A.Y. Chao
@aychao.com
Master procrastinator. Occasional adult.
#1 Sunday Times Bestselling author of SHANGHAI IMMORTAL
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#1 Sunday Times Bestselling author of SHANGHAI IMMORTAL
she/they/Alice
aychao.com
Latest news: https://ciaochao.beehiiv.com/
Ahh look at this cutie 💕💕💕
Happy book birthday to me and illustrator Jamie Bauza! Born today: LITTLE RHINO LOST, U.S. edition! Published by Crocodile Books @interlinkbooks.bsky.social The UK edition will be out in March, published by @otterbarrybooks.bsky.social
February 11, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Ahh look at this cutie 💕💕💕
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These awesome BFS authors are doing a live talk on folklore. Great way to spend a cold, dark November night.
@abeaumontbooks.bsky.social @annasmithspark.bsky.social @silvanhistorian.bsky.social @aychao.com
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@abeaumontbooks.bsky.social @annasmithspark.bsky.social @silvanhistorian.bsky.social @aychao.com
www.waterstones.com/events/folkl...
October 27, 2024 at 4:45 PM
These awesome BFS authors are doing a live talk on folklore. Great way to spend a cold, dark November night.
@abeaumontbooks.bsky.social @annasmithspark.bsky.social @silvanhistorian.bsky.social @aychao.com
www.waterstones.com/events/folkl...
@abeaumontbooks.bsky.social @annasmithspark.bsky.social @silvanhistorian.bsky.social @aychao.com
www.waterstones.com/events/folkl...
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Terrific talk about storytelling from different cultural background mythologies and the links with folklore. With the wonderful authors @drkarenlord.bsky.social, Espen Aukan and @aychao.com; cleverly conducted by @diesclara.bsky.social
#MesaRedondaVO #celsius2024
#MesaRedondaVO #celsius2024
July 18, 2024 at 12:55 PM
Terrific talk about storytelling from different cultural background mythologies and the links with folklore. With the wonderful authors @drkarenlord.bsky.social, Espen Aukan and @aychao.com; cleverly conducted by @diesclara.bsky.social
#MesaRedondaVO #celsius2024
#MesaRedondaVO #celsius2024
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When Glasgow and your friend says, “hey want to do a double decker red bus that sees tea with a zillion other authors?” You say yes. Thank you @aychao.com for a brilliant afternoon and to all the publishers who sponsored such a fun bookish outing! @torbooks.bsky.social
August 9, 2024 at 6:56 PM
When Glasgow and your friend says, “hey want to do a double decker red bus that sees tea with a zillion other authors?” You say yes. Thank you @aychao.com for a brilliant afternoon and to all the publishers who sponsored such a fun bookish outing! @torbooks.bsky.social
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I had a chat with @bellapagan.bsky.social for Glasgow Presents Worldcon! Take a look to find out more about Tor UK and Bella!
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Meet the Publisher - Bella Pagan (DG)
Bella Pagan is Publisher for Tor UK, Pan Macmillan's speculative fiction imprint. At Tor, she publishes out-of-this-world science fiction, fantasy and horror...
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October 5, 2023 at 8:41 AM
I had a chat with @bellapagan.bsky.social for Glasgow Presents Worldcon! Take a look to find out more about Tor UK and Bella!
m.youtube.com/watch?v=ka4l...
m.youtube.com/watch?v=ka4l...
Help save these treasures on London’s Millenium Bridge 💗 Ben Wilson transforms discarded gum into tiny paintings that celebrate connections between people & places. The City wants to remove them—please sign to help save these unique works of public art. change.org/p/save-the-m...
October 5, 2023 at 6:35 AM
Help save these treasures on London’s Millenium Bridge 💗 Ben Wilson transforms discarded gum into tiny paintings that celebrate connections between people & places. The City wants to remove them—please sign to help save these unique works of public art. change.org/p/save-the-m...
