Monthly Archives: May 2012

A Modern Cinderella – a Story of Our Times

Posted on May 29, 2012 by Junying Kirk

Cindy has always been a dreamer, and she harboured grand ambitions. As a young girl, she dreamed of becoming a world-renowned singer and being swept off her feet by a Sean Connery look-alike, or George Clooney, or someone equally handsome, … Continue reading →

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The Melon Man – The Story Continues (Part 2)

Posted on May 26, 2012 by Blogger

by Chris Goddard  My melon problem was growing. The fruit now seemed rather political and represented, from the Chinese point of view, an example of the ‘benevolence and glorious, patriotic spirit’ of the Chinese government. And it was extremely important … Continue reading →

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The Melon Man – A True Story Set in Jingzhou, China (Part 1)

Posted on May 24, 2012 by Blogger

by Chris Goddard I yanked open the flimsy wooden door that led out to my balcony, hoping that they had disappeared. But, of course, they hadn’t. From the corner of the balcony, the six of them stared back at me … Continue reading →

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Interesting, Hard-working & Stubborn Interpreter Ling Song Chase

Posted on May 21, 2012 by Junying Kirk

My popular professional interpreter interviews are back, and today I have the pleasure to welcome another fabulous colleague Ling Song Chase, who may label herself as ‘stubborn’, but in my book and to many who have come to meet her … Continue reading →

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Malaysian Marvels – Kuala Lumpur & Langkawi

Posted on May 17, 2012 by Junying Kirk

What comes to your mind when you think of Malaysia, this tropical country situated in South East Asia? If you have never been, you might have seen The Petronas Twin Towers from the film Entrapment starring your screen idol Sean … Continue reading →

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5 Elements That Make a Novel Engaging

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Blogger

By Deanna Proach There are so many books and articles on the topic of fiction–how to write it and how not to write it–that it’s easy to become overwhelmed with information and to become highly critical of our work as … Continue reading →

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