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“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
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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 and father’s lives. 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
I invite you to join my newsletter and follow me on The Journey blog as I navigate writing and publishing books, such as landing a two-book deal with Lake Union, the inspiration for my novels, and being a debut author at 60! I would love to connect with you! Please scroll through my past posts to read about my path to publication, and enter your name and email address in the box below to receive my new entries. You’ll receive a bonus Korean recipe as a gift. I’m thrilled that White Mulberry is finding its way out into the world and can’t wait for Red Seal to be published in 2026!
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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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I ❤️ NY! Grateful for Shabbat at @centralsynagogue with Korean American Rabbi Buchdahl leading, meeting dear college friends, and especially spending quality time with my daughter in Brooklyn.
The food is unmatched and the sights still leave me breathless. Tomorrow I’ll be interviewed by a news magazine show, thanks to @kyungyoonnyc, and speaking at a book club hosted by @karenchoi6. There’s so much here to love and celebrate!
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My latest newsletter is out!
This month I’m chatting about my mom, updates on Red Seal, and so much more.
Check your inbox, head to Substack or find it on my website blog.
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The character inspired by mother is featured in my upcoming novel RED SEAL and her interview with @koreanamericanstory just aired. My mother vividly recalls fleeing North Korea and the horrors she witnessed during the Korean War as she retreated from the encroaching Chinese army.
Highlights of behind the scenes moments of interview day as well as other personal moments are featured here.
The full story can be heard at koreanamericanstory.org under Legacy Project Videos.
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Palm Springs vibes!🌵Grateful to the awesome sustainers of @nclcoachellavalley who welcomed me to their book club to talk about WHITE MULBERRY!
Thank you Terri for recommending my book, and Barbara, Mary, Nicole, and everyone for your support. Love that I’m following in @mrstevenrowley and @byronlanedotcom footsteps—do you recognize some of your fans?
Until RED SEAL! 🏜️
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