Why Do I Write about China?

If there’s one thing I have learned from the process of self-publishing a book, it’s that marketing is essential. Unfortunately, I’m terrible at marketing! Therefore, my book has not been doing well. I have a job, so I’m not desperate for money (although I am hoping...

Chinese Translation of Snapshots of China

Sometimes when I’m talking with my friends, colleagues, or students, the subject of my book comes up. A few of these people don’t speak much English, and they say that they would like to read the book when it gets translated to Chinese. I figured if that was going to...

Interviews with Chinese Friends: Jaye

I have known Jaye since I moved to Guangzhou around 5 1/2 years ago. I helped her with her wedding not long after that, but we didn’t really become close friends until Covid drastically changed our lives in 2020. Since so many of our close friends left the city,...