E. L. Chen
@elainechen.com
Horror writer, UI/UX designer, child-rearer, bunnyhugger. Rep: Dorian Maffei at KC&A. She/her elainechen.com 🇨🇦
SWEETSIDE MOTEL (IFP Mar 2026) 🔪
SLASHER SUMMER (Michael Joseph/Crown summer 2026) 🪓
ONE OF US IS ALREADY DEAD (Run For It fall 2026) 🪰
SWEETSIDE MOTEL (IFP Mar 2026) 🔪
SLASHER SUMMER (Michael Joseph/Crown summer 2026) 🪓
ONE OF US IS ALREADY DEAD (Run For It fall 2026) 🪰
I'm beyond thrilled this is going to be published. Inspired by THE BLAIR WITCH PROJECT, I steeped this book in late '90s nostalgia as well as all my anxieties as a middle-aged woman. 2/
October 13, 2025 at 3:21 PM
I'm beyond thrilled this is going to be published. Inspired by THE BLAIR WITCH PROJECT, I steeped this book in late '90s nostalgia as well as all my anxieties as a middle-aged woman. 2/
Kermit flail! Giddy I can finally announce that @orbitbooks.bsky.social's horror imprint, Run For It, has acquired my mid-life crisis found footage horror movie novel ONE OF US IS ALREADY DEAD. 🪰 1/
October 13, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Kermit flail! Giddy I can finally announce that @orbitbooks.bsky.social's horror imprint, Run For It, has acquired my mid-life crisis found footage horror movie novel ONE OF US IS ALREADY DEAD. 🪰 1/
Heh, I confess I based the drawing on my cheap but trusty store-brand kitchen knife 😅
October 12, 2025 at 12:56 AM
Heh, I confess I based the drawing on my cheap but trusty store-brand kitchen knife 😅
If you're coming to @canconsffh.bsky.social next weekend, I hope you like stickers! I'll be leaving some on the freebies table and will have them on me to give out too. Really happy with how these turned out.
October 11, 2025 at 12:15 PM
If you're coming to @canconsffh.bsky.social next weekend, I hope you like stickers! I'll be leaving some on the freebies table and will have them on me to give out too. Really happy with how these turned out.
Thinking abt On Spec has sent me down a memory rabbithole. Almost 20 years since I did this painting! On a real canvas! I'd forgotten I was nominated for an Aurora for artistic achievement that yr, my only Aurora nom 😢
October 10, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Thinking abt On Spec has sent me down a memory rabbithole. Almost 20 years since I did this painting! On a real canvas! I'd forgotten I was nominated for an Aurora for artistic achievement that yr, my only Aurora nom 😢
I got this twice in a row, so I guess it must be true 🤷♀️
October 9, 2025 at 1:33 AM
I got this twice in a row, so I guess it must be true 🤷♀️
I have just finished talking to four different customer service reps (for three separate issues) and I fear my face may be frozen like this for the rest of the day
(ironically I was also texting friends about autistic masking at the same time)
(ironically I was also texting friends about autistic masking at the same time)
September 29, 2025 at 2:32 PM
I have just finished talking to four different customer service reps (for three separate issues) and I fear my face may be frozen like this for the rest of the day
(ironically I was also texting friends about autistic masking at the same time)
(ironically I was also texting friends about autistic masking at the same time)
I need a pimple patch, but in the shape of my whole face. Like a sheet mask made of pimple patch material. Someone please make this.
September 24, 2025 at 8:11 PM
I need a pimple patch, but in the shape of my whole face. Like a sheet mask made of pimple patch material. Someone please make this.
But I don't want to get started, Microsoft 365 😒
No close button and clicking outside the modal doesn't dismiss it. Not cool. The links open in new tabs. But the button does nothing but close the modal? So it was just an awareness msg? That's bad CTA copy then, maybe Copilot wrote it 🤔
No close button and clicking outside the modal doesn't dismiss it. Not cool. The links open in new tabs. But the button does nothing but close the modal? So it was just an awareness msg? That's bad CTA copy then, maybe Copilot wrote it 🤔
September 19, 2025 at 9:52 PM
But I don't want to get started, Microsoft 365 😒
No close button and clicking outside the modal doesn't dismiss it. Not cool. The links open in new tabs. But the button does nothing but close the modal? So it was just an awareness msg? That's bad CTA copy then, maybe Copilot wrote it 🤔
No close button and clicking outside the modal doesn't dismiss it. Not cool. The links open in new tabs. But the button does nothing but close the modal? So it was just an awareness msg? That's bad CTA copy then, maybe Copilot wrote it 🤔
Heads up, looks like my contemporary gothic novella SWEETSIDE MOTEL will be out from @interstellarflight.bsky.social next March. Don't forget to lock your door.
