tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46207252644028293272024-03-14T08:26:41.890-07:00Jennifer J. Chow, Author Fortune cookie wisdom meets an Asian-American writer's lifeJennifer Chowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13100465489398830928noreply@blogger.comBlogger95125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620725264402829327.post-73959919878393374102013-08-02T14:29:00.002-07:002013-08-02T14:29:13.888-07:00Website Has MovedHi Everyone,<br />
I'm migrating over from my Blogger site to my own domain. Find me at: <a href="http://www.jenniferjchow.com/">www.jenniferjchow.com</a>.<br />
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<br />Jennifer Chowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13100465489398830928noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620725264402829327.post-2014245042516033122013-08-01T10:29:00.000-07:002013-08-01T10:47:12.870-07:00My Debut Novel is Out! This is a quick post to say that my debut novel about a Taiwanese-American family is out! <br />
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Jennifer Chowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13100465489398830928noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620725264402829327.post-66250553514663906372013-07-29T06:00:00.000-07:002013-07-29T06:00:03.605-07:00Cover Art Reveal: The 228 Legacy<b>You cannot clap with one hand. </b><br />
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What is a book without its cover? Despite the common saying, interesting images do draw readers in. In fact, every year I see <a href="http://flavorwire.com/362182/the-best-book-covers-of-2012-as-chosen-by-our-favorite-book-cover-designers">lists for the best covers</a>.<br />
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I'm excited to reveal the cover art for my own book, <i>The 228 Legacy:</i><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Thanks to <a href="http://romellebroas.blogspot.com/2013/07/blog-hop-writers-tell-all.html">Romelle
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<b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Question 1: What are you working on?</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></div>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Releasing my debut novel, <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">The 228 Legacy,</i> on August 1st </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Polishing a cozy mystery featuring an Asian-American
sleuth investigating a senior home </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Editing a previously shelved manuscript</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></li>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Question 2: How does your writing
process work?</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></div>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">I look around for inspiration in my daily life. When an
image, a phrase, or a theme sticks, I’ll expand on it. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">I do a general outline and conduct my research. Then I’ll
write it out, often using more detailed chapter outlines. Afterwards, I revise
for several rounds.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">My story gets feedback from my critique group, and I’ll
change things based on their responses. </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">I’ll read it again, looking for flow issues. I also line-edit
it. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Then I send off my polished manuscript and hope for the
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<b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Question 3: Who are the authors you
most admire?</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="https://www.amytan.net/">Amy
Tan</a> – She really brought Asian-American fiction to the public eye. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="http://www.lisasee.com/">Lisa
See</a> – I admire her ability to conduct extensive research and weave in
historical facts into a compelling plot. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/KazuoIshiguro">Kazuo Ishiguro</a> -<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>His versatility is amazing, and I love how
his books are a commentary about the world around us. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Now it's my turn to tag
3 people. Please check out their blogs. Who knows what you’ll find when <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">writers tell all? </i></span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="http://www.alvaradofrazier.com/">Mona AlvaradoFrazier</a> </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="http://carolearlycooney.wordpress.com/">Carol Early Cooney</a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="http://gerrygwilson.com/">Gerry
Wilson</a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></div>
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Jennifer Chowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13100465489398830928noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620725264402829327.post-67702336529585850342013-07-26T07:39:00.000-07:002013-07-26T07:39:01.607-07:00Foodie Friday: Coconut Pancake<b>Coconut pancake: Asian pancake with shredded coconut</b><br />
