Exploring the Burning Questions: A Conversation with Cara Lopez Lee, by Susan Blumberg-Kason Interviews [email protected] Tue, 08/27/2024 - 15:32 I first came across Cara Lopez Lee on a listserv group (remember those!) for authors who write about Asia. Cara’s memoir, They Only Eat Their Husbands: Love, Travel, and the Power of Running Away, was about to come out—this was ten years ago—and I was intrigued by her story because I, too, had written a memoir, about a rocky relationship in Hong Kong and China and my own running away. At that time, Cara was also working on a novel based on the story of her Chinese great-grandfather and Mexican great-grandmother. When I learned that this novel—Candlelight Bridge (FlowerSong Press)—was going to be published this year, I pushed it to the top of my to-be-read pile. I’m delighted to have this opportunity to discuss with Cara over email her new book, her publishing journey, and writing about two different cultures that are integral to the fabric of the United States. Susan Blumberg-Kason: Thank you so much for taking time to talk about Candlelight Bridge! First, congratulations on your new publication. As I mentioned in my introduction, you’ve been working on this book for a long time. I’m sure it seemed never-ending at times, but it’s also encouraging for other writers—including me—to know that these things take time and we can’t rush the publishing process. Can you talk a little about... Continue reading at 'World Literature Today'
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