The Constellation of Forgotten Things

This exclusive, limited edition print run is a tribute to my son, Renley Chu and the magical world we envisioned together.

Before Ren died, one of the notes he left behind said he hoped I would finish and publish our anthology...and live. Through tremendous pain and grief, I have come this far. I am fulfilling a dream we began together in 2020.

I am still living.

Now, on the 5th anniversary of Ren’s death, I’m finally releasing our book into the world.

Ren and I formed a bond through a mutual understanding of life's harshness and brevity. Writing these stories was a means to grapple with the grief, injustice, and trauma we faced. They are written for those who feel unseen by society, for anyone who has experienced profound loss.

We have scattered pieces of ourselves throughout these stories. You may find pieces of yourself as you read, and, like us, find healing in them.

The Art

Testimonials

THE CONSTELLATION OF FORGOTTEN THINGS is a tender collision of melancholy and hope, a heartache in words, filled with tales of forlorn travelers, wayfinding, and journeys unrealized. At its core, this anthology explores the true magic in the connections made between people, the way the stories we write hold shards of our souls laid bare so we may be seen, heard, felt, how stories may change when passed between the remembered and the rememberer, and how they are continued.


—Ai Jiang, Hugo Award-nominated author of Linghun

THE CONSTELLATION OF FORGOTTEN THINGS is a candid and compelling exploration of the human condition. Through a distinctive lens, this anthology closely examines different embodiments of kinship, the diverse nuances of loss, and the enduring depths of love. A resonant letter to those seeking home.

—Joanne Yi, author of All the Tomorrows After

Brimming with heart, wonder, and a gentle pulse, The Constellation of Forgotten Things is filled with tales of magic, love, and longing. A profound collection that is sure to touch the soul.

—Pedro Iniguez, Bram Stoker Award winner, and author of Echoes and Embers: Speculative Stories

THE CONSTELLATION OF FORGOTTEN THINGS hooks you right from the introduction. You can tell from the beginning that it’s a truly heartfelt piece of work, unique from any other. I particularly enjoyed how there were shorter pieces as well as longer ones, and the shorter pieces create an evocative space within themselves—they’re like small snippets of poetic art that shows you just how honest and heartfelt this piece of work is. This is definitely worth the read!

—Heidi Wong, Forbes 30 Under 30, author of Turning to Wallpaper

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