Gabriela Houston - Writer
@gabrielahouston.bsky.social
Writer and Artist
Author of four Slavic-folklore-inspired novels for adults and children
Host of The Gabriela Houston Project:Storytelling in all its forms
https://linktr.ee/Gabriela_Houston
Author of four Slavic-folklore-inspired novels for adults and children
Host of The Gabriela Houston Project:Storytelling in all its forms
https://linktr.ee/Gabriela_Houston
If you fancy reading a free sample of Binding the Cuckoo, my alternative-history romance with a pinch of magic, you can claim it here:
storyoriginapp.com/giveaways/a7...
*ROMANTASY
*HISTORICAL ROMANCE WITH MAGIC
*EDWARDIAN
*FOLKLORE
*WOMEN-HELPING-WOMEN
storyoriginapp.com/giveaways/a7...
*ROMANTASY
*HISTORICAL ROMANCE WITH MAGIC
*EDWARDIAN
*FOLKLORE
*WOMEN-HELPING-WOMEN
November 14, 2025 at 3:05 PM
If you fancy reading a free sample of Binding the Cuckoo, my alternative-history romance with a pinch of magic, you can claim it here:
storyoriginapp.com/giveaways/a7...
*ROMANTASY
*HISTORICAL ROMANCE WITH MAGIC
*EDWARDIAN
*FOLKLORE
*WOMEN-HELPING-WOMEN
storyoriginapp.com/giveaways/a7...
*ROMANTASY
*HISTORICAL ROMANCE WITH MAGIC
*EDWARDIAN
*FOLKLORE
*WOMEN-HELPING-WOMEN
Wooing the Witch Queen by @stephanieburgis.bsky.social is a cosy, humorous romp of a fantasy romance.
Light and witty, it keeps you turning the pages just to see what delight awaits next.
I’ve already preordered book 2!
QoTD: what fantasy creature would you be in the court of the witch queen?
Light and witty, it keeps you turning the pages just to see what delight awaits next.
I’ve already preordered book 2!
QoTD: what fantasy creature would you be in the court of the witch queen?
November 11, 2025 at 8:38 AM
Wooing the Witch Queen by @stephanieburgis.bsky.social is a cosy, humorous romp of a fantasy romance.
Light and witty, it keeps you turning the pages just to see what delight awaits next.
I’ve already preordered book 2!
QoTD: what fantasy creature would you be in the court of the witch queen?
Light and witty, it keeps you turning the pages just to see what delight awaits next.
I’ve already preordered book 2!
QoTD: what fantasy creature would you be in the court of the witch queen?
I wish professional writing was a bit more like in the 20s, where if you got a short story published, you could support your whole family for a few months.
Meanwhile I’m here, on my 5th novel, trying to understand Facebook ads
Anyway, please look, please buy, please enjoy.
Link below ⬇️
Meanwhile I’m here, on my 5th novel, trying to understand Facebook ads
Anyway, please look, please buy, please enjoy.
Link below ⬇️
November 10, 2025 at 4:24 PM
I wish professional writing was a bit more like in the 20s, where if you got a short story published, you could support your whole family for a few months.
Meanwhile I’m here, on my 5th novel, trying to understand Facebook ads
Anyway, please look, please buy, please enjoy.
Link below ⬇️
Meanwhile I’m here, on my 5th novel, trying to understand Facebook ads
Anyway, please look, please buy, please enjoy.
Link below ⬇️
Binding the Cuckoo is a love story set in an alternative-history Gilded Age London.
But it’s also a story of women trying to help and lift each other up. Women supporting women is kinda my jam ❤️
#QOTD what’s your fav women-helping-women book?
But it’s also a story of women trying to help and lift each other up. Women supporting women is kinda my jam ❤️
#QOTD what’s your fav women-helping-women book?
November 2, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Binding the Cuckoo is a love story set in an alternative-history Gilded Age London.
But it’s also a story of women trying to help and lift each other up. Women supporting women is kinda my jam ❤️
#QOTD what’s your fav women-helping-women book?
