I like fiction about terrible people (see also: The White Lotus), so Yellowface by R.F. Kuang was fun for me. The book is about two friends – one Asian (Athena Liu), the other white (June Hayward) – who come up together through university, both pursuing authorship. When Athena dies unexpectedly…
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Q Review | Sister Snake | Amanda Lee Koe
Sister Snake is a fresh, fast-paced novel that is, ironically, rooted in an ancient Chinese tale called The Legend of the White Snake, one of China’s Four Great Folktales. This reimagining of a centuries-old story by author Amanda Lee Koe shows that a good story is a good story, regardless…
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The Qreative Life Podcast | S2E13 | Roanna Flowers
In this episode, Q talks with Austin-based writer and author Roanna Flowers about Roanna’s lifelong obsession with the written word, how she ‘found her voice’, and the benefits of breaking your own rules to overcome creative resistance. About Roanna: Roanna Flowers is a writer based in Austin, Texas. Her short…
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Q Review | The Informers | Bret Easton Ellis
This is another one of my Goodwill finds, and the first book by Bret Easton Ellis that I’ve ever read. American Psycho is on my list to get to someday, but this one was $1.99 and flipping through the pages I was assured of a quick and dirty read, so…