Gail Tsukiyama is an American novelist born in San Francisco, California, USA. She pursued her education at San Francisco State University, where she earned both her Bachelor of Arts (BA) and Master of Arts (MA) degrees.

Born to a Chinese mother and a Japanese father, Tsukiyama's unique heritage deeply influences her storytelling. Her novels often explore themes of cultural identity, family, and human connections. Among her notable works are Women of the Silk (1991), The Samurai's Garden (1995), Night of Many Dreams (1998), The Language of Threads (1999), Dreaming Water (2002), and The Street of a Thousand Blossoms (2007). Currently, Tsukiyama resides in El Cerrito, California.