Author Archives: Junying

About Junying

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The Most Precious Gift

Posted on April 17, 2013 by Junying

“What do you think is the most precious gift that I could give you?” I asked my mother the night before I left Chengdu, during my most recent visit to China. She paused for a long moment, glancing at me … Continue reading →

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“The Same Moon” – Spellbinding Story-Telling

Posted on March 29, 2013 by Junying

by Friederike Rice Appraisal of Chapter Five: The Courtship (2003) This was a totally absorbing read! I did it all in one go and hasten to put some of my observations down for you. The protagonist, Pearl, has achieved her … Continue reading →

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A Prison Visit – “Land of Hope” 希望之岛

Posted on March 25, 2013 by Junying

With the paperback release of Land of Hope this week, I am publishing a sample chapter below. Hopefully by the end of this, you will want to learn more about Pearl Zhang, her life as a police and court interpreter, and … Continue reading →

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The Eye of the Leopard – Breathtaking Africa Meets Stunning Sweden

Posted on March 18, 2013 by Junying

Junying’s Rating: 5 Stars I have never been to Africa. Yet somehow I feel like as if I have been. Swedish Writer, Henning Mankell took me on a journey to discover that amazing continent, like no other. He showed me the … Continue reading →

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Music Monday – The Horse Race, with Lang Lang 赛马

Posted on March 11, 2013 by Junying

For centuries, writers, artists, musicians are inspired by Nature, spring flowers in the fields, cow and sheep grazing on the grassland, majestic ocean waves crushing to the shore, or animals fighting for survivals in the wild. Mother Nature provides us … Continue reading →

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Happy International Women’s Day! 庆祝三八国际妇女节

Posted on March 8, 2013 by Junying

This morning, on the 8th March 2013, I woke up to the beeping sound of text messages. I opened my sleepy eyes and saw a surprising text from an unexpected source: I just wanted to wish you Happy International Women’s … Continue reading →

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