Honey Watson is an author and translator. A history graduate of University College London, she went on to study Chinese Literature at Peking University before obtaining a doctorate in Comparative Literature from NYU. She is the author of Lessons in Bird Watching and has translated several novels, short stories, and articles from Mandarin to English. Originally from the north of England, Honey now lives in Las Vegas where she spends much of her time enjoying ice hockey, fashion, and video games.