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Vanessa Hua @vanessahua.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

If you'd like the inside scoop on nonfiction publishing, this Friday in SF --Oct. 2, at 5:30 pm at On Waverly -- I'll be in conversation with Alysia Sawchyn about her lovely new essay collection, I Have This Thing for Flowers (Flatiron/Macmillan) Free but RSVP: thethirdplace.is/event/R7zI74...

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Vanessa Hua @vanessahua.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

I’m very excited to start the next-next thing. This fall, I’m an Ann Getty Endowed Visiting-Artist Scholar at the University of San Francisco, working on a novel inspired by the painter Bernice Bing. On Tuesday, 9/29 at 5:30 pm, I’ll be giving an introductory talk USF's McLaren Complex 250.

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Vanessa Hua @vanessahua.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Fall into fall! This weekend, I'm off to the Bookmarks Festival in Winston-Salem, North Carolina on Saturday, Sept. 26 at 11:30 am with these powerhouses. www.bookmarksnc.org/festival/inf...

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Vanessa Hua @vanessahua.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Fall into fall! Wednesday (9/16) at Napa Bookmine w/ Nina Schuyler--where we'll have much to discuss. So many thematic similarities and concerns across our novels. Friday (9/18) at On Waverly in San Francisco's Chinatown with Aimee Phan and Lillian Li on how to build a literary life.

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T. K. Rex @tkrex.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

This was great. @theworldsgreatestwriter.com read from her forthcoming novella POWERHORSE, which I’ve read & adored. @vanessahua.bsky.social went extremely hard & Shoshanna showed us a delightful window into the venue’s past life as a sushi place. @laurencjohnson.bsky.social I’m outta letters but 💕🍄

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Vanessa Hua @vanessahua.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Pre-order sale sale sale - 25% off www.barnesandnoble.com/w/uprooted-v...

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Vanessa Hua @vanessahua.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Pre-order sale sale sale - 25% off www.barnesandnoble.com/w/uprooted-v...

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Vanessa Hua @vanessahua.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Triple play this week: tonight, at the Mill Valley Library in convo with the wonderful Jasmin Darznik (9/9), on Saturday at Babylon Salon at the Sycamore in San Francisco (9/12), and at the Sunday at the San Carlos Library (9/13) -- which is giving away of *free* copies to the first 25 attendees

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Laurie Ann Doyle @ladoyleauthor.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

We're so excited to welcome @vanessahua.bsky.social, a nationally bestselling author, former SF Chronicle columnist & all-star literary citizen to Babylon this Sat, 9/12! Check out this gorgeous excerpt from Vanessa's latest, COYOTELAND, & get stoked to hear her read this Sat. www.babylonsalon.com

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Days after Ana Rodriguez started working for the Belles, feeding the chickens had become a part of the morning routine: her bosses’ youngest daughter, Jordan, would fetch a scoop of pellets from th…

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Babylon Salon @babylonsalon.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

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Vanessa Hua @vanessahua.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

October will be lit! litquake.org

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Vanessa Hua @vanessahua.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

North Bay/Marin: Jasmin Darznik and I will be in conversation about COYOTELAND at the beautiful Mill Valley library on Wednesday, Sept. 9 at 6:30 pm. Hope to see you there! Free, but please RSVP: millvalleylibrary.libcal.com/event/16771900

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Vanessa Hua @vanessahua.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Next week, check out this amazing lineup at Oakland's Local Economy, on Thursday, Sept. 3, at 6 pm in support of West Oakland Environmental Indicators Project. luma.com/gtyta1rf?tk=...

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Vanessa Hua @vanessahua.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Looking forward to my upcoming COYOTELAND events in September, in Oakland, Mill Valley, San Carlos -- first 25 attendees get a free copy! -- Winston-Salem, and San Francisco. For more info, go to www.vanessahua.com/events

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Vanessa Hua @vanessahua.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Excited for my event at San Carlos Library on Sunday, Sept. 13 at 1 pm -- the first 25 audience members will receive a *free* copy of COYOTELAND! smcl.org/blogs/post/m...

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Vanessa Hua @vanessahua.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Two COYOTELAND events coming up: Tuesday, Aug. 18, at Oakland's Local Economy, I have a daytime reading and discussion--10-11 am, in between naptime (what a wonderful idea for a literary series!) On Saturday, Aug. 22, San Diego Book Festival, my panel 1:30-2:30. Would love to see folks!

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KQED Forum @kqedforum.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

🎙️ON AIR: We're talking with @vanessahua.bsky.social and Bay Area booksellers about this summer's reading season. ❓What books are you reading right now? 📻Listen:

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What’s on Your Summer Reading List? | KQED

We talk with Bay Area booksellers and authors about the books that they recommend.

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Vanessa Hua @vanessahua.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Join me at 9 am -- Friday, 7/31 -- on KQED's Forum! www.kqed.org/forum/201010...

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Vanessa Hua @vanessahua.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Dream come true: People Magazine cover reveal for my forthcoming debut book of narrative nonfiction, Uprooted. people.com/vanessa-hua-...

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Vanessa Hua @vanessahua.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

See you soon, Long Beach! Excited for the Festival of AAPI Books on Saturday, July 11!

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Vanessa Hua @vanessahua.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

If you're looking for staycation excursion, check out Book Society, a darling speakeasy of a bookshop and wine lounge in Berkeley's Elmwood. This month, COYOTELAND is a featured wine pairing (with a summery Italian red.) I'm so honored! Join me for a drink?

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Vanessa Hua @vanessahua.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Looking for a staycation ideas this weekend? Check out the darling speakeasy of bookshop/wine bar, Book Society, in Berkeley's Elmwood. This month, COYOTELAND will be featured and paired with a wine, along with these other wonderful titles. Come hang out!

