Xue Di was born in Beijing. His published works in English translation include Another Kind of Tenderness, Forgive, An Ordinary Day, Circumstances, Heart into Soil, and Flames, and in Chinese, Trembling and Dream Talk. His work has appeared in numerous American journals and anthologies and has been translated into many languages. Xue Di is a two-time recipient of the Hellman/Hammett Award. (updated 4/2005)