Quick Facts
Biography
Liu Ying (Chinese: 柳营; born February 1974) is a Chinese writer of novels and short stories. Her work revolves around the exploration of women life in modern China in light of historical, political and economic changes. She published ten novels, and many short-stories. Her early novel, "The Attic", was adapted into a film with the same name.
Life
Liu was born in February 1974 in Longyou County, Zhejiang to a working-class family. She has an older sister and a younger brother.
In 2001, at the age of 27, Liu Ying suffered from depression and severe disc herniation. Being confined to close quarters for a long time Liu Ying began to write novels. A year later her collection of short stories "Attic" was published, become an instant hit and launched her writing career. In 2004 "Attic" was made into a Chinese motion picture and in 2006 Liu Ying published her first long novel "Ghost Tree".
In 2005 she joined China Writers Association and entered Lu Xun Literary Institute in Beijing. Later Liu Ying moved back to Zhejiang and settled in Hangzhou.
In 2012, Liu Ying, a single mom, took her six-year-old daughter, along with the first draft of "Sister", and immigrated to the United States to continue her literary career. "Sister" was published early 2019, and in less than two months was completely sold out and second editions were printed.
Writing style
| Liu Ying novels may be characterized as fiction focusing around women life struggles in a patriarchal China. Liu Ying novels create a vivid atmosphere, full of nature, smells, tastes, and tactile details. Liu Ying dives deep into the human soul, emotions, and psychology while staying in touch with modern Chinese history, cultural changes, economy, and religion. Liu Ying developed her own unique style which is quiet and powerful at the same time that befits classic Chinese novels. Liu Ying style and novels are a mirror image to her own life struggles: coming from a small village, a world that favors boys over girls, fighting long depression, social anxiety & bullying yet coming out as a successful and well accomplished Female writer. In her books and few social appearances, Liu Ying sends a message to all women that your fragility is also your strength and dignity In 2019, Liu Ying meet with readers, as part of an introduction road-show to her book "Sister". Liu Ying was recorded giving a talk in her home-town discussing her style, life philosophy, and experiences. A most recent review of Liu Ying book "Sister", published in 2021 Liu Ying's work is currently being translated into several languages. |
Works
| Title | Year | ISBN/ASIN |
|---|---|---|
| Attic 阁楼 | 2002 | 9787506329873 |
| Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingati 梁山伯与祝英台 | 2005 | 9787213029875 |
| Tree Ghost 树鬼 | 2006 | 9787531330226 |
| Light as flesh 淡如肉色 | 2010 | 9787222060913 |
| Delicious Mushroom 蘑菇好滋味 | 2012 | 9787225041636 |
| Deep in my place 我之深处 | 2013 | 9787506364652 |
| Ah Bu 阿布 | 2013 | 9787539179711 |
| Little Heaven 小天堂 | 2015 | 9787506081887 |
| Sister 姐姐 | 2019 | 9787530218419 |
| Honey & Spice 辣与蜜糖 | 2020 | ASIN : B08JRW2H5H |
Recent Work
Liu Ying is finishing up her next book, while some of her earlier work is being translated into English.
Liu Ying latest short story published in HongKong
Liu Ying self-published Kindle book