From Family History to Fantasy: The Making of “The Last Tiger”
Inspired by their grandparents’ forbidden romance in colonial Korea, Julia and Brad Riew’s young adult fantasy “The Last Tiger” explores love, heritage, and resilience.
Ghiblipunk, Fan Fiction, and Healing: Yueh Yang’s “The Omen Girl”
Author Yueh Yang reflects on how fan fiction, cultural memory, and healing shaped her YA sci-fi debut “The Omen Girl,” blending Ghibli whimsy with survival.
Tearing Down Empire in “Blood of the Old Kings”
Korean author Sung-il Kim and translator Antor Hur talk “Blood of the Old Kings,” an epic fantasy where unlikely heroes confront an empire fueled by necromancy and dark magic.
Asian Representation in Fantasy TV
A new generation of fantasy TV shows offers an escape from reality and a greater amount of Asian representation.