Joy Deva Baglio
@joybaglio.bsky.social
Speculative Writer: Fiction in One Story, Ploughshares, Tin House, Apex, etc. Yaddo Fellow. Founder of Pioneer Valley Writers’ Workshop. Rep'ed by Peter Steinberg. Novel in progress. Bagpiper.
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@joybaglio.bsky.social
· May 27
🎉We are thrilled to announce that One Story issue #332, "We Are Sorry for Your Suffering" by @joybaglio.bsky.social has won a Pushcart Prize & will be included in the 2027 Pushcart Prize Anthology! Congratulations to author Joy Deva Baglio! bit.ly/48IYtrO%E2%9...
I won a Pushcart Prize! Huge thanks to my brilliant editor @kcfriedman.bsky.social, everyone at @onestorymag.bsky.social & the Pushcart editors!
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It is insane how these AIs worked together on this Hack and reminds me of @joybaglio.bsky.social's brilliant story where the AIs worked together to, uh, kill off humans. (Before the hopeful turn Joy's story takes... read it.) www.dwarkesh.com/p/ajeya-cotra
Ajeya Cotra – Inside the OpenAI agent swarm that hacked Hugging Face
"This might be the clearest warning shot we ever get."
www.dwarkesh.com
September 16, 2026 at 12:35 PM
It is insane how these AIs worked together on this Hack and reminds me of @joybaglio.bsky.social's brilliant story where the AIs worked together to, uh, kill off humans. (Before the hopeful turn Joy's story takes... read it.) www.dwarkesh.com/p/ajeya-cotra
Just got an away message response to an email saying "I'm in the jungle and will be unreachable," and I have never felt more deep respect for an away message. Also something I aspire to!
September 15, 2026 at 7:26 PM
Just got an away message response to an email saying "I'm in the jungle and will be unreachable," and I have never felt more deep respect for an away message. Also something I aspire to!
What word do you never want to read in a piece of fiction again? For me, it's "chuckled." I think that word has been ruined (by overuse) for me, forever.
August 27, 2026 at 5:35 PM
What word do you never want to read in a piece of fiction again? For me, it's "chuckled." I think that word has been ruined (by overuse) for me, forever.
Looks like I’ll be going to #AWP27 in March! Super excited for our panel discussion on endings, organized by the amazing @bhurley.bsky.social, and featuring some of my favorite writers: @laraehrlich.bsky.social, Vu Tran, and Rickey Fayne. Hope to see you there!
August 20, 2026 at 1:55 AM
Looks like I’ll be going to #AWP27 in March! Super excited for our panel discussion on endings, organized by the amazing @bhurley.bsky.social, and featuring some of my favorite writers: @laraehrlich.bsky.social, Vu Tran, and Rickey Fayne. Hope to see you there!
One of the fun things about creating a magical world & magic system is that it can, well, be any way you want it to (if consistent with itself). Just upended all the "rules" of this system I'm working on because I want it to be more visual, so here goes! #amwriting #speculativenovel #worldbuilding
August 9, 2026 at 2:35 PM
One of the fun things about creating a magical world & magic system is that it can, well, be any way you want it to (if consistent with itself). Just upended all the "rules" of this system I'm working on because I want it to be more visual, so here goes! #amwriting #speculativenovel #worldbuilding
Why write one novel when you can write two, with twice the effort, time, tears, stress, etc. and aim for it all to be done in the same window of time? Seems like a sane and normal goal.
July 28, 2026 at 6:42 PM
Why write one novel when you can write two, with twice the effort, time, tears, stress, etc. and aim for it all to be done in the same window of time? Seems like a sane and normal goal.
A reality in my writing process: Just when I'm making strides toward a deadline for one project, answers come to me about another, and I can't NOT capture those. So here I am, two novels both vying for my attention, both wanting to be finished!
July 27, 2026 at 7:35 PM
A reality in my writing process: Just when I'm making strides toward a deadline for one project, answers come to me about another, and I can't NOT capture those. So here I am, two novels both vying for my attention, both wanting to be finished!
“Jump, & you will find out how to unfold your wings as you fall.” - R. Bradbury
Been thinking about this: how taking the terrifying leap toward something can bring the clarity we were seeking. Do we ever know what we’re doing, or how to do it? Most worthwhile acts involve a foray into the unknown.
Been thinking about this: how taking the terrifying leap toward something can bring the clarity we were seeking. Do we ever know what we’re doing, or how to do it? Most worthwhile acts involve a foray into the unknown.
July 24, 2026 at 1:21 AM
“Jump, & you will find out how to unfold your wings as you fall.” - R. Bradbury
Been thinking about this: how taking the terrifying leap toward something can bring the clarity we were seeking. Do we ever know what we’re doing, or how to do it? Most worthwhile acts involve a foray into the unknown.
