◊ svl yisanliu ◊
One Disruption.
Two energies.
Queer love.
Hi, I’m svl yisanliu, and I welcome you to the post-apocalyptic MM romance fantasy that I write and illustrate.
“Love should be freely given, or it becomes a prison.”
The Crystaler Series
Set in the early days of the After Climate Disruption reality, when energies were first discovered and humanity was rebuilding. Aldo, Jo, and Ruben. One desperate invention and three men; their story of hidden passion, obsession, and respectful love.
The first book in this series is in progress. It’s a slow process, but I take my time with it to write it and to draw even more Crystals! ◊ Learn more.
M/M and M/F romance ◊ Happy ending ◊ Hand-illustrated art
The Taj and Song Trilogy
Slow-burn MM romantasy: soulmates, found family, and political intrigue in a post-climate world divided by two energies. Learn more.
Welcome to my blog
On the blog I share all of it: fantasy art, romance writing process, queer character deep dives, and whatever else emerges from the post-apocalyptic ACD world. And since I read as widely as I write, you’ll also find reviews and personal reflections on MM romance fantasy, queer fantasy, danmei, and BL: stories from different cultures and traditions that inspire, surprise, or give me complicated feelings.
- Danmei about the romance between a cat and a demon cultivator
Danmei about the romance between a cat and a demon cultivator (And why not to read it). Covered: danmei ◊ “The White Cat’s Divine Scratching Post” Vol. 1 ◊ ◊ The premise. The story is … Read more - The art of bridges in my MM fantasy books
The art of bridges in my MM fantasy books Why bridges are a central concept in my romantasy and how I came to draw them this way. ◊ Why this concept for my romantasy art? … Read more - Enemies to lovers in MM romantasy
Enemies to lovers in MM romantasy. … And why I chose not to write it? What is the enemies-to-lovers trope, why does it hit so hard in MM romantasy, what are the best gay enemies-to-lovers … Read more - Danmei about a disabled tyrant and his fish
Danmei about a disabled tyrant and his fish. A transmigration danmei worth picking up (but with disclaimers). ◊ The premise (from Goodreads):“After Li Yu stays up all night to read an engrossing web novel, he … Read more - Western MM romantasy: two very different slow burns
Western MM romantasy. Two very different slow burns: Captive Prince and A Taste of Gold and Iron. Both sit high on MM romance fantasy recommendation lists, and both earned that (up to a point). ◊ … Read more - MM Romance Fantasy Art: The Gates
MM Romance Fantasy Art. The Gates: from early sketches to full-color digital illustrations of the Gates: a concept for the after-climate-disruption (ACD) world of my MM romance fantasy stories. ◊ Twenty years ago I drew … Read more - Chinese MM romance fantasy: where to start (and why)?
Chinese MM romance fantasy. Where to start (and why)? Covered: ◊ The Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation (The Untamed) ◊ Thrice Married to a Salted Fish ◊ Ballad of Sword and Wine ◊ Heaven Official’s Blessing … Read more
My art gallery
I am an illustrator for my stories. Post-apocalyptic settings, character sketches, and, most importantly, crystals. I am obsessed with drawing crystals.
See all the art here.
