Tag Archives: Trials of Life

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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E-Books Give-Away: The Same Moon & Trials Of Life

Posted on September 3, 2012 by Junying Kirk

In anticipation of my new book, Land of Hope, hitting Amazon stores at the end of September, certainly no later than October 2012, I am giving away three copies of the first two instalments of my ‘Journey to the West’ trilogy, The … Continue reading →

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When Andrew Met Pearl

Posted on March 10, 2012 by Junying Kirk

Few people forget how they first met the love of their lives. “I have an exceptional memory;” Andrew made a rare confession to Zhenzhu, ditching his usual modesty and opting for an approach as frank as he could manage. “I … Continue reading →

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Supporting Authors One Read at a Time – December 2011

Posted on December 8, 2011 by Junying Kirk

Today I’d like to draw your attention to our network  Wonderful Read of the Month.  Our December issue is filled with many interesting read, articles, short stories, book blurbs, and in-depth interviews with: Melissa Foster and Johanna Katarina Pitcairn. There are also features … Continue reading →

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A Memorable Job Interview – Excerpt from Trials of Life

Posted on October 25, 2011 by Junying Kirk

Pearl’s Diary    31st March,   Friday, Sunny Early this morning, I woke up feeling happy and confident. I picked out my red underwear from the drawer and slipped them on. I once read an article in a women’s magazine … Continue reading →

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Authors: How REAL Are Your Characters?

Posted on August 2, 2011 by Junying Kirk

A number of people who read my novels have given me wonderful and encouraging feedback, both through personal messages as well as leaving reviews on Amazon, GoodReads and Smashwords sites. I am truly grateful to everyone of those readers and … Continue reading →

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