Maria Dong (AVIARY coming 04.2026 from Severn House)
@mariadongwrites.bsky.social
(She/Her) Author of LIAR, DREAMER, THIEF and PSYCHOPOMP. AVIARY (literary suspense/horror) coming soon 04.2026! http://mariadong.com/link-tree/ for deets and short fiction! Rep:
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Aviary
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And here it the netgalley link for Aviary: www.netgalley.com/catalog/book... - If you're into queer, feminist, political body horror with the creeping ambiance of the gothic, have I got a book for you!
And here it the netgalley link for Aviary: www.netgalley.com/catalog/book... - If you're into queer, feminist, political body horror with the creeping ambiance of the gothic, have I got a book for you!
Aviary
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January 7, 2026 at 12:53 PM
And here it the netgalley link for Aviary: www.netgalley.com/catalog/book... - If you're into queer, feminist, political body horror with the creeping ambiance of the gothic, have I got a book for you!
Guess what is currently up on me galley? Go forth and request!
Hi Hi Hi I am *WAY* too excited to present the GORGEOUS cover for AVIARY, coming out 04.07.2026 from @severnhouse.bsky.social!
www.goodreads.com/book/show/24...
😮 Speculative suspense
🍃 Blends gothic vibes, + body horror
🇰🇷 Korean folklore
🌈 Queer longing
💪 Power, exploitation, and transformation
www.goodreads.com/book/show/24...
😮 Speculative suspense
🍃 Blends gothic vibes, + body horror
🇰🇷 Korean folklore
🌈 Queer longing
💪 Power, exploitation, and transformation
January 7, 2026 at 11:06 AM
Guess what is currently up on me galley? Go forth and request!
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Oooooh omg now we have the first OFFICIAL blurb!!
"Ignore All Previous Instructions is a deliciously queer, timely ode to human creativity in an ever-more-algorithmic world. Its subtle philosophical depth, keen observations, and lyrical poignancy will wow you... (1/2)
"Ignore All Previous Instructions is a deliciously queer, timely ode to human creativity in an ever-more-algorithmic world. Its subtle philosophical depth, keen observations, and lyrical poignancy will wow you... (1/2)
December 12, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Oooooh omg now we have the first OFFICIAL blurb!!
"Ignore All Previous Instructions is a deliciously queer, timely ode to human creativity in an ever-more-algorithmic world. Its subtle philosophical depth, keen observations, and lyrical poignancy will wow you... (1/2)
"Ignore All Previous Instructions is a deliciously queer, timely ode to human creativity in an ever-more-algorithmic world. Its subtle philosophical depth, keen observations, and lyrical poignancy will wow you... (1/2)
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", even as its neurodivergent hero steals your heart." - @mariadongwrites.bsky.social , Author of Liar, Dreamer, Thief and Aviary
Thank you Maria 💕
#IgnoreThisBook
Thank you Maria 💕
#IgnoreThisBook
December 12, 2025 at 8:32 PM
", even as its neurodivergent hero steals your heart." - @mariadongwrites.bsky.social , Author of Liar, Dreamer, Thief and Aviary
Thank you Maria 💕
#IgnoreThisBook
Thank you Maria 💕
#IgnoreThisBook
Hi Hi Hi I am *WAY* too excited to present the GORGEOUS cover for AVIARY, coming out 04.07.2026 from @severnhouse.bsky.social!
www.goodreads.com/book/show/24...
😮 Speculative suspense
🍃 Blends gothic vibes, + body horror
🇰🇷 Korean folklore
🌈 Queer longing
💪 Power, exploitation, and transformation
www.goodreads.com/book/show/24...
😮 Speculative suspense
🍃 Blends gothic vibes, + body horror
🇰🇷 Korean folklore
🌈 Queer longing
💪 Power, exploitation, and transformation
December 12, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Hi Hi Hi I am *WAY* too excited to present the GORGEOUS cover for AVIARY, coming out 04.07.2026 from @severnhouse.bsky.social!
www.goodreads.com/book/show/24...
😮 Speculative suspense
🍃 Blends gothic vibes, + body horror
🇰🇷 Korean folklore
🌈 Queer longing
💪 Power, exploitation, and transformation
www.goodreads.com/book/show/24...
😮 Speculative suspense
🍃 Blends gothic vibes, + body horror
🇰🇷 Korean folklore
🌈 Queer longing
💪 Power, exploitation, and transformation
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DC Public Library with a friendly reminder 📚
December 6, 2025 at 12:13 PM
DC Public Library with a friendly reminder 📚
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Hey all,
The Onion is accepting applicants for our writing, video and graphics fellowships.
Fellowships last six months, pay well, and provide full benefits.
You can apply at theonion.com/fellowship.
The Onion is accepting applicants for our writing, video and graphics fellowships.
Fellowships last six months, pay well, and provide full benefits.
You can apply at theonion.com/fellowship.
