Tag Archives: Junying Kirk

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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My First TV Appearance on Guangdong English Programme Facetime

Posted on April 8, 2013 by Junying Kirk

In a beautifully sunny day in the summer of 2012, which seemed a long time ago yet only months away, I welcomed a small TV crew to my suburban home in Sutton Coldfield. They have travelled 6000 miles, all the … 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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Land of Hope: Captivating, Thought Provoking and Real

Posted on January 29, 2013 by Blogger

Book Review By Sandra “BookWormSans” (South Africa)  Sandra Valente rated it 5 Stars Where do I begin. There is so much I want to say, yet don’t want to say too much. As I have to start somewhere, here goes. This is … Continue reading →

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Review of Land of Hope – Thrilling, Intelligent, Current and Bold…

Posted on December 8, 2012 by Blogger

Doreen McGettigan’ Rating:  5 Stars Although Land of Hope is the third book in the author’s trilogy, Journey to the West, this book has no trouble standing alone. I will be going back to read The Same Moon and Trials of Life. Pearl, the … Continue reading →

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Book Trailers for Land of Hope (希望之岛) – Finale of My “Journey to the West”

Posted on October 1, 2012 by Junying Kirk

In the months leading up to the publication of Land of Hope, I have done a couple of short videos, one with the marvellously supportive, fellow author friend, Eri Nelson, who interviewed me from her Ohio home, thousands of miles away … Continue reading →

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