Ye Zhaoyan

Ye Zhaoyan (born July 1957) is a Chinese author based in Nanjing. Many of his books have been translated into English and other languages.

His paternal grandfather Ye Shengtao was one of China's most influential educators, and his mother Yao Cheng (姚澄) was a famous Wuxi opera actress.

Works translated into English
A Flower's Shade was the basis for Chen Kaige's 1996 film Temptress Moon, although Ye was not credited in the film.