So inspiring, Eleanor! I was struggling with my own manuscript in progress, and this was a good jolt of common sense, to remind me to stick to my instincts and write from the heart.
Dear Susan, I came across your page while doing a search on SheWrites, and I can't believe I didn't find you sooner. I am so intrigued by your memoir, as I have a Chinese husband (and family in China) -- can't wait to read it when it…
Susan, as someone who spent many years in China, I enjoyed reading your blog post -- and really couldn't agree more about the issues w/ the "Tiger Mother" craze going across the Internet.
On a personal note, I'd love to…
This post couldn't have been more timely, Deborah! For weeks, I've been meaning to write one of my own favorite authors and tell her how much I love her work. Your words have reminded me it's long overdue to express my own gratitude…
Writer, Chinese translator and founder of Speaking of China, Jocelyn Eikenburg is the most prominent voice on the web for Chinese men and Western women in love. Married to a Chinese national, Jocelyn has grown a following through her offbeat stories about Chinese culture, and advice about cross-cultural love, dating, marriage and family. Her blog is syndicated on the Global Post, and her writing credits include Matador, Global Times and ExpatHarem.
Jocelyn is currently working on her memoir about love and finding yourself in China, and hopes to one day finally master the most uptempo Jay Chou songs, without missing a beat.
Jocelyn, Welcome to She Writes! If you’re looking for a place to jump in, we’d love to have you join us in the Publishing Industry News group, or in the memoir one.
Hope you enjoy the site!
Meg Waite Clayton
Moderator, Novelist Group and Publishing Industry News
Author of the national bestseller, The Wednesday Sisters
LOVE has been on my mind the past few days. Maybe because it's valentines day... maybe not. I just want you guys to know what love means. Real love, not the fake marketing kind. So, I've spent the last few days trying to define love for you, not…See More
Cris, I started writing when I finally believed in myself enough and allowed my voice to emerge and trust the process. The piece I'm working on is a one-woman show about mental illness and it was bubbling under the surface for years. It was…
Wow, Janet. CONGRATULATIONS.
Yours is a fantastic journey and story -- thanks for sharing.
It's the inspiration I needed and it's so good to hear that doing it your way does sometimes work out beautifully.
Again, thanks…