But it’s also a story of women trying to help and lift each other up. Women supporting women is kinda my jam ❤️
#QOTD what’s your fav women-helping-women book?
Thank you, @rachelbowdler.bsky.social for interviewing be about Binding the Cuckoo on the Swords & Sapphics site!
www.swordsandsapphics.com/post/binding...
www.swordsandsapphics.com/post/binding...
October 31, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Thank you, @rachelbowdler.bsky.social for interviewing be about Binding the Cuckoo on the Swords & Sapphics site!
www.swordsandsapphics.com/post/binding...
www.swordsandsapphics.com/post/binding...
I’m so dispirited by the number of „authors” in private FB groups, who regularly discuss using AI to write/edit/illustrate books. Then debate whether it should even be required to inform the readers.
So there’s no doubt: Binding the Cuckoo is written & illustrated by myself
So there’s no doubt: Binding the Cuckoo is written & illustrated by myself
October 31, 2025 at 8:39 AM
I’m so dispirited by the number of „authors” in private FB groups, who regularly discuss using AI to write/edit/illustrate books. Then debate whether it should even be required to inform the readers.
So there’s no doubt: Binding the Cuckoo is written & illustrated by myself
So there’s no doubt: Binding the Cuckoo is written & illustrated by myself
I’m a member of a couple self publishing groups on Facebook, and I’m so dispirited by the sheer volume of pro AI comments.
There’s so many who think nothing of publishing AI-written, AI-illustrated slop.
Just FYI, no AI was used in the creation of Binding the Cuckoo.
All me (and editors).
There’s so many who think nothing of publishing AI-written, AI-illustrated slop.
Just FYI, no AI was used in the creation of Binding the Cuckoo.
All me (and editors).
October 31, 2025 at 7:30 AM
I’m a member of a couple self publishing groups on Facebook, and I’m so dispirited by the sheer volume of pro AI comments.
There’s so many who think nothing of publishing AI-written, AI-illustrated slop.
Just FYI, no AI was used in the creation of Binding the Cuckoo.
All me (and editors).
There’s so many who think nothing of publishing AI-written, AI-illustrated slop.
Just FYI, no AI was used in the creation of Binding the Cuckoo.
All me (and editors).
Thank you Cat for this wonder review! A five 🌟 one always hits different!
If you are into an alternative history Gilded Age romance with elements of folklore, the link in the comment ⬇️
If you are into an alternative history Gilded Age romance with elements of folklore, the link in the comment ⬇️
October 29, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Thank you Cat for this wonder review! A five 🌟 one always hits different!
If you are into an alternative history Gilded Age romance with elements of folklore, the link in the comment ⬇️
If you are into an alternative history Gilded Age romance with elements of folklore, the link in the comment ⬇️
In publishing community is everything! Thank you to everyone who has been reviewing and shouting about Binding the Cuckoo!
An appreciation post ❤️
This is just a selection of the instagrammers who took part, honestly my love for you all!
#bindingthecuckoo #books #bookreviews
An appreciation post ❤️
This is just a selection of the instagrammers who took part, honestly my love for you all!
#bindingthecuckoo #books #bookreviews
October 24, 2025 at 8:40 AM
In publishing community is everything! Thank you to everyone who has been reviewing and shouting about Binding the Cuckoo!
An appreciation post ❤️
This is just a selection of the instagrammers who took part, honestly my love for you all!
#bindingthecuckoo #books #bookreviews
An appreciation post ❤️
This is just a selection of the instagrammers who took part, honestly my love for you all!
#bindingthecuckoo #books #bookreviews
OMG Binding the Cuckoo is now no 3 in the Gilded Age Romance category!!!
And for the moment still only 99p, if anyone wants to help me get to no 1 👀
www.amazon.co.uk/Binding-Cuck...
And for the moment still only 99p, if anyone wants to help me get to no 1 👀
www.amazon.co.uk/Binding-Cuck...
