Interview with Y. Tony Yang, Author of Sun Tzu: The Art of War for Healthy & Longevity

by editor | Mar 12, 2026 | Interviews, Written

What inspired you to write this book? I was eight years old, sitting cross-legged on my father’s floor, watching classical Chinese characters dance across rice paper like “black ants forming battle formations”—that’s how I describe it in the Preface. My...

The Red Star of Death Video Review

by editor | Mar 4, 2026 | Video Review

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Interview with LJ Andrews, author of ‘Broken Souls and Bones’

by editor | Apr 29, 2025 | Interviews, Written

We’re excited to welcome LJ Andrews for a written interview about her latest romantic fantasy, Broken Souls and Bones. In this gripping tale, a quiet life turns perilous for Lyra Bien when her hidden magic is discovered by Roark Ashwood, the crown’s silent...

Author Interview: Jimmy Qi on Return to the Besieged Fortress

by editor | Apr 5, 2025 | Interviews

Return to the Besieged Fortress by Jimmy Qi, translated by Harvey Thomlinson, explores themes of identity, belonging, and the absurdities of cross-cultural life. Qi skillfully weaves humor and charm to paint a vivid picture of the challenges faced by a generation of...

Interview with Amber Chen, Author of “Of Jade and Dragons”

by editor | Aug 7, 2024 | Interviews, Written

Amber Chen’s latest Young Adult Fantasy novel immerses readers in a captivating world of dragons and Asian mythology, guaranteed to grab your attention from the very first page. Amber shared insights into her writing process behind the scenes, revealing the...

Interview with Jazmine Joyner, Author of Devour: A Graphic Novel

by editor | Jun 6, 2024 | Interviews, Written

“Devour” merges West African legend with modern Southern horror in a graphic novel by Jazmine Joyner, illustrated by Anthony Pugh. When the Turner family relocates to Alabama to care for their ailing grandmother, Vassie, they unearth a chilling truth:...