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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
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Last days to grab White Mulberry at the sale price!
White Mulberry is the story of Miyoung, an eleven-year-old girl in 1928 Korea with dreams bigger than her tiny farming village. A chance at education in Japan sounds like everything she’s hoped for. But to
survive there, she must become someone else entirely.
She gives up her name. She passes as Japanese. She builds a life. But somewhere underneath Miyoko, Miyoung is still there.
This is a story about identity, survival, love, and what it means to find your way back to yourself when the world has asked you to disappear.
The e-book sale ends soon. Head to the link in bio to grab your copy before it’s over!
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I’ll be joining Southwest Manuscripters on June 6th to talk about something I get asked about frequently, how I found my agent, published my debut, and then wrote and sold the next book.
If you’re a writer working toward publication, I’d love to see you there.
- Friday, June 6 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM PST
- Redondo Beach Main Library 303 N. Pacific Coast Highway, Redondo Beach, CA 90277
- Landing a Two-Book Deal: How I Found An Agent, Published My Debut, and Wrote the Next.
Come with your questions! I’ll be sharing the real journey, from query letters to contract.
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What an illuminating evening being on a panel with @lisaleehello about the influence of Korean literature on diaspora authors and cultural themes carried in our novels.
Thank you to @kccla for hosting, @bandibookus for selling books, Ms. Seo of the Museum of Korean Literature for interviewing us, and the fantastic interpreter for helping English speakers understand the impact of Korean literature globally. Wonderful seeing @nossibojagi, @jenniferpark112, and @meehee.hanbok who made my hanbok!
Great questions from the audience about how diaspora authors are viewed in Korea and whether they can write about Korean history when their connection with Korea is limited. More discussion on these topics would be welcome!
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From 9 to 29, where did the years go? Happy birthday to my favorite son. ❤️ May all your dreams come true this year. We love you!🎂🎉🎈
