beyond the timescape
Ongoing translation (official)
Xianxia
Xu Qing’s goals are simple: he wants to survive, and he wants to find his lost family. He lives in brutal, ruthless, and chaotic circumstances, but he encounters good people that become his close friends.
Requiem To the Stars
Original Series
Fantasy cultivation
As a Dark Age looms, the only way for a young combat mage to survive is to keep getting stronger. Will love and friendship be distractions or strengths? Will Xerxes survive the coming darkness?
The Jade Pendant
Original Series
Kid's cultivation
Published under the pen name Mister B, this kid's cultivation novel is designed to introduce the genre to young readers ages 8-12. Includes some Mandarin elements for language learners.
Heirs of Sun and Storm
Original Series
Cyberpunk Cultivation
In a dystopian China of the distant future, a homicide detective is dragged into the secret war between the "immortal cultivators" and the Black Corpse commandos that hunt them.
Blood Parrot
Completed translation (unofficial)
Wuxia horror
A dying swordsman is dragged into a series of horrific and supernatural events in a remote town. Mysteries abound, nothing is what it seems, and dead bodies jut keep piling up.
I Shall Seal the Heavens
understanding Chinese fantasy genres
Completed Translation (official)
Xianxia
The world famous series about the scholar Meng Hao, who embarks onto a quest to become rich, but quickly becomes embroiled in a cosmic journey of the most epic proportions, including a shocking plot related to the Universe itself.
understanding Chinese fantasy genres
understanding Chinese fantasy genres
Non-Fiction Reference
Genre Primer
This #1 Best Seller on Amazon is a guide that breaks down difficult Chinese language and culture elements common in Chinese fantasy. A must for all fans, and a handy guide for writers.
Righteous Blood, Ruthless Blades
Tabletop Roleplaying Game
Wuxia
Righteous Blood, Ruthless Blades is a dark wuxia roleplaying inspired heavily by the works of Gu Long. Co-authored with Brendan Davis. (Click here for game info)
Legends of Ogre Gate
Original Novel
Wuxia/Xianxia
The story of Sunan and Bao, a young man and woman who are very different, yet are brought together by fate to combat the evil Demon Emperor and become the legendary inventors of martial arts in the world of Qi Xien.
A Will Eternal
Completed Translation (official)
Xianxia
This is the (mostly) comedic tale of Bai Xiaochun, an endearing but exasperating young man who is driven primarily by his fear of death and desire to live forever, but who deeply values friendship and family.
Sage Monarch
Completed Translation (official)
Xuanhuan
Sage Monarch is the epic tale of the ruthless Yang Qi, who starts out crippled, but slowly climbs his way to the world of the gods, where he hopes to outdo even the long-perished Sovereign Lord himself.
Heroes Shed No Tears
Heroes Shed No Tears
Heroes Shed No Tears
Completed Translation (unofficial)
Wuxia
Another classic wuxia story by Gu Long, Heroes Shed No Tears is a tale of friendship and love, of loyalty and betrayal. Secrets upon secrets will be revealed; pay close attention, and you might be able to unravel the mystery before the characters do!
7 Killers
Heroes Shed No Tears
Heroes Shed No Tears
Completed Translation (unofficial)
Wuxia
This is a classic wuxia tale by Gu Long. It is a heist story in which nothing is as it seems. The protagonist is the mysterious and incredibly skilled martial artist Liu Changjie, who loves drinking and women, but has a mysterious past.
Soul Land Reloaded
Heroes Shed No Tears
Soul Land Reloaded
Mobile game
Xuanhuan
I was part of a two-translator team for this mobile-game version of one of the most popular Chinese fantasy franchises of all time, Soul Land a.k.a. Douluo Dalu
Site Content
RBRB NAME GENERATION GUIDE
RBRB NAME GENERATION GUIDE
Chinese Name Generation Guide
Resource for Gamers and Writers
While designed specifically with Righteous Blood, Ruthless Blades in mind, this guide can be used by anyone wanting to generate authentic and meaningful Chinese names, whether for games or novels.
kung fu
RBRB NAME GENERATION GUIDE
Completed Translation (unofficial)
Modern Wuxia Horror
Written by popular Taiwanese author Giddens Ko, this book is technically part of a series, but can be read as a standalone novel. The main connection between the various books is the villain. Lots of references to classic wuxia novels.
Dragon King With Seven Stars
Dragon King With Seven Stars
Completed Translation (unofficial)
Wuxia
Jinan city suddenly becomes the center of a maelstrom of martial arts intrigue. Smack dab into the middle of all the plotting and fighting comes Ingot, a scrappy beggar who is far more than what he seems.