Neon Yang Books In Order

Publication Order of Tensorate Books

Publication Order of Standalone Novels

Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas

Publication Order of J.Y. Yang Short Stories/Novellas

Publication Order of Anthologies

About Neon Yang

Neon Yang is a Singaporean science-fiction author whose work has been published in a number of different outlet, including Uncanny, Lightspeed, Strange Horizons, and Tor.com. At the forefront of their field, they have an MA in creative writing from the University of East Anglia. Additionally, they were previously a journalist, as well as a practicing scientist. Neon Yang is an intersectional feminist, focused on analyzing issues of gender, race, and class in their work.

‘The Tensorate Series’ by Neon Yang is widely acclaimed for its compelling stories and engaging narratives. Through their writing, Neon Yang is able to craft characters and protagonists that make their stories entertaining to read. Their work with the series has been especially praised for the way it examines complex social issues in a creative and thought-provoking manner.

Yang is an accomplished Singaporean science-fiction author, who has been recognized for their gift in creating stories with characters and protagonists that readers can relate to and find entertaining. Their Tensorate Series is praised for its compelling stories and engaging narratives, as well as its examination of complex social issues.

Their imagination is expansive and ambitious, allowing them to create stories that reflect a variety of themes and ideas. With their deep understanding of different cultures and societies, their work often examines the complexities of various social issues. Through their writing, Neon Yang is able to explore difficult topics such as gender, race, and class, while still maintaining an entertaining and entertaining story.

In their stories they often feature vivid and complex characters, who are able to explore the different themes and ideas in the stories. These characters and protagonists are fully realized and engaging, allowing readers to become emotionally invested in their stories. Furthermore, the detailed and imaginative worlds that Neon Yang creates are full of depth and complexity, allowing them to explore issues in a unique and captivating way.

Neon Yang’s imaginative scope and scale is nothing short of impressive, allowing them to explore a wide range of themes and ideas. Through their stories, they are able to create compelling stories with vivid characters and imaginative worlds that allow them to explore complex social issues in a unique and captivating manner.

Early and Personal Life

From a young age, Neon Yang had a natural affinity for reading and writing. As a child, they loved to explore their imagination and create new stories, which eventually developed into a passion for science-fiction. Neon was always looking for inspiration, which they found in the world around them. They grew up in Singapore, surrounded by a diverse and vibrant culture which gave them a unique perspective on life.

Neon’s journey as an author has been full of exciting opportunities and experiences. They have attended the 2013 class of Clarion West Writers Workshop, received a Master’s Degree in Creative Writing from the University of East Anglia, and even worked as a molecular biologist, writer for animation, comics and games, science communicator, and journalist. All of these experiences have deepened their understanding of the world and shaped the way they write.

They continue to be an avid reader and writer, and they are very proud of the stories they have created. With their natural talent and unique perspective, Neon has become a successful and well-respected science-fiction author. They have been able to share their own experiences and perspectives through their work, and continue to bring new and exciting stories to life.

Writing Career

Neon Yang is a writer who has seen remarkable success in their career so far. Their works have been shortlisted for a variety of awards, including the Hugo, Nebula, World Fantasy, Lambda Literary and Locus awards. Yang’s series, Tensorate, has been particularly successful, with its first two books, The Black Tides of Heaven and The Red Threads of Fortune, both being nominated for the James Tiptree Jr. Award for Best Book in 2017. The third book in the series, The Descent of Monsters, was released in 2018 and then followed by The Ascent to Godhood in 2019.

In addition to their series, Yang has published a number of other works, including a novel, Circus Girl, The Hunter, and Mirror Boy, which was released in 2019, and a collection of short stories, GlitterShip, which they co-wrote with six other authors. Yang has also released several novellas, such as Thin Shells, Waiting On a Bright Moon, and Between the Firmaments. Following this, Yang co-edited An Alphabet of Embers (2016) with Rose Lemberg and contributed to the series In Our Own Worlds (2018) with Margaret Killjoy, Kai Ashante Wilson, and Ellen Klages. Yang has more writing projects in the works, and is sure to continue to be successful in the future.

The Descent of Monsters

Neon Yang’s ‘The Descent of Monsters’ was published on July 31, 2018 by Tor.com. The third book in the ‘Tensorate’ silkpunk fantasy series, it was well-received, nominated for both Locus and Lambda awards in 2019. Readers are advised to read the books in the series in order for the best experience.

The Rewar Teng Institute of Experimental Methods met a grisly end when a rogue experiment escaped. Investigators Chuwan and Tensorate arrived to find a sea of bones and blood, with no survivors. They brought back Sanao Akeha, the terrorist leader, and her mysterious companion Rider, who could offer few clues. Chuwan is determined to uncover the truth, despite the increasingly strange dreams that haunt her and the secrets her superiors seem to be hiding.

The Genesis of Misery

On September 27, 2022, the stand-alone science-fiction fantasy novel ‘The Genesis of Misery’ was published by Tor Books. It was soon recognized as a Goodreads Choice Award nominee in the same year, thus propelling it to the heights of literary acclaim. The novel was widely acclaimed for its complex and intelligent storytelling, and remains a popular choice among readers today.

Misery Nomaki is a nobody from a mining planet with rare stone-working powers similar to a saint. Misery keeps their power a secret to avoid being labelled as voidmad, like what happened to their mother. Misery is then led to the center of the Empire by a mysterious voice. They are trapped between two factions hoping to use Misery’s power to win a war.

Misery starts training with a group of outlaws and outcasts and grows close to a rebellious royal known as Lady Alodia Lightning. The voice that guides Misery grows bolder, and it looks like Misery is succumbing to the same voidmadness as their mother.