A captivating novella that introduces you to Moriko, an important character of the No Mind Series trilogy.
A young girl impatient for change. A rigid system of life. Forbidden teachings.
This novella is the perfect introduction to M. Xan's richly detailed historical setting and philosophical themes.
NO MIND Series
Tales of self-cultivation, weaving martial arts, spiritual awakening, and high-stakes adventure into a transformative human journey.
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There is No Me
Book One
A tale of self-cultivation, weaving martial arts, spiritual awakening, and high-stakes adventure into a transformative human journey. Follow Min Je’s path through the workings of karma, the development of patience, and inner purification.
Moriko and her Shaolin teacher, Yin Fan, embark on a profound journey to Tibet, confronting challenges that deepen their bonds and illuminate paths of compassion and shared purpose.
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There is No Us
Book Three
Moriko’s daughter, Suzu, ventures into the wilds of South America—Peru—on an epic quest to heal Min Je’s shattered energy system, ravaged by samurai entangled in the corruption of 1868.
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Meet the Author M Xan
Yes! It’s me—Xanda Monteiro—writing as M Xan for my Asian historical fiction. (The pen name draws from Zen mindfulness and the essence of "no mind"—a quiet space for stories to emerge.)
I am a devoted storyteller, deeply drawn to the history of Japan's samurai era, which brought over 250 years of peace to a nation, not without suffering, for one can’t escape the human condition. I am fascinated by that period where the willingness to stand firmly for one's beliefs—true honour in its deepest sense—offers profound lessons for us today.
I am a meditator with over thirty years of disciplined practice as my guide; I craft narratives of self-cultivation, resilience, and the quiet strength to find light within adversity.
In the No Mind Trilogy, set in the vibrant Japan of the 1800s, I weave authentic Tokugawa-era details into grounded stories infused with Buddhist teachings—no fantastical elements, only human journeys toward self-discovery and awakening.
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