Literary critic Meng Fanhua says compared with their counterparts in other areas, Henan writers are more closely concerned with the profound transformation of our social lives.

Literary critic Yan Jingming agrees, adding that Henan writers live in the most "Chinese" areas, lead the most "Chinese" life, speak the most "Chinese" language and write with the most "Chinese" characteristics.

Features Zhou Daxin, Li Peifu, Liu Zhenyun, Yan Lianke, Li Er, Qiao Ye and Liang Hong.