Chisi Amanda Xiong is born and raised in the Pacific Northwest in the Greater Seattle Area. She is first generation born Hmong-American and most of her writing inspirations are inspired by the stories she grew up asking about. It always related to the questions who are we? where are we from? our beliefs? and a lot of folklore from grandma. She loves listening to myths from all cultures and is fascinated by myths and legends from around the world.
She graduated from the University of Washington in Tacoma WA with a Bachelor's degree in Creative Writing.
At the moment she lives in North Everett WA with her husband and daughter (and another baby on the way). She enjoys exploring cafes in her neighborhood and walking at the waterfront in Everett with her family members.
If you ever run into Amanda (the name she goes by) please say "Hi" because Amanda is an ENFP and will definitely enjoy talking with you! xoxo