Cassandra Khaw is a highly accomplished author and game writer. They gained recognition in the industry when they published their debut novel, "Hammers on Bone," which won both the Locus and British Fantasy awards. Khaw's work is known for its unique and innovative storytelling, which has earned them a loyal following among fans of speculative fiction.
In addition to their work in literature, Khaw is also an accomplished game writer. They have worked as a scriptwriter at Ubisoft Montreal and have contributed to several successful video games. Khaw's experience in the gaming industry has given them a unique perspective on storytelling, which they bring to their work in literature.
Khaw's writing has been published in numerous outlets, including The Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction, Lightspeed, and Tor.com. Their debut collection, "Breakable Things," is now available. Khaw's recent novella, "Nothing but Blackened Teeth," was a finalist for several prestigious awards, including the British Fantasy, World Fantasy, Shirley Jackson, and Bram Stoker awards. The novella was also a USA Today bestseller, Bram Stoker Award nominee, and Indie Next Pick.
Khaw is known for their use of diverse and inclusive characters in their work, which has been praised for its representation of marginalized communities. They are committed to creating stories that reflect the world we live in, and their work has been celebrated for its authenticity and nuance. Overall, Khaw is a highly respected and accomplished author and game writer, whose work continues to push the boundaries of speculative fiction.
Carrion City Books (with Richard Kadrey)
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Title
Year
Goodreads
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1
The Dead Take the a Train
2023
2
The Dead Take the A Train
2023
Gods and Monsters: Rupert Wong Books
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Title
Year
Goodreads
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1
Rupert Wong, Cannibal Chef
2015
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Rupert Wong and the Ends of the Earth
2017
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Food of the Gods
2017
4
The Last Supper Before Ragnarok
2019
Persons Non Grata Books
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Title
Year
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1
Hammers on Bone
2016
2
A Song for Quiet
2017
Standalone Novels
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Title
Year
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1
The All-Consuming World
2021
2
The Library at Hellebore
2025
Short Stories/Novellas
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Title
Year
Goodreads
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1
Bearly a Lady
2017
2
These Deathless Bones
2017
3
Nothing But Blackened Teeth
2021
4
The Salt Grows Heavy
2023
Collections
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Title
Year
Goodreads
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1
Breakable Things
2022
Gods & Monsters Books
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Title
Year
Goodreads
Amazon
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Unclean Spirits ( By: Chuck Wendig)
2013
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Unclean Spirits
2013
3
Mythbreaker ( By: Stephen Blackmoore)
2014
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Mythbreaker
2014
5
Snake Eyes (By: Hillary Monahan)
2016
6
Snake Eyes
2016
7
Food of the Gods
2017
8
The Last Supper Before Ragnarok
2019
Vampire: The Masquerade Books (with Caitlin Starling, with Genevieve Gornichec)
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Title
Year
Goodreads
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1
Walk Among Us
2021
Clockwork Phoenix Books
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Title
Year
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Clockwork Phoenix (By: Tanith Lee, John C. Wright, Deborah Biancotti, Laird Barron, Mike Allen, Vandana Singh, Catherynne M. Valente, Cat Rambo, Cat Sparks, John Grant, Ekaterina Sedia, Leah Bobet, Erin Hoffman, Michael J. DeLuca, Jennifer Crow, C.S. MacCath, David Sandner, Marie Brennan, Joanna Galbraith)
2008
2
Clockwork Phoenix 2 (By: Tanith Lee, Mary Robinette Kowal, Steve Rasnic Tem, Saladin Ahmed, Forrest Aguirre, Mike Allen, Catherynne M. Valente, Claude Lalumière, Kelly Barnhill, Gemma Files, Ian McHugh, Leah Bobet, Barbara Krasnoff, Marie Brennan, Ann Leckie, Joanna Galbraith, Stephen J. Barringer)
2009
3
Clockwork Phoenix 3: New Tales of Beauty and Strangeness (By: Tanith Lee, John C. Wright, Gregory Frost, Michael M. Jones, Mike Allen, Cat Rambo, John Grant, Kenneth Schneyer, Shweta Narayan, C.S.E. Cooney, Gemma Files, Georgina Bruce, Marie Brennan, Nicole Kornher-Stace, Tori Truslow, S.J. Hirons)
2010
4
Clockwork Phoenix 4 (By: Tanith Lee, Richard Parks, A.C. Wise, Mike Allen, Yves Meynard, Cat Rambo, Kenneth Schneyer, Gemma Files, Alisa Alering, Ian McHugh, Benjanun Sriduangkaew, Shira Lipkin, Barbara Krasnoff, Patricia Russo, Camille Alexa, Marie Brennan, Nicole Kornher-Stace, Yukimi Ogawa, Corinne Duyvis)
2013
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Clockwork Phoenix 5 (With: Alex Dally MacFarlane, A.C. Wise, Mike Allen, Keffy R.M. Kehrli, Rich Larson, C.S.E. Cooney, Carlos Hernandez, Benjanun Sriduangkaew, Sonya Taaffe, Beth Cato, Barbara Krasnoff, Patricia Russo, Gray Rinehart, Marie Brennan, Sam Fleming, Shveta Thakrar, Holly Heisey, Jason Kimble, Rachael L. Jones, Rob Cameron, Sunil Patel)
2016
Warhammer Horror Books
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Maledictions
2019
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The Wicked and the Damned
2019
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The Hunt
2019
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Stitches
2019
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The Way Out
2019
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The House of Night and Chain
2019
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Invocations
2019
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Anathemas
2020
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Sepulturum
2020
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Pentimento
2020
11
Deacon of Wounds
2021
12
The Harrowed Paths
2021
Critical Role Books
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Year
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The World of Critical Role (By: Liz Marsham)
2020
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Kith & Kin (By: Marieke Nijkamp)
2021
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The Mighty Nein—The Nine Eyes of Lucien (By: Madeleine Roux)
2022
4
Exquisite Exandria ( By: Liz Marsham)
2023
5
Bells Hells - What Doesn't Break
2024
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Tusk Love (By: Thea Guanzon)
2025
Cassandra Khaw Anthologies
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Title
Year
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Clockwork Phoenix 5
2016
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Flesh
2016
3
People of Color Flash Anthology
2017
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2084
2017
5
Clarkesworld Magazine, Issue 116, May 2016
2016
6
The Long List Anthology Volume 3
2017
7
Wayward Sisters: An Anthology of Monstrous Women
2018
8
The True History of the Strange Brigade
2018
9
The Long List Anthology Volume 3: More Stories From the Hugo Award Nomination List
2017
10
Worlds Seen in Passing
2018
11
Maledictions
2019
12
Do Not Go Quietly
2019
13
Apex Magazine March 2018
2018
14
The Best of Uncanny
2019
15
Voices in the Darkness
2021
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Worlds Seen in Passing: Ten Years of Tor.com Short Fiction
2018
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When Things Get Dark
2021
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Body Shocks
2021
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Do Not Go Quietly: An Anthology of Victory in Defiance
2019
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Orphans of Bliss
2022
21
Screams from the Dark
2022
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Howls From the Wreckage: An Anthology of Disaster Horror