CHINA

Country Overview:

"A land of contrasts, where ancient traditions meet rapid modernization, and delectable cuisine coexists with complex political realities."

My seven-year journey in China, from May 2013 to August 2020, was a whirlwind of experiences. I taught English, pursued my Master's in Politics & Foreign Policy at the prestigious Tsinghua University, and immersed myself in the media landscape at China Today and Xinhua News Agency. Beijing was my home base, but my travels painted a vibrant tapestry of China's diverse landscapes and cultures: the bustling metropolis of Shanghai, the historic city of Xi'an, the tropical paradise of Sanya, the unique blend of East and West in Macau and Hong Kong, and countless other destinations in between. From savoring the exquisite flavors of regional cuisines to navigating the intricacies of daily life under a distinct political system, China left an indelible mark on me.


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Here Then Gone - a short story

Just finished my first short story, “Here Then Gone”, about a microchip in the future that automatically ends a person’s life when they turn 75 years old. You can download it for free here

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It’s Real!

Friend bought my book and I think she was more excited than me to see it in real life. Crazy to see a Microsoft Doc transform into a published novel

 

You can check out some reviews of the book at Readers' Favorite

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Contraception is Finished!

It is with great pride that I can officially say that my novel Contraception is finally finished.

Right now, the E-book is available for sale ($2.99/¥20) on Amazon, iBooks, Kobo, Barnes & Noble, and a few other sites. 

The print version will be available on Amazon in a week and can ship world-wide! If you buy it,  please leave an honest review - I’d love to hear your thoughts!

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Put It Out There

For whatever reason, I've always believed that if you put something out into the universe, it will respond. I see it more as an exchange of information. People will relevant information to your request will respond in kind. As such, here goes nothing. I have finished my 93,000 word dystopian novel, Contraception, and am currently seeking representation. I have started the query process, which so far has been tedious, but I've always been a fan of busy work. It is with high hopes that I aim to find a book agent and then a publishing deal, but if all else fails - I'll self-publish. Let's hope it doesn't come to that. 

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FIN

I finished ‘The Fountainhead’. It was an arduous journey, reading it on and off throughout 2 months, but like all good things, it had to come to an end. I highly recommend it and will be starting 'Atlas Shrugged’ later today. Ayn Rand is the shit.

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