Detective novelist, Shanghai Writers' Association member, Full Member of CWA, Suspense Writing Lecturer at Fudan University, founder of MYSTERY BOOKS(谜芸馆).
Just received my copy of NO SEARCH RESULTS from KODANSHA—my short story "Metamorphosis" is included! It was originally written at their invitation for Mephisto Readers Club. Grateful for the complimentary book and the excellent translation!
I attended a lecture by Argentine writer Guillermo Martínez and Mr. NaDuo. The conversation was very interesting. I also got a signature from Martínez on his book The Oxford Murders, and a separate dedication to MiYunGuan (谜芸馆). What a pleasant night!
Just received a signed copy of "The Unexpected Instinct" from my friend HD! This collection brings together John Dickson Carr's early works & newly discovered stories, edited by Dan Napolitano. A must-have for fans of Golden Age & locked-room mysteries.
The latest issue of World Vision magazine featured our bookstore's reading club—thank you to Ms. Li Yundie for the interview! We did get a bit carried away with the discussion that day, voices raised and all! Wishing everyone a happy Dragon Boat Festival in advance!
Today I received new books sent by HD. Among them are two copies of The Ellery Queen Companion, along with a signed inscription from the author James R. Murphy, as well as a catalog from The Mysterious Bookshop, complete with a signed inscription from its owner, Otto Penzler.
Today, China Publishing & Media Journal featured seven suspense and mystery writers as part of the “China Young Writers International Communication Program (CYWICP).” I am truly honored to be recommended alongside these distinguished writers to readers at home and abroad.
Yesterday afternoon, I attended a lecture on the 'closed circle mystery' trope held at Fudan University, and also shared some of my creative writing insights. Thanks to Professor Zhan Yubing for the invitation, and to all the friends who made a special effort to come to the event
Tina generously wrote a dedication for Miyunguan(谜芸馆) and also gave us limited-edition postcards. As a true expert on Agatha Christie, Tina knows everything about Agatha inside out. I hope her book will be introduced to China soon so that more readers can enjoy it.
Yesterday, my friend Fu Chuanning attended an in-person event with Tina Hodgkinson, author of Agatha Christie's London: A Historical Guide to the Queen of Crime's Capital, and presented our small gift on behalf of Miyunguan(谜芸馆).
Yesterday, my friend Fu Chuanning attended an in-person event with Tina Hodgkinson, author of Agatha Christie's London: A Historical Guide to the Queen of Crime's Capital, and presented our small gift on behalf of Miyunguan(谜芸馆).
This week we have a special blog post from literary critic and scholar Yusan Iiki on the rise of Japanese mystery fiction. Don't miss it!
https://t.co/wh4QLnrlRx
I've also heard that many honkaku mystery works will be adapted for the screen in Japan in the future. I feel that whether in novels or on screen, Mr. Yukito Ayatsuji always manages to spark a wave of honkaku mystery—truly remarkable!
Today I received the physical copies of the Russian editions of 《黑曜馆事件》(The Obsidian Mansion Murders), 《镜狱岛事件》(The Prison Island Murders) and 《五行塔事件》(The Fatal Tower Murder).