Been thinking about this: how taking the terrifying leap toward something can bring the clarity we were seeking. Do we ever know what we’re doing, or how to do it? Most worthwhile acts involve a foray into the unknown.
Had a wonderful first @readercon.bsky.social (#Readercon) in Boston last weekend! So many great conversations, panels, new (& old) friends - also loved being there with my Western MA author pals (& genius creatives) @robertvsredick.bsky.social & Mira Bartók! Feeling inspired! Now, to finish a novel!
July 13, 2026 at 5:53 PM
Had a wonderful first @readercon.bsky.social (#Readercon) in Boston last weekend! So many great conversations, panels, new (& old) friends - also loved being there with my Western MA author pals (& genius creatives) @robertvsredick.bsky.social & Mira Bartók! Feeling inspired! Now, to finish a novel!
Heading to Readercon in Boston today - my first time at this conference! I’m excited to experience it - though at least 50% of my time I’ll be holing away in my room and working on my manuscript. May emerge in the evenings depending on progress!
July 9, 2026 at 2:36 PM
Heading to Readercon in Boston today - my first time at this conference! I’m excited to experience it - though at least 50% of my time I’ll be holing away in my room and working on my manuscript. May emerge in the evenings depending on progress!
One of my favorites of me and Eric, at Giant’s Causeway in Northern Ireland. Can you believe it’s been 16 years?!
July 6, 2026 at 6:02 PM
One of my favorites of me and Eric, at Giant’s Causeway in Northern Ireland. Can you believe it’s been 16 years?!
Had a wonderful time at the @irishwriterscentre.bsky.social last night! I read from my fabulist parable “Frog Heart” (now available at Charlie Byrne’s’ Bookshop in Galway!) It was an incredible experience - especially hearing the work of the other writers. What a warm, welcoming center and crowd!
June 23, 2026 at 11:49 AM
Had a wonderful time at the @irishwriterscentre.bsky.social last night! I read from my fabulist parable “Frog Heart” (now available at Charlie Byrne’s’ Bookshop in Galway!) It was an incredible experience - especially hearing the work of the other writers. What a warm, welcoming center and crowd!
Exciting news! “Frog Heart” - my short story first in Ploughshares, later released as a stand-alone mini-book from @ikeproject.bsky.social - is now at the iconic Charlie Byrnes’ Bookshop in Galway, Ireland! Thanks to Méabh McDonnell, author and children’s section manager at the bookshop!
June 22, 2026 at 3:49 PM
Exciting news! “Frog Heart” - my short story first in Ploughshares, later released as a stand-alone mini-book from @ikeproject.bsky.social - is now at the iconic Charlie Byrnes’ Bookshop in Galway, Ireland! Thanks to Méabh McDonnell, author and children’s section manager at the bookshop!
Toying with the idea of sharing one What If / theory every few days. Here’s today’s:
June 11, 2026 at 12:48 PM
Toying with the idea of sharing one What If / theory every few days. Here’s today’s:
One thing that working-furiously-on-novel-while-traveling is teaching me: how to get good at ignoring lesser responsibilities, letting non-urgent emails wait, and using every spare minute I have to dip back into the novel.
June 11, 2026 at 10:09 AM
One thing that working-furiously-on-novel-while-traveling is teaching me: how to get good at ignoring lesser responsibilities, letting non-urgent emails wait, and using every spare minute I have to dip back into the novel.
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Update: There are now just TWO spaces open for this November's residential workshop in gorgeous West Viriginia! I'd love for you to join @joybaglio.bsky.social & Sarah Freligh & me. You will write LOTS! 🍁🍂
June 6, 2026 at 5:03 PM
Update: There are now just TWO spaces open for this November's residential workshop in gorgeous West Viriginia! I'd love for you to join @joybaglio.bsky.social & Sarah Freligh & me. You will write LOTS! 🍁🍂
“Always write the biggest book you can. The one that makes the boldest claim. The one that knows what its identity is.”
- @gillianmauthor.bsky.social
- @gillianmauthor.bsky.social
June 5, 2026 at 4:13 AM
“Always write the biggest book you can. The one that makes the boldest claim. The one that knows what its identity is.”
- @gillianmauthor.bsky.social
- @gillianmauthor.bsky.social
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HUGE congrats to @joybaglio.bsky.social on winning a Pushcart! I know what a journey it has been to get this story in the right state and the right hands for publication, and this prize is so justly deserved. ❤️
🎉We are thrilled to announce that One Story issue #332, "We Are Sorry for Your Suffering" by @joybaglio.bsky.social has won a Pushcart Prize & will be included in the 2027 Pushcart Prize Anthology! Congratulations to author Joy Deva Baglio! bit.ly/48IYtrO%E2%9...
