Nghi Vo

Nghi Vo is an American author, best known for her work in the genres of horror, science fiction, and fantasy. She was born in Illinois and currently resides on the shores of Lake Michigan. Vo is a prolific writer, with a number of successful works to her name. She first gained recognition for her novellas, including "The Empress of Salt and Fortune" and "When the Tiger Came Down the Mountain," both of which were published in 2020. The first book in the series, "The Empress of Salt and Fortune," was named as a Book Riot Must-Read Fantasy and a Library Journal Debut of the Month.

Vo's writing is characterized by its imaginative and transportive qualities, taking readers on journeys through fantastical worlds and exploring complex themes. Her work often features elements of Asian mythology and folklore, adding a rich cultural depth to her stories. In addition to her novellas, Vo has also written a number of short stories and is the author of the debut novel "The Chosen and the Beautiful."

Vo is a respected and award-winning author in the science fiction and fantasy community. Her novella "The Empress of Salt and Fortune" was a finalist for the Locus and Ignyte Awards, and won the Crawford Award and the Hugo Award. These accolades are a testament to Vo's talent and her ability to craft compelling and engaging stories that resonate with readers.

In addition to her writing, Vo is also known for her belief in the power of stories and the ritual of lipstick. She is a strong advocate for the right to change one's mind, and her work often explores themes of transformation and self-discovery. Through her writing, Vo invites readers to join her in exploring the limitless possibilities of the imagination and the human experience.
The Singing Hills Cycle Books
# Title Year
1 The Empress of Salt and Fortune 2020
2 When the Tiger Came Down the Mountain 2020
3 Into the Riverlands 2022
4 Mammoths at the Gates 2023
5 The Brides of High Hill 2024
Standalone Novels
# Title Year
1 The Chosen and the Beautiful 2021
2 Siren Queen 2022
Short Stories/Novellas
# Title Year
1 On the Fox Roads 2023
Into Shadow Books
# Title Year
1 The Six Deaths of the Saint 2022
2 Undercover 2022
3 What the Dead Know 2022
4 The Garden 2022
5 Persephone 2022
6 Out of the Mirror, Darkness 2022
7 The Candles Are Burning 2022
Nghi Vo Anthologies
# Title Year
1 Crossed Genres Magazine 2.0 Book One 2013
2 Wilde Stories 2014: The Year's Best Gay Speculative Fiction 2014
3 Long Hidden 2014
4 Neither Witch nor Fairy (Long Hidden: Speculative Fiction from the Margins of History) 2014
5 The Future Embodied 2014
6 Airships & Automatons 2015
7 The Sea Is Ours: Tales from Steampunk Southeast Asia 2015
8 New Suns 2 2023