J. F. Lee

JF Lee is a wuxia author whose work centers on martial arts adventure, banter, and sweeping fantasy storytelling. On the author's official site, the Tales of the Swordsman series includes Sword of Sorrow, Blade of Joy and Fangs of the Black Tiger, alongside other novels set in a larger martial world.

In a post about writing Tales of the Swordsman, Lee explains that a childhood love of wuxia stories helped spark the series. The site also describes the books as drawing inspiration from wuxia traditions along with anime, superhero films, and a deep affection for swordplay, which helps explain their blend of action, humor, and emotional stakes.

Lee's website also shows an interest in championing Chinese diaspora writing and wuxia more broadly, not just through fiction but through blog posts about the genre and recommended authors. That wider enthusiasm gives the work a welcoming feel for both longtime wuxia readers and newcomers.