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I never had this dish until I tried it at a local restaurant. It's a pancake filled with shredded coconut and sesame seeds. The crust is the hearty kind, not at all like a crepe or the IHOP breakfast variety. Inside, there's an intriguing tropical flair with the mashed coconut concoction. The sesame seeds balanced out the taste well, but overall I felt that the pancake was a bit too sweet. <b> </b>Jennifer Chowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13100465489398830928noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620725264402829327.post-45577396987596698382013-07-22T07:06:00.000-07:002013-07-22T07:06:19.093-07:00How to Get an E-signed Book<b>Tigers and deer do not walk together. </b><br />
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I love reading e-books. However, one of my gripes about an electronic version is the book's impersonalization. How can I get it autographed? Recently, I discovered <a href="http://www.authorgraph.com/">Authorgraph</a>, a free way to send and receive author autographs. Here's a primer on the service:<br />
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1. As a writer, what do I need to set it up? The ASIN, or Amazon Standard Identification Number.<br />
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2. What versions are available? The signature can be given in a PDF or a AZW (Kindle-app compatible) format.<br />
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3. What's the signature look like? There's a choice of a fancy script font or the actual scrawl of the author (as transmitted via writing on a computer pad).<br />
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4. What does it really cost? It's free, although there may be a slight delivery fee from Amazon if you want the autograph sent to your Kindle.<br />
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5. Do I need to purchase a copy of the book to get it? Actually, no. However, I hope that you do if you're requesting a signature from the author.<br />
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Authorgraph sounds like a great service. I, for one, will be offering it to <a href="http://www.jenniferjchow.com/2013/05/i-have-book-contract.html">my future readers</a> and browsing the site's catalog to request some of my own. Jennifer Chowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13100465489398830928noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620725264402829327.post-48764267886192549422013-07-19T11:34:00.000-07:002013-07-19T11:35:10.903-07:00Foodie Friday: Three Cup Chicken<b>Three cup chicken: an aromatic, spicy chicken dish </b><br />
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<b> </b>The "three cup" refers to the primary ingredients used in this flavorful dish: sesame oil, soy sauce, and Chinese rice wine. The <a href="http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Taiwanese-Style-Three-Cup-Chicken/">recipe </a>calls for three equal parts of each ingredient. Fresh basil also lends a nice minty touch that complements the flavor, and provides an elegant decoration to the platter. I first tasted this chicken courtesy of my brother-in-law prior to his wedding, and I'll always have great memories associated with this mouth-watering dish. <br />
<br />Jennifer Chowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13100465489398830928noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620725264402829327.post-85580290666898034972013-07-15T17:26:00.000-07:002013-07-15T17:26:22.117-07:00How to Write a Press Release <b>As a pig fears getting fat, so a man fears renown. </b><br />
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Pigs eat anything that's put into their trough. (In fact, when I worked in <a href="http://www.jenniferjchow.com/2012/04/fogei-waiters-those-who-bring.html">my family restaurant</a>, we used to donate the scraps to farmers.) Like our pot-bellied friends, authors crave media attention.<br />
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One of the best ways to get coverage is through the traditional <a href="http://sarahnego.blogspot.com/2013/05/building-buzz-day-9.html">press release</a>. Here are my top five tips for creating an enticing press release:<br />
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1. Focus on the smaller outlets first. Often, local media successes will lead to bigger opportunities down the road.<br />
2. Research the specific contact person for the radio station/TV channel/newspaper/magazine that you're contacting.<br />
3. Tailor the release to the media contact you've selected.<br />
4. Angle your story. The media want stories (flaunt your expertise), not a bland news article about another writer releasing a book.<br />
5. Provide great quotes; make it easy to reuse memorable lines, either from yourself or a well-known figure. <br />
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These are simple snacks that offer a hint of sweetness. Despite being deep-fried, the outside should be dry and not oily. They're best when <a href="http://www.nibbledish.com/people/marianne49/recipes/deep-fried-yam-balls">freshly made</a>, with a soft but chewy interior and a crispy exterior. They often come with skewers, so that you don't burn your hands by touching their hot goodness.<br />
