Author Xuemo has been named International Impact Book Awards -Author of the Year 2025 for the English edition of his novel Into the Desert, translated by renowned sinologists Howard Goldblatt and Sylvia Li-chun Lin.
LOS ANGELES, CA, October 13, 2025 /24-7PressRelease/ -- The awards ceremony was held in Hollywood, the global center for film, where the final winners were announced. The event drew hundreds of prominent writers from the U.S., Canada, Germany, Cina, Thailand and Malaysia and other Countries.
Selection for Author of the Year 2025 combines votes from media, film and publishing professionals alongside input from readers worldwide, moving away from a jury-only model to better reflect winners' literary merit and global influence. The organizing committee praised Xuemo's work:
"Xuemo's sweeping tale, set along the edge of the Gobi Desert, illuminates the struggles and resilience of two women bound by poverty and tradition. Recognized for its lyrical portrayal of hope and tragedy against the timeless backdrop of the Silk Road, this story bridges cultures and speaks to the enduring human spirit."
"In a world increasingly beset by disconnection and isolation, I hope Into the Desert can serve as a bridge for people seeking meaning and companionship," Xuemo said. "I want to invite more readers to cross it—to enter the fictional world I've created, to walk beside its characters through fear and hope, and to remember the protagonists' resilience, courage and wisdom. If they carry even a small light back into their own lives, the story has done its work."
The accolade has captured the attention of Hollywood studios, media figures, literary agents, and leading international publishers, highlighting the rising global profile of Xuemo's literature and the growing resonance of Xuemo's storytelling among international readers.
"When your story becomes a mirror that allows others to glimpse a possible hope in life, it reaches its highest literary purpose. That is the impact of storytelling."
Xuemo's works have been translated into more than 25 languages and published worldwide. Notably, award-winning author Xue Mo will present his new work, Eternal Love, at the 2025 Frankfurt Book Fair. There, he will engage in discussions with scholars and translators from over ten countries on the topics of wisdom and transcendence in the AI age.
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Ida Liu
https://xuemobooks.com
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