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
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Gabriela Houston’s great new YA novel with a cover by me.
Very excited to FINALLY be able to announce my upcoming Polish-folklore-inspired YA novel, THE SEA GUARDIANS! Out from @foxandinkbooks.bsky.social in Jan 2027
Preorder now!
Cover by @fredgambino.bsky.social and designs by @amycooper.bsky.social
Preorder now!
Cover by @fredgambino.bsky.social and designs by @amycooper.bsky.social
September 9, 2026 at 5:11 PM
Gabriela Houston’s great new YA novel with a cover by me.
Very excited to FINALLY be able to announce my upcoming Polish-folklore-inspired YA novel, THE SEA GUARDIANS! Out from @foxandinkbooks.bsky.social in Jan 2027
Preorder now!
Cover by @fredgambino.bsky.social and designs by @amycooper.bsky.social
Preorder now!
Cover by @fredgambino.bsky.social and designs by @amycooper.bsky.social
September 9, 2026 at 4:22 PM
Very excited to FINALLY be able to announce my upcoming Polish-folklore-inspired YA novel, THE SEA GUARDIANS! Out from @foxandinkbooks.bsky.social in Jan 2027
Preorder now!
Cover by @fredgambino.bsky.social and designs by @amycooper.bsky.social
Preorder now!
Cover by @fredgambino.bsky.social and designs by @amycooper.bsky.social
A little sketch. For the once and the once again
May 20, 2026 at 8:49 PM
A little sketch. For the once and the once again
The evening garden
A digital painting
A digital painting
May 18, 2026 at 9:05 PM
The evening garden
A digital painting
A digital painting
I’m so happy to finally be able to share that a short Romantasy story of mine will be featured in a @flametreepress anthology!
It’s set in the same world as Binding the Cuckoo
Flame Tree Press always produces such stunning books, I can’t wait to have it in my hands!
It’s set in the same world as Binding the Cuckoo
Flame Tree Press always produces such stunning books, I can’t wait to have it in my hands!
April 27, 2026 at 7:38 PM
I’m so happy to finally be able to share that a short Romantasy story of mine will be featured in a @flametreepress anthology!
It’s set in the same world as Binding the Cuckoo
Flame Tree Press always produces such stunning books, I can’t wait to have it in my hands!
It’s set in the same world as Binding the Cuckoo
Flame Tree Press always produces such stunning books, I can’t wait to have it in my hands!
Getting design roughs is one of my fav parts of the publishing process!
Especially when they look amazing!
I can’t wait to share the news with everyone but a teaser post is all I’m allowed!
Especially when they look amazing!
I can’t wait to share the news with everyone but a teaser post is all I’m allowed!
March 30, 2026 at 5:09 PM
Getting design roughs is one of my fav parts of the publishing process!
Especially when they look amazing!
I can’t wait to share the news with everyone but a teaser post is all I’m allowed!
Especially when they look amazing!
I can’t wait to share the news with everyone but a teaser post is all I’m allowed!
I’ve been experimenting with carving wax jewellery for casting.
The Artemis pendent, for the Huntress and the protectress of children, especially girls.
The Athena pendent, for wisdom and the waging of just wars.
I’m an artist and so I process things in my own way.
The Artemis pendent, for the Huntress and the protectress of children, especially girls.
The Athena pendent, for wisdom and the waging of just wars.
I’m an artist and so I process things in my own way.
February 11, 2026 at 9:41 PM
I’ve been experimenting with carving wax jewellery for casting.
The Artemis pendent, for the Huntress and the protectress of children, especially girls.
The Athena pendent, for wisdom and the waging of just wars.
I’m an artist and so I process things in my own way.
The Artemis pendent, for the Huntress and the protectress of children, especially girls.
The Athena pendent, for wisdom and the waging of just wars.
I’m an artist and so I process things in my own way.
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OMG Enchanting the Fae Queen is officially a USA Today bestseller!!!!!!! Thank you so much to every reader who made this happen. ❤️❤️❤️
stephanieburgis.com/books/enchanting-the-fae-queen
#romancelandia
stephanieburgis.com/books/enchanting-the-fae-queen
#romancelandia
February 4, 2026 at 3:30 PM
OMG Enchanting the Fae Queen is officially a USA Today bestseller!!!!!!! Thank you so much to every reader who made this happen. ❤️❤️❤️
stephanieburgis.com/books/enchanting-the-fae-queen
#romancelandia
stephanieburgis.com/books/enchanting-the-fae-queen
#romancelandia
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My first remarks since being arrested last night.
