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The Ones Behind the Bookshelves is a writer-run literary newsletter. It began as my way of getting back into the reading habit I’d lost track of.

For 2026, the newsletter is shifting a bit: I’ll be curating eclectic short fiction and poetry from writer submissions. So you’ll see stories or poems in your inbox from writers who want to share their work.

Whether you’re a reader hunting for fresh voices, or a writer wanting to share your work, this is the place for you. The newsletter posts will be sent out in Spring (March, April, May), and Fall (September, October, November).

The Ones Behind the Bookshelves is run by g.a.costa.

As a writer-editor, I also share my own poetry occasionally on the newsletter’s social channels (Notes, PinkSky, BlueSky, and Instagram)

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