I came across the photo in my friend Megan's album from our first trip to China in 1988. It's definitely Shanghai, and it's definitely June 1988.But no one I've spoken with from that trip can remember where exactly it was taken. My first guess was the Peace Hotel--assuming … [Read more...]
A home for troubled communists?
Stuart Beaton is back guest blogging from Tianjin, China. It's funny because I just finished reading a memoir about the former Soviet Union. And now Stuart has written this post! He also has a fabulous author podcast site at http://rastous.podomatic.com. Here's Stu:Recently … [Read more...]
Photo Friday
When I studied Mandarin in Hong Kong in the early 90s, there were two places in the territory to practice the language. One was a little enclave inhabited by former KMT officers. The other was an antiques street on Hong Kong Island. Look for the shops with the Mao busts, my … [Read more...]
Guest post from the publisher of Crime Wave Press
I am beyond thrilled that Tom Vater, one of the publishers behind Crime Wave Press, is guest blogging here today. Crime Wave Press is the first crime fiction publisher based in Asia. And they're looking for submissions! Here's Tom: I was sitting down with my friend … [Read more...]
Book of the week–The Nine Fold Heaven
Over the years I've become a great fan of Mingmei Yip, a New York-based author originally from Hong Kong. Yip's latest novel, The Nine Fold Heaven (Kensington, 2013) was just released this summer.The story takes place in 1930s Hong Kong and Shanghai. Camilla is a famous … [Read more...]
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