An Interview with Julie Wu, Author of The Third Son

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Author Julie Wu has crafted a beautiful story in her debut novel The Third Son. It’s a compelling tale of a boy named Saburo set against the backdrop of occupied Taiwan and America at the dawn of the space age. TaiwaneseAmerican.org’s editorial director Anna Wu sat down with Julie to talk about the book, her inspirations, and her path to becoming an author. * * * Anna Wu: Julie, you have written an absolutely beautiful novel. For our readers who haven't read the book yet, could you give…

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Asian American Literature Symposium at University of Maryland

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Date: Saturday, April 24, 2010 Time: 10:00am - 5:00pm Location: Ulrich Recital Hall, Tawes Hall, University of Maryland, College Park Facebook event page: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=154179392822 A day-long celebration of eight of today's most accomplished and exciting Asian American writers. Come to any or all of the readings; stay for the Q&A sessions, and don't forget to get your books signed by the authors. As a part of Maryland Day 2010, sponsored by the University of…

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Literary author Francie Lin talks about a different kind of Foreigner

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Francie Lin may have never visited the Taiwanese criminal underworld or sang in a seedy karaoke bar, but she has written an acclaimed debut novel, The Foreigner, set in the hidden alleys of Taipei. Emerson Chang is a 40-year-old Taiwanese American virgin who has met his mother for dinner every Friday night for fifteen years. But after her unexpected death, long-buried secrets and family loyalty will take him on an unpredictable journey back to Taiwan—and to the rebellious younger brother lost…

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