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Vanessa Hua @vanessahua.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Dream come true: the New Yorker reviews COYOTELAND! 🥹🤯 Grateful for this recognition, and for all the generous notes I've been getting from readers. (Special thanks to those who have written online reviews! ❤️) Excited for upcoming events: FAB/ Long Beach 7/11; Sausalito 7/14; Books Inc PA 7/21

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Vanessa Hua @vanessahua.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

One month of COYOTELAND — thank you! 🎉 Grateful for the booksellers who championed my novel. Pick up a signed copy at your favorite local indie. Book club pick? Let's work out a visit. Coming soon: Long Beach, Peninsula, Mill Valley, Napa, SF Chinatown.

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Stephanie Wildman @swildmansf.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Look what got to the top of my TBR pile. Congrats again @vanessahua.bsky.social ! Can’t wait to dive in.

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Vanessa Hua @vanessahua.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

The #Coyoteland tour continues, with a reading at the lovely Salesforce Park in San Francisco on Wednesday, June 3. I'm so thankful to independent bookstores and all that they do to foster literary community. Love this blurb by Belmont Books!

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Stephanie Wildman @swildmansf.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

Happy Pub Day @vanessahua.bsky.social ! So excited for the latest from this wonderful writer!

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Ethan Elkind @ethanelkind.bsky.social · 17/05/2026

Got my #CoyoteLand copy & cookie at a @vanessahua.bsky.social local book talk today. Excited to read it and interview her for @stateofthebay.bsky.social on Monday 6/29!

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Tracy Jan @tracyjan.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

@vanessahua.bsky.social was my features editor at The Stanford Daily and we've been friends ever since. LOVED ALL her previous novels and collection of short stories. Brought "Coyoteland" with me to Tulsa. www.kqed.org/arts/1398924...

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Review: Vanessa Hua’s ‘Coyoteland’ and the Territorial East Bay | KQED

Set in the East Bay hills, Vanessa Hua’s new novel finds animals — and humans — engaged in turf war.

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Split Lip Magazine @splitlipthemag.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Did you know contributor @vanessahua.bsky.social has a 💫 brand new novel 💫 out this week? Our intern Ethan Lam talked to Vanessa about COYOTELAND, the Bay area, & her flash fiction in Split Lip. Catch their conversation on our blog: buff.ly/N0Lcrz0

Portrait of Vanessa Hua standing in front of an oak tree.

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Vanessa Hua @vanessahua.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

An amazing review of Coyoteland in the @bostonglobe.com ! archive.is/qVucT

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Yang Huang @yangwrites.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Happy pub day to the amazing Vanessa! Can't wait to celebrate with you at Booksmith tonight! 🎉

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The de Groot Foundation @degrootfoundation.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

HAPPY PUB DAY to Director's Grant Recipient & LANDO grantee Vanessa Hua @vanessahua.bsky.social for COYOTELAND, published by @flatironbooks.bsky.social 🏜️ Supporting this project over the last three years has been an honor. Congratulations Vanessa! Learn more: degrootfoundation.org/coyoteland-b...

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Adrienne Celt @celtadri.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Very excited to read COYOTELAND, and celebrate @vanessahua.bsky.social at @booksmith.bsky.social tonight!!!

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Lit Hub @literaryhub.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

“Days after Ana Rodriguez started working for the Belles, feeding the chickens had become a part of the morning routine...” Read from @vanessahua.bsky.social’s new novel, Coyoteland.

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Celeste Ng @pronounced-ing.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

oooh, I can't wait to read this!

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Grace Loh Prasad @gracelp.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Congratulations to @vanessahua.bsky.social whose latest novel COYOTELAND arrives today!! If you’re in the Bay Area, come to the launch tonight at @booksmith.bsky.social otherwise check out her tour schedule 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

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Vanessa Hua @vanessahua.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

#Coyoteland is here! 🐺🐺🐺 Thank you to my amazing team @flatironbooks.bsky.social ❤️❤️❤️ Pick up a copy at your favorite local independent bookstore or local library, or download an audiobook 📕 Let's celebrate starting tonight @booksmith.bsky.social with @zyzzyvamag.bsky.social 's Oscar Villalon 🎂✨✨

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Rita Chang-Eppig (she/they) @rchetypes.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Happy pub day to @vanessahua.bsky.social and Coyoteland, which is a master class in character and escalation. It is also extremely funny, which is honestly the only way you can get me to read about Karens. Pick up a copy today!

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MFA Program for Writers @warrenwilsonmfa.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Happy Pubday to faculty member @mononoke97 Vanessa Hua for COYOTELAND! Head to our Bookshop and pick up a copy! bookshop.org/shop/warrenw...

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VNesting @vnesting.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

COYOTELAND by Vanessa Hua was a revelatory, multi-layered, character-driven novel set in wealthy California exurb. In a starred review, Kirkus calls this “dark suburbia.” Whatever you call it, it’s a wonderful read/listen. #ewgc @macmillanlib.bsky.social @libro.fm

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Vanessa Hua @vanessahua.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

The @sfchronicle.com in print! (Always a thrill) Plus, wonderful reviews from Oprah Daily and @altajournal.bsky.social Would love to celebrate with you -- @booksmith.bsky.social (arrive by 6:45 pm) on Tuesday or @orindabooks.bsky.social on Saturday. Coyoteland is almost here!

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Vanessa Hua @vanessahua.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

What a way to enter the weekend, just before the launch of #Coyoteland! 🐺Amazing @sfchronicle.com profile 🐺Really enjoyed chatting with @kqedarts.bsky.social and @baycitynews.bsky.social 🐺 Wonderful @altajournal.bsky.social AAPI roundup @booksmith.bsky.social 5/12 launch & Orinda Books on 5/16!

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