Emma

Emma asked Jean Kwok:

Hi! I am reading your book for school, and I am so happy because I really enjoyed it! First of all, thank you for writing such an amazing book, but also your book has inspired me to start writing and reading more. I am currently a freshman in high school and I am taking a Creative Writing and Honors English class. I was wondering, what should I be doing to really improve my writing techniques? Thank you!

Jean Kwok Emma, I'm so glad you enjoyed my book and please say hello to your teacher for me! I think taking a creative writing class is a great place to start. I also think it's very important to read and keep reading. I've learned so many lessons that I can't put into words from reading great books. Sometimes you read someone's writing and they're throwing big words around like bricks - you can tell they have no idea what the nuances of the words are. That's what happens when writers don't read enough. I also read a lot of books on craft: character, structure, etc. Best of luck to you!

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Margie Fenton

Margie Fenton asked Jean Kwok:

I just finished Searching for Sylvie Lee, which I loved, motivated by the fact we are homebound due to the pandemic and having spent a couple of days in Amsterdam pre-cruise last fall. I especially liked your characters and the vivid descriptions of the locations. My question is, what took you to the Netherlands and how long have you lived there?

Nathalie

Nathalie asked Jean Kwok:

Hi, Jean! If you let me say that you're so pure and wonderful (cinnamon bun, ahah).Thank you for your "Girl in Translation", because you inspire me a lot. I have a compex state of mind, practically depression and your Kimberly show me a light in the world.She's never gave up, she could survive and see the happiness.And now I think maybe I also can the same. I believe that we all need "our book" and I hope I find mine?

Connie Standish

Connie Standish asked Jean Kwok:

Hello: just finished reading "Mambo in China Town" and I loved it. Ever thought that maybe a studio would pick up the rights to make a film out of one of your novels? With all the ballroom dancing, I think "Mambo in China Town" would make a great movie.

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