Jean Chen Ho is a talented writer based in Los Angeles. She was born in Taiwan and later moved to Southern California, where she was raised. Ho's writing is heavily influenced by her cultural background and personal experiences. She has a distinctive voice and a unique perspective that she brings to her work.
Ho is the author of the linked story collection, "Fiona and Jane," which was published by Viking in 2022. The collection explores the complexities of female friendship and the challenges of growing up as a Chinese American woman. Ho's writing has been praised for its emotional depth and nuanced character development.
In addition to her work as an author, Ho is also a doctoral candidate in Creative Writing and Literature at the University of Southern California. She is a Dornsife Fellow in fiction, which is a testament to her talent and potential as a writer. Ho has also published her writing in a number of prestigious publications, including the Georgia Review, GQ, Harper’s Bazaar, Guernica, The Rumpus, Apogee, and McSweeney's Internet Tendency.
Ho holds an MFA in Creative Writing from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Her background in creative writing has helped her to hone her craft and develop her unique voice as a writer. With her debut story collection, Ho has established herself as a rising star in the literary world, and she is sure to make a significant impact on the literary scene in the years to come.