S. Qiouyi Lu

S. Qiouyi Lu is a highly accomplished author, writer, and translator who divides their time between the two Pacific coasts. Lu's work has been featured in several renowned publications, demonstrating their exceptional writing skills and versatility. Their writing has appeared in various award-winning venues, including Uncanny Magazine, PodCastle, and Lightspeed Magazine, among others. This recognition is a testament to Lu's ability to captivate readers with their unique storytelling and engaging prose.

In addition to their writing, Lu is also an accomplished editor and publisher. They are the co-editor of the magazine Arsenika, which showcases speculative fiction, poetry, and visual art. Arsenika has gained a reputation for presenting thought-provoking and innovative works, reflecting Lu's discerning taste and commitment to promoting quality literature. Furthermore, Lu runs microverses, a hub for tiny narratives, which provides a platform for short-form fiction and poetry. Their dedication to fostering a vibrant literary community is evident in their support for both emerging and established writers in various genres.
Standalone Novels
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1 In the Watchful City 2021
Short Stories/Novellas
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1 Mother Tongues 2018
2 Anything Resembling Love 2020
Mad Scientist Journal Presents Books
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1 Battling in All Her Finery: Historical Accounts of Otherworldly Women Leaders 2018
Best Horror of the Year Books
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1 The Best Horror of the Year: Volume One 2009
2 The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Two 2010
3 The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Three 2011
4 The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Four 2012
5 The Best Horror of the Year Volume Five 2013
6 The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Six 2014
7 The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Seven 2015
8 The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Eight 2016
9 The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Nine 2017
10 The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Ten 2018
11 The Best of the Best Horror of the Year: 10 Years of Essential Short Horror Fiction 2018
12 The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Eleven 2019
13 The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Twelve 2020
14 The Best Horror of the Year Volume Thirteen 2021
15 The Best Horror of the Year, Volume Fourteen 2022
16 The Best Horror of the Year, Volume Fifteen 2024
17 The Best Horror of the Year, Volume Sixteen 2024
18 The Best Horror of the Year, Volume Seventeen 2025
S. Qiouyi Lu Anthologies
# Title Year
1 The Best Horror of the Year: Volume One 2009
2 The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Two 2010
3 The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Three 2011
4 The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Four 2012
5 The Best Horror of the Year Volume Five 2013
6 The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Six 2014
7 The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Seven 2015
8 The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Eight 2016
9 Fitting in: Historical Accounts of Paranormal Subcultures 2016
10 Strange California 2017
11 The WisCon Chronicles, Volume 11: Trials by Whiteness 2017
12 The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Nine 2017
13 People of Color Take over Fantastic Stories of the Imagination 2017
14 Sunvault: Stories of Solarpunk and Eco-Speculation 2017
15 Transcendent 2 2017
16 The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Ten 2018
17 Transcendent 3 2018
18 The Best of the Best Horror of the Year: 10 Years of Essential Short Horror Fiction 2018
19 Battling in All Her Finery: Historical Accounts of Otherworldly Women Leaders 2018
20 The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Eleven 2019
21 The New Voices of Science Fiction 2019
22 Black Static #72 : Horror Fiction & Film 2019
23 The Best of Uncanny 2019
24 Best Vegan Science Fiction & Fantasy 2019 2020
25 The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Twelve 2020
26 Some of the Best from Tor.com: 2020 Edition 2021
27 Speculative Los Angeles 2021
28 The Best of Abyss & Apex, Volume Four 2021
29 Professor Charlatan Bardot’s Travel Anthology to the Most Haunted Buildings in the Weird, Wild World 2021
30 The Best Horror of the Year Volume Thirteen 2021
31 The Best Horror of the Year, Volume Fourteen 2022
32 The Best Horror of the Year, Volume Fifteen 2024
33 The Best Horror of the Year, Volume Sixteen 2024
34 The Best Horror of the Year, Volume Seventeen 2025
35 Revolution in the Heart 2026