January 30, 2026 at 11:30 PM
My first remarks since being arrested last night.
Hi, if you’re looking to outsource character art/cover design, I have the capacity for a couple more commissions atm.
Email me at [email protected] if interested
Email me at [email protected] if interested
January 30, 2026 at 2:59 PM
Hi, if you’re looking to outsource character art/cover design, I have the capacity for a couple more commissions atm.
Email me at [email protected] if interested
Email me at [email protected] if interested
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Reminder that, as of the latest reports, Liam Ramos is still in prison in Texas - now for 5 days.
His parents are legal asylum seekers with no criminal record.
His parents are legal asylum seekers with no criminal record.
January 27, 2026 at 12:30 AM
Reminder that, as of the latest reports, Liam Ramos is still in prison in Texas - now for 5 days.
His parents are legal asylum seekers with no criminal record.
His parents are legal asylum seekers with no criminal record.
I just published an interview with the author @carolinehardaker.bsky.social about her stunning novel, Mothtown!
Check it out!
gabrielahouston.substack.com/p/mothtown-b...
Check it out!
gabrielahouston.substack.com/p/mothtown-b...
Mothtown: Blending poetic lyricism and prose. Interview with Caroline Hardaker
I first came across Caroline’s prose when we met as fellow debut authors in the middle of the pandemic.
gabrielahouston.substack.com
January 16, 2026 at 8:44 AM
I just published an interview with the author @carolinehardaker.bsky.social about her stunning novel, Mothtown!
Check it out!
gabrielahouston.substack.com/p/mothtown-b...
Check it out!
gabrielahouston.substack.com/p/mothtown-b...
Working in my local art cafe is always lovely.
The space, the atmosphere…
The space, the atmosphere…
January 11, 2026 at 6:05 PM
Working in my local art cafe is always lovely.
The space, the atmosphere…
The space, the atmosphere…
This article explains, very simply, why generative AI isn’t “learning” from existing art in any meaningful way, but rather creates collages of stolen stuff.
Please read.
open.substack.com/pub/borked/p...
Please read.
open.substack.com/pub/borked/p...
The ugly truth about using AI to create images
A lot of people using AI to create images don't understand how it works and they need to so they understand the legal risk every image potentially represents.
open.substack.com
January 3, 2026 at 12:52 AM
This article explains, very simply, why generative AI isn’t “learning” from existing art in any meaningful way, but rather creates collages of stolen stuff.
Please read.
open.substack.com/pub/borked/p...
Please read.
open.substack.com/pub/borked/p...
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Awww! What a wonderful review!
I love writing people’s favourite book boyfriends!
(There’s one in the works one that is positively swoon)
open.substack.com/pub/jessiesr...
I love writing people’s favourite book boyfriends!
(There’s one in the works one that is positively swoon)
open.substack.com/pub/jessiesr...
Binding the Cuckoo (Daughters of Defiance, #1)
A masterful Victorian Romance set in Slavic folklore
open.substack.com
December 30, 2025 at 5:00 AM
Awww! What a wonderful review!
I love writing people’s favourite book boyfriends!
(There’s one in the works one that is positively swoon)
open.substack.com/pub/jessiesr...
I love writing people’s favourite book boyfriends!
(There’s one in the works one that is positively swoon)
open.substack.com/pub/jessiesr...
Awww! What a wonderful review!
I love writing people’s favourite book boyfriends!
(There’s one in the works one that is positively swoon)
open.substack.com/pub/jessiesr...
I love writing people’s favourite book boyfriends!
(There’s one in the works one that is positively swoon)
open.substack.com/pub/jessiesr...
Binding the Cuckoo (Daughters of Defiance, #1)
A masterful Victorian Romance set in Slavic folklore
open.substack.com
December 30, 2025 at 5:00 AM
Awww! What a wonderful review!
I love writing people’s favourite book boyfriends!
(There’s one in the works one that is positively swoon)
open.substack.com/pub/jessiesr...
I love writing people’s favourite book boyfriends!
(There’s one in the works one that is positively swoon)
open.substack.com/pub/jessiesr...
