Jess Jelsma Masterton

Been so busy with work stuff that I haven’t gotten the chance to share that my story “A Field Guide to Death on Cascade Head” was published in the latest issue of @GburgReview

If 2016 is a guide, there'll be a push to anoint some author from a big commercial publishing house as the person who can explain what's happening. We've seen how that goes, and it's one reason that support for independent publishers and their books is more important than ever.

Squirrels may not have rights, but you do. Cast your vote to keep them! #thesquirrel #vote #electionday #susquehannauniversity #beimpossibletoignore #satiremagazine #pleasevote #votevotevote

Don't miss "Practice for Becoming a Ghost" by @Patrick_T_Henry, recently out from @SusquPress 👻

Yesterday’s mail was a hefty box from @SusquPress. Wonder what it could be…! (Author copies of Practice for Becoming a Ghost, maybe?)

it’s worth noting these lecturers had been negotiating for better pay in the several months before this decision, which is not only heartless but spits in the face of students as well, who flocked to these courses (some of the most popular for undergrads) for at least a decade

@litmagreject @NDWritingCenter OMG! Congrats!

New on our blog: Morgan Magdalinski discusses the lack of aromantic and asexual representation in literature. “Unfortunately, many publishers won’t even consider books that do not feature a romantic or sexual storyline.” susqupress.com/blog/what-you-…

Today's @atlasobscura podcast episode features two OA Witching Hours filled w sound & magic: @tinyarmoredone's "8:45 pm at the Selinsgrove Speedway" & @halliepritts' "10 pm in Muriwai." Don't miss the rare chance to hear these transportive place portraits: link.chtbl.com/GNWjX7CT

The press will reportedly close at the end of the year after university officials opted to eliminate its $300,000 annual budget. The news comes months after the nearly century-old press partnered with Whitworth University to launch a new academic imprint. buff.ly/4fyGXb4

Stop 👏 giving 👏 these 👏 people 👏 Yaddo 👏 residencies 😜

@tinyarmoredone This would be my very first act as president

One of the saddest stories I’ve ever worked on. Gerald Fremlin sexually abused Andrea Skinner when she was a child. When her mother found out, she chose him over her daughter. Her mother was Alice Munro. thestar.com/opinion/contri…

@telli_rose Ha!! I did watch it right when it came out and my thoughts were 🧐 🤢 🤯

@JessEJelsma did you watch “Saltburn”? it’s on prime video. what are your thoughts? you’re the only one i know i can talk to about this 😭

These days, “in order to get exposure, you have to make the kinds of content that the platform is prioritizing in a given moment,” Chayka says. esquire.com/entertainment/…

Today on our blog: @jenamlui shares why Asian American representation in books needs to expand beyond side characters and stereotypes. “I want to create a literary world where people like me exist.” susqupress.com/blog/avoiding-…

Y’all, I’m still reeling. I lost both my editor and publisher yesterday in one fell swoop! My editor/publisher @likaluca was the first person to tell me it was time for me to write down my story. She is responsible for my 2 book deal at Pantheon for a sum that makes me giddy.

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We're hiring staff for our annual Retreat in Greensburg, PA from June 7 - 16! Learn more and apply at cavecanempoets.org/wp-content/upl…

The Whiting Foundation is hiring! We're looking for a Program Assistant with an avid interest in contemporary literature and a passion for organization, detail, and project management to support our grantmaking. More info here: idealist.org/en/nonprofit-j…