October 22, 2025 at 9:04 PM
OMG Binding the Cuckoo is now no 3 in the Gilded Age Romance category!!!
And for the moment still only 99p, if anyone wants to help me get to no 1 👀
www.amazon.co.uk/Binding-Cuck...
And for the moment still only 99p, if anyone wants to help me get to no 1 👀
www.amazon.co.uk/Binding-Cuck...
Binding the Cuckoo has climbed up to spot no 4 in Gilded Age Romance!
Thank you all the lovely people who bought it!
And if you haven’t yet checked it out… 😏 link ⬇️
#bookstagram #bestsellersrank #bindingthecuckoo
Thank you all the lovely people who bought it!
And if you haven’t yet checked it out… 😏 link ⬇️
#bookstagram #bestsellersrank #bindingthecuckoo
October 22, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Binding the Cuckoo has climbed up to spot no 4 in Gilded Age Romance!
Thank you all the lovely people who bought it!
And if you haven’t yet checked it out… 😏 link ⬇️
#bookstagram #bestsellersrank #bindingthecuckoo
Thank you all the lovely people who bought it!
And if you haven’t yet checked it out… 😏 link ⬇️
#bookstagram #bestsellersrank #bindingthecuckoo
One of the perks of self-publishing for the first time is that I get to do the cover however I like! #bindingthecuckoo #bookcover #art
October 22, 2025 at 8:05 AM
One of the perks of self-publishing for the first time is that I get to do the cover however I like! #bindingthecuckoo #bookcover #art
I was asked by a few people about if I smuggled some Slavic folklore into Binding the Cuckoo, my alternative-history romance.
The answer is… duh 🙄
I present Maletki, a cat-shaped domovoy ❤️
www.amazon.co.uk/Binding-Cuck... #bookstagram
The answer is… duh 🙄
I present Maletki, a cat-shaped domovoy ❤️
www.amazon.co.uk/Binding-Cuck... #bookstagram
October 20, 2025 at 4:31 PM
I was asked by a few people about if I smuggled some Slavic folklore into Binding the Cuckoo, my alternative-history romance.
The answer is… duh 🙄
I present Maletki, a cat-shaped domovoy ❤️
www.amazon.co.uk/Binding-Cuck... #bookstagram
The answer is… duh 🙄
I present Maletki, a cat-shaped domovoy ❤️
www.amazon.co.uk/Binding-Cuck... #bookstagram
No 81 in Victorian romance!
Gotta celebrate the small things!
Link ⬇️
Gotta celebrate the small things!
Link ⬇️
October 20, 2025 at 7:37 AM
No 81 in Victorian romance!
Gotta celebrate the small things!
Link ⬇️
Gotta celebrate the small things!
Link ⬇️
I’m very excited to invite you to the online book launch for my upcoming alternative history romance, Binding the Cuckoo! At 7PM UK time (2PM EST) next Wednesday (15 October), on my YT channel I will be interviewed by the multi-award-winning entrepreneur and public speaker, Rachael Twumasi-Corson
October 8, 2025 at 3:55 PM
I’m very excited to invite you to the online book launch for my upcoming alternative history romance, Binding the Cuckoo! At 7PM UK time (2PM EST) next Wednesday (15 October), on my YT channel I will be interviewed by the multi-award-winning entrepreneur and public speaker, Rachael Twumasi-Corson
I’m really excited to announce the upcoming virtual book tour for Binding the Cuckoo, my alternative-history romance set near the end of Queen Victoria’s reign!
The book is coming out on the 15th of October, so don’t miss the launch event announcements!
The book is coming out on the 15th of October, so don’t miss the launch event announcements!
October 6, 2025 at 6:06 AM
I’m really excited to announce the upcoming virtual book tour for Binding the Cuckoo, my alternative-history romance set near the end of Queen Victoria’s reign!
The book is coming out on the 15th of October, so don’t miss the launch event announcements!
The book is coming out on the 15th of October, so don’t miss the launch event announcements!
