Isabella
@isabellak.bsky.social
Writer, Editor @ Khoreo Literary Mag
This is how you know Zohran is not fucking around with the 1%.
If you don’t know Lina Khan, now is a great time to know about her. She’s now on Zohran Mamdani’s transition team. She’s also the former FTC Chair, only 36, & committed to leveling the playing field for everyday Americans. She is an absolute star. This is what hope feels like.
November 6, 2025 at 5:09 PM
This is how you know Zohran is not fucking around with the 1%.
Collecting all the recent good news and holding on them like a rope in a bad storm.
November 5, 2025 at 9:29 AM
Collecting all the recent good news and holding on them like a rope in a bad storm.
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We are heartbroken to hear about the passing of Celeste Rita Baker, a wonderful writer and human. It was our joy and privilege to publish her story “Me and Seed Sheself” in our magazine in 2022. Our deepest condolences to her loved ones, may she rest in peace. www.khoreomag.com/fiction/me-a...
Me and Seed Sheself
I been wid dis woman since she was small, and now is like we shell casing break in two, in three. First ting I remember from being wid she is hearing she little girl voice. So close it make me vibrat...
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November 4, 2025 at 8:21 PM
We are heartbroken to hear about the passing of Celeste Rita Baker, a wonderful writer and human. It was our joy and privilege to publish her story “Me and Seed Sheself” in our magazine in 2022. Our deepest condolences to her loved ones, may she rest in peace. www.khoreomag.com/fiction/me-a...
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November submissions are OPEN!
The theme for the November submission period is REVOLUTIONS!
We pay $0.10/word! More info on how to submit is on our website: www.khoreomag.com/submissions-...
The theme for the November submission period is REVOLUTIONS!
We pay $0.10/word! More info on how to submit is on our website: www.khoreomag.com/submissions-...
November 1, 2025 at 9:23 PM
November submissions are OPEN!
The theme for the November submission period is REVOLUTIONS!
We pay $0.10/word! More info on how to submit is on our website: www.khoreomag.com/submissions-...
The theme for the November submission period is REVOLUTIONS!
We pay $0.10/word! More info on how to submit is on our website: www.khoreomag.com/submissions-...
too many plot holes and leaps in logic
[man reading news]: not a fan of this worldbuilding, not very clearly explained, 2/5
November 1, 2025 at 8:06 PM
too many plot holes and leaps in logic
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In 7 days, our next submission period opens, with the theme: Revolutions.
We're looking for bold, subversive fiction exploring cycles of revolution, counter-revolution, quiet resistance, and more.
⏰ Submissions open Nov 1. Full details on what we're looking for: www.khoreomag.com/submissions-...
We're looking for bold, subversive fiction exploring cycles of revolution, counter-revolution, quiet resistance, and more.
⏰ Submissions open Nov 1. Full details on what we're looking for: www.khoreomag.com/submissions-...
October 24, 2025 at 3:11 PM
In 7 days, our next submission period opens, with the theme: Revolutions.
We're looking for bold, subversive fiction exploring cycles of revolution, counter-revolution, quiet resistance, and more.
⏰ Submissions open Nov 1. Full details on what we're looking for: www.khoreomag.com/submissions-...
We're looking for bold, subversive fiction exploring cycles of revolution, counter-revolution, quiet resistance, and more.
⏰ Submissions open Nov 1. Full details on what we're looking for: www.khoreomag.com/submissions-...
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Celebrating 5 years of khōréō with essays & interviews!
In "Diaspora Dracula," by @isabellak.bsky.social and edited by @danaiwrites.bsky.social, explores humanizing vampires & unpacking their role as societal outsiders. 🦇 www.khoreomag.com/non-fiction/...
In "Diaspora Dracula," by @isabellak.bsky.social and edited by @danaiwrites.bsky.social, explores humanizing vampires & unpacking their role as societal outsiders. 🦇 www.khoreomag.com/non-fiction/...
October 20, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Celebrating 5 years of khōréō with essays & interviews!
In "Diaspora Dracula," by @isabellak.bsky.social and edited by @danaiwrites.bsky.social, explores humanizing vampires & unpacking their role as societal outsiders. 🦇 www.khoreomag.com/non-fiction/...
In "Diaspora Dracula," by @isabellak.bsky.social and edited by @danaiwrites.bsky.social, explores humanizing vampires & unpacking their role as societal outsiders. 🦇 www.khoreomag.com/non-fiction/...
Blushing roses for thursday
October 9, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Blushing roses for thursday
Overcast Cactus bloom
October 6, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Overcast Cactus bloom
Things i love: friday dnd followed by an impromptu sleep deprived debate/rant/crash about the world.
Also sleep
Also sleep
October 4, 2025 at 7:14 AM
Things i love: friday dnd followed by an impromptu sleep deprived debate/rant/crash about the world.
