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Has it become so ingrained in me that whenever I see any book with an Asian setting I automatically conjure up images of fantastic sword-fighting? I’d like to think after three years and two Master’s degrees, I more than anyone … Continue reading
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When I first saw the cover of this book I initially got very excited because I thought the story contained sword-fighting and martial arts. I didn’t stop long enough to take a closer look at what the girl clutched in … Continue reading
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I fell in love with martial arts movies at a very early age not knowing the difference between kung fu and wuxia. You see, Bruce Lee movies was all I had at the time. Eventually Jackie Chan movies captured my … Continue reading
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Every now and then I come across a novel that stops me in my tracks irregardless of whether it’s from a new or established author. Lately, I find myself almost at a standstill. I’ve found in recent months a growing … Continue reading
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© 2011 Chelle Ang. All rights reserved. Recently I received my first rejection letter for my wuxia fantasy novel Blood and Honor (original title: Tortoise Navigating Water). A title change was suggested so as to be more competitive in the … Continue reading
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Photo courtesy of www.anjugattani.com My fling with romance novels continues with this gorgeous find, the December 2011 release of Anju Gattani’s debut novel DUTY & DESIRE, heralding the author’s arrival into the world of women’s fiction, with strong overtones of … Continue reading
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January 23 kicks off the Chinese Lunar New Year celebration – the Year of the Black Dragon (aka Year of the Dragon, Year of the Black Water Dragon, Year of the Water Dragon). Whatever name you give it, it is … Continue reading
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After receiving my Master of Arts in Creative Writing last semester Winter 2010 and now studying for a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing, I’ve found that I rarely have time to read for pleasure. But that hasn’t stopped … Continue reading
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I’d like to thank co-blogger Wendy Garfinkle over at Pen and Keys (http://wendycgarfinkle.wordpress.com/) for writing this article with me. I’m plumb annoyed at the stupidity of political correctness, “PC,” as it’s commonly referred to. “Politically Correct” is a term used … Continue reading
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Today started off with a bang! Literally. I woke up at my regular time 6:30am and couldn’t go back to sleep. I dilly-sallied in bed till 8:00am when I decided to walk Yuki and Kaya. By then there was no … Continue reading
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I got hooked on the new HBO series True Blood from the very beginning and let me just say WOW!! This series is getting better and better. The series creator Alan Ball is a master. He has really transformed Charlaine … Continue reading
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After going against my better judgement and reading a few reviews, I went to see The Last Airbender. I wanted to judge for myself. The first thing I noticed was that the audience had more adults than eight year old … Continue reading
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I’ve always been a voracious reader. Even now I’m reading more than one book, thanks to my iPad and I always find it easy to get right back into each of the stories with ease, no matter where I’ve left … Continue reading
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I realize I might be barred from ever reviewing another film but just hear me out. Ok, so I wasn’t asked to review this film, I wanted to. I’m looking at this film from a screenwriter/fiction writer point of view. … Continue reading
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© 2011 Chelle Ang. All rights reserved. My grueling 8-day residency at Wilkes University took place last week. This residency is the culmination of a 6-month long semester wherein I read 14 novels, wrote analysis reports for each one, then … Continue reading
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© 2011 Chelle Ang. All rights reserved. Once again I’m embroiled in editing my first full-length WIP and it’s no surprise, I still hate the process. Yes, I know, hate is a very strong word. Please, allow me explain. After … Continue reading
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What would you do if you found out your free will to make any choice you want is suddenly not free? Would you stand and fight or run and hide? The Adjustment Bureau asks and answers the very same questions … Continue reading
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Since I’ve never had the pleasure of watching Sanctuary before, I didn’t know what to expect from the Season 4 Premier episode “Tempus.” Needless to say I was pleasantly surprised to find this character-driven program set in 1898 Victorian London … Continue reading
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By no means will I call myself an avid romance reader. I’ve shied away from this genre since my high school days. Yes, it’s a long story, one I won’t take the time to get into. Let’s just say that … Continue reading
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Photo courtesy of - http://www.dvd-ppt-slideshow.com I’m sure I wasn’t the only one taught by my parent to give thanks for the smallest of things life has given me. We often say grace at the table for the food and … Continue reading
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It is preoccupation with possessions, more than anything else, that prevents us from living freely and nobly. ~~Thoreau I can’t say I’m the least bit surprised at the lack of holiday spirit that has been permeating the United States of … Continue reading
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© 2011 Chelle Ang. All rights reserved. Let’s face it, adult life is never without its own unique set of difficulties. For me, 2011 was the year of unwanted challenges. Suffice it to say, I’ve met those challenges head on … Continue reading
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For the past week I’ve been sick with the flu topped off by a very deep and unrecognizable voice change. To the rescue, or in this case, a pick-me-up-with-a-smile, hubby arranged a stellar movie night complete with one of my … Continue reading
