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2017 literary lists

December 7, 2017 By Susan Blumberg-Kason Leave a Comment

It's December, so that time of year when literary lists come out in full force. Many publications post their favorite books of the year by genre or in general. I just realized I made a 2017 list, but way back on January 1st this year. Writer's Digest listed their 81 reasons to … [Read more...]

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The sterilization of Nathan Road

September 12, 2017 By Susan Blumberg-Kason 2 Comments

Back in the early 90s, it was common to hear in Hong Kong that travelers either loved it or hated it. I never understood the hating part. Hong Kong was still pretty much at its peak with Kai Tak Airport, old double-decker buses, and neon. Neon was everywhere and one of the most … [Read more...]

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The Mira Hong Kong

September 2, 2017 By Susan Blumberg-Kason Leave a Comment

Publishing is a tricky business, especially when it comes to your first book. I certainly learned a ton when my memoir, Good Chinese Wife, was in the editing and printing stages.My publisher fact-checked every instance of pinyin in my book and highlighted the words they … [Read more...]

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Photo Friday

August 31, 2017 By Susan Blumberg-Kason Leave a Comment

Since I was at the Peak lookout pagoda two weeks ago today, Hong Kong has seen record-breaking heat, followed by not one, but two typhoons. Some people say a year can make a difference, but we're talking about half a month!This lookout pagoda on the Peak is something I loved … [Read more...]

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The Hong Kong Foreign Correspondents’ Club

August 28, 2017 By Susan Blumberg-Kason Leave a Comment

I first went to the Foreign Correspondents' Club in Hong Kong sometime in the mid-1990s. I can't remember if it was lunch with friends or my first meeting with the Hong Kong Women in Publishing Society, but it was love at first sight. I love old buildings and colonial … [Read more...]

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