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Charlene Lin Ung I gain the experience of putting my scatter thoughts or ideas and turn those ideas into a novel. The best thing about being a writer is the ability to bring the readers into my world through writing.

My book is my legacy that I leave behind for my daughters and future generations. It is a piece of me that will live forever.
Charlene Lin Ung When my two teenage daughters found out that i was a refugee "boat person" from Vietnam, they insisted that i should share my harrowing journey living on a rusty cargo ship for over nine months as refugee. It was not easy to recall the painful experiences but I found the courage and inner strength to write for my daughters and future generations.
Charlene Lin Ung I want to tell people my stories. Hopefully, it will help others to be inspired.
Charlene Lin Ung I am currently working on an audio version of Nam Moi.
Charlene Lin Ung Don't give up and keep moving forward with one paragraph or one short story at a time. Over time your writing will become a book.
Charlene Lin Ung I deal with writer's block by writing down my thoughts in paper, swim, meditate or gardening.
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