot of editorial love for these stories in the latest House of Arcanum! Check out "Every Day is Halloween" for Mandy's story.

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We're live! www.HouseofArcanum.org!

Haunting Tides... — House of Arcanum

So honored to have my story “Haunting Tides” published in the issue 5 of the gorgeous House of Arcanum. Warm thanks to the wonderful editor, @bradymicheller.bsky.social!

Please visit the link below to read my short story.
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Some ideas to share at
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Get ready, you beautiful people! Tomorrow!! www.HouseofArcanum.org. FOUR FREE STORIES ABSOLUTELY WORTH YOUR TIME. @sreelekha2024.bsky.social @marioaliberto3.bsky.social

Sep 1 at www.HouseofArcanum.org!!