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December 3, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Hey all,
The Onion is accepting applicants for our writing, video and graphics fellowships.
Fellowships last six months, pay well, and provide full benefits.
You can apply at theonion.com/fellowship.
The Onion is accepting applicants for our writing, video and graphics fellowships.
Fellowships last six months, pay well, and provide full benefits.
You can apply at theonion.com/fellowship.
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Psychopomp, a thrilling SF novel by @mariadongwrites.bsky.social, published by Dark Matter Ink. It's about psychological abuse and trauma. Very dark and sooooo good!
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Psychopomp
On the penal colony of Hibiscus Station, there's no personnel more vital than the Pomps, who direct the excavation of highly volatile crystal. Young was in training to be a Pomp until a mental break a...
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December 2, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Psychopomp, a thrilling SF novel by @mariadongwrites.bsky.social, published by Dark Matter Ink. It's about psychological abuse and trauma. Very dark and sooooo good!
darkmattermagazine.shop/products/psy...
darkmattermagazine.shop/products/psy...
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Dark Matter INK Black Friday sale📉📚🔥 Up to 45pct off paperbacks by @renanbernardo.com, @aijiang.bsky.social, @angelasylvaine.bsky.social, @jelenawrites.bsky.social, @mariadongwrites.bsky.social @mariecroke.bsky.social and more. (Images by Dark Matter INK)
November 27, 2025 at 12:41 AM
Dark Matter INK Black Friday sale📉📚🔥 Up to 45pct off paperbacks by @renanbernardo.com, @aijiang.bsky.social, @angelasylvaine.bsky.social, @jelenawrites.bsky.social, @mariadongwrites.bsky.social @mariecroke.bsky.social and more. (Images by Dark Matter INK)
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I'm so happy to announce that my next book--a sci-fi space opera--is grinding away in the bowels of the Zon and will be available in (checks empty wrist) less than 72 hours. Soon it will be available in other places as well!
I can't wait for you to meet Aen and Rillen!
I can't wait for you to meet Aen and Rillen!
November 23, 2025 at 3:57 PM
I'm so happy to announce that my next book--a sci-fi space opera--is grinding away in the bowels of the Zon and will be available in (checks empty wrist) less than 72 hours. Soon it will be available in other places as well!
I can't wait for you to meet Aen and Rillen!
I can't wait for you to meet Aen and Rillen!
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Convincing you to read the first lines of my deep sea novel, also in the on sub waiting agony purgatory...👀🌊✨️
Share yours!
Share yours!
November 12, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Convincing you to read the first lines of my deep sea novel, also in the on sub waiting agony purgatory...👀🌊✨️
Share yours!
Share yours!
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Omfgaia go add this to your list rn! Trust me that you're gonna wanna read it the *second* it comes out!!
(I don't use goodreads so do it for meeeeee)
(I don't use goodreads so do it for meeeeee)
November 4, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Omfgaia go add this to your list rn! Trust me that you're gonna wanna read it the *second* it comes out!!
(I don't use goodreads so do it for meeeeee)
(I don't use goodreads so do it for meeeeee)
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Just added to my TBR, I really liked Maria Dong's previous book Psychopomp!
November 4, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Just added to my TBR, I really liked Maria Dong's previous book Psychopomp!
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Look look!
Song of Spores is launching TODAY, read the many fun quotes from the book in this thread and enjoy!
The preorders link is already down, you can buy here -
From publisher:
www.brokeneyebooks.com/catalog/p/so...
Amzn US: amzn.to/3LkmdJC
Bookshop: bookshop.org/a/14302/9781... (associate links)
The preorders link is already down, you can buy here -
From publisher:
www.brokeneyebooks.com/catalog/p/so...
Amzn US: amzn.to/3LkmdJC
Bookshop: bookshop.org/a/14302/9781... (associate links)
Okay let's do something trans, autistic and FUN, because I need it... and you might need it too 😮
Give me a page number and I give you a quote from my upcoming book SONG OF SPORES!
My e-ARC has pages from 3 to 202.
(Preorders here: www.brokeneyebooks.com/store/c62/So... )
Give me a page number and I give you a quote from my upcoming book SONG OF SPORES!
My e-ARC has pages from 3 to 202.
(Preorders here: www.brokeneyebooks.com/store/c62/So... )
November 4, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Look look!
Boosting this for...reasons
It's FRIDAAAAYYY! 🎉
We're kicking off the weekend with the SUPER exciting announcement that Severn House will be publishing Maria Dong newest book AVIARY 🦅
A twisted blend of #bodyhorror #gothicfantasy and #psychologicalsuspense. Hitting the shelves April 2026
@mariadongwrites.bsky.social
We're kicking off the weekend with the SUPER exciting announcement that Severn House will be publishing Maria Dong newest book AVIARY 🦅
A twisted blend of #bodyhorror #gothicfantasy and #psychologicalsuspense. Hitting the shelves April 2026
@mariadongwrites.bsky.social
October 22, 2025 at 11:32 PM
Boosting this for...reasons
Aviary
A young woman undertakes a terrifying journey—and a ter…
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October 21, 2025 at 12:18 AM
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Okay first @mariadongwrites.bsky.social was squeeing about it and now @nickydrayden.bsky.social is squeeing about it! Clearly this is a sign!
