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Pauline Chow (My gothic fantasy is Chasing Moonflowers!)

@paulinechow

Writer with words in Cosmic Horror Monthly, Apocalpyse Confidential, Space and Time Magazine. Assoc Editor @havenspec.bsky.social. Preorder Coven of the East: Reimagining Asian Women's Magical Histories: linktr.ee/paulinechow.

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Have you read Silk and Sinew!? Highly recommend but don't just take it from me ---> It's nominated for a Bram Stoker Award!!!

10.03.2026 21:24 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thanks @kristy.bsky.social! Congrats to you too ๐Ÿ˜€

09.03.2026 02:53 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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And Chasing Moonflowers by @paulinechow.bsky.social, a novel I had the privilege of mentoring through the HWA program, is also a 2025 Foreword INDIE Finalist for Young Adult Fiction!

06.03.2026 20:20 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Coven of the East โ€” the anthology I co-edited with @paulinechow.bsky.social and published with Authortunities Press & Ghastly Goings-On Press โ€” is a 2025 Foreword INDIE Finalist for Anthologies!

06.03.2026 20:17 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

YASH!!!! Congrats ๐Ÿ˜

06.03.2026 15:45 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Contributers on Bluesky: @angelayurikosmith.bsky.social @aijiang.bsky.social @chaweonkoo.bsky.social @garnetonwinter.bsky.social @mudangjenn.bsky.social @samwilket.bsky.social @sonyarhen.bsky.social @ayidashonibar.bsky.social @muteddragon.bsky.social

06.03.2026 14:34 ๐Ÿ‘ 5 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Coven of the East is a Foreword Indies Finalist! This genre-bending anthology features 22 writers from the Asian Diaspora, reimagining Asian Women's magical histories!
www.forewordreviews.com/awards/books...

06.03.2026 14:34 ๐Ÿ‘ 8 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

Need to read this!!!

06.03.2026 13:56 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

submitted the thing! Feedback from editors interested in a thriller revenge novelette. ๐Ÿคž#writinglife

27.02.2026 04:06 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I had to make a second Starter Pack! If you have any recs for Latinx Spec Fic authors, let me know and I'll try to add them when I can. Much love!

go.bsky.app/UtDuh4e

09.02.2026 18:47 ๐Ÿ‘ 40 ๐Ÿ” 21 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

Typical case of the Mondays? Got my car stuck in snowy the driveway. By the time AAA comes, the snow may melt ๐Ÿ˜…

09.02.2026 13:48 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The Opt Out Project What to do on your (social media) vacation?

Opt Out Project is a step-by-step buy to untangle from bigger tech. If you canot, don't pay for services with your privacy. Google adding AI without my consent to my emails lit ๐Ÿ”ฅ to migrate away from them www.optoutproject.net

27.01.2026 19:40 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

congrats!!!

15.01.2026 01:41 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Trying again this year for 100 magazine rejections. Last year got side tracked with publishing a novel and anthology. In 2024, I got noped 65 times. #writingcommunity

09.01.2026 19:40 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

VAMPIRES AT SEA by Lindsay Merbaum (Creature Publishing). Reviewed by @rebeccacuthbert.bsky.social. necessaryfiction.com/reviews/vamp...

13.10.2025 13:19 ๐Ÿ‘ 9 ๐Ÿ” 4 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

Do you prefer deck with crows or ancestors?

07.01.2026 02:21 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

so fun!

06.01.2026 20:32 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thanks so much. If you're so inclined, here's my eligibilty for 2025: bsky.app/profile/paul...

05.01.2026 20:55 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thank you @gnofhorror.com for reading and reviewing Chasing Moonflowers.

01.01.2026 23:37 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

cute!

25.12.2025 18:33 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Chasing Moonflowers has 50 reader reviews!
Indie authors had considered this a milestone.
Will the algorithm start to pay attention?
Is there a new line in the shifting sands?
#writingcommunity

www.goodreads.com/book/show/22...

23.12.2025 14:34 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Ep 107 On Asian Witches and Horror with Pauline Chow The Artsy Raven Podcast about Writing and Art with host JF Garrard ยท Episode

So grateful for @JFGarrard and ArtsyRaven Podcast! We had a blast discussing the messy, nnonlinear path to becoming a writer, joys of reclaiming myths, and inspiration for Chasing Moonflowers.
Have a listen! ๐ŸŽ™๏ธhttps://open.spotify.com/episode/57Er1jnvcuHxHYSWrUr8Ux #WritingCommunity #gothic #horror

19.12.2025 16:44 ๐Ÿ‘ 5 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
December 15, 2025: Volume XCIII, No 24

Check out the other 100 indie books here: www.kirkusreviews.com/magazine/cur...

18.12.2025 13:15 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Available now at your favorite digital store! Chasing Moonflowers by Pauline Chow

Chasing Moonflowers is a 2025 Best of Indie Books in Kirkus Reviews on 12/15/25!

"A dazzling blend of fantasy intrigue and historical drama that will haunt readers long after the final page." Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

Find here: books2read.com/chasingmoonf...
#booksky #gothic #tbr

16.12.2025 19:40 ๐Ÿ‘ 5 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Do you want the anthology that Reimagines Asian Women's Magical Histories?

Coven of the East is 4.99 during @Smashwords End of Year Sale 2025! #EoYSale25
smashwords.com/sale #witch #xmas #tbr

09.12.2025 19:32 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 3 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Chasing Moonflowers, a gothic journey through 1925 Hong Kong, is available on @Smashwords for $2.50. Feel empowered by the medicine and the journey of a young herbalist.

Fill your TBR with a Kirkus Starred Review and recommended story!

smashwords.com/sale #EOYSale25

08.12.2025 16:30 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I just started this series!

06.12.2025 04:19 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Mexican on the Moon cover. Female atronaut with helmet off with braids

Mexican on the Moon cover. Female atronaut with helmet off with braids

I met Pedro at StokerCon last year. Last night I had a dream that told me read "Mexicans on the Moon." It's so good.

Thanks dream angels and @pedroiniguez.bsky.social for writing this poetry collection #read #mustread

04.12.2025 16:14 ๐Ÿ‘ 11 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

Submitted my first ever speculative poems!!
Excited to defeat the overlords of overthinking and overediting.
#writingcommunity #spec #poetry

04.12.2025 14:34 ๐Ÿ‘ 4 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

This cover just draws me in. Thinking this will be a great read over the HOLIDAYS and/or EASTER ๐Ÿ‘€

04.12.2025 03:25 ๐Ÿ‘ 4 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0