
a virtual book event
January 13-20, 2010
stories by and about women
SAVE the DATE for this virtual book event: January 13-20
One of the guest authors for the event is Xu Xi who has written...

by Xu Xi
Description from the amazon:
Somewhere between Hong Kong and New York, life does an abrupt shift for Gail Szeto, when her mother, her last family member, is killed in an accident.
For Gail, a mixed-race, single mother who had buried her young son less than two years prior, all she has left is a hard-won career at a global investment bank.
Life rapidly goes into free fall for this woman with a complicated past, who was once so sure of her direction in life, who can now see no clear future path.
Shortlisted for the inaugural Man Asian Literary Prize, this novel offers a an international cast of characters in New York, Hong Kong and Shanghai.
Open to all.
Offer ends: January 30, 2011
TO DO:
Explore Xu Xi's site.
1. Ask author, Xi, a question in regards to something you found of interest at her site in comments along with your email.
2. Come back during the Women's Tales event next month to read Xi's response.
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RESPONSES are here.
INSTEAD, tell me something of interest you learned from Xu Xi's site.
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Of the 3 places you have lived, which has inspired you the most when writing?
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From your biography, I know that there several well know people who have the same name as you.
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Thank you
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Ooh, this book looks crazy good! I'm curious -- Vermont and Iowa are a far cry from Hong Kong. Do you enjoy living any place less urban than Hong Kong? And what made you decide to commit wholly to writing?
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I would like to ask, what do think of what is happening to the nobel peace prize winner,Liu Xiaobo?
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What is your view on China's relation with artists free speech?
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Do you feel it is more difficult for you to reach all of your potential readers for being a woman writer?
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What other chinese writers would you recommend?
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How do you think you will be remembered in 100 years, as a writer?
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What is your greatest strength as a writer?
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What great women have inspired you?
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Of all your awards for your work, which one are you most proud of?
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Which of your works did you like writing the best?
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Hi Xi, who or what inspires you to write? What message do you want to convey through your novels?
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What are some of authors that you admire or enjoy reading?
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