Episode 3 of the Writer’s Series.
In conversation with Stephanie Suga Chen
Stephanie Suga Chen is the author of the bestselling novel Travails of a Trailing Spouse. She is a proud Taiwanese-American, who grew up in Michigan and pivoted from being an investment banker to being an author.
During this episode of the Stretford to Singapore podcast, we talk about –
· Rediscovering the love of writing and how it’s never too late to put pen to paper.
· Identity, culture and assimilation. Embracing two cultures and finding an identity.
· Writing a book in five weeks. The editing process and the importance of advance readers and a good writing group.
· Asking for honest criticism.
· The importance of the critical first twelve weeks selling cycle for fiction.
· Having a clear marketing strategy and learning to take responsibility for your own sales.
Stephanie has written a sequel to Travails of a Trailing Spouse called Disunited Nations: International School Mums at War.
The book is available at all major bookstores and on Amazon/Kindle.
Relevant links:
Stephanie Suga Chen’s website: http://www.stephaniechen.org
Amazon link: https://www.amazon.com/s?i=stripbooks&rh=p_27%3AStephanie+Suga+Chen
The Singapore Writers’ Group - http://www.singaporewritersgroup.com/
