Cheryl
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Lisa See:
Hello! I just finished reading your latest novel, The Island of Sea Women. It was amazing! I loved all of the historical details, as well as your characterization of Young-sook and Ming-ja in the story. I felt like I learned so much about a place and time in history, about which I previously was unaware. I was wondering what inspired you to write about the haenyeo of Jeju Island?
Lisa See
I was inspired by the haenyeo. They are extraordinary women--their skills, their age, their endurance, their courage. I'd been thinking about writing about them for about eight years. There came a point when I realized that if I wanted to interview the divers I had to write this book now, because I couldn't wait five, ten, or fifteen years when people are in their late eighties and early nineties.
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Emilija
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Lisa See:
Hi Lisa, I have read your two latest novels and I am fascinated by your writing and efforts put into the books. I am wondering if we, your fans, can expect another novel in the near future? Are you working on something right now, and if you are, could you give a little spoiler about what we are to expect? Thank you very much, your books opened my eyes to parts of the world I never knew existed.
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