<p><strong>Christian Adams</strong> is an American author, musician, and editor whose work explores the grit and dark humor of the expatriate experience. Born in Chicago and shaped by a decade-long music career in the indie rock scenes of Chicago and San Francisco, Adams eventually traded the stage for the life of a global nomad, spending over 17 years across Taipei, China, and Southeast Asia.</p><p>His literary debut, <em>The Lazy Bastard Guide to Mandarin</em> (2012), signaled a move toward a sharp, irreverent style of non-fiction. His most ambitious project to date is the four-book memoir series, <em>Lunar New Years</em>. Blending the raw, unfiltered observations of gonzo literature with existential reflection, the series follows the chaotic journey of Charlie Birch through the cultural underworlds of modern Asia.</p><p>When not writing books, Adams serves as the primary voice behind <em>Black Sunshine Media</em>, a platform dedicated to rock journalism and the celebration of unsung artists. He currently lives and writes in Metro Manila, Philippines.</p>
