Hsieh Yi-An was born in the historic town of Lukang, graduated from National Taiwan University, and now lives in Taipei. As a core member of Taipei Legend Studio, Hsieh researches, conserves, and promotes local legends centered on monsters and mysterious happenings. She is a contributing writer on the Daemon Tales book series and helped develop the eponymous tabletop game. Her recent work covers both non-fiction, including Taiwanese School Ghost Stories and Where They Come from and Taiwan Urban Legends and Where They Come from, and novels, including The Snake Lord: Bride of Pearlesque Bluff and Lovely Enemies.