Isabel Yap's postcards remind her who she is

Circling Issue #29, featuring Isabel Yap

Isabel Yap writes speculative fiction, works in the tech industry, and drinks tea. Born and raised in Manila, Philippines, she has lived in the US since 2010. She holds a BS in Marketing from Santa Clara University and an MBA from Harvard Business School. Her debut story collection, Never Have I Ever, was published in 2021 by Small Beer Press and won the British Fantasy Award for Best Collection. Her work has been a finalist for the Ignyte, Locus, Crawford, and World Fantasy Awards, and has appeared in venues including Lithub and Year’s Best Weird Fiction. She has also taught at the Clarion Writers' Workshop, and been a speculative guest lecturer at Antioch University. Her website is isabelyap.com.

It was a treat to connect with Isabel and chat about her writing, her routines, and the objects that surround her. She offers really thoughtful insight, especially about pursuing her craft while working a full-time day job. She is intentional about making space for her work, both physically …