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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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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 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
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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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Blessed to speak to the @stpeterspv book club where my husband and I got married 33 years ago (check out the old pics)! We had an intimate chat about the themes of family, community, and faith, not only in WHITE MULBERRY, but what’s happening today. 🙏
The sea foam green carpet has been transformed but the sea is not very far away. Thank you for inviting me back. ❤️ And thanks @christinedotypearson for all your support!
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A writer’s journey is often filled with doubt, but it’s also a powerful path toward self-awareness and growth.
I began my quest to uncover my grandmother’s story more than forty years ago. That search led me to a two-book deal and the publication of my debut historical novel, White Mulberry, in my 60th birthday year. I believed I had a story worthy of being told and that I was the one who must tell it.
Join me online for a workshop at the Sarah Selecky Writing School about trusting the writing process, navigating the nuances of publishing, and staying grounded through it all. I’ll share insights from my journey, from idea to book launch, and what’s next on the horizon.
📅 Date: November 12th
🕗 Time: 8:30–10 AM Pacific | 11 AM–1 PM Eastern
💻 Cost: $25 drop-in (which can be applied toward a Centered membership later!)
Whether you’re just beginning your writing journey or finding your way back to it, I hope you’ll join me. Together, we’ll talk about what it means to trust yourself and your story.
👉 Head to the events page on my website to sign up!
@writing4life21 @sarahseleckywritingschool #authorsofig #writingschool #amwri̇ti̇ng
Can’t wait to attend the @kauaiwritersconference this week to get inspired by this amazing faculty and dig deeper into my revisions for RED SEAL!! I’ll be talking about my publishing journey for WHITE MULBERRY and have some books for sale too. Who doesn’t love Kauai!! 🌴🌊
After a month of chipping away at developmental edits thanks to @tiffanyyatesmartin and @pipsta.gram, I’m so ready for a break to see my project with new eyes and be in community with writers. Shout out to @bakerkline for encouraging me to go and making sure my husband has some company 😉.
Anyone else going? Please let me know so I can look for you!!
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It was such a joy to drop in and join Boyd the Broker on iHeart Radio to chat about White Mulberry!
We had such a great conversation about the story, the inspiration behind it, and even my tradition of dressing in my book colors whenever I talk about it.
I hope our chat inspires more readers to explore the rich world of historical fiction.
Go to my Media page of my website at my link in bio to take a listen.
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