For the morning crowd ICYMI 💗
I take my role as enabler very seriously! US friends: #shanghaiimmortal is 99 cents on amazon today 🤩 You’re welcome 😘 www.amazon.com/dp/B0BTD2QDS6/
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October 5, 2023 at 5:27 AM
For the morning crowd ICYMI 💗
I take my role as enabler very seriously! US friends: #shanghaiimmortal is 99 cents on amazon today 🤩 You’re welcome 😘 www.amazon.com/dp/B0BTD2QDS6/
Amazon.com
www.amazon.com
October 4, 2023 at 5:59 PM
I take my role as enabler very seriously! US friends: #shanghaiimmortal is 99 cents on amazon today 🤩 You’re welcome 😘 www.amazon.com/dp/B0BTD2QDS6/
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Gentle reminder that if you read @uncannymagazine.bsky.social through Kindle Unlimited, you need to actually open issues and flip pages in order for it to “count” for subscription dollars. Keeping us on your subscription list doesn’t get us paid!
September 30, 2023 at 9:28 PM
Gentle reminder that if you read @uncannymagazine.bsky.social through Kindle Unlimited, you need to actually open issues and flip pages in order for it to “count” for subscription dollars. Keeping us on your subscription list doesn’t get us paid!
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Good to see @aychao.com and @genevievecogman.bsky.social on my mother's TBR pile ☺️
October 1, 2023 at 4:16 PM
Good to see @aychao.com and @genevievecogman.bsky.social on my mother's TBR pile ☺️
Share your desk Sunday!
I finally cleaned my hazard zone of a desk today ready for a Monday writing session so what better time to share a pic! What do you have on yours? #amwriting #procrasticleaning
I finally cleaned my hazard zone of a desk today ready for a Monday writing session so what better time to share a pic! What do you have on yours? #amwriting #procrasticleaning
October 1, 2023 at 7:40 PM
Share your desk Sunday!
I finally cleaned my hazard zone of a desk today ready for a Monday writing session so what better time to share a pic! What do you have on yours? #amwriting #procrasticleaning
I finally cleaned my hazard zone of a desk today ready for a Monday writing session so what better time to share a pic! What do you have on yours? #amwriting #procrasticleaning
Reward for being stuck twice today. Got my jabs out of the way, fall I’m ready for you!
September 30, 2023 at 10:58 AM
Reward for being stuck twice today. Got my jabs out of the way, fall I’m ready for you!
🔥THIS IS NOT A DRILL🔥 All event links are now live for my US tour! Get your tickets/preorders here: linktr.ee/ay_chao
Cannot wait to meet y'all 🩷
I might have some special surprises for those who preorder for the bookstore events. Keep your eyes peeled!👀
Cannot wait to meet y'all 🩷
I might have some special surprises for those who preorder for the bookstore events. Keep your eyes peeled!👀
September 28, 2023 at 7:45 PM
🔥THIS IS NOT A DRILL🔥 All event links are now live for my US tour! Get your tickets/preorders here: linktr.ee/ay_chao
Cannot wait to meet y'all 🩷
I might have some special surprises for those who preorder for the bookstore events. Keep your eyes peeled!👀
Cannot wait to meet y'all 🩷
I might have some special surprises for those who preorder for the bookstore events. Keep your eyes peeled!👀
Broke out my fierce little fugu mug today. He’s my early morning drafting buddy bringing me caffeine and hopefully many words!
September 28, 2023 at 5:39 AM
Broke out my fierce little fugu mug today. He’s my early morning drafting buddy bringing me caffeine and hopefully many words!
Who knew sprintbot had such power? 800 words in 30 min. I’m shook! Tomorrow we’re going all out
September 26, 2023 at 8:10 PM
Who knew sprintbot had such power? 800 words in 30 min. I’m shook! Tomorrow we’re going all out
#ShanghaiImmortal US #PreorderCampaign!
Preorder with River Bend Bookshop and get art cards + bookmark. riverbendbookshop.com/aychao
Preorder with the Signed Page and get signed book + art card + bookmark.
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💗 thanks for all your support 💗
Preorder with River Bend Bookshop and get art cards + bookmark. riverbendbookshop.com/aychao
Preorder with the Signed Page and get signed book + art card + bookmark.
signedpage.com/products/sha...
💗 thanks for all your support 💗
September 25, 2023 at 10:59 PM
#ShanghaiImmortal US #PreorderCampaign!
Preorder with River Bend Bookshop and get art cards + bookmark. riverbendbookshop.com/aychao
Preorder with the Signed Page and get signed book + art card + bookmark.
signedpage.com/products/sha...
💗 thanks for all your support 💗
Preorder with River Bend Bookshop and get art cards + bookmark. riverbendbookshop.com/aychao
Preorder with the Signed Page and get signed book + art card + bookmark.
signedpage.com/products/sha...