<b> </b>Jennifer Chowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13100465489398830928noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620725264402829327.post-34254929716425666922013-07-08T08:37:00.001-07:002013-07-08T08:37:48.566-07:00Should I Create a Newsletter?<b>The cunning hare has three burrows.</b><br />
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August 1st, the release date for my forthcoming novel, is fast approaching. As I plan for its arrival, I'm contemplating setting up a mailing list. I've read that newsletters are informative and fun ways to keep readers up to speed on your work. As a bonus, some mail management sites, like <a href="http://mailchimp.com/">MailChimp</a> and <a href="http://www.constantcontact.com/">Constant Contact</a>, offer free services if the number of subscribers is under a certain amount.<br />
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A newsletter sounded like a great idea until I found the <a href="http://www.business.ftc.gov/documents/bus61-can-spam-act-compliance-guide-business">CAN-SPAM Act</a>. Apparently, sending out any type of commercial email requires providing a physical address. Like the rabbit mentioned in the above proverb, I wonder if I should have multiple burrows. Rather than using my actual home address, would it be wiser to rent a <a href="https://www.usps.com/">P.O. Box</a> or obtain a different street address through a company like <a href="http://www.mbe.com/">Mail Boxes Etc.</a>?<br />
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Is it even <a href="http://www.writerscauldron.emeryroad.com/do-book-writers-need-newsletters/">worthwhile to send a newsletter</a>? Any thoughts or experience on the matter would be very helpful. Jennifer Chowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13100465489398830928noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620725264402829327.post-59852684307037540802013-07-05T10:04:00.000-07:002013-07-05T10:04:22.251-07:00Foodie Friday: Green Tea Mousse<b>Green tea mousse: a smooth, tea-flavored dessert </b><br />
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The picture says it all. <a href="http://www.buzzle.com/articles/green-tea-mousse-recipes.html">Green tea mousse</a> is the Asian version of the mousse dessert. It has a sweet taste with a touch of the earthy bitterness of green tea to counterbalance the sugar. The white chocolate rectangle and fresh fruit also serve to round out the taste. <br />
<br />Jennifer Chowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13100465489398830928noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620725264402829327.post-39351620962112513512013-07-01T13:30:00.000-07:002013-07-01T13:30:41.976-07:00Choosing Cover Art<b>Flowers look different to different eyes.</b><br />
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Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. How do you catch someone's attention? Right now, I'm working on the cover art portion for <a href="http://www.jenniferjchow.com/2013/05/i-have-book-contract.html">my forthcoming novel</a>. The nice thing about <a href="http://www.jenniferjchow.com/2012/11/the-publishing-puzzle.htmlhttp://www.jenniferjchow.com/2012/11/the-publishing-puzzle.html">a small press</a> is that they value your input, so I get to voice my opinions on what I'm looking for and collaborate with the designer. On the other hand, I have a steep learning curve to figure out how covers work.<br />
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Two websites that are helpful for viewing stock photos and getting inspired are <a href="http://www.istockphoto.com/">http://www.istockphoto.com/</a> and <a href="http://www.dreamstime.com/">http://www.dreamstime.com/</a>.<br />
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Here are my three objectives for the cover:<br />
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1) Simplicity. A lot of covers will be seen as thumbnail images online, and they need to be uncluttered to show up well on the screen.<br />
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2) Distinctive. With so many books vying for attention, the cover art must be unique.<br />
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3) Reflective. The cover is the first impression the reader gets of the work, so the image picked needs to convey the genre, tone, and a hint of the story at one glance.<br />
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It's both interesting and informative to research <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/06/27/best-book-covers-2012-_n_3509364.html">lists of the best book covers</a>. Which would you vote for, and what's the best cover you've ever seen?<br />
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<br />Jennifer Chowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13100465489398830928noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620725264402829327.post-73082225305897581262013-06-28T11:40:00.000-07:002013-06-28T11:40:07.453-07:00Foodie Friday: Taiwanese Sausage<b>Taiwanese sausage: a plump and tender sausage</b><br />
