Coming
December 1, 2024
From Lake Union Publishing
“A beautiful and deeply researched novel…How does a woman protect her family, honor her heritage, and save herself? If you loved Pachinko, you’ll love White Mulberry.”
Lisa See, New York Times bestselling author of The Island of Sea Women
and Lady Tan’s Circle of Women
Welcome!
Welcome!My debut novel, White Mulberry, follows a teenage girl who leaves an impoverished village in northern Korea in the 1930s to seek a better future in Japan. But once there, she faces racial prejudice among many obstacles, as she tries to forge a new identity in an unwelcome new country. This story, and the sequel, Red Seal, are inspired by the true story of my grandmother’s life. My mission is to amplify voices that have been overlooked and spur others to explore and share their own family stories.
“White Mulberry is a beautiful and poignant novel of a young Korean woman’s coming of age amidst the turbulence of colonization and World War II. The resilience and self-determination of her heroine vividly mirrors the astonishing trajectory of her nation.”—Juhea Kim, author of Beasts of a Little Land and City of Night Birds
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Rosa Kwon Easton
Three Generations – One Family
My paternal grandmother and my father in 1943 during WWII and the Japanese Occupation.
My parents, brothers and me taken in the mid-70’s after we settled into life in California. I think this photo is still on display in my parent’s home.
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Had the best few days celebrating my big 6-0! Thank you for my birthday wishes on my hwangap! It’s auspicious to turn 60 in Korea because it’s a return to one’s year of birth on the lunar cycle. It’s a symbol of longevity and also a sign of rebirth and new beginnings.
I’ve been celebrating my hwangap early and been trying lots of new things (like wake surfing lol), mindful compassion meditating with Buddihist monk and Netflix chef 정관스님 and TeaClassics Tea & Food Arts with Yoon Hee Kim at the beautiful #koreanculturalcenterla, and publishing a book! I’ve been truly grateful for the gifts of family, friends old and new, health, book milestones, and the support of all my readers and subscribers this milestone year.
I also loved having Joey on my lap and our friend Jeanne Roccon-Rohm dog Wiggie sing happy birthday in Maine this summer. Aren’t they cute? Bonus was meeting new friends bojagi-designing friend Ellen and Jenny, and reuniting with my college roommate Noreen and former homestay student Daniel Koo from Chadwick International who is going to interview me for his new podcast!
I’ve been collecting 60th birthday sayings too and these are some of my favorites: Welcome to the 6th floor; 60th chapter; 60 is the new 40; 60 mph; 20 with 40 years of experience; Club60.
Let’s go! #thisis60 #debutat60
I’m a surfing author! Read my latest newsletter about how I selected my audiobook narrator, my full cover reveal, blurbs and reviews, media coverage including podcasts and radio shows, and book recommendations!
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Have you tried anything new lately? (Wakesurfing is definitely fun!)
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There must be 32 orchids! Thank you my love. Blessed to celebrate another year with you. Happy anniversary!!! ❤️❤️❤️
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