Category Archives: Reading & Writing

Meeting Jubilant, Gloomy & Indecisive Author Craig Wallwork

Posted on June 17, 2013 by Junying

It’s been a while since I last published an interview, and today I’m delighted to introduce a UK based, fabulous fiction author Craig Walwork, whom I met in GoodReads recently. I have yet to read his books but one of … Continue reading →

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Watering Heaven: Snappy Dialogue, Smart, Slick & Sophisticated Story-telling

Posted on June 13, 2013 by Blogger

 Craig Wallwork rated it 5 of 5 stars In Watering Heaven, Tieryas successfully peels back the rind of life to exposure the sweet, and sometimes bitter, fruit that lies beneath, where chance meetings blossom into love, dialogue is so slick … Continue reading →

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Big Breasts and Wide Hips – Mo Yan’s Nobel Prize Winner, A Feminist Epic 丰乳肥臀

Posted on June 10, 2013 by Junying

My Rating: 4 Stars I have heard of Mo Yan, of course, long before he won the prestigeous literary award in 2012. Yet, I have not read any of his books, until very recently, until this book. He is a profolic … Continue reading →

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Scene from a London Pub – St George and Dragon

Posted on June 2, 2013 by Junying Kirk

The hunger had been rumbling in my empty belly for sometime. I could not help turning my thoughts longingly towards the meal that Dick Appleton had promised. “What about food?” I summoned enough courage with the help of alcohol. “Forget … Continue reading →

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The Lodger (Part Two)

Posted on May 20, 2013 by Junying Kirk

A week passed. We did not see that much of Julie; her bus driving schedule either started early or finished late. “James, I think we’d better talk to Julie about this, whether she did it or not. If she did, … Continue reading →

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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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