Weina Dai Randel
Biography
Weina Dai Randel
Weina Dai Randel is the author of THE MOON IN THE PALACE and THE EMPRESS OF BRIGHT MOON, historical novels of Empress Wu, the first and only female ruler in China.
She was born and raised in China. English is her second language. She came to the U.S. at the age of 24. She has worked as a journalist, a magazine editor and an adjunct professor.
Her interest in classical Chinese literature was sparked at an early age when she first read THE DREAM OF THE RED MANSION, at night with a flashlight, as her parents deemed it inappropriate. She has a passion to share with American readers tales of dynasties that have risen and fallen, and stories of memorable historical figures, especially women.
Weina received an M.A. in English from Texas Woman’s University in Denton, Texas, where she was inspired to write about Empress Wu of China.
Interviews and articles about Weina and her book have appeared on Library Journal, The Huffington Post, The Dallas Morning News, Kirkus Reviews and Tall Poppies.org.
She lives in Flower Mound, Texas, with her loving husband and two children.
Weina Dai Randel
