Isabel J. Kim is a speculative fiction author / podcaster / attorney / artistic genius before her time.

Her work has appeared on the 2021-2023 Locus Recommended Reading Lists, her short story “You’ll Understand When You’re a Mom Someday” won a 2021 Shirley Jackson Award, and she was a finalist for the 2023 Astounding Award for Best New Writer.

Her debut novel Sublimation is forthcoming from Tor Publishing Group, as part of a three book deal, and has been picked up by Universal International Studios for potential adaption.

When she’s not writing, she’s co-hosting Wow If True, a podcast about internet culture.

She is represented by Steven Salpeter.