About Jess and some website history
👋 About Me
Name: Jess Chua (keeper of Dragonsinn.net)
Hello, I’m a poet and sketch artist currently finalizing my first dragon poetry collection. Dragonsinn began as a teenage spark in 1999 and evolved into a living archive of dragon lore and more.
As referenced in my profile pic, my current favourite jacket is a Japanese dragon/tiger windbreaker.
I enjoy writing to navigate emotional landscapes. My latest poetry explores dragon archetypes through romantic and other lenses. If the symbols feel familiar, you might be someone I’d write a poem for without needing to ask.
Online, I’m kind of low-key preferring mindful consumption over algorithms, and resonance over reach.
If you’ve ever felt like a weary dragon in a noisy world, welcome home.
✍️ Creative Highlights
- Musepaper award (for a cathartic essay)
- PW.org profile (Poets & Writers directory)
- Art featured in a German dragon museum exhibit
🐉 Explore the Poetry Collection
♍ Other Interests
Zodiac: Virgo Sun / Pisces Moon / Venus Scorpio
Links: LinkedIn | JessChua.com
Music: Classical, lofi, Mind Amend, rock, instrumental EDM
Interests: Reading, writing, cooking, art, astrology, analytics, yoga, swimming, nature, personal finance, animals
💻 About Website
- Dragonsinn: Dragon poetry, art, and lore.
- Launched in June 1999.
- View a timeline infographic.
- Scroll down to Website History for screenshots!
Contact Me
You can send me an email.
Seeking Help
Do you have dragon research notes to share?
I’m always happy to format, edit, and share those.
Longer Version
All About Dragons
If you’re like most Dragonsinn visitors and readers, you’ve had a longtime fascination with dragons!
Some of the things you may enjoy about dragons include:
- Learning about dragon culture and history
- Reading dragon poems and short stories
- Dragon tattoos and art
- Dragon quotes
- Dragon figurines, products and design
I’ve always been drawn to the power of dragons and how they continue to capture the imagination of millions around the globe.
Why Dragons?
I was in my early teens when my mom got me a copy of a drag-and-drop site builder.
“Dragons” was my first-choice subject for my first website.
My career since then has always involved online media. This site is where my interest in blogging and SEO optimization stemmed from. It reminds me to stay focused and disciplined with the things that matter in life.
My aim with continuing to run this site/blog is for nostalgic as well as educational purposes. I am passionate about curating information and hope this site is a solid resource for the dragon content you’re seeking.
I also love hearing from visitors. Learning about your dragon knowledge, stories, or creative projects is always something inspiring and my favorite thing about running the site.
Dragons represent a lot of things to me: Freedom and forever. Power, grace, rebirth, passion, focus, intelligence.
Social Media
I keep things quite low-key on:
Email correspondence is something that still brings me joy. There’s something special about the chance to reflect, share experiences, and connect in a more relaxed way.
When I’m not chronically online, you’ll likely find me reading or working on something artsy—both of which do wonders for my mental health.
If, like me, you’ve been online for ages, do you ever reminisce about the good old days of the Internet, before the rise of social media? I sure do, and I treasure those simpler times!
Dive Into the Archives
If it’s your first time here, you may want to start by diving into some of our most popular pages. Here are some of them:
How to Say ‘Dragon’ in Different Languages
Some Pictures
Disney Springs (2019), and with my cat (2017)
Website Screenshots
Media Mentions
“Jazz in China,” by Eugene Marlow (Chapter 1; published by University Press of Mississippi)
“Writ in Water,” assignment via Bard MAT
“Dragon Anatomy” on DailyZhihu
Keep the Dragon Spirit Alive
Dragonsinn.net exists to fuel your curiosity and passion for all things draconic. From ancient lore to modern creativity, there’s always something new to explore in the fascinating world of dragons.
Stay connected by subscribing to DragonMail, our intermittent newsletter designed to keep things fresh, fun, and anything but boring. I try to always include a bit of dragon eye candy, in the form of art or fashion design!
May the dragon’s spirit guide you in pursuing your dreams, goals, and ambitions—igniting a sense of wonder and adventure every step of the way.