May 31, 2026 at 2:12 PM
HUGE congrats to @joybaglio.bsky.social on winning a Pushcart! I know what a journey it has been to get this story in the right state and the right hands for publication, and this prize is so justly deserved. ❤️
Reposted by Joy Deva Baglio
Congratulations to @joybaglio.bsky.social on the Pushcart! A very well-deserved recognition for a really great story!!! Huzzah 🎉
[Please let the wear and tear on my copy be further endorsement!]
[Please let the wear and tear on my copy be further endorsement!]
May 29, 2026 at 9:38 PM
Congratulations to @joybaglio.bsky.social on the Pushcart! A very well-deserved recognition for a really great story!!! Huzzah 🎉
[Please let the wear and tear on my copy be further endorsement!]
[Please let the wear and tear on my copy be further endorsement!]
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Congratulations to @joybaglio.bsky.social on winning a Pushcart Prize for her extraordinary short story “We Are Sorry for Your Suffering,” first published in One Story Magazine. Joy’s work continues to astonish with its emotional precision, imagination, and depth — this honor is so deeply deserved.
May 27, 2026 at 6:41 PM
Congratulations to @joybaglio.bsky.social on winning a Pushcart Prize for her extraordinary short story “We Are Sorry for Your Suffering,” first published in One Story Magazine. Joy’s work continues to astonish with its emotional precision, imagination, and depth — this honor is so deeply deserved.
I won a Pushcart Prize! Huge thanks to my brilliant editor @kcfriedman.bsky.social, everyone at @onestorymag.bsky.social & the Pushcart editors!
🎉We are thrilled to announce that One Story issue #332, "We Are Sorry for Your Suffering" by @joybaglio.bsky.social has won a Pushcart Prize & will be included in the 2027 Pushcart Prize Anthology! Congratulations to author Joy Deva Baglio! bit.ly/48IYtrO%E2%9...
May 27, 2026 at 8:25 PM
I won a Pushcart Prize! Huge thanks to my brilliant editor @kcfriedman.bsky.social, everyone at @onestorymag.bsky.social & the Pushcart editors!
Had a wonderful time reading & talking craft / process last week at A Writer’s Night, in Longmeadow MA! Thanks to all the wonderful folks who showed up, joined in a very lively conversation about writing, and participated in my small frog-themed trivia challenge (winner won a copy of “Frog Heart”)!
May 24, 2026 at 1:33 AM
Had a wonderful time reading & talking craft / process last week at A Writer’s Night, in Longmeadow MA! Thanks to all the wonderful folks who showed up, joined in a very lively conversation about writing, and participated in my small frog-themed trivia challenge (winner won a copy of “Frog Heart”)!
Belated photos from my wonderful conversation with author Joanna Margaret at Odyssey Bookshop, about her novel The Daughters, a gothic mystery. We chatted about historical research, witch trials, writing suspense, & so much more! Thanks to all the amazing folks who joined us!
May 22, 2026 at 9:25 PM
Belated photos from my wonderful conversation with author Joanna Margaret at Odyssey Bookshop, about her novel The Daughters, a gothic mystery. We chatted about historical research, witch trials, writing suspense, & so much more! Thanks to all the amazing folks who joined us!
THURSDAY, May 14th! I'll be featured at A Writer's Night, in Longmeadow MA! I'll be reading fiction, sharing craft talk kernels, & telling you about the connection between bagpipe and writing (this is secret knowledge, but those present will learn). More details here: tinyurl.com/2s4mbpad
May 13, 2026 at 3:48 PM
THURSDAY, May 14th! I'll be featured at A Writer's Night, in Longmeadow MA! I'll be reading fiction, sharing craft talk kernels, & telling you about the connection between bagpipe and writing (this is secret knowledge, but those present will learn). More details here: tinyurl.com/2s4mbpad
TONIGHT, Wednesday 5/13! I can't wait to talk with Joanna Margaret about writing a page-turning thriller, her background as an archival historian, and more! Join us at Odyssey Bookshop in South Hadley MA!
TONIGHT, Thursday 5/13, if you’re in MA, come hangout with author Joanna Margaret & PVWW Founder @joybaglio.bsky.social, at Odyssey Bookshop in South Hadley! They'll be talking about Joanna’s new gothic thriller & related topics! Hope to see you there! More details / RSVP here: tinyurl.com/3f2aw7j9
May 13, 2026 at 3:44 PM
TONIGHT, Wednesday 5/13! I can't wait to talk with Joanna Margaret about writing a page-turning thriller, her background as an archival historian, and more! Join us at Odyssey Bookshop in South Hadley MA!