Shyla Shehan

My superpower is invisibility and my biggest fear is not being seen…

[Shyla Shehan @shyspark]

As if our brains work like a computer program, which they do, albeit beautifully flawed...
https://t.co/SPAG9n55ra
Thanks to Angela M. Brommel and the team at Citron Review for publishing my poem, "Self-Portrait as ARM Assembly," in their Spring 2026 issue.

[The Good Life Review @goodlifelitmag]

"One Saturday afternoon—the last Saturday afternoon—Carson sat on the couch holding his head in his hands. From the kitchen, Susan brought him a cup of chamomile tea..."
Available in Issue #22. https://t.co/ojKFpXUU8R
Photo credit: Michael Yuan

[Shyla Shehan @shyspark]

For all the local CB & Omaha peeps... I'm having a party to celebrate my book, Mining the Gap! Huzzah!! We’ll share a few stories, read some poetry, nosh on some delightful snacks, and of course, there will be books! Details are on FB. https://t.co/aVNU6mCGX1

[Shyla Shehan @shyspark]

The world needs more beauty, art, and connectedness. And I need it. So grateful to be a part of the team that makes this journal possible. 🧡

[The Good Life Review @goodlifelitmag]

Today, we’re excited to announce Issue #22, a “Best Of” Edition that includes prize-worthy pieces from the last two years, plus bonus new work including The Nebraska Writers Collective 2025 Kate Sommer Memorial Poetry Prize winner, Rebecca Oliver! ⬇️ ❄️ ⬇️
https://t.co/7CPlU04HJT

[Shyla Shehan @shyspark]

Happy New Year!✨I'm excited to share that I have a poem in the latest release of New York Quarterly Magazine. I'm honored to be in good company in this issue and grateful to Amanda Bradley for the time and effort she spent on ushering it into the world! https://t.co/qp7G83cm2J

[The Good Life Review @goodlifelitmag]

The line-up for this year's Larksong (virtual) Holiday Speed Reading and Writing event on 12/13 (this Saturday) is bomb!!
The event is free and on Zoom. Details and registration at https://t.co/vkKpz2pTgA

[Shyla Shehan @shyspark]

My book comes out this week!... And I'm headed to Wayne State College to read a few of the poems in their Plains Writers Series. If your in Northeast Nebraska (or in the mood for a little road trip), the reading starts at 2PM. Details ⬇️⬇️⬇️
https://t.co/0aZvfPXiIr

[Shyla Shehan @shyspark]

Because the moon is moving away… https://t.co/PLsS4mdROV

[Shyla Shehan @shyspark]

Very excited to share a new eco poem out in the wild with The Summerset Review! 🌎 Many thanks to Joseph and the team for giving this piece (and its difficult formatting) a wonderful home!!

[Bella Puffs🔥 @SexyBellaPufffs]

Our Fall 2025 issue is released! Take it all in at https://t.co/tOEeBtHpJw. Enjoy, and happy fall!

[The Good Life Review @goodlifelitmag]

This week we are excited to put a spotlight on Jim Parisi and the story that won this year's Honeybee Prize in Flash Fiction! The story, judge Tom Pain's endorsement, plus audio of Jim reading his work are available in Issue #20.
https://t.co/gqfYfAFhYY
Photo by Mark Duffel

[Shyla Shehan @shyspark]

My fortune cookie says “friends rely on you for good advice.” So imma go ahead and start giving bad advice cuz that feels like a lot of pressure. Also, that’s not a fortune.

[Shyla Shehan @shyspark]

This one has all the feels! Definitely worth spending some quality time with... ✨💗✨

[The Good Life Review @goodlifelitmag]

Welcome to the sweltering heart of summer. Today we are excited to celebrate one of our most glorious collections yet! Issue #20 includes the winners of the annual Honeybee Prize, other select finalists, plus amazing art...
https://t.co/GBJCBfFqEf
Cover: “Zephyr” by Mary Amato

[Chill Subs @chillsubs]

Hey you know those really cool poems/short stories you write and squirrel away in your google drive?

You should send them to these places (((:

List with all of their info & websites to make it easy as hell: https://t.co/sR1OHTHE7n

[The Good Life Review @goodlifelitmag]

"your mother is a myth
ordinary, chews her food
like any other you hear her high
heels walking around the house
toast on the plate, coffee
in the cup, no one is home..."
From "Ode to the Wet Towel on the Floor" by Alicia Elkort.
https://t.co/yEoIxRKTmA

[Shyla Shehan @shyspark]

What great company! If y’all haven’t spent quality time with this issue yet, it’s gonna be a great weekend for it! ✨💃✨

[South 85 Journal @South85Journal]

Pleased to present the Editor's Choice Long List for our Spring/Summer issue!

Read these pieces and the whole fabulous issue here:
https://t.co/z85m1UOgcE

(Also, get ready: we'll open for submission in mid-June. Theme = deluge | drought)

[Shyla Shehan @shyspark]

Hey, hey party people. Check out the latest issue by @South85Journal ... I'm pleased to report a poem of mine is at the top of the ticket!! Many thanks to Leslie and the team for their work on this bountiful collection! ✨💚✨

[South 85 Journal @South85Journal]

NEW!! 🚨 ISSUE!! 🚨 ALERT!

Please read these wonderful writers and check out our artist-in-residence's photographs! It takes a village to create a literary journal, and we're proud of our hard work and eager to share it with the world!

https://t.co/yPE3JHSSvR

[The Good Life Review @goodlifelitmag]

Friends! Today is the day!! The big reveal of Issue #19. We're excited to share another batch of amazing work!! The full announcement is available on The Buzz. Dive in and help us celebrate this bountiful collection:
https://t.co/7m0QRWiDEy
Cover Art "Natural Hue" by Sarah Kohrs

[The Good Life Review @goodlifelitmag]

2025 Honeybee Prize sub window is open! The honey pot this year is $2000 split between 5 genres. Five judges. Five Winners. Five jars of delicious honey (plus the $$$)! Send your fresh fab writing today for a chance at it!🍯Details at: https://t.co/7SYS5IluP5

[Shyla Shehan @shyspark]

@uvray_deceased @MISTERBULLBULL I thought the same thing! 😂

[Shyla Shehan @shyspark]

Hey, hey, party people. I’m excited to share that a flash I wrote is up at @ScrawlPlace. Many thanks to Andy for giving this piece a wonderful place to call home. And pay no mind to the existential crisis…

[Scrawl Place @ScrawlPlace]

OMAHA, Neb. — "I’ve been here at this time of day and know that the crowd will thin considerably as evening approaches. By 8 PM it will be deserted. Did I mention I’m alone?"

Read "Party of One at the Wine Bar" by @shyspark

https://t.co/3wQgtGF6tM