Susan Blumberg-Kason

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Gifts from readers!

February 23, 2016 By Susan Blumberg-Kason Leave a Comment

One of my favorite things about publishing a book has been meeting people--both in person and through social media--who have read it and have something to say about it. Some have even given me gifts at events or through the mail. I wish I'd posted photos of these gifts because … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Featured Tagged With: Good Chinese Wife

Book of the week–Ferry Tale

February 23, 2016 By Susan Blumberg-Kason 2 Comments

Instead of writing a review for my book of the week, I thought I would take it up a notch and interview the author because 1) I loved Shannon Young's new novel, Ferry Tale, so much; 2) I had many questions after reading it; and 3) the book is set in Hong Kong, so say no … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Book of the Week Tagged With: Hong Kong

Photo Friday

February 19, 2016 By Susan Blumberg-Kason 4 Comments

Today not only marks my 10th wedding anniversary to the good doctor, but it's also my grandmother's 100th birthday. Lots of festivities the next two days in the Blumberg-Kason household.Have a great weekend! … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Photo Friday Tagged With: Misc

Photo Friday

February 12, 2016 By Susan Blumberg-Kason Leave a Comment

Yesterday my younger son was coughing and had a sore throat. Strep throat is going around the school, and as a conscientious parent (or so I hope) I couldn't send him to school without knowing if he had strep. So we braved the crazy Chicago rush hour traffic and were only an hour … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Photo Friday Tagged With: Asian Food and Drinks, Raising Multi-Cultural Kids

Book of the week–The Expatriates

February 11, 2016 By Susan Blumberg-Kason 2 Comments

 A few weeks ago, I blogged about a lovely evening with author Janice YK Lee. At that time, I hadn't yet read her new, best-selling novel, The Expatriates (Viking, 2016). I figured I would love it because it's set in modern day Hong Kong and if you've read this blog … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Book of the Week Tagged With: Hong Kong

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