Cheryl Skory Suma

To Breathe Absent the Presence of Others - Barren Magazine Barren Magazine - To Breathe Absent the Presence of Others -

2nd in my share train. Fiction "To Breathe Absent the Presence of Others." Pub'd for 2nd time by Barren Magazine (before I became Flash CNF Contributing Editor). An abbreviated v was previously pub'd by Spider Road Press (Honourable Mention 2020 Flash Fiction Comp) barrenmagazine.com/to-breathe-a...

A Kiss for Weeping - Exposition Review by Cheryl Suma Honorable Mention – Flash 405, April 2022: “Escape” Fiction   The signs you left in a hurry are everywhere. The half-eaten bag of M&Ms on the coffee table, several rainbow balls come to...

Planning to share various links to my past publications in coming weeks. First up: an Honourable Mention (ie 3rd place ish) in writing comp requiring stories under 405 words in theme of “escape” . Link below w judge’s comments after story. expositionreview.com/flash-405/a-...

Back To The Start - Cheryl Skory Suma — Bulb Culture Collective I want to go back to the start.

Still one of my favourite flash pieces I’ve published—about happy memories turned sour, what ifs, regrets, and second chances—Back To The Start - Cheryl Skory Suma — Bulb Culture Collective. www.bulbculturecollective.com/read/back-to...

Habitan enthusiasts! Had my first radio author interview EVER today w fab Gary at CHOP-FM 102.7 He made me very comfortable & had some great questions! Broadcast dates (program "Writers for Readers")
Wed September 3 at 6pm, Sat September 6 at 7am,
Wed September 17 at 6pm & Sat September 20 at 7am

Time to get reading! "Habitan" Purchase options. Described as C.S. Lewis' Narnia meets a Canadian-Aboriginal twist Paperback www.chickenhousepress.ca/bookstore/p/...
Kobo www.kobo.com/ca/en/ebook/...
NookBarnes&Noble www.barnesandnoble.com/w/habitan-ch...
KindleAmazon www.amazon.ca/Habitan-Para...

Habitan enthusiasts! Had my first radio author interview EVER today w fab Gary at CHOP-FM 102.7 He made me very comfortable & had some great questions! Broadcast dates (program "Writers for Readers")
Wed September 3 at 6pm, Sat September 6 at 7am,
Wed September 17 at 6pm & Sat September 20 at 7am

Aurora author’s new children’s book takes readers into fantasy world with Indigenous themes Cheryl Skory Suma takes inspiration from her Cree grandmother.

Link to second of 4 press articles for my new MG fantasy novel, Habitan, described as C.S. Lewis' Narnia meets a unique Canadian-Aboriginal twist! Launching August 10th! www.yorkregion.com/things-to-do...

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Aurora author's fantasy novel inspired by bedtime stories, Cree grandmother Challenging what is considered middle grade fiction, Cheryl Skory Suma's Habitan is a fantasy novel rich with Canadian settings, Indigenous values, and a throwback to the paperbacks of C. S. Lewis

Link to first of 4 upcoming press interviews for my new MG fantasy novel, Habitan, described as akin to C.S.Lewis' Narnia but with a unique Canadian-Aboriginal twist! Launching Aug 10th!
www.auroratoday.ca/local-news/a...

COVER REVEAL! So excited re my MG Fantasy Novel, Habitan, release date August 2025 w Chicken House Press! Aboriginal elements (nod to my Cree Grandma). Librarians in Toronto/York Region Area contact me for launch event tickets. Appreciate everyone's support--as an SLP, I'm pumped to share this story

#CNF (prev pub '22 International Amy MacRae Award for Memoir) dear to my heart—a challenge to write, it reflects on how past assaults/interference shaped me as a parent, & speaks to a fear too many women carry. Huge thanks to @bulbculture.bsky.social for repub. Reads & reshares greatly appreciated!

#CNF (prev pub '22 International Amy MacRae Award for Memoir) dear to my heart—a challenge to write, it reflects on how past assaults/interference shaped me as a parent, & speaks to a fear too many women carry. Huge thanks to @bulbculture.bsky.social for repub. Reads & reshares greatly appreciated!

