
Currently writing from her home in Manhattan, New York, she continues to write to this very day, with a lot more to follow.īeginning her writing during nights whilst working in finance, Zhao would start fully focusing on writing after university. Stern School of Business there in 2014, before going on to work in finance. Attending New York University, she would graduate from the Leonard N. Whilst growing up in an international community she would witness a range of cultures, giving her a more profound level of understanding. Over time this would see her become a fully fledged writer of her own, as she refine and hone her voice throughout the years. Growing with a clear love of storytelling, she would continually read from an early age, developing her passion for writing. With so much more to come too, she definitely will not be finishing up any time soon either, as there’s lots more on the horizon.īorn in Paris, France, Amélie Wen Zhao would move to Beijing with her family, whereby she was raised in an international community there. The many settings she uses are also well drawn, as they feel fully three-dimensional, and almost a character in of themselves. Knowing her material well, Zhao brings it to life in a way that definitely feels authentic to her, giving it her own personal voice. When it comes to iconic characters, she’s also adept at creating long-lasting protagonists that really leave an impact upon the reader. Her stories also say something deeper and more profound too, as she offers a clear message in each of her novels as well. She also creates elaborate visuals, really setting the tone for what’s to come, providing plenty of twists and turns along the way. Often filled with a sense of dark fantasy, she establishes an atmosphere that’s truly foreboding, immersing the reader within her rich narrative. There’s truly a sense of the epic when it comes to Zhao’s novels, as she manages to keep it entirely within her control. With extensive research backing her material, she pays close attention to detail, really ensuring it all feels authentic. Allowing her audience to then fully explore these worlds, she makes them feel wholly believable and real every step of the way. Really getting a true sense of scale and scope, she brings her unique worlds to life upon the page, whilst immersing the reader heavily within them. The Chinese author Amélie Wen Zhao is well known for her imaginative and creative Young Adult fantasy fiction.
