Erin MacNair

Watchdog Group Downgrades U.S. From Democracy To Whatever Political System Lobsters Have WASHINGTON—Describing the shift as a troubling indicator for the health of the nation’s system of governance, watchdog group Freedom House published a report Wednesday downgrading the United States fr...

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Who else goes to Rejection Wiki every time they get a no on their submission?!😂

A huge thank you to the Federation of BC Writers. And to Barbara Black- who chose my flash piece as runner up in the 2024 contest. I’m so grateful!

I bet they do. Start at the library- ask the librarian if you can hang up a sign. Take a class from a local school- if offered in English. I’ve met some great friends in online classes who live around the world- one was “writing dark fiction” with Richard Thomas.

Pile Of 17 books

Bedside tables overflowing. At least I’ll never be bored!

It sounds old school- but I’ve found them in real life. Join your local groups- or start one. It’s a game changer.🙌

The Time Machine by H.G. Wells

The ending- bleak but true. We will probably destroy ourselves if given enough time.

I forgot how effed this story is. I mean, I love it, but wow. The ending? Spoiler alert- Something for us to ponder.

More random signs like this one, please.

Incredibly happy to announce that my story Sand Penis” will be in Best Canadian Stories 2026! Thank you Biblioasis, for putting out these amazing short story collections. #biblioasis#shortstories#canadianfiction

AI Is Eating Data Center Power Demand—and It’s Only Getting Worse A new analysis of AI hardware being produced and how it is being used attempts to estimate the vast amount of electricity being consumed by AI.

NEW: i took a look at research released today that uses supply chain calculations to try and tease out how much energy AI is currently using around the world. spoiler alert: it's a lot!

My mom found this pic of me and my friend Pam by her pool- about ten years ago. It made me realize how much I miss her. And also where did this t shirt go?

Ok- round of applause everyone. For the guy that’s helped you many times. 🥳🏅🙌Killing it, Brecht!

Gods, the last ... what, decade?

Hey! Check it out! I’m on this list whoooooo!🙌 along with some fantastic writers. Thanks for the opportunity, FBCW!

No way! I’m thrilled!😘🙌

Awesome! I just saw this on your feed. Thanks for letting me know and congratulations!!🙌

It was!

us06web.zoom.us/j/83166801198. Here’s the link for April 14!

Thank you, Emerging Writers Reading Series, for supporting the writing community! I can’t wait to read a piece April 14th, 4 pm pacific time. www.ewreading.com for info! #torontoartscounil#canadianwriters#canadawrites#shortstorywriters

Three white petals, three green sepals, and three deep green leaves are characteristic of trillium, named for all those threes. Deep yellow pollen on 6 anthers.

I didn’t get to one of my favorite hikes for two weeks and when I got back the forest was dotted with trillium. Named for its threes: petals, sepals, leaves. The petals turn pink when pollinated to let pollinators know not to waste precious energy.

#flowers #nature #bloomscrolling 🌿

It’s hard work. You’re doing the work. Deep breath and a pat on the back. Onward!

😂it’s ok. Just keep going.

I love this book

My new notebook. May the magical disembodied head of David Byrne help the words flow.
#davidbyrne#magicnotebook#writers#shortstories

An honest and true deep dive.

Hamming it up with the talented A.J. Bermudez

Adhara Mereles- sharing the beauty of her poetry with all of us

Lulu Keatonmg, Alice, Erin and Adhara having the most beautiful lunch

Erin and Martha Hipley. You should read her story about the penis that detaches itself from its owner. Just one of her amazing short stories

I want to hit rewind and go back to San Miguel.

Erin and Dhana- looking fabulous

Kailash, Erin and Dhana- Kailash won some wine for sizzeling wordplay

Erin, Dhana, and Colleen- her funny story won her 65g of ready-made bacon

A few photos from our one year anniversary story salon- dress up edition. I took the dressing up very seriously.

And it has an outfit…

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The conference welcomed 1,400 visitors. Keynote speakers included Kaveh Akbar, Jennifer Clement, John Irving, Jorge F Hernandez, John Vaillant , Ruth Reichl, Deepa Rajagopalan, Percival Everett, and the amazing Margaret Atwood, who I very briefly met.

Sam Miguel at night- a beautiful hillside with warm lights, the cathedral all lit up.

I got to spend time with the amazing Lisa Bagshaw. She knows San Miguel well and was an excellent guide. We shared many laughs!

I came across some excellent autos- this steampunk van was my favourite!

I may inundate my feed with pictures from the San Miguel Writers Conference. It was transcendent - I’ve come away from it a new writer.
#sanmiguel #sanmiguelwritersconferemce #shortstorywriters