A Detailed Look at Meng Jin
Born in China in May 1989, Meng Jin later transitioned her life to the United States. Not just an author, she’s a graduate of the Hunter College MFA program and is recognized as a Kundiman Fellow. This organization seeks to nourish Asian American writing, further empowering her unique narrative abilities. Meng calls San Francisco home, living with her partner, Neel, and their beloved pet, Tofu.
Books in Order: Delving Into Meng’s Unique Writing Style
Meng’s upbringing in America combined with her Chinese roots deeply enriches her storytelling approach. Her learning journey of China’s history through American textbooks and contrasting personal accounts from her family led to a profound realization: The tone of these stories didn’t quite align. This layered understanding of history and personal events fueled the narrative of her novel “Little Gods.”
In Books in Order: Meng Jin skillfully leads her characters through historical landscapes, her primary focus being their hopes, dreams, and desires. The novel’s characters don’t merely exist within history; they embody it. Through her exceptional storytelling, Meng breathes life into human experiences, lending a distinct personal touch.
Books in Order: How Meng Powers Through in San Francisco
Today, Meng continues to pen her narratives in San Francisco, diving deep into the human experience’s core. Every Books in Order she produces vibrates with intense personal experiences, enriched by her duel cultural understanding. In doing so, Meng Jin ensures her readers are captivated by every word, unable to resist turning the page.
Title: “Books in Order: A Deep Dive Into the Creative World of Meng Jin”
Publication Order of Standalone Novels
| Little Gods | (2020) |    |