Sir Julius Vogel Award
1 appearances
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Edition 33 (2021) Winner
Chloe Gong
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Chloe Gong
Profile
- Gender
- Female
- Born
- 1998-12-16 （Shanghai）
- Nationality
- New Zealand
- Languages
- English, Shanghainese
- Residence History
- Shanghai, China (ages 0-2) → Auckland North Shore, New Zealand → Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Career
- Occupations
- Novelist
- Active Years
- 2020-2024
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rangitoto College | — | High school | — | — | New Zealand |
| University of Pennsylvania | College of Arts and Sciences | English and International Relations | BA | 2017-2021 | United States |
Rangitoto College
High school
Country:
New Zealand
University of Pennsylvania
College of Arts and Sciences
/ English and International Relations
Degree:
BA
Period:
2017-2021
Year of Graduation:
2021
Country:
United States
Double major
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Sir Julius Vogel Award | These Violent Delights | Best Youth Novel | Science Fiction and Fantasy Association of New Zealand | Winner |
Sir Julius Vogel Award
2021
Work:
These Violent Delights
Category:
Best Youth Novel
Organization:
Science Fiction and Fantasy Association of New Zealand
Result:
Winner
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
These Violent Delights
2020 Young adult fictionA 1920s Romeo and Juliet-esque storyline set in Shanghai.
LoveRevengePolitical conflict
Our Violent Ends
2021 Young adult fictionSequel to These Violent Delights.
LoveRevenge
Foul Lady Fortune
2022 Young adult fictionSpinoff duology from These Violent Delights series.
EspionageHistorical fantasy
Immortal Longings
2023 Adult fantasyFirst book in adult fantasy trilogy inspired by Antony and Cleopatra and Kowloon Walled City.
MythologyPower struggles
Bibliography
- These Violent Delights (2020)
- A RomaJuliette Christmas Special (2020, short story)
- Our Violent Ends (2021)
- The Priest and the Shepherd (2022, short story)
- Foul Lady Fortune (2022)
- A Thousand More (2022, short story)
- Foul Heart Huntsman (2023)
- Last Violent Call (2023, novella collection)
- In True Delights (2023, short story)
- Immortal Longings (2023)
- Vilest Things (2024)
- An Eternal Fire (2024, short story)
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- Vivid historical settingsDynamic plotting
- Recurring Motifs
- 1920s ShanghaiChinese mythology elementsForbidden love
Legacy
Known as a New York Times bestselling author, popular on BookTok. Youngest authors on NYT YA hardcover list.
In Popular Culture
- Frequently discussed in BookTok community on TikTok, boosting sales.
Trivia
- Began writing books at age 13 using Notes app on iPad. Written nine manuscripts by December 2020.
- Born in Shanghai, moved to New Zealand at age 2.
- Double major in English and International Relations at University of Pennsylvania.