My friend Janet recently sent me a book from the fabulous Swindon bookstore in Hong Kong. It's Richard Hughes' Borrowed Place, Borrowed Time: Hong Kong and Its Many Faces (Andre Deutsch, 1976). And boy is it a gem!I love history, especially when it pertains to Hong Kong. And … [Read more...]
Book of the week–Paper Tigress
It's pretty amazing to think about Rachel Cartland's early adult years. She came from modest means and graduated from Oxford in her early twenties. In 1972 she entered the job market. For a woman back then, the opportunities were limited. But Cartland successfully interviewed for … [Read more...]
Early days in Hong Kong
When I first starting writing GOOD CHINESE WIFE, I thought the natural starting point of the story should include my first year in Hong Kong. Or at the very least I figured it had to be included in this book. It was my first impression of Hong Kong, after all.But after many … [Read more...]
A new publication date!
Last week I learned I have a new publication date. Instead of July 1st, it has been changed to July 29th so the Publicity Department at Sourcebooks can fully maximize their magic. I love it and that's why I was so excited to sign with Sourcebooks!In the meantime, GOOD CHINESE … [Read more...]
Photo Friday
Sunday would have marked my--gasp--nineteenth wedding anniversary to my former husband. Instead, I have a memoir out in four months. (Kindle orders are now available here!)This photo was taken on my wedding day in Hong Kong all those years ago. I write about it in GOOD … [Read more...]
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