This honestly makes me so happy ❤️
Day 21 of Book Advent 📚
Binding the Cuckoo by @gabrielahouston.bsky.social
In high society London, Hare must keep her mythic status secret, in this historical romantasy where fae and human collide and Eastern European folklore is brought to life. A vivid & magical tale beautifully told.
Binding the Cuckoo by @gabrielahouston.bsky.social
In high society London, Hare must keep her mythic status secret, in this historical romantasy where fae and human collide and Eastern European folklore is brought to life. A vivid & magical tale beautifully told.
December 22, 2025 at 11:48 AM
This honestly makes me so happy ❤️
Today I am a goddess.
Merciless, wrathful. Stalking through the house, watchful for any slight.
Offerings of chocolate are encouraged.
Merciless, wrathful. Stalking through the house, watchful for any slight.
Offerings of chocolate are encouraged.
December 16, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Today I am a goddess.
Merciless, wrathful. Stalking through the house, watchful for any slight.
Offerings of chocolate are encouraged.
Merciless, wrathful. Stalking through the house, watchful for any slight.
Offerings of chocolate are encouraged.
Check out my interview with @scribeofhades.bsky.social about his wonderful new book Daytide!
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December 15, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Check out my interview with @scribeofhades.bsky.social about his wonderful new book Daytide!
open.substack.com/pub/gabriela...
open.substack.com/pub/gabriela...
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Check out my review for @gabrielahouston.bsky.social Binding the Cuckoo. A Victorian Romantasy featuring Fay and other magical creatures. It was a great read. open.substack.com/pub/pagesofp...
December 10, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Check out my review for @gabrielahouston.bsky.social Binding the Cuckoo. A Victorian Romantasy featuring Fay and other magical creatures. It was a great read. open.substack.com/pub/pagesofp...
It’s a beautiful, insightful review of Binding the Cuckoo! (There are some spoilers)
Check out my review for @gabrielahouston.bsky.social Binding the Cuckoo. A Victorian Romantasy featuring Fay and other magical creatures. It was a great read. open.substack.com/pub/pagesofp...
December 10, 2025 at 9:47 PM
It’s a beautiful, insightful review of Binding the Cuckoo! (There are some spoilers)
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Day 6 of Book Advent 📚
The Second Bell by @gabrielahouston.bsky.social
One of my all-time-fave reads. Salka was born a striga, a girl with two hearts. In a world that believes her to be a monster, she is considered a demon, abandoned into exile. But Salka is drawn to her true nature.
The Second Bell by @gabrielahouston.bsky.social
One of my all-time-fave reads. Salka was born a striga, a girl with two hearts. In a world that believes her to be a monster, she is considered a demon, abandoned into exile. But Salka is drawn to her true nature.
December 7, 2025 at 9:05 AM
Day 6 of Book Advent 📚
The Second Bell by @gabrielahouston.bsky.social
One of my all-time-fave reads. Salka was born a striga, a girl with two hearts. In a world that believes her to be a monster, she is considered a demon, abandoned into exile. But Salka is drawn to her true nature.
The Second Bell by @gabrielahouston.bsky.social
One of my all-time-fave reads. Salka was born a striga, a girl with two hearts. In a world that believes her to be a monster, she is considered a demon, abandoned into exile. But Salka is drawn to her true nature.
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It’s #wwwwednesday
What are you currently reading? - Dreaming of You by Lisa Kleypas
What did you recently finish reading? - Binding the Cuckoo by @gabrielahouston.bsky.social (review coming soon)
What do you think you'll read next? - Destiny’s Embrace by @authormsbev.bsky.social
#books
What are you currently reading? - Dreaming of You by Lisa Kleypas
What did you recently finish reading? - Binding the Cuckoo by @gabrielahouston.bsky.social (review coming soon)
What do you think you'll read next? - Destiny’s Embrace by @authormsbev.bsky.social
#books
December 4, 2025 at 12:54 AM
It’s #wwwwednesday
What are you currently reading? - Dreaming of You by Lisa Kleypas
What did you recently finish reading? - Binding the Cuckoo by @gabrielahouston.bsky.social (review coming soon)
What do you think you'll read next? - Destiny’s Embrace by @authormsbev.bsky.social
#books
What are you currently reading? - Dreaming of You by Lisa Kleypas
What did you recently finish reading? - Binding the Cuckoo by @gabrielahouston.bsky.social (review coming soon)
What do you think you'll read next? - Destiny’s Embrace by @authormsbev.bsky.social
#books