Amy Tan

Why I Don't Want to Be the Next Amy Tan

Celeste Ng | Posted 11.02.2009 | Books


Celeste Ng

Let's focus on the writing itself: the characters, the language, the narrative style. Because if a review compared me to Amy Tan on those measures, rather than on just our shared culture, I'd be proud.

A Near TED Experience

Ann Medlock | Posted 09.24.2009 | Media


Ann Medlock

A few weeks ago I was asked to talk at TEDxPugetSound, one of the many regional "franchises" that are now springing up. I was allotted 10 minutes to talk about "Global Heroes."

Authors Get Political: Who Gives What

Huffington Post | Katherine Thomson | Posted 03.28.2008 | Entertainment


You read their books, but did you ever wonder their politics? Here's a look at what your favorite authors have given to the 2008 presidential candidat...