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Deathly Fates author Tesia Tsai on Chinese folklore, and writing beyond death

In Deathly Fates, Tesia Tsai draws on Chinese folklore to craft a haunting YA fantasy rooted in family, legacy, and the afterlife. Inspired by jiangshi legends and traditions surrounding death, the novel blends atmospheric horror with emotional depth, exploring love that endures beyond the grave. We spoke to Tesia about the cultural influences behind the story, her research process, and what Chinese mythology brings to the fantasy genre. What first sparked the idea…

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