Frances Gapper

Today's spotlight from our latest cat-centric issue is from @francesgapper.bsky.social 🦝
We loved the brilliant brevity of this piece, which added to the mystery and quiet spookiness. We get but glimpse of Murgatroyd - but he lingers...

trashcatlit.com/murgatroyd/

Rereading our #Flash405: “Illumination” winners, now available in our Flash 405: 2025 Issue: tinyurl.com/ExpoFlash25.

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@francesgapper.bsky.social

Purrfect quote for a click-through and I love your writer Q & A! 😻

Thanks so much, Tracey!!

Thank you very much, Suzanne! 💞

Thanks so much, Cole! 💞

Thanks so much, Jude! 💞

Thank you, Kyle - and many congratulations to you!

Thanks, Kelli - and many congratulations to you too!!

Thanks so much, Dan! 💞

Many congratulations, Kik!

Thank you, Kik - and many congratulations to you!!

Thanks ever so much, Lori! 💞

Thank you so much, Belinda!

So delighted to be on this list! Many thanks to series editors @megpokrass.bsky.social and Gary Fincke, guest editor @dseuss.bsky.social and of course to the fabulous Switch.

Many congratulations, Christine! ♥️

Murgatroyd Frances Gapper Oh well Although keen on cats, Aunt Jane wished to avoid catching even a glimpse of Murgatroyd the furry death herald, our ancestral ghost. Upon turning 70 she locked her cat flap an…

A tiny tale by @francesgapper.bsky.social in @trashcatlit.bsky.social that manages to be creepy, clever, funny, and thought-provoking in very few words.

trashcatlit.com/murgatroyd/

Thank you so much, Dawn!

Thank you so much, Lori! 😻

Beautiful story, Lori - so heartfelt and yet lightly told!

The cats are out of the binbag!

Mine was 'potato' 🥔 🙂

#flash #writer folks, check out this wonderful bin/journal—two paws up!!! 😻

Thank you, Lori - I'm looking forward to reading about Thomas!

Our LAST tease!
Issue launches 2nd Jan. Get your paws on 20 cat flash then 🦝

@heatherbooknook.bsky.social shows us a future where the cats get all the tech
@jennyhart2001.bsky.social layers her relationship story with martial arts
@francesgapper.bsky.social gives us a glimpse of something uncanny

And I'm looking forward to seeing yours, Lori! 😻

Back in Trash Cat Lit - meow meow!!

Brilliant, Gill - well done! I love that story.

Brilliant news - many congratulations, Adele!

We are thrilled to share our nominations for @pushcartprize.bsky.social

@francesgapper.bsky.social
@adlibby.bsky.social
@quickasaflash.bsky.social
@stephaniecarty.bsky.social
@maireadwrites.bsky.social
@emilyrinkema.bsky.social

Good Luck you fabulous Trash Family 💜