I can't remember the last time I had such an adventure reading a book, and my margins are doodled with proof. Saltcrop is a rollercoaster...a wet, weird, wild ride!
If you're in Austin, come hear @yumewrites.bsky.social and I chat about her latest novel Tuesday Oct 7th at First Light Books @6pm.
If you're in Austin, come hear @yumewrites.bsky.social and I chat about her latest novel Tuesday Oct 7th at First Light Books @6pm.
October 6, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Okay first @mariadongwrites.bsky.social was squeeing about it and now @nickydrayden.bsky.social is squeeing about it! Clearly this is a sign!
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This only happens to you once
September 26, 2025 at 7:39 PM
This only happens to you once
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It’s #FridayReads time and Hispanic/Latine Heritage month! Let’s boost all signals. This month is great, but I write with an accent every month. Here’s a (45% off!) novel full of sazón and magic, waves and monsters, storms and revenge, crime and friendship.
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September 26, 2025 at 1:32 PM
It’s #FridayReads time and Hispanic/Latine Heritage month! Let’s boost all signals. This month is great, but I write with an accent every month. Here’s a (45% off!) novel full of sazón and magic, waves and monsters, storms and revenge, crime and friendship.
www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/0316...
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🚨BREAKING: Pennsylvania Supreme Court RULES that election officials violated voter’s rights by rejecting mail-in ballots with technical errors without notifying voters. Voters must be given notice their ballots won’t count so they can challenge the disqualification or cast a provisional ballot.
🚨 Center for Coalfield Justice v. Washington County Board of Elections
Learn more.
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September 26, 2025 at 10:42 PM
🚨BREAKING: Pennsylvania Supreme Court RULES that election officials violated voter’s rights by rejecting mail-in ballots with technical errors without notifying voters. Voters must be given notice their ballots won’t count so they can challenge the disqualification or cast a provisional ballot.
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Giveaway now live! FF Patreons can enter win their choice of books by @kurellian.bsky.social @mariadongwrites.bsky.social @marisca.bsky.social or magazines from @heartlines-spec.com @undertow.bsky.social
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September 19, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Giveaway now live! FF Patreons can enter win their choice of books by @kurellian.bsky.social @mariadongwrites.bsky.social @marisca.bsky.social or magazines from @heartlines-spec.com @undertow.bsky.social
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Just got a super cool blurb for Song of Spores (coming in November!) from @mariadongwrites.bsky.social! So excited and grateful! Hoping to be able to share soon (my publisher is still gathering blurbs).
Preorders this way (paperback *and* hardcover):
www.brokeneyebooks.com/store/c62/So...
Preorders this way (paperback *and* hardcover):
www.brokeneyebooks.com/store/c62/So...
Song of Spores
Blowing minds, one book at a time. Broken Eye Books publishes the weird side of science fiction, fantasy, and horror. We love all speculative fiction, and the blurrier the boundaries, the better.
www.brokeneyebooks.com
September 10, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Just got a super cool blurb for Song of Spores (coming in November!) from @mariadongwrites.bsky.social! So excited and grateful! Hoping to be able to share soon (my publisher is still gathering blurbs).
Preorders this way (paperback *and* hardcover):
www.brokeneyebooks.com/store/c62/So...
Preorders this way (paperback *and* hardcover):
www.brokeneyebooks.com/store/c62/So...
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We are so thrilled to announce that Jess Cho will be joining the OTHERSIDE team as a Poetry Editor! Jess is a Rhysling Award-winning author with work in khōréō, Fantasy Magazine, Fireside Fiction, Apparition, Nightmare, and elsewhere. They can't wait to read your work when we open in January!
September 8, 2025 at 3:00 PM
We are so thrilled to announce that Jess Cho will be joining the OTHERSIDE team as a Poetry Editor! Jess is a Rhysling Award-winning author with work in khōréō, Fantasy Magazine, Fireside Fiction, Apparition, Nightmare, and elsewhere. They can't wait to read your work when we open in January!
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September 8, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Looking to join the Augur team? 👀 Now's your chance!
We are looking for dedicated, experienced, and compassionate folks to join our all-volunteer Editorial team! 💫🖋️ If you want to help shape the future of Augur magazine--APPLY NOW!
DEADLINE to submit your application is Sep 21 🗓️
🔗in bio!
We are looking for dedicated, experienced, and compassionate folks to join our all-volunteer Editorial team! 💫🖋️ If you want to help shape the future of Augur magazine--APPLY NOW!
DEADLINE to submit your application is Sep 21 🗓️
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