A little character art for my upcoming alternative history Gilded Age romance, Binding the Cuckoo
September 24, 2025 at 7:56 AM
A little character art for my upcoming alternative history Gilded Age romance, Binding the Cuckoo
Wings of Steel and Fury by @sarahjdaley.bsky.social is an exceptional book. Beautifully crafted.
September 17, 2025 at 10:33 AM
Wings of Steel and Fury by @sarahjdaley.bsky.social is an exceptional book. Beautifully crafted.
This Friday! 12 EDT, 5pm UK time!
6 female authors, 8 minutes each - speed dating for your (hopefully) new fav authors (and me)!
tinyurl.com/m5n37k5n
6 female authors, 8 minutes each - speed dating for your (hopefully) new fav authors (and me)!
tinyurl.com/m5n37k5n
September 3, 2025 at 2:53 PM
This Friday! 12 EDT, 5pm UK time!
6 female authors, 8 minutes each - speed dating for your (hopefully) new fav authors (and me)!
tinyurl.com/m5n37k5n
6 female authors, 8 minutes each - speed dating for your (hopefully) new fav authors (and me)!
tinyurl.com/m5n37k5n
BINDING THE CUCKOO is now available for preorders!
Outlander meets Bridgerton with a hint of magic!
www.amazon.co.uk/Binding-Cuck...
#romance #historicalromance #romancebooks
Outlander meets Bridgerton with a hint of magic!
www.amazon.co.uk/Binding-Cuck...
#romance #historicalromance #romancebooks
August 31, 2025 at 5:27 PM
BINDING THE CUCKOO is now available for preorders!
Outlander meets Bridgerton with a hint of magic!
www.amazon.co.uk/Binding-Cuck...
#romance #historicalromance #romancebooks
Outlander meets Bridgerton with a hint of magic!
www.amazon.co.uk/Binding-Cuck...
#romance #historicalromance #romancebooks
I did a little character art thing for my upcoming alternative history romance, Binding the Cuckoo…
August 26, 2025 at 8:23 PM
I did a little character art thing for my upcoming alternative history romance, Binding the Cuckoo…
ARC sign-ups open for an alternative-history romance set in London the late Victorian era.
With a little folkloric twist ❤️
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
With a little folkloric twist ❤️
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
August 25, 2025 at 3:52 PM
ARC sign-ups open for an alternative-history romance set in London the late Victorian era.
With a little folkloric twist ❤️
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
With a little folkloric twist ❤️
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
My linocut has been selected for the Dark Cornwall exhibition!
The exhibition will include works in different mediums on the theme of dark folklore! It will take place on the 16th of August at the Cornwall Museum.
You can get tickets here:
cornwallmuseum.digitickets.co.uk/event-ticket...
The exhibition will include works in different mediums on the theme of dark folklore! It will take place on the 16th of August at the Cornwall Museum.
You can get tickets here:
cornwallmuseum.digitickets.co.uk/event-ticket...
June 25, 2025 at 7:10 AM
My linocut has been selected for the Dark Cornwall exhibition!
The exhibition will include works in different mediums on the theme of dark folklore! It will take place on the 16th of August at the Cornwall Museum.
You can get tickets here:
cornwallmuseum.digitickets.co.uk/event-ticket...
The exhibition will include works in different mediums on the theme of dark folklore! It will take place on the 16th of August at the Cornwall Museum.
You can get tickets here:
cornwallmuseum.digitickets.co.uk/event-ticket...
Had a lovely time at friends’ wedding in Italy last week! Stayed at a beautiful villa and everything!
Got to wear my little home-made headpiece as well which was a bonus!
#italy #artnouveau
Got to wear my little home-made headpiece as well which was a bonus!
#italy #artnouveau
June 10, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Had a lovely time at friends’ wedding in Italy last week! Stayed at a beautiful villa and everything!
Got to wear my little home-made headpiece as well which was a bonus!
#italy #artnouveau
Got to wear my little home-made headpiece as well which was a bonus!
#italy #artnouveau