Welcome!
My debut novel, White Mulberry, follows a teenage girl who leaves an impoverished village in northern Korea in the 1930s to seek a better future in Japan. But once there, she faces racial prejudice among many obstacles, as she tries to forge a new identity in an unwelcome new country. This story, and the sequel, Red Seal, are inspired by the true story of my grandmother’s and father’s lives. My mission is to amplify voices that have been overlooked and spur others to explore and share their own family stories.
“White Mulberry is a beautiful and poignant novel of a young Korean woman’s coming of age amidst the turbulence of colonization and World War II. The resilience and self-determination of her heroine vividly mirrors the astonishing trajectory of her nation.”—Juhea Kim, author of Beasts of a Little Land and City of Night Birds
I invite you to join my newsletter and follow me on The Journey blog as I navigate writing and publishing books, such as landing a two-book deal with Lake Union, the inspiration for my novels, and being a debut author at 60! I would love to connect with you! Please scroll through my past posts to read about my path to publication, and enter your name and email address in the box below to receive my new entries. You’ll receive a bonus Korean recipe as a gift. I’m thrilled that White Mulberry is finding its way out into the world and can’t wait for Red Seal to be published in 2026!
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Popping champagne to celebrate pub day for @lisasee_writer’s newest book with @pagesabookstore, hosted by @neptunianwomansclub!🥂
Lisa is not only a brilliant writer, but an even better person. She is beloved for acknowledging all her readers, supporting bookstores and book clubs, and even giving shout-outs to debut authors like myself‼️
I am beyond grateful for her friendship, honored that she blurbed my novel, and wish her the best as she travels around the country to share her beautiful new story about the power of female friendships. Thank you Lisa! 💕
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Congratulations to my Lake Union debut sister @gunderchristine on the release of her second witty, wise book about motherhood and secrets! A fellow member of @womensfictionwriters, she has been a dear friend and devoted cheerleader.❤️ Grab your copy today!
Fusing page-turning suspense with keenly observed humor, this homage to female friendship explores the hamster wheel of modern motherhood, and the consequences for jumping off.
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Happy Women’s Fiction Day! 🎉
On a day that celebrates the stories of women, I want to express my gratitude to members of @womensfictionwriters who attended my talk this weekend and Southwest Manuscripters for hosting!
From the very beginning of my publishing journey ten years ago, SWM has been there, and the WFWA community has cheered me on through the debut of White Mulberry. Now, as I prepare for Red Seal arriving in just a few months, they are still right there beside me. I don’t take this for granted for a single moment. Special thanks to @kimgottliebwalker and @candidgal for the photos!
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Come find me at Book Lovers Weekend! 📚
I’ll be there on Sunday, June 7th from 12-2 pm, so if you want to come say hi, that’s your day!
Book Lovers Weekend runs both Saturday AND Sunday, so there’s plenty of time for everyone to soak it all in.
Here’s what’s happening all weekend:
📖 Local authors + signings & readings
🛍️ Small businesses and makers with book-loving accessories
🎨 Creative workshops
🔁 Book swap (bring a book, take a book!)
🧸 Kids Story Time at noon both days
🗓️ Saturday, June 6 | 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
🗓️ Sunday, June 7 | 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
📍 Crafted Port of LA 112 East 22nd Street, San Pedro, CA 90731
I would love to meet you on Sunday! Come chat books, grab a copy of White Mulberry, and just be in a space full of people who love stories as much as we do. See you Sunday!
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