If you’re so inclined, stay a while and listen.

My Chinese name, 玉軒, literally means “a tall-nosed carriage, made of jade.” Long story. I like it.

My English name, Emily, came about when I was eleven, because no one at school could pronounce ‘Xuan.’ My aunt said Emily felt like an artist and writer’s name. Short story. I also like it.

I love to travel and buy souvenir figurines of boats. I’m especially happy to say I’ve visited all seven continents as of January 2023. Unfortunately, I despised taking pictures as a younger person, and most of my photos were poorly focused shots of bugs.

I went to school for bugs, and writing. Bugs, because my very Asian parents expected a Dr. Emily, and entomology was close enough. (Plus, bugs are cool.) Writing, because storytelling is the first love of my life.

I’ve worked modestly. I was a part-time Chinese instructor, a daycare worker, a property manager, and writer. My dogs (the second love of my life) shed at a rate that defies the law of conservation of mass — so keeping the house relatively furless is its own full-time job.

Outside of work, I spend my days authoring, reading, playing video games and board games with my partner (the third love of my life). I have a special fondness for Spirit Island, Arkham Horror LCG, Tainted Grail, TI4, Ark, Personas, Mass Effects, various Fire Emblems and Pokemon in no particular order.

Hopefully this either satisfied your curiosity or bored you enough so you go away. If you’re still here, please look at some photos!