Meet
Stephanie Gil

Author and Creator

Author Bio
Stephanie Gil

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Stephanie Gil is a second-generation Japanese American author based between Houston, Texas and Tokyo, Japan. She graduated from the University of Houston with a degree in Integrated Communications and Human Development and Consumer Sciences before working in the tech industry. A speculative fiction writer, she gravitates toward magical realism and portal fantasy—stories that explore transformation, belonging, and inner strength. When she’s not writing, she’s binge-watching Marvel or DC shows, or reading in her favorite bookstore café. She’s currently working on her debut novel. Read her short stories and more at gilstephanie.com or on Substack at Bloomingpen.

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Stephanie Gil is a speculative fiction author based between Houston and Tokyo. She writes magical realism and portal fantasy, and is currently working on her debut novel. Read her short stories and reflections at gilstephanie.com or on Substack at Bloomingpen.

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Hi, I’m so glad you found your way here.

This space is for the ones quietly carrying a story. It's for the first-time writers, the returning creatives, the people trying to find their rhythm again. If you’ve ever felt unsure, stuck, or like you’re falling behind, you’re not alone. Whether your story is already unfolding or still waiting to begin, it matters. And there’s room for it here.

I created this corner of the internet as a place to reconnect with my voice. To slow down, reflect, and remember why writing called to me in the first place.

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It all began in the messy middle

I didn’t start this journey with a perfect plan. I started with a blank page and a need to figure things out. Like many writers, I’ve wrestled with doubt, creative shame, and the pressure to get it right. But I’ve learned that real progress comes from showing up — even when the words don’t come easily.

I write from that in-between space. The everyday moments that matter. The things we’re all trying to work through.

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What I believe
My Values

  • Progress looks different for everyone. Your pace is enough. There’s no race.
  • Your voice is worthy. Even if it’s quiet. Even if it’s still finding its shape.
  • Stories connect us. We all carry truths worth sharing.
  • The process matters. It’s not always easy, but it’s always worth it.

Why I do this
My Mission

I created this space to document what it’s really like to build a creative career — not just the highlights, but the behind-the-scenes reality. I share what I’m learning, how I’m growing, and what helps me stay connected to the creative process. My goal is to make writing feel more approachable and more meaningful.

This isn’t about being perfect or productive all the time. It’s about building something honest. Something that holds up over time.