Friends, I’m excited to share my first-ever awards eligibility post! I thought it would be fun to take a few minutes to share about all the pieces I published this year. I’d be honored if you’d consider reading any of these. :)
In general, horror stories and nonfiction are eligibile for Stoker Awards, while science fiction and fantasy stories are eligible for the Hugos, Nebulas, and Locus awards. Please see individual awards websites for specific rules.
My eligibility posts on social media:
INSTAGRAM | TWITTER
“Wanted: Bone-White Skull-Patterned Lace Trim” | PSEUDOPOD
HORROR, SHORT STORY (6.1K)
About the Story
A modern Gothic Rosemary's Baby if the coven were a wholesome sewing circle.
Content Warnings
pregnancy, miscarriage, verbal abuse (in backstory), dead mother (off-page)
*Also available through your favorite podcatcher! Look for the PseudoPod podcast!
“CHINA DOLL” | ASEPTIC AND FAINTLY SADISTIC
HORROR, SHORT STORY (3.1K)
About the Story
A college girl begins dating a boy, but someone watches. (Themes of exoticism, transformation, and misogyny.)
Content Warnings
racism (outright & implied), racist historical events (off-page), sexual content, dubious consent, degradation, rape (off-page & instances involving shades of questionable sexual interaction)
*If you would like a complimentary copy for possible awards consideration, feel free to email me at kelseayuauthor@gmail.com or DM me at @anovelescape on IG/Twitter!
“THE ORCHARD OF TOMORROW” | CLARKESWORLD
SCIENCE FICTION, SHORT STORY (5K)
About the Story
In a future ravaged by climate change, a woman tries to win back her former best friend by telling a tale of the Monkey King and the Peaches of Immortality.
Content Warnings
climate crisis, death including death of parents (off-page), fire (off-page), starvation, class discrimination
*Also available through your favorite podcatcher! Look for the Clarkesworld podcast!
“A SCARCITY OF SHARKS” | RECKONING
SCIENCE FICTION, SHORT STORY (4.3K)
About the Story
In a future where (great) white sharks have not been seen for years, a team of scientists sets out to discover if they are truly lost.
Content Warnings
climate crisis, animal death & trophy hunting (off-page), shark finning (off-page), animal injury, self sacrifice
“IN MEMORIES WE DROWN” | CLARKESWORLD
SCIENCE FANTASY, SHORT STORY (6.4K)
About the Story
In a climate-collapsed world, a marine botanist in an underwater lab discovers a plant that tastes of the home she's lost.
Content Warnings
climate collapse, loss, grief, depression
“THE GATEWAY BACK TO GOTHIC: 13 GOTHIC HORROR BOOKS BY BIPOC AUTHORS” | PSYCHOPOMP
personal essay, nonfiction (1.7K)
About the Essay
Personal essay about falling back in love with Gothic fiction, accompanied by BIPOC Gothic book recs.
“HUOGUO" | STONE SOUP
personal essay, nonfiction (1K)
About the Essay
Personal essay about my family's hot pot tradition.
I’ve been fortunate to find such incredible homes for my pieces this year! As always, links and more info (including previews!) are available for my short stories here and my essays here. Thank you to everyone who has read or shared my writing! And special thanks to those who have tagged or messaged me with kind words about them! You make this all worthwhile. <3
