Boyce
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Lisa See:
Dear Lisa See, I have enjoyed your books so much. They have educated me about history and also about another culture. I'm looking forward to reading your newest book. I'm curious, of all the characters you've created do you have a favorite? If yes, why?
Lisa See
First, let me say how sorry I am that it's taken me so long to write back. I guess I was sidetracked by life and a new book coming out.
There’s a character that has appeared in almost all my books. In Dreams of Joy, she was Madame Hu; in Shanghai Girls, she was Pearl’s mother-in-law; in Peony in Love, she was the grandmother; in Snow Flower and the Secret Fan, she was the matchmaker; in my three mysteries, she was the Neighborhood Committee Director; and in On Gold Mountain, the book about my family, she was my actual grandmother. Writing about my grandmother, who’s been gone many years now, allows me to be with her every day.
There’s a character that has appeared in almost all my books. In Dreams of Joy, she was Madame Hu; in Shanghai Girls, she was Pearl’s mother-in-law; in Peony in Love, she was the grandmother; in Snow Flower and the Secret Fan, she was the matchmaker; in my three mysteries, she was the Neighborhood Committee Director; and in On Gold Mountain, the book about my family, she was my actual grandmother. Writing about my grandmother, who’s been gone many years now, allows me to be with her every day.
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Katy
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Lisa See:
Ms. See, I'd like to thank you for bringing such joy into my life through your stunning work. All have transported me to beautiful places. As a Latina-American, I especially appreciate your focus on women of color, as our stories so often go untold. As for my question: will TTGoHL have a sequel?
Doris Ghilardi
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Lisa See:
Your picture surprised me and I would never guess that you are of Chinese heritage. I love your books but I have to tell you that I want more about the family connected to Tea Girl. I really didn't like how it ended and wanted more. I'm so glad she found her mother but but but ...lol Have you ever considered writing a sequel to this? When this virus lifts, I'll go to Boston's Chinatown to taste teas. Thanks!
Carol
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Lisa See:
Hi Lisa, I don't have a question, ?? but I wanted you to know that I was at my local Library Book Store and asked the volunteer if she had a favorite author or book, she told me Snowflower and the Secret Fan, I am now a fan of yours for life. So excited about your new book and we are planning to read it in our book club. Congratulations to you! Carol Laguna Niguel, CA
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