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ICYMI: A Few New Publications

June 1, 2017 bettysueblueLeave a comment

Good afternoon all, It’s been a whirlwind few weeks. Big birthdays. Close friends getting married. I have a bit of an emotional hangover if I’m being honest. I’ve also had a few publications come out the past few weeks, but have been slow to update the site. So, in case you missed them, here they… Continue reading ICYMI: A Few New Publications

Three Hybrid Collaborations In Inaugural Issue of Rabble Lit

May 1, 2017 bettysueblueLeave a comment

Jim Warner and I are thrilled to share the first publications from our hybrid collaborative project over at the debut issue of Rabble Lit. The whole issue is incredible and we hope you’ll give it a read. A huge thank you to Anna Lea Jancewicz for giving our hybrids a wonderful home. As always, thanks… Continue reading Three Hybrid Collaborations In Inaugural Issue of Rabble Lit

I Am Barbarella on This Blog Will Change Your Life

April 3, 2017April 3, 2017 bettysueblueLeave a comment

Good morning everyone, Happy April! In case you missed it, Ben Tanzer has lovely things to say about I Am Barbarella and Kara Vernor’s Because I Wanted To Write You a Pop Song over on “This Blog Will Change Your Life.” Good company and much gratitude. After two years in the world, it still chokes… Continue reading I Am Barbarella on This Blog Will Change Your Life

ICYMI: Two interviews

March 27, 2017 bettysueblueLeave a comment

Good evening, Life has it’s way of kicking the crap out of you when you’re already feeling poorly, so apologies for the delay in getting these posted to the site. I was out of commission with bronchitis for most of February and I’ve been trying to catch up and recover ever since. I had two… Continue reading ICYMI: Two interviews

“Like Air, Or Bread, Or Hard Apple Candy”

March 3, 2017March 3, 2017 bettysueblueLeave a comment

In case you missed it, I have a new flash story over at the venerable Noble / Gas Qtrly. I hope you’ll spend some time with the whole issue because it’s absolutely gorgeous. A huge thank you to Sara Iacovelli and the rest of the team for believing in my little story about walking a dog. “Like… Continue reading “Like Air, Or Bread, Or Hard Apple Candy”

“The Gopher in Rae’s Chest”

February 14, 2017 bettysueblueLeave a comment

In case you missed my social media posts, my story about long love, anxiety, and a recreational vehicle“The Gopher in Rae’s Chest” is now live over at Storychord. A huge thank you to Jessica Skinner, Kate Senecal, & Sarah Lynne Knowles for publishing it. I hope you dig it. As always, thanks for reading. Love,… Continue reading “The Gopher in Rae’s Chest”

Recommended Reading 2016 from Necessary Fiction

December 24, 2016 bettysueblueLeave a comment

Good afternoon all & Happy Holidays! I am thrilled to share that No Man’s Wild Laura was included in Necessary Fiction’s Recommended Reading 2016 List, chosen by the lovely Susan Rukeyser. I am grateful to be in such wonderful company and honored by what Susan said about my chapbook. I hope you’ll check it out. Thanks for… Continue reading Recommended Reading 2016 from Necessary Fiction

Little Fiction’s 2016 Top Ten Lists

December 21, 2016December 21, 2016 bettysueblueLeave a comment

Good afternoon all, I have just returned from grocery shopping for the holidays and feel a bit pummeled. Yes, there may have been a Twitter gif with Rob Stark at that blasted wedding. Anyway, I hope you’re all ready for winter and year end celebrations and whatnot. Over at Little Fiction | Big Truths we… Continue reading Little Fiction’s 2016 Top Ten Lists

Looking for holiday Indie Lit Prezzies?

November 27, 2016November 27, 2016 bettysueblueLeave a comment

Of course you are. For the holiday season, I am offering a discounted price on books ordered directly from me. If you’re interested in ordering signed copies of I Am Barbarella (Twelve Winters Press, 2015) or No Man’s Wild Laura (Hyacinth Girl Press, 2016), I’ll do a holiday bundle for $11 + shipping for both. I’ll… Continue reading Looking for holiday Indie Lit Prezzies?

New Flash Story at Cheap Pop

October 27, 2016 bettysueblueLeave a comment

Good afternoon all, I have a new flash story over at lovely Cheap Pop. Thanks to Robert Robert James Russell, Elizabeth Schmuhl, and Hannah Gordon for believing in the piece enough to nominate it for a Pushcart Prize and for publishing it to begin with. I am eternally grateful to be part of such a… Continue reading New Flash Story at Cheap Pop

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I’m so worn out & emotionally spent. When I opened this little pin mail, it made me cry. 🖤😻
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Walk. Walk until you’re breathing hard & your legs tingle. Walk until you feel sweat forming in the back of your knees. Walk until your brain stops telling you how worthless & unlovable you are.
Today was not good in my brain. Lots of triggers. The next few days are going to suck. All I want to do is hide in my weighted blanket forever. BUT here’s a pic of me (and all my hair) at 19 not long after I got my Mia girl, who lived to be 16. She was my first p.i.c. 🐶
Waiting room craft study. “The Ugliest Pilgrim” by Doris Betts 🖤
Me & little man Winaki are pretty happy chilling in the garden before it’s really a garden. 🐶

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