As I chase babies, wrangle with multiplication tables and flit around southeast Asia - instead of writing - there are now two China expat memoirs released this year. I read one of them: The Foremost Good Fortune. And the most recent I just heard about is: Big in China (they're making a moving out of this one). I guess the cup half full person would say, "That just means there is a market for your book. How many damned vampire books are there?" The cup half empty person would say, "You fucked up. Chose to take a nap instead of writing too many times. What did you expect?" And the realist would say, "You never had a chance anyway."
I'll keep writing, but at this moment I'm pretty annoyed. Although, that may work to my benefit because I think I write better when I'm pissed off.
Thoughts on Bali still to come this week.
Did the authors have 4 children and an English Mastiff (and don't forget Puss)? Not to mention, that 2 of the children happened to be twins who were born in China. Also the fact that you have taken the entire crew all over Asia and have some great photos to put into your book helps! And from the evidence of chapters already written-- you have a great story to share--Keep on trucking.. .
Posted by: Kathlyn | April 13, 2011 at 04:16 AM
no, but they've got their stories. Foremost was written by a woman who was diagnosed with breast cancer while she was here. Big in China was written by a dude (rock journalist) who followed his dream by starting a band in China and they became "Big in China" (like people say, "they're really big in Europe" when referring to an obscure band). They are both good books...almost finished with Big in China and already finished Foremost. Read them and let me know how mine stacks up (so far).
Posted by: Jennifer | April 16, 2011 at 03:46 PM
Yours is better....keep writing!
Posted by: Carlyn Prisk | April 18, 2011 at 07:40 PM
Thanks Carlyn!
Posted by: Jennifer | April 19, 2011 at 02:57 PM