Deirdre Coyle

Writer, editor, haute goth. ★ Videogame columnist at @Unwinnable ★ she/her ★ Bluesky:

[Selected Shorts @SelectedShorts]

There's a new episode of Too Hot for Radio with Emma Roberts performing @DeirdreKoala story "Stakes," a poignant story of a 20-something's loneliness and longing at a Renaissance fair. Produced with our friends at Belletrist Book Club. (📸 by Jessie Mar) https://t.co/3ifZF6RYyL

[Deirdre Coyle @DeirdreKoala]

TOO H🔥T FOR RADIO!!! So excited to share this recording of Emma Roberts reading my story, “Stakes,” for @SelectedShorts, with Aparna Nancherla hosting and interviewing Karah Preiss—truly a dream team! https://t.co/S4cjaI5Ut8

[Unwinnable @unwinnable]

"Purrcy’s round face and low, forward-facing eyes make me want to help him, no matter what thinly veiled threats he drops."

@deirdrekoala muses on the inherent helplessness in kawaii and how Purrcy from Mystic Mansion fits into it: https://t.co/Ev0f5jAqoh

[Kettle Pond Writers' Conference @KPondWriters]

We also still have fellowship spots available! Find more information on fellowship eligibility here: https://t.co/81g82epxN3

[Kettle Pond Writers' Conference @KPondWriters]

🚨 UPDATE 🚨 We’re extending our application deadline to midnight on THURSDAY, JUNE 13. This is our Final Round, but we’d still love to see you June 22 to 29!

[Deirdre Coyle @DeirdreKoala]

Come to Kettle Pond! There are boats! And fires to sit around! Sometimes I read tarot! Once we did (safe, supervised) AXE-THROWING.

[Kettle Pond Writers' Conference @KPondWriters]

Our new extended application deadline is Monday, June 10! Come hang out with us! https://t.co/yVymJ94E8S

[Deirdre Coyle @DeirdreKoala]

@kevinbertolero I apologize in advance for the disproportionate amount of horror on my list💀

[Kevin Bertolero @kevinbertolero]

Come join us at Kettle Pond this summer! I’ll be leading a generative workshop, giving a lecture, and hanging out at the lake!! June 22-29, my favorite week of the year

[Unwinnable @unwinnable]

ICYMI: "Maybe I’m just an aesthetic digital hoarder, but when I see the grayed-out lovers I have yet to collect, I know I must catch them all."

@deirdrekoala sorts out her feelings about the mobile game Game of Vampires: Twilight Sun: https://t.co/sNi1RmEHFA

[Unwinnable @unwinnable]

"Maybe I’m just an aesthetic digital hoarder, but when I see the grayed-out lovers I have yet to collect, I know I must catch them all."

@deirdrekoala sorts out her feelings about the mobile game Game of Vampires: Twilight Sun: https://t.co/sNi1RmEHFA

[Kettle Pond Writers' Conference @KPondWriters]

2024 applications are live! Join our welcoming creative community June 22-June 29 in Paul Smiths, NY for generative writing workshops, readings, craft talks & more on a beautiful campus with canoes, kayaks & miles of trails. Applications are always free. https://t.co/q784oFT8O7

[Kettle Pond Writers' Conference @KPondWriters]

If you’re new here, welcome to the concept of #KettleCats! Let us explain: the concept is Cats. We’re a writing conference. We like cats. That’s it. DM your cat pictures if you want us to post them as #kettlecats. #dailyERIK #dailyJARETH

[Kettle Pond Writers' Conference @KPondWriters]

#FBF Check out our postcards from the 1̶9̶5̶9̶ 2019 conference. Apply now for our Thoroughly Modern 2024 conference! Same dates, different year. Applications always free. #KPWC24 #kettlecats

https://t.co/yVymJ94E8S

[Deirdre Coyle @DeirdreKoala]

it's time ✒️🏞️🛶🪵🍷🐱

[Kettle Pond Writers' Conference @KPondWriters]

2024 applications are live! Join our welcoming creative community June 22-June 29 in Paul Smiths, NY for generative writing workshops, readings, craft talks & more on a beautiful campus with canoes, kayaks & miles of trails. Applications are always free. https://t.co/q784oFT8O7

[Kettle Pond Writers' Conference @KPondWriters]

2024 applications are live! Join our welcoming creative community June 22-June 29 in Paul Smiths, NY for generative writing workshops, readings, craft talks & more on a beautiful campus with canoes, kayaks & miles of trails. Applications are always free. https://t.co/mvM02j3Hxd

[Deirdre Coyle @DeirdreKoala]

personally attacked by duolingo

[Deirdre Coyle @DeirdreKoala]

I wrote about Game of Vampires' GOTHIC WRITER avatar, plus Drusilla, Carmilla, and a character named "Saber" who is definitely not Blade.

[Unwinnable @unwinnable]

We are small but mighty. Dig into the May 2024 issue of Unwinnable Monthly featuring Luis Aguasvivas on Child of Light plus our columnists on topics ranging from Reddit to beef.

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