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Speaking Different Languages? “Land of Hope” in Chinese, English and Spanish

Posted on October 4, 2012 by Junying

As a professional interpreter and translator, I have a passion and fascination for languages, not just my own. English has been the very first foreign language that I was blessed with learning while still at school in China, and I … Continue reading →

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Author Dialogue 12: Chatting with Creative, Inspiring, Empathetic Sandra Yuen MacKay

Posted on February 9, 2012 by Junying Kirk

I spotted Sandra on GoodReads and signed her up as my friend, and very quickly we started an exchange about our books and snippets on our relative lives in the different continents, she in Canada and I in the UK. … Continue reading →

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Author Dialogue 11: With Passionate, Thoughtful and Brave Shah Wali Fazli

Posted on January 29, 2012 by Junying Kirk

Author Bio: Shah Wali Fazli was born in Kabul, and studied medicine at the University of Kabul. He left there after the Taliban took over the city. In the year 2000 he came to England, where he studied English and … Continue reading →

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Author Dialogue 10: With Shy Retiring “Birmingham Girls” Writer Carol Arnall

Posted on January 17, 2012 by Junying Kirk

Like so many other authors and virtual friends, I met Carol via the Social Media a few months ago. Unlike others, Carol only lives about 25 miles away from me. We have promised each other a coffee in her country … Continue reading →

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Author Dialogue 9: Chatting to ‘Crafty Introverted Extrovert’ Lisa Stull

Posted on January 1, 2012 by Junying Kirk

As a New Year treat for you, my dear readers, today I welcome a hugely popular author, A Thirty-Something Girl, who probably needs no introduction from me, as I’m sure that most people who visit my site would have already … Continue reading →

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Author Dialogue 8: Chatting with Compassionate, Energetic and Chinese-Speaking Gordon Mathieson

Posted on December 17, 2011 by Junying Kirk

Gordon, It was lovely to have met you via the wonderful Social Media, and a very warm welcome to my world! I just noticed from your Facebook that it’s your special day tomorrow, so I’m publishing your interview today, as … Continue reading →

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