Author Archives: Junying Kirk

About Junying Kirk

I came to Britain from China in 1988. I have worked as an academic, administrator, researcher, teacher and cultural consultant. When not travelling to Courts & Police stations as a professional interpreter, I love spending time reading & writing books, travelling the world and blogging about my adventures :). My 'Journey to the West' trilogy - 'The Same Moon', 'Trials of Life' and 'Land of Hope' - have been published on Amazon Kindle, and on Smashwords. Paperbacks for The Same Moon and Land of Hope are available on Amazon stores. I live in Birmingham, UK with my husband.

The Lodger (Part One) – A Short Story

Posted on May 15, 2013 by Junying Kirk

“Sally, it’s for you.” James was holding the phone, as I came out of the kitchen. “Who is it?” I asked, reaching for the handset. “I don’t know. A woman,” He said. That was helpful, I thought. “Hello, my name … Continue reading →

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Book Covers – How Important Are They?

Posted on May 10, 2013 by Junying Kirk

Don’t judge a book by its cover. I am not sure which wise man or woman first made that statement, but how many of us DO judge a book by its cover? To be honest, it was not a question … Continue reading →

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Guangzhou, a City of Flowers and Fabulous Food 花城广州

Posted on May 4, 2013 by Junying Kirk

Have you ever visited this wonderful Chinese city in the south, known as the ‘Flower City’? Don’t worry if you have not, or your knowledge about China is limited to Beijing and Shanghai. By the end of this post, you … Continue reading →

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“The Skin of Water” – Captivating Romance, Exquisite Writing & Fascinating Historical Setting

Posted on April 30, 2013 by Junying Kirk

My Rating: 5 Stars “Excuse me,” I said to John, who was watching TV on the couch sitting next to me. I had to reach over him to get to a tissue box for my tears. No, I wasn’t watching … Continue reading →

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Pictorial Memories of Paris

Posted on April 26, 2013 by Junying Kirk

“Junying, I need a holiday,” John was making a statement, not a request. “The interminable British winter is really getting me down. Let’s go somewhere nice and warm.” He looked up from his PC, waiting for the Expedia website to … Continue reading →

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Top Books to Take to a Desert Island – My Check-List

Posted on April 22, 2013 by Junying Kirk

As an eternal book lover, an Indie author, and a keen world traveller, I’ve found a lot of things, books and otherwise, that inspire me on a daily basis. Without inspiration, life would have been exceedingly boring and mundane, perhaps … Continue reading →

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