I am a freelance writer, editor, and translator based in Los Angeles. I use my background in linguistics to tell rich, polyphonic stories that highlight my heritage and experiences. I primarily write genre work, including science fiction, fantasy, and horror. You can view my CV for a complete list of publications and past talks.
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August 18, 2019 – My short story “Mother Tongues,” first published in the January/February 2018 issue of Asimov’s, has been longlisted for the 2019 Hugo Awards. If the fifth year of the Hugo Awards long list anthology by Diabolical Plots meets its Kickstarter funding, then this will be the sixth time “Mother Tongues” has been reprinted.
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Really enjoyed reading "Mother Tongues" by S. Qiouyi Lu in The Best Science Fiction & Fantasy of the Year anthology. It's about first languages and what we sacrifice for those we love most. Here's the reprint in @clarkesworld, please check it out: https://t.co/DPBBpfQlrv
— Millie Ho (@Millie_Ho) August 9, 2019
Just finished „Mother Tongues“
— Oliver Gubba (@31439) June 13, 2019
by S. Qiouyi Lu on @Scribd, as Part of the anthology „The Best Science Fiction & Fantasy of the Year“ 13. Given our family history, I can relate and I am deeply moved. Selling your mother tongue, what a crazy concept: https://t.co/NGPW3NHRu2