L. H. Draken writes Chinese Noir, exposing the dark side of humanities potential for evil amidst the daily drama of the people who make up a complicated country most outsiders know only from news stories and romanticized pop-culture. Draken grew up galavanting about the US. She learned to love the excitement of exploring new places and meeting quirky new characters but also developed the psychological condition of only being comfortable as an outsider. She applies these skills to her work, using experiences and cultural insights she gleans from people-watching and living overseas in the characters she writes.