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Unlike the dried and harder Cantonese version, Taiwanese sausages are juicier (probably because they use fatty pork). They hold a sweet flavor and may be called "fragrant" sausages. Fresh pork is used, and in Taiwan, local butchers will sell them. They can also be <a href="http://chowtimes.com/2006/11/07/taiwanese-pork-sausage/">made directly at home</a>. Taiwanese <a href="http://www.taiwan.gov.tw/mp.asp?mp=1002">night markets</a> also boast a special variety, known as the double sausage. This is a "small sausage wrapped in a big sausage," which consists of a <a href="http://www.thethirstypig.com/2010/07/29/taiwanese-sausage-%E9%A6%99%E8%85%B8/">smaller pork sausage inside a grilled sticky rice bun</a>. <b> </b>Jennifer Chowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13100465489398830928noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620725264402829327.post-59261346354629267442013-06-24T13:30:00.000-07:002013-06-24T13:32:56.784-07:00Author Blurbs, Part Two <b></b><br />
<b>Tok Daaihgeuk: to flatter (lit. to carry on one's shoulders a pair of big feet) </b><br />
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In the Tang dynasty, an empress called Mouh Jak Tin (A.D. 625-705) had a favorite lover called Sit Waaih Yih. A low ranking official named Jeung Kap always followed<b> </b>Sit Waaih Yih to serve as his attendant. Whenever Sit wanted to mount his horse, Jeung Kap prostrated himself on the ground to serve as a stepping stool for his master. This may be the origin of the phrase <i>tok daaihgeuk.</i><br />
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I've been working on getting <a href="http://www.jenniferjchow.com/2013/05/how-to-get-author-blurb.html">blurbs </a>for several weeks now. Most of it is a waiting game. After sending out the requests, I suffered the same nail-biting nervousness that accompanies <a href="http://www.jenniferjchow.com/2012/11/mission-submission.html">sending out submissions</a>. Once you send out the query and writers respond, they have the opportunity to look at your manuscript and refuse<i> </i>to blurb (or commend) it.<br />
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To my relief, I received a positive reply last week with some encouraging comments. Getting praise from a published author gives me validation for my hard work. A huge thank you to established authors for continuing to support and encourage newer writers. <br />
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p.s. Next week, I'll be changing the format of my blog. Instead of using Cantonese phrases at the start of each post, I'll be providing Chinese proverbs in English (courtesy of <i>Chinese Proverbs</i>, collected by Ruthanne Lum McCunn). Jennifer Chowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13100465489398830928noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620725264402829327.post-2274907379497293402013-06-21T16:23:00.001-07:002013-06-21T16:23:42.976-07:00Foodie Friday: Dried Squid<b>Dried squid: shredded and seasoned squid, typically served as a snack </b><br />
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This is a common packaged snack, which features chewy but tender squid. It provides an addictive sweet and salty taste combination. In tea houses, the squid can be stir-fried and served hot to accompany your beverage of choice.<b> </b>Pick up a bag at the local Asian store to satisfy your munchies.<br />
<br />Jennifer Chowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13100465489398830928noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620725264402829327.post-79279753111751282862013-06-17T11:26:00.000-07:002013-06-17T11:26:08.408-07:00Upcoming Changes to my Website<b>Lihngse Mtuhng: to be unique or look different</b><br />
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<i>Lihngse</i> comes from a term which means arranging to stay in better lodging.<br />
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Prince Maahng Seuhng, a nobleman during the Warring States Period, liked to invite talented people to his house and provide them with food and lodging. A poor man named Fuhng Hyun also went to seek refuge with him. Since he looked like an ordinary man, he was put in the lower lodging. There the food was poor, and after a few days, Fuhng Hyun hit his sword and said, "Let me go! There's no fish to eat here." Prince Maahng Seuhng heard about it and moved him to the middle lodging. After another couple of days, Fuhng Hyun hit his sword again and said, "Let me go! Here there's no carriage to ride on." Prince Maahng Seuhng moved him up the highest lodging. Seeing that Prince Maahng Seuhng was so nice to him, Fuhng Hyun later on helped him to become the prime minister of the state of Chaih.<br />
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There are changes coming soon to this website. I've spent weeks searching for design assistance to make my site more customized (this is what I get for <a href="http://www.jenniferjchow.com/2013/04/wrestling-with-website.html">picking a free template</a>). The top three items I'm trying to figure out are:<br />