We haven’t said it in a while, but we are so grateful to all of our readers and contributors. Running BCC is such a gift, as is reading all of your incredible work. Thank you for sticking with us! And if you haven’t been to the site recently, go visit! There is a TON to read!

Thanks, Lisa. Wish they shared full piece(excerpts always feel off to me) but they want people to buy the print issue

Awe, thanks Finnian! Truly appreciate the love 💜

Thanks to @pulpliterature.bsky.social & Flash Fiction Prize judge @finnwritesstuff.bsky.social for selecting and sharing my work! Appreciate their support so much! #flash #flashfic Issue available now, support #canlit 🇨🇦

Thanks for sharing my work from your fabulous flash405 competition, @expositionreview.bsky.social ! Consider entering this comp, flash writing friends! New themes and judge each round.

🤣 Prior to your reply, Megan, that’s exactly where I ended up sending it! @bulbculture.bsky.social accepted my #CNF “When I Ran From Nothing” for publication this coming May 20. So good call.

Chicken House Press Acquires Indigenous-Inspired Middle Grade Fantasy — Chicken House Press Chicken House Press is thrilled to announce the acquisition of HABITAN , a middle grade fantasy novel by Ontario-based author Cheryl Skory Suma, scheduled for release in July 2025. The deal represent...

Hey #amwriting pals! Beyond my #CNF #fiction #flash I love to create #fantasy tales for kids. Excited to announced @chicken_press (Tw/X) acquired my MG Indigenous-Inspired Fantasy Novel "Habitan" release summer 2025. Need #litmag #kidlit friend reviewers! www.chickenhousepress.ca/press/chicke...

Hey #CNF #amwriting friends! Looking for recs for #litmag that accepts previously pub'd CNF--have a fav raw piece (was finalist 8 comps) eventually pub'd in print anthology 2yr ago, but basically no one read it given print. Would love to find a 2nd home online. Suggestions?

This CNF by Cheryl Skory Suma is a tear jerker. 😭

Awe, thanks sooo much for sharing, @wordsthathop.bsky.social ! Appreciate you!

Thank you for reading!

Each anniversary of the day mom ended her life, I share my #CNF below. Our relationship was challenged at best, toxic & abusive at worst, yet there was love waiting in the wings. It's my hope this piece may help others suffering similarly to find clarity/healing. reckonreview.com/today-your-s...

Five Make the Shortlist for our September Writing Contest — Blank Spaces Magazine We are so pleased to announce that five writers have made the shortlist for our September 2024 Write Prompt Challenge.

Always an honour to make the shortlist at Blank Spaces Magazine for their flash image prompt contest! Best of luck to the final 5. Perhaps my weird little story will find a home: "The Strangers I Have Known, the Wine Said." www.blankspaces.ca/news/five-ma...

As I navigate my 23yr marital separation I’m thankful for my children (20&22). They’re happy, positive & resilient due to both our roles in their upbringing. Despite our differences, they thrived. I’m hopeful, not sad (but bit nervous to be on my own given my TBI & health issues)

This one didn’t pan out, fyi . 😆

Delighted to have my work selected the winner! Thank you to the Editorial team at Pulp Literature and to judge Finnian Burnett --I've had so little time to write or sub this year as I navigate some big life changes, so they made my summer with this publication news!

Congratulations to the Winners of the 2024 Hummingbird Prize! - PULP Literature The Best of the Nest We are delighted to announce the winner and honourable mentions of the 2024 Hummingbird Flash Fiction Prize, with commentary by final judge Finnian Burnett. Winner: 'The Art...

Surprised & delighted my little experimental flash "The Art of Tear Eating & Other Non-Predatory Behaviours" won
@pulpliterature.bsky.social's 2024 Hummingbird Prize! Thanks to judge Finnian Burnett for her kind comments on this piece. Read in Issue 45, Winter2025 pulpliterature.com/congratulati...

Thrilled to advance to the shortlist @pulpliterature.bsky.social for their 2024 flash fiction Hummingbird comp! Results tomorrow, best of luck to all those on shortlist.