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It’s Here! Celebrating AAPI Heritage Month With ‘The Strength of Water’

On By karinkjensenIn Chinese American Heritage, Personal Essays, The Strength of WaterLeave a comment

Happy Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI)  Heritage Month! This month we recognize the historical and cultural contributions of people of Asian and Pacific Islander descent to the United States. I’ve been celebrating by launching my book, The Strength of Water, an Asian American Coming of Age Memoir. This is my mother’s memoir, as told to me, …

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How I Survived My Debut Book Publishing Journey at 55 Years Old

On By karinkjensenIn Personal Essays, Uplifting, Inspiring, Writing8 Comments

Forty-two – it’s the answer to life, the universe, and everything[i]. It’s also my new lucky number -- the number of queries I wrote before signing a book publishing contract. Most Hero's Journeys start with a starry-eyed protagonist like Frodo Baggins, Harry Potter, or Luke Skywalker, but mine starts as a 55-year-old dance instructor with …

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