Daniel Nieh is an accomplished author, model, and Chinese-English translator who currently resides in Portland, Oregon. He was born in the United States and spent his formative years in Portland, but his life has taken him to several different parts of the world, including the United Kingdom, China, Mexico, Japan, Singapore, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom. This exposure to various cultures and languages has greatly enriched his work as a writer and translator.
Nieh's first novel, Beijing Payback, was published in 2019, and it was an idea that he conceived while living in Beijing in 2008-2009. At that time, he was working as a model, and the experience of living in China's capital city provided him with the inspiration he needed to write his debut novel. Beijing Payback was well-received by critics and readers alike, and it was even named an Editor's Choice selection in the New York Times Book Review.
In addition to his work as a novelist, Nieh is also an accomplished translator. He has worked with a variety of clients, including publishers, universities, think tanks, museums, and the United Nations. His expertise in Chinese literature has made him a valuable resource for many organizations around the world. Nieh has also worked as an interpreter at the 2008 Beijing Olympics and as a contract linguist for the US Department of State.
Nieh's writing has been featured in several prestigious publications, including the Washington Post, the New York Times, and Esquire. His background in Chinese literature and his experience living in various parts of the world have given him a unique perspective that is reflected in his writing. He continues to write and translate, and his work is eagerly anticipated by readers and critics alike.