Tag: cross-cultural

• 99 CENT SALE – The Reach of the Banyan Tree

  

  99 cents on AMAZON.COM For a limited time only, The Reach of the Banyan Tree is well within reach. You might say it’s a steal at only 99 cents on Kindle from August 17-23. Historical Fiction + Contemporary Romance + VIETNAM!!!! = A Terrific Read! I had an amazing time piecing together this 300 page novel. I…

  sassevn

  August 17, 2017

  Indie Author, Promotion

  cross-cultural, French Indochina, historical fiction, romance, Vietnam books, World War II

• Getting More Excited about the Release of Novel #5

  As I wrote last week, I’m working through my post-edited novel one last time – “Which Half David” releasing on September 15. The more I read and put the final touches to it, I’m getting more excited about it. Not that I know how it will be received by readers because I absolutely have no…

  sassevn

  August 9, 2016

  Indie Author

  books about asia, cross-cultural, new release, novels on asian culture, writing process

• Cross-Cultural Storytelling

  (I just did a guest blog for http://www.ritareviews.net, called “Cross-Cultural Storytelling.”  It gives some insight into how I used the cultural contexts of Vietnam in my novel “Beauty Rising.” I’ll give you a teaser here and you can read the rest on her site.  I hope you enjoy.) I’ve been fascinated for years with cultural…

  sassevn

  February 5, 2013

  Writing Process

  beauty rising, cross-cultural, culture, value orientations, Vietnam

• Culture: Not Always Black and White

  I was reminded earlier today about how culture and cultural differences can be tricky waters to navigate. We all come with certain assumptions about the world which have been instilled deep within us by our culture, our parents, our religion, and our environment. But when cultures clash, life can get messy.  Each culture’s values are…

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  January 24, 2013

  History & Culture, Vietnam

  Asian culture, cross-cultural, culture, value orientation