Kwon Yeo-sun began her literary career in 1996 by winning the 2nd Sangsang Literary Award with her novel, Niche of Green. Her works include the short story collections, The Maiden’s Skirt, The Days of Pink Bows, The Red Fruit in My Garden, The Forest of Nutmeg Trees, and Hello Drunkard; the full-length novels, Legato and The House of Clay; and the books of essays on food, What to Eat Today? She has received the Hankook Ilbo Literary Award, the Dongri Literary Award, the Dongin Literary Award, and the Yi Hyoseok Literary Award.