Historical Fiction

FICTION

The Record of the Magnolia Grove | Short Story

“Junshan Island no longer exists as a physical place on Lake Dongting. It has passed through the looking glass. You can see the island in this mirror…

Shu Feilian (舒飞廉) & Dylan Levi King

Jan. 9, 2026

FICTION

The Jade Pendant | Short Story

Set against the Tang dynasty power struggle over the succession to Empress Wu Zetian, two assassins meet in a distant town. One must die—and with him…

‎ Nianyi (念一) & Dylan Levi King

Feb. 17, 2025

BOOKS

Myth and Mechas: “Iron Widow” Sees Historical Figures Piloting Robots | Book Review

Wu Zetian defeats giant robot (and the patriarchy) in new novel

Dec. 5, 2021

FICTION

The Floating Temple | Short Story

A tale of spiritual trial and a longing for the tangible

Li Qiqing (李启庆) & Moy Hau

June 4, 2017

ARTS

Wildest Fantasy

Is this the end of Chinese fantasy fiction or a reluctant new beginning?

Liu Jue (刘珏)

June 2, 2017

BOOKS

Strange Tales Indeed

A close look at Pu Songling’s immortal short stories

April 22, 2017

BOOKS

The World of Judge Dee

Robert van Gulik’s mythical character lives on today

June 21, 2014