About
I am YangMei, a writer and screenwriter specializing in film and stage drama. I am honored to be a permanent member of the American Chinese Writers Association, as well as a member of both the Los Angeles Chinese Writers Association in North America and the Shenzhen Bao’an District Writers Association. Additionally, I contribute as a columnist for Sing Tao Weekly’s “American Insights.”
I have published full-length novels such as 柳絮 and 山上有伙儿贼, with the latter now part of the UCLA East Asia Library collection. My short stories, including 交易, 冰淇淋车, 流逝, and 意外, have also been well received. In the realm of film, I have written screenplays like 丢了狗 and 交易, which showcase my passion for storytelling across different mediums.
Through my work, I strive to capture the complexities of human experience and bring a unique perspective to contemporary literature and film.
Featured Work
《柳絮》
The story narrates the half-life of Liuxu, a woman born in a small town during a grand era. Born into an ordinary family, she was well-behaved and received some education. This led her to marry the son of the town’s wealthiest family—a husband who was both handsome and talented, drawing admiration and envy from the entire town. Just as her life of happiness seemed within reach, her husband sacrificed himself in pursuit of his ideals, and Liuxu swiftly transitioned from a young married woman to a widow, leaving the whole town in a state of sorrow.
After enduring hardships and struggles, Liuxu remarried the local security corps commander in hopes of having a solid backing, transforming once again from a widow into a lady of status. However, her good fortune was short-lived; the commander also died on the battlefield, and she reverted to widowhood. In these turbulent times, everything is as fleeting as the wind—Liuxu drifts through life, sometimes ascending, sometimes descending.
Other Works
Awards and Recognition
- 《山上有伙儿贼》《柳絮》The books are included in the collection of RichardC.Rudolph East Asian Library at UCLA on March25,2024
