What is nicole mones?

Nicole Mones is an American author and journalist who was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota in 1952. She grew up in California and studied Chinese language and literature at Yale University. Mones spent several years living and working in China, where she wrote for publications such as Gourmet Magazine and the New York Times.

Mones is best known for her novels, which often explore aspects of Chinese culture and history. Her first novel, "Lost in Translation," was published in 1999 and was a critical and commercial success. It tells the story of a young American woman who travels to China to work as a translator and falls in love with a Chinese man.

Other notable works by Mones include "A Cup of Light" (2002), "The Last Chinese Chef" (2007), and "Night in Shanghai" (2014). Her novels have been praised for their vivid descriptions of Chinese cuisine and culture, as well as their complex and well-drawn characters.

In addition to her writing, Mones has worked as a literary agent and editor, and has served as a consultant on Chinese culture for organizations such as the World Bank and the National Geographic Society. She currently lives and works in Portland, Oregon.