Jean Kwok
Best-selling author of four novels, including "The Leftover Woman." Her work often explores themes of immigration and cultural identity.
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Dec 4, 2024 • 31min
Episode 45: Jean Kwok, Author of The Leftover Woman
In this engaging conversation, best-selling author Jean Kwok shares her inspiring journey from Hong Kong to Brooklyn as a child. She discusses overcoming linguistic hurdles and her evolution as a writer, ultimately finding success through education. Kwok dives into her novel, 'The Leftover Woman,' exploring themes like motherhood and societal expectations. The talk also highlights the hurdles of book censorship and the impact of celebrity endorsements. Lastly, she reveals exciting developments about film adaptations of her work and recommends a captivating new read set in Japan.
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Nov 9, 2023 • 1h 10min
Encouragement from NYT Bestselling Author, Jean Kwok
Guest Jean Kwok, NYT Bestselling Author, discusses her journey to publication, the importance of choosing the right agent, rejections as doorways, imposter syndrome, preserving integrity, and reverse outlining favorite books.