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1. Color design: <a href="http://www.colourlovers.com/">finding the right colors</a> that reflect my personality and will complement my author headshot and my book cover art design<br />
2. <a href="http://www.ehow.com/info_8072719_difference-between-dynamic-static-pages.html">Static versus dynamic page</a>: whether to choose a front page with constantly changing info or a still image (I'm leaning towards the second, so that there's a more streamlined look)<br />
3. Tabs: which ones to choose from ("About Me," "FAQs," etc.) <br />
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I'll also be switching over from a Blogger blog to a <a href="http://wordpress.com/">Wordpress </a>one (this is in part due to their easy <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Content_management_system">content management system</a>, so that I don't have to tweak my blog by altering the HTML). Look for a new website/blog combo next month!<br />
Jennifer Chowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13100465489398830928noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620725264402829327.post-40650836683542317462013-06-14T11:58:00.001-07:002013-06-14T11:58:57.992-07:00Foodie Friday: Asian Cake<b>Asian cake: a lighter version of an American cake, often topped with a variety of fresh fruit</b><br />
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I think I made up the term, "Asian cake," but there is a difference between a cake found at an Asian bakery versus an American one. Asian cakes tend to be lighter and fluffier, with their frosting having more of a whipped cream texture. They also incorporate a lot of fresh fruit, on top and inside the cake. The above cake for an early Father's Day celebration has <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taro">taro </a>inside it. Indeed, my wedding cake had fresh strawberries sandwiched between vanilla and <a href="http://ezinearticles.com/?Whats-in-Filipino-Food---Ube&id=1224916">ube </a>cake layers.<br />
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p.s. Shh! Don't tell my husband about the cake, and I hope he's not reading this post... <br />
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<b> </b>Jennifer Chowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13100465489398830928noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620725264402829327.post-75322299655319132022013-06-10T10:08:00.003-07:002013-06-10T10:08:47.145-07:00All My Thanks<b>Choh Laahngbaandang: to have a cold reception (lit. to sit on a cool bench)</b><br />
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Many emperors in different dynasties honored Confucius. His house was converted into a grand mansion, and his eldest descendants were installed as high officials. During the Ming dynasty, one of the female descendants married the emperor and became queen. At that time, the prime minister Yihm Sung committed a crime. He went to the Confucius mansion hoping to bribe the queen and have her speak well of him. Instead, he got the cold shoulder and was left sitting on a wooden bench for hours.<br />
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I'm currently working on the acknowledgements page for my <a href="http://www.jenniferjchow.com/2013/05/i-have-book-contract.html">forthcoming book</a>, and I don't want to be sitting on a cool bench. It's easy to name the sources I used for research and to give thanks to my immediate family. The hard part comes from making sure everyone who has ever influenced me in my career gets the proper recognition. I've been scrolling through old emails and attempting to resurrect old bookmarked pages on my computer (too bad I switched laptops in the middle of writing my manuscript). I hope I get the list of names straight! <br />
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As I've scoured other authors' books, I've noticed the format of the acknowledgements page split into two camps. Some writers will use a paragraph format, while others will employ a list to give thanks to people. I'm choosing to go with the latter because I think it makes reading the names easier.<br />
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If you had to recognize the prominent people who have contributed to your life, who would be the top individual(s)? Jennifer Chowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13100465489398830928noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620725264402829327.post-19270687258969656712013-06-07T08:27:00.001-07:002013-06-07T08:27:32.377-07:00Foodie Friday: Mochi<b>Mochi: a glutinous rice dessert with sweet filling </b><br />