💗 thanks for all your support 💗
book 2 syndrome. ugh. that is all.
September 24, 2023 at 7:08 AM
book 2 syndrome. ugh. that is all.
Helped organise a grassroots #eseaauthorslitfest! It was SO MUCH FUN! My heart is so darned full. Building community, opening doors, lifting voices from all different genres, authors & illustrators, kidlit, SFF, thriller, contemp, lit fit. We celebrate all. <3 #eseaheritagemonth
Thrilled by the success of our inaugural #eseaauthorslitfest, the first inclusive literary festival celebrating U.K. based ESEA authors and illustrators from all genres—kidlit, thriller, contemporary, sci-fi, fantasy, non-fic to name just a few! t.co/GIfW4MhpD6
ESEA AUTHORS COLLECTIVE on Instagram: "Thrilled by the success of our first ever #eseaauthorslitfest...
15 likes, 2 comments - eseaauthors on September 22, 2023: "Thrilled by the success of our first ever #eseaauthorslitfest, the first inclusive literary festi..."
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September 22, 2023 at 6:39 PM
Helped organise a grassroots #eseaauthorslitfest! It was SO MUCH FUN! My heart is so darned full. Building community, opening doors, lifting voices from all different genres, authors & illustrators, kidlit, SFF, thriller, contemp, lit fit. We celebrate all. <3 #eseaheritagemonth
Back from #fantasycon feeling inspired and ready to dive back into drafting book 2. Had a blast moderating Bad Girls of SFF panel and hanging out with the best writing peeps! Til next time 💗
September 17, 2023 at 7:08 PM
Back from #fantasycon feeling inspired and ready to dive back into drafting book 2. Had a blast moderating Bad Girls of SFF panel and hanging out with the best writing peeps! Til next time 💗
In Birmingham for #fantasycon. Some pretty sights for your enjoyment. The first building is a library!! 😍
September 17, 2023 at 7:14 AM
In Birmingham for #fantasycon. Some pretty sights for your enjoyment. The first building is a library!! 😍
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Getting stuck in the lift is a #FantasyCon right of passage, could have done it with lovelier people than @tashasuri.bsky.social, @aychao.com, and @annabelcwrites.bsky.social!
September 16, 2023 at 8:47 AM
Getting stuck in the lift is a #FantasyCon right of passage, could have done it with lovelier people than @tashasuri.bsky.social, @aychao.com, and @annabelcwrites.bsky.social!
Downloaded the Bluesky app. I guess I live here now 💗
September 12, 2023 at 9:32 AM
Downloaded the Bluesky app. I guess I live here now 💗
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My Genre Grapevine report on what's happening at F&SF, which accepted a story by an author connected to the National Front. Also digs into how anger was wrongly aimed at Sheree Renée Thomas and how publisher Gordon Van Gelder needs to deal with this issue. www.patreon.com/posts/88237737
August 25, 2023 at 3:17 PM
My Genre Grapevine report on what's happening at F&SF, which accepted a story by an author connected to the National Front. Also digs into how anger was wrongly aimed at Sheree Renée Thomas and how publisher Gordon Van Gelder needs to deal with this issue. www.patreon.com/posts/88237737
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Really loved this piece when I happened upon it on the bad place. Melissa takes a story premise that might look fairly predictable in a bare outline, but executes it beautifully. A good reminder that originality and creativity lie mainly in craft rather than ideas.
Holy crap, I won third prize at Room Magazine's Fiction Contest! 🏆
Immense gratitude goes out to Heather O'Neill for your kind words. I will never forget this. Whenever imposter syndrome hits, I will whip out your blurb. Thank you forever.
https://roommagazine.com/fiction-contest-2023-the-winners/
Immense gratitude goes out to Heather O'Neill for your kind words. I will never forget this. Whenever imposter syndrome hits, I will whip out your blurb. Thank you forever.
https://roommagazine.com/fiction-contest-2023-the-winners/
August 24, 2023 at 9:01 PM
Really loved this piece when I happened upon it on the bad place. Melissa takes a story premise that might look fairly predictable in a bare outline, but executes it beautifully. A good reminder that originality and creativity lie mainly in craft rather than ideas.
Tuesdays are henceforth cupcake day
July 4, 2023 at 9:10 PM
Tuesdays are henceforth cupcake day