September 9, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Heads up, looks like my contemporary gothic novella SWEETSIDE MOTEL will be out from @interstellarflight.bsky.social next March. Don't forget to lock your door.
Late to the party, as it's just been announced. I have a fun slasher tribute coming out next summer!
August 8, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Late to the party, as it's just been announced. I have a fun slasher tribute coming out next summer!
Seven college friends reuniting at a remote cabin in the woods? What could go wrong? 🤔 2/
August 8, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Seven college friends reuniting at a remote cabin in the woods? What could go wrong? 🤔 2/
Snoopy dance! So excited I can finally announce this. Forget hot girl summer, get ready for SLASHER SUMMER in 2026! 1/
August 8, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Snoopy dance! So excited I can finally announce this. Forget hot girl summer, get ready for SLASHER SUMMER in 2026! 1/
This morning has been full of small irritations that are annoying me more than they should.
July 31, 2025 at 3:35 PM
This morning has been full of small irritations that are annoying me more than they should.
Quote with your own dramatic black and white selfie!
July 26, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Quote with your own dramatic black and white selfie!
My local pet supply store is adopting cats and just look at this spunky little morsel.
(My kid and I are both allergic or else I would take her home 😭😭😭)
(My kid and I are both allergic or else I would take her home 😭😭😭)
July 26, 2025 at 2:31 PM
My local pet supply store is adopting cats and just look at this spunky little morsel.
(My kid and I are both allergic or else I would take her home 😭😭😭)
(My kid and I are both allergic or else I would take her home 😭😭😭)
Have spent the last hour on the phone with two different banks, I will not be speaking for the next 24 hours, thanks
July 22, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Have spent the last hour on the phone with two different banks, I will not be speaking for the next 24 hours, thanks
Gather round, my child, and marvel at how your mother listened to music in the time of the dinosaurs
July 7, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Gather round, my child, and marvel at how your mother listened to music in the time of the dinosaurs
Watched ROBOT DREAMS last night, and you should too. Based on the bittersweet graphic novel by Sara Varon, it'll make you think of all the friends you've lost touch with or grown apart from. 🥹
July 5, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Watched ROBOT DREAMS last night, and you should too. Based on the bittersweet graphic novel by Sara Varon, it'll make you think of all the friends you've lost touch with or grown apart from. 🥹
July 4, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Spider-Plant, Spider-Plant
My new friendly neighbourhood Spider-Plant
Looking fine, green and true
Hope I don't kill this one too
Look out! Here comes the Spider-Plant.
My new friendly neighbourhood Spider-Plant
Looking fine, green and true
Hope I don't kill this one too
Look out! Here comes the Spider-Plant.
July 1, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Spider-Plant, Spider-Plant
My new friendly neighbourhood Spider-Plant
Looking fine, green and true
Hope I don't kill this one too
Look out! Here comes the Spider-Plant.
My new friendly neighbourhood Spider-Plant
Looking fine, green and true
Hope I don't kill this one too
Look out! Here comes the Spider-Plant.
Post your favourite Dr Who, wrong answers only
June 30, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Post your favourite Dr Who, wrong answers only
My bumblebee pal and I leave the adventuring to youngsters and look for nice flowers to curl up in instead. Sometimes the pollen makes me sneeze, but it's a small price to pay for a good afternoon nap.
June 3, 2025 at 6:23 PM
My bumblebee pal and I leave the adventuring to youngsters and look for nice flowers to curl up in instead. Sometimes the pollen makes me sneeze, but it's a small price to pay for a good afternoon nap.
I blogged about how I meal plan as a busy single working mom, mostly because I want to tell people they can freeze almost anything to make their lives easier. elainechen.com/meal-plannin...
June 1, 2025 at 5:04 PM
I blogged about how I meal plan as a busy single working mom, mostly because I want to tell people they can freeze almost anything to make their lives easier. elainechen.com/meal-plannin...