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) 🪰
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E. L. Chen
@elainechen.com
· Oct 13
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/
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Sorry for the delay.
We had to wait on timezones.
Because HOME SICK just had its cover reveal in People Magazine.
@solarisbooks.bsky.social
We had to wait on timezones.
Because HOME SICK just had its cover reveal in People Magazine.
@solarisbooks.bsky.social
Rhiannon Grist’s ‘Cottagegore’ Horror 'Home Sick' Will Make Your Skin Crawl — See the Cover! (Exclusive)
Rhiannon Grist is debuting a new psychological horror novel. PEOPLE has an exclusive preview of 'Home Sick', a new book that puts a dark spin on the haunted house story.
people.com
November 14, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Sorry for the delay.
We had to wait on timezones.
Because HOME SICK just had its cover reveal in People Magazine.
@solarisbooks.bsky.social
We had to wait on timezones.
Because HOME SICK just had its cover reveal in People Magazine.
@solarisbooks.bsky.social
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It’s here: the cover for the UK edition of VILE LADY VILLAINS, coming out April 02 2026 by Penguin Michael Joseph🖤
November 14, 2025 at 1:55 PM
It’s here: the cover for the UK edition of VILE LADY VILLAINS, coming out April 02 2026 by Penguin Michael Joseph🖤
Coming briefly out of Bsky hiatus to say I have seen proof designs for SLASHER SUMMER and they have made ME excited to read the book, and I wrote it 😅
a cartoon character with big eyes says it 's so beautiful
Alt: Jake, the yellow dog from ADVENTURE TIME, with big liquid eyes saying, “It’s so beautiful!”
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November 14, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Coming briefly out of Bsky hiatus to say I have seen proof designs for SLASHER SUMMER and they have made ME excited to read the book, and I wrote it 😅
Now that Can-Con is over, it's time for a short social media break while I try to get some things done. Take care, friends.
a cartoon of homer simpson standing in a grassy yard
Alt: Homer Simpson slowly disappearing backwards into a hedge.
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October 20, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Now that Can-Con is over, it's time for a short social media break while I try to get some things done. Take care, friends.
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This still may be my favourite art gallery ad of all time, which ran regularly on Detroit television during my formative years.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=qXbK...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=qXbK...
Detroit Institute of Arts "You Gotta Have Art!" Remastered 1976 Commercial.
YouTube video by Detroit Institute of Arts
www.youtube.com
October 19, 2025 at 10:22 PM
This still may be my favourite art gallery ad of all time, which ran regularly on Detroit television during my formative years.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=qXbK...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=qXbK...
This was posted in context of folks criticizing protests, but this is my personal pet peeve about those who complain about art, esp abstract expressionism. "I could've done that." Great! Get yourself a 20' tall canvas and some paints and do it.
October 19, 2025 at 6:46 PM
This was posted in context of folks criticizing protests, but this is my personal pet peeve about those who complain about art, esp abstract expressionism. "I could've done that." Great! Get yourself a 20' tall canvas and some paints and do it.
#can-con folks! I asked the hotel front desk to call me a taxi and they said it can take 30-40 min to get there. Give yourself lots of time, or book online beforehand.
October 19, 2025 at 12:52 PM
#can-con folks! I asked the hotel front desk to call me a taxi and they said it can take 30-40 min to get there. Give yourself lots of time, or book online beforehand.
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HMW made the @vulture.com list, and my heart is doing tiny bat flips. Appreciate the love! 🖤
October 17, 2025 at 6:49 PM
HMW made the @vulture.com list, and my heart is doing tiny bat flips. Appreciate the love! 🖤
Help, am waiting for the train and the older gentleman sitting near me just turned to his wife and started a sentence with "I read on Facebook..." and proceeded to mention a couple of countries in the news. Pls don't get your news from FB, sir 🤦🏻♀️
October 17, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Help, am waiting for the train and the older gentleman sitting near me just turned to his wife and started a sentence with "I read on Facebook..." and proceeded to mention a couple of countries in the news. Pls don't get your news from FB, sir 🤦🏻♀️
Goodreads can be a quagmire, like most social sites, but I've heard publishers pay attention to the numbers. I got active again on the site because of this. So pls add my (or others') books to your lists if you're interested!
Heyyyy, SWEETSIDE MOTEL, SLASHER SUMMER, and ONE OF US IS ALREADY DEAD are up on Goodreads! Add to your Want to Read list if you are so inclined. (I've checked Storygraph but nothing yet.) www.goodreads.com/author/list/...
Books by E.L. Chen (Author of The Dragon and the Stars)
E.L. Chen has 12 books on Goodreads with 2198 ratings. E.L. Chen’s most popular book is The Dragon and the Stars (Daw Book Collectors, 1511).
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October 17, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Goodreads can be a quagmire, like most social sites, but I've heard publishers pay attention to the numbers. I got active again on the site because of this. So pls add my (or others') books to your lists if you're interested!
Aaaaahh, the hare 😍
We're doing a little halloween flash day(s) at the shop!! These designs will be $300+tax those two days only and they're repeatable/available after!