Also sleep
Also sleep
We’ll never get the multidimensional movies we deserve as long as hedge fund managers, venture capitalist and the military are funding Hollywood.
I'm reminded also of the struggle that often hits marginalized folks in media in the US:
They will let you be tragic, they will let you be funny, but they won't let you be a full multidimensional person and they won't let you have your deeper culture nods without explaining it to them as tourists.
They will let you be tragic, they will let you be funny, but they won't let you be a full multidimensional person and they won't let you have your deeper culture nods without explaining it to them as tourists.
Everything Everywhere All At Once was better than anything I ever imagined Asian American cinema would be allowed to make in this country.
September 21, 2025 at 6:45 PM
We’ll never get the multidimensional movies we deserve as long as hedge fund managers, venture capitalist and the military are funding Hollywood.
12:57 and reflecting on some new family drama that will end up in a book somewhere someday.
September 15, 2025 at 7:58 AM
12:57 and reflecting on some new family drama that will end up in a book somewhere someday.
There is nothing nicer than having friends come over with snacks and we all jump in the pool under a full moon and talk about things we want to write, things we love to read.
September 9, 2025 at 12:10 AM
There is nothing nicer than having friends come over with snacks and we all jump in the pool under a full moon and talk about things we want to write, things we love to read.
Repost with a vampire that is not Dracula.
September 6, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Repost with a vampire that is not Dracula.
From an editor POV, you can kinda tell when someone is just following a trend cause the story is usually not that interesting (because the writer isn’t actually interested). When a writer is compelled the story gets weird and thats what pulls readers in.
discussion about spec fic trends by critics and readers is great, i'd just caution writers, esp. newer writers, to not let it get in your head too much. just do what compels you. you're unknowingly part of a movement and building out a landscape. it's ok to leave it to others to map out over time.
August 30, 2025 at 7:12 PM
From an editor POV, you can kinda tell when someone is just following a trend cause the story is usually not that interesting (because the writer isn’t actually interested). When a writer is compelled the story gets weird and thats what pulls readers in.
Jokes aside, serious congrats to all the Hugo winners! It was a night of success. Every human in that room was proof that we don’t need AI to do what we’ve always been doing - making art and building community.
August 18, 2025 at 6:25 AM
Jokes aside, serious congrats to all the Hugo winners! It was a night of success. Every human in that room was proof that we don’t need AI to do what we’ve always been doing - making art and building community.
Had a great time at Worldcon meeting new and old faces! Thank you @emelkrishnan.bsky.social for letting me be your plus one! Glad we could trauma bond over our masthead being skipped again. I look forward to next year!
August 18, 2025 at 6:13 AM
Had a great time at Worldcon meeting new and old faces! Thank you @emelkrishnan.bsky.social for letting me be your plus one! Glad we could trauma bond over our masthead being skipped again. I look forward to next year!
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Now announcing the release of Issue 5.2! ❤️🔥 Read our table of contents to see the new stories and their excerpts! If you haven’t subscribed already, head over to our website to buy a copy: www.khoreomag.com/category/iss...
This incredible cover is by Changyu Zou 🧡
This incredible cover is by Changyu Zou 🧡
June 16, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Now announcing the release of Issue 5.2! ❤️🔥 Read our table of contents to see the new stories and their excerpts! If you haven’t subscribed already, head over to our website to buy a copy: www.khoreomag.com/category/iss...
This incredible cover is by Changyu Zou 🧡
This incredible cover is by Changyu Zou 🧡
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In "Wax and Full Circles" by Stefani Cox, a couple navigates life where one of them is a werewolf. www.khoreomag.com/fiction/wax-...
June 16, 2025 at 3:32 PM
In "Wax and Full Circles" by Stefani Cox, a couple navigates life where one of them is a werewolf. www.khoreomag.com/fiction/wax-...
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There is no mass-deportation campaign going on right now. Deportation is a process.
This is kidnapping and human trafficking.
This is kidnapping and human trafficking.
June 8, 2025 at 10:19 PM
There is no mass-deportation campaign going on right now. Deportation is a process.
This is kidnapping and human trafficking.
This is kidnapping and human trafficking.
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Hello. I live in Los Angeles. The president is lying.
June 8, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Hello. I live in Los Angeles. The president is lying.
Im annoyed at seeing news stations show burning cars and fireworks when you can see how few people are doing anything to the officers.
LA is not rioting. You can look at history to see what an LA riot looks like. This is a peaceful protest.
LA is not rioting. You can look at history to see what an LA riot looks like. This is a peaceful protest.
June 9, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Im annoyed at seeing news stations show burning cars and fireworks when you can see how few people are doing anything to the officers.
LA is not rioting. You can look at history to see what an LA riot looks like. This is a peaceful protest.
LA is not rioting. You can look at history to see what an LA riot looks like. This is a peaceful protest.