I am obsessed with bodies, borderlines, and transgression. What does it mean to "be a person," and how does one reckon with the constraints and liberties? Is it truly possible find liberation within societally constructed structures? How do subconscious ideologies operate behind conscious decisions? Through my novels I often establish characters who are disillusioned, frustrated, or desperate to create their own path. Inspired by writers like Joan Didion, Bret Easton Ellis, and Han Kang, I aim to discover what it means to live outside of the expected methods of conduct. My fiction also explores creative passion and artistry, incorporating music and art motifs and themes. On the side, I write vignettes inspired by bizarre and whimsical interactions. My music journalism covers lesser-known, countercultural, usually electronic/hyperpop music. As of now, my only writerly goal is to just keep writing and perhaps pursue a graduate degree in social science.
Jina is a genre-blending writer based in Illinois and California. She is a UChicago B.A. candidate in English Language and Literature. Her first published novel Vaguely Human Figures was released on February 28, 2025. She is currently working on more books, articles, and short stories. Follow @jinaswriting on Substack and Instagram for updates.