October 17, 2025 at 1:52 AM
Aaaaahh, the hare 😍
Heyyyy, SWEETSIDE MOTEL, SLASHER SUMMER, and ONE OF US IS ALREADY DEAD are up on Goodreads! Add to your Want to Read list if you are so inclined. (I've checked Storygraph but nothing yet.) www.goodreads.com/author/list/...
Books by E.L. Chen (Author of The Dragon and the Stars)
E.L. Chen has 12 books on Goodreads with 2198 ratings. E.L. Chen’s most popular book is The Dragon and the Stars (Daw Book Collectors, 1511).
www.goodreads.com
October 16, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Heyyyy, SWEETSIDE MOTEL, SLASHER SUMMER, and ONE OF US IS ALREADY DEAD are up on Goodreads! Add to your Want to Read list if you are so inclined. (I've checked Storygraph but nothing yet.) www.goodreads.com/author/list/...
As per usual my suitcase for @canconsffh.bsky.social is half-filled with snacks, which will be replaced by books at the end of the weekend.
October 16, 2025 at 7:49 PM
As per usual my suitcase for @canconsffh.bsky.social is half-filled with snacks, which will be replaced by books at the end of the weekend.
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New ebook editions of SUMMON THE KEEPER and THE SECOND SUMMONING with new ebook edition covers are now available. 1/3
October 16, 2025 at 7:39 PM
New ebook editions of SUMMON THE KEEPER and THE SECOND SUMMONING with new ebook edition covers are now available. 1/3
They made a big deal about the Doctor being the last Time Lord after the Time War but he's not, Romana is still kicking around in E-space, isn't she?
Tell me your most unhinged Doctor Who opinion. I mean, if you’re a fan, they’re likely all unhinged anyway.
October 15, 2025 at 3:50 PM
They made a big deal about the Doctor being the last Time Lord after the Time War but he's not, Romana is still kicking around in E-space, isn't she?
MAKE THE LOGO BIGGER
In honor of spooky month, share a 4 word horror story that only someone in your profession would understand
I'll go first: Six page commercial lease.
I'll go first: Six page commercial lease.
October 14, 2025 at 11:02 AM
MAKE THE LOGO BIGGER
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The perfect news to celebrate for spooky season!! So excited for more forthcoming @elainechen.com books! ONE OF US IS ALREADY DEAD is a suspenseful horror novel about the challenges women face in middle age, and past mistakes coming back to haunt you 😈
October 13, 2025 at 5:41 PM
The perfect news to celebrate for spooky season!! So excited for more forthcoming @elainechen.com books! ONE OF US IS ALREADY DEAD is a suspenseful horror novel about the challenges women face in middle age, and past mistakes coming back to haunt you 😈
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/
BREAKING NEWS: I have FINALLY seen Kpop Demon Hunters.
a cartoon girl wearing a yellow hat and a floral jacket .
Alt: Zoey from KPOP DEMON HUNTERS, a young Asian woman wearing a yellow bucket hat and floral jacket, bops her shoulders with a broad goofy smile on her face.
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October 12, 2025 at 1:01 AM
BREAKING NEWS: I have FINALLY seen Kpop Demon Hunters.
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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.
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.
For breakfast I had a Nutella-packed croissant and caffeinated coffee (normally I drink decaf) and now I can see time
a close up of a cat 's face with mathematical equations on it
Alt: A closeup of a cat's face, its expression spaced out, with mathematical equations overlaid on top
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October 10, 2025 at 2:25 PM
For breakfast I had a Nutella-packed croissant and caffeinated coffee (normally I drink decaf) and now I can see time
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On Spec has long deserved recognition for best semiprozine at the Hugo Awards, but has never even made the ballot because it's Canadian and most Hugo voters are U.S.-based.
2026 will be your final opportunity to nominate an institution that has been an incubator for so much talent.
2026 will be your final opportunity to nominate an institution that has been an incubator for so much talent.
With our new issue, we are making the sad announcement that this will be the final year for On Spec. See www.onspec.ca for details.
October 9, 2025 at 9:49 PM
On Spec has long deserved recognition for best semiprozine at the Hugo Awards, but has never even made the ballot because it's Canadian and most Hugo voters are U.S.-based.
2026 will be your final opportunity to nominate an institution that has been an incubator for so much talent.
2026 will be your final opportunity to nominate an institution that has been an incubator for so much talent.
The end of an era. So many Canadian SFF writers, myself included (4 early stories + 1 cover painting), got their start in this magazine. Wishing the staff a well-deserved rest and thank you for all the opportunities given!
With our new issue, we are making the sad announcement that this will be the final year for On Spec. See www.onspec.ca for details.
October 10, 2025 at 1:10 PM
The end of an era. So many Canadian SFF writers, myself included (4 early stories + 1 cover painting), got their start in this magazine. Wishing the staff a well-deserved rest and thank you for all the opportunities given!
Kid has joined school stage crew so I need to buy him some black clothes.
a woman in a black dress is holding a cup of coffee and smiling in goth .
Alt: Angelica Huston as Morticia Addams, lifting a silver teacup to her mouth and smiling secretively. The caption reads, "Smiles in goth."
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October 9, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Kid has joined school stage crew so I need to buy him some black clothes.