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<a href="http://www.food.com/recipe/simple-mochi-146183?layout=desktop">Mochi </a>skin has a certain chewy texture that exudes tenderness and firmness at the same time. It was an acquired taste for me to bite into something that had two opposing characteristics. The Japanese version of this treat offers different varieties, including some with a more pastry-like exterior. The ones I tried in <a href="http://visitlittletokyo.com/">Little Tokyo</a> are also very elegantly decorated, with a sprinkling of sesame seeds or a colorful flower. By contrast, the Taiwanese ones are streamlined, with a powdered rice outside and sweet inside (fillings can consist of peanut, red bean, black sesame paste, etc.). I purchased some freshly-made mochi during <a href="http://larabritt.com/2012/12/04/hualien-a-taiwan-oasis/">my trip to Hualien </a>last year. My all-time favorite mochi, though, has to be the fresh-strawberry-filled version I found at a <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Night_market">night market</a> in Taiwan. <b> </b>Jennifer Chowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13100465489398830928noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620725264402829327.post-78445698119433812642013-06-03T10:32:00.000-07:002013-06-03T10:32:38.947-07:00Bidding Failure <b>Seui Waih Choih: using water to stand for money (lit. water is wealth)</b><br />
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When someone travels everywhere to raise money, it's called "dashing out for water." The association of water with money comes from a common saying in Chinese geomancy: "A mountain can bring you descendants while water can bring you wealth." It makes sense that water is held dear in China since it's used for cultivation.<br />
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I've spent the entire month of May waiting in anticipation for the results of the <a href="http://brendanovak.auctionanything.com/">Brenda Novak auction</a>. It's an annual event that provides goodies to readers and writers while raising money for diabetes research. I used the tactics of bidding early to intimidate other contenders and sneaking in late to snatch the last bid. I failed on both accounts. I did secure a small ad space in a magazine by betting on a one-day only special. (I think it helped that there were multiple chances to win the same item throughout the month.) <b> </b><br />
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Ebay experts, any advice for next year? <br />
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p.s. Sorry I forgot to do a Foodie Friday post last week. I was busy attending my cousin's wedding over the weekend. To make up for my faux pas, here's a photo of the wedding cake:<br />
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<br />Jennifer Chowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13100465489398830928noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620725264402829327.post-14754166075396922592013-05-27T08:50:00.000-07:002013-05-27T08:50:32.191-07:00The Book Trailer: A Visual Sneak Peek<b>Haapchou: to be jealous (lit. take a sip of vinegar)</b><br />
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In ancient China, there was an emperor who wanted to give one of his female attendants as a concubine to a loyal minister. The minister did not dare accept because his wife was a jealous woman. The emperor called the woman to court and asked her, "I'm going to give your husband a concubine. Will you say yes or no?"<b> </b>"No, Your Majesty," she said. "I would rather die." The emperor said, "Well then, I'll give you a cup of poison." He told his attendants to bring the poison, and she drank without hesitation. It turned out, though, that the liquid she drank was vinegar.<br />
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I'm jealous of other writers' book trailers. I'm researching whether I have the budget to produce one of these and if it's a worthwhile exploit. A search on Youtube yields a number of clips; the most popular ones seem to focus on YA books.These short videos capture the attention of readers in a couple of minutes or less. Looking through the selections, it seems to me that three types exist:<br />
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The Night Circus:<iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.youtube.com/embed/WZJiW2w1xdc?feature=player_embedded' frameborder='0'></iframe><br /><br />
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<br />Jennifer Chowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13100465489398830928noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620725264402829327.post-10188205242833246232013-05-24T09:55:00.000-07:002013-05-24T09:55:30.295-07:00Foodie Friday: Hainanese Chicken Rice<b>Hainanese chicken rice: chicken simmered in broth and served with flavorful rice</b><br />
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Hainanese chicken rice originates from Hainan, a province in China. However, it's very popular in Malaysia and Singapore. The dish boasts chicken with silky skin, accomplished by steeping a whole chicken in bone-based broth at sub-boiling temperatures and dowsing it in ice water at the end. The chicken meat inside remains soft and smooth. (Sometimes younger birds are selected for the dish for an even tenderer texture.) <a href="http://www.steamykitchen.com/5068-hainanese-chicken-rice.html">This post</a> shows some sights in Singapore and also provides a great recipe. Jennifer Chowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13100465489398830928noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620725264402829327.post-76788080276623923822013-05-20T14:10:00.000-07:002013-05-20T14:10:14.438-07:00How to Get an Author Blurb<b>Gigi Gahtgaht: to stammer or stutter</b><br />
