It's two weeks into 2019, but not too late to look back at 2018. I wasn't upset to see it go, but it was a great year professionally and for traveling!JanuaryWho knew Stockholm would feel 40 degrees warmer (Fahrenheit) than Chicago in the dead of winter? I didn't when I … [Read more...]
Round corners in Hong Kong
I’ve blogged before about the round-cornered buildings in Hong Kong. Late last year when I visited, I found some new ones (new to me) and an old favorite. The old Wanchai wet market (below) has been renovated into a retail shop, but the striking roundness has been nicely … [Read more...]
The Hong Kong Flower Market
When I took my kids to Hong Kong last month, one of the things on the top of my list for our first morning was the Prince Edward flower market. Just like when I first took my husband to Hong Kong some years back, I think the flower market is a great introduction to Hong … [Read more...]
Searching for the Perfect Portrait Shot
I never had a professional portrait taken during the publishing process of Good Chinese Wife or Hong Kong Noir. I'd had to submit author photos for these books and publicity materials, but always relied on photos friends or family took, usually candid shots but sometimes posed … [Read more...]
Hong Kong Noir Events in January
I'm so excited to announce to events next month to bring Hong Kong Noir to readers in Chicago and New York City. If you're in either city at the end of January, I hope to see you there! … [Read more...]