Ask the Author: Eugenia Kim
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Eugenia Kim
Dear Annmarie, thank you for your comment. Very kind! I am working on a third novel, though it takes a departure from the family-inspired stories. I appreciate your reading The Calligrapher's Daughter and writing. Thank you!
Eugenia Kim
Dorothea and the dreadful Mr Casaubon from MIDDLEMARCH by George Sands. Their arid relationship is so thoroughly drawn, that even though you can't stand him, you understand what the awfulness is all about for poor her.
Eugenia Kim
Hi there. I'm sorry I have no clue about the Korean market. Translation is an issue of course. So I'd think since your audience is English-speaking, stick to those routes. Good luck.
Eugenia Kim
Hello. Thanks for writing. It took ten years to research The Calligrapher's Daughter. Mostly I read memoirs written about and from the era, and history books. I also interviewed elders, visited Korea, and found primary sources such as maps, photographs, and artwork from the era. The critical issue with incorporating research into fiction is to never let the research take over the story or the character. It must be seamless, embedded in character and setting, not imposed by the writer. Good luck with your work. Cheers.
Eugenia Kim
My second novel is well underway.
Eugenia Kim
Reading great books!
Eugenia Kim
I've found that writer's block is usually about fear and lack of confidence. I've found it's best to hit it head on — open a page and write.
Eugenia Kim
Get good grammar and avoid adverbs. Read. Read. Read.
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