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In <i>The History of the Han Dynasty</i>, there is a story about a man named Jau Cheung who suffered from stammering. The first emperor of the Han dynasty (206-194 B.C.) had already made the son of Queen Leuih the crown prince, but he loved his concubine Lady Chik so much that he changed his mind. He wanted to make her son the new crown prince. Jau Cheung, an old official, challenged the emperor: "I can't talk very well, but as far I know, it would be ve...very wrong to elect a new crown prince." Jau Cheung wanted to say "gihk" (extremely), but instead it became "gi...gi" because of his stutter.<br />
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<b> </b>It's time for me to secure an author blurb, an endorsement from another writer, for <a href="http://www.jenniferjchow.com/2013/05/i-have-book-contract.html">my forthcoming novel</a>. With a big publisher, editors will sometimes accomplish this task. Since I'm going through a small press, I need to contact people myself.<br />
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I probably would stammer if I had to ask face-to-face for an endorsement. I'm so grateful for the advent of technology, so that I can use a written request. When making my list of authors to approach, I brainstormed a lot. I thought back to previous writers' conferences, book clubs, and other writing connections.<br />
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I ended up reaching out to my list via Facebook, Twitter, and e-mail. I'll let you in on a secret: Writers are really nice folks. Even the <i>NYT </i>bestselling authors weren't too busy to respond back and explain their limited time.<br />
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Here's the framework for the letter I crafted:<br />
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I described when and where I met them, or my connection to them. I also mentioned their books (proving that I'm a loyal reader) and made comparisons to my own story. <br />
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I provided an idea of what my book was about (see the rules for developing an <a href="http://savvybookwriters.wordpress.com/2013/04/30/whats-an-elevator-pitch-for-your-book/">elevator pitch</a>). <br />
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I gave them a deadline for a response and thanked them for their time.<br />
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You can also find a more detailed post on author blurbs <a href="http://redroom.com/member/lauren-baratz-logsted/blog/blurbs-i-getting">here</a>.<br />
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Have you ever approached a famous person, and how did they react? Jennifer Chowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13100465489398830928noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620725264402829327.post-52040253924398956782013-05-17T09:46:00.000-07:002013-05-17T09:46:48.466-07:00Foodie Friday: Fried Tang Yuan<b>Fried tang yuan: sweet mini glutinous rice balls</b><br />
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Traditional <a href="http://www.dianasdesserts.com/index.cfm/fuseaction/recipes.recipeListing/filter/dia/recipeID/2829/Recipe.cfm"><i>tang yuan</i></a> are<b> </b>round dumplings served in soup. They can be made by mixing water with glutinous rice flour, combined with lots of kneading. They contain different fillings, like black sesame or ground peanut. (Asian grocery stores also offer pre-made frozen versions that can be tossed into a pot.) In contrast, fried <i>tang yuan</i> remain hollow. <b> </b>Jennifer Chowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13100465489398830928noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620725264402829327.post-10455968987900047832013-05-13T10:26:00.001-07:002013-05-13T10:26:52.154-07:00To Copyright Or Not To Copyright?<b>Saamjeksau: pickpocket (lit. three hands)</b><br />
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Some cunning pickpockets carry a false hand with them and let it be seen. Potential victims are then unaware that their real (third) hand is stealing. (An example of this occurs in the movie, <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0217505/"><i>Gangs of New York</i></a>.) <br />
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Are you afraid of someone stealing your work? Then look no further than the good ol' copyright law. In fact, copyright protection occurs the moment something is created. However, registering a manuscript is useful if you need to bring a lawsuit later on. In <a href="http://apethebook.com/">APE</a>, Guy Kawasaki mentions that it's unlikely that you'll have the time or the money to sue for statutory damages. In fact, he and his co-writer have never registered any of their previous books.<br />
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To protect yourself, though, you can register with the United States Copyright Office. In fact, there's an easy <a href="http://www.copyright.gov/eco/">online application</a> (I filled it out quickly) that costs only $35. <br />
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Thinking about copyrighting your work? Why or why not? <br />
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