Jeannie Lin

Jeannie Lin is a USA TODAY bestselling author known for her groundbreaking historical romances set in Tang Dynasty China. Her debut novel, "Butterfly Swords," won the Golden Heart Award in 2009 and launched her career with Harlequin Mills & Boon. Lin's works, including "The Dragon and the Pearl" and "The Lotus Palace," have earned critical acclaim, with starred reviews in Publishers Weekly and Library Journal. "The Dragon and the Pearl" was notably listed among Library Journal's Best Romances of 2011.

Lin began writing while working as a high school science teacher in South Central Los Angeles, drawing inspiration from her childhood fascination with Western epic fantasy and Eastern martial arts. Her Tang Dynasty romances explore themes of Chinese warriors, scholars, and courtesans, blending rich historical detail with compelling storytelling. She has also expanded into steampunk with "The Gunpowder Chronicles," a series set during the Opium Wars, which includes titles like "Gunpowder Alchemy" and "Clockwork Samurai."

Lin continues to write historical romance and steampunk fiction, with recent works such as "Red Blossom in Snow" and "The Rebellion Engines" further solidifying her reputation for immersive world-building and intricate plots. Her contributions to the genre have established her as a distinctive voice in both historical and speculative fiction.