# @bookstrofficial on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DPy7jcJDkk5
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/35702153-bookstrofficial-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2025-10-14T16:08:01.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Bookstr (@BookstrOfficial) — https://gondola.cc/BookstrOfficial

## Caption

We sat down with Cat Aquino, Assistant Editor at Daphne Press, to talk about their journey from trading handwritten fanfiction in the Philippines to shaping some of today’s most striking YA fantasy and horror titles. 📚✨

In our interview, Cat shares how editing became a lifelong passion — one rooted in collaboration, creativity, and care for both authors and readers. They give a glimpse behind the curtain of Daphne Press’s intricate book design process, reflect on the transformative power of fantasy and horror for young readers, and discuss how their own work as a writer informs their editorial eye.

Cat also opens up about their love of Filipino horror and magical realism, the teamwork behind publishing, and their excitement for A RATHER VENGEFUL ACCORD — an upcoming Daphne Press release packed with monsters, rivals, and romantic tension.

Featured here:
Cat Aquino (cat.aquino), Assistant Editor at Daphne Press (daphne.press)

[🎨 Graphics by Esperanza Ortega-Maunu (evom.designs) | 📋 Outreach by Clara de Moraes (claradaletras) | 🖋️ Article by Clara Johnk (clarajohnk)]

#readersofig #cataquino #daphnepress #bookeditor #fantasybooks #readerlife #filipinohorror

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fantasybooks, readerlife, cataquino, daphnepress, readersofig, bookeditor, filipinohorror

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