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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
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Delightful excursion to Bordeaux, an epic glass of wine with dear author friend @sjwishnow, and food and activities galore! 🥖🍷🚲
We had a magical time biking through wine country, eating oysters on the water in Arcachon Bay, visiting the ancient city of St. Emilion, and strolling through historic Bordeaux city. 🛥️🦪🍇
On the train to Provence next!
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Writing Red Seal has been such a special experience.
From the very first draft to now, this story has meant more to me than words can fully capture. I’m so happy to be able to share it with all of you.
Red Seal will be available October 6th, and I would love for you to be among the first to read it. Pre-order your copy now so it’s ready and waiting the moment release day arrives! 📖
Link in bio to pre-order.
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Paris, je t’aime! 💕🥐🍷The city of light never sleeps. The first leg of our trip to France was amazing! From wine tasting @arthusetjean, to the L’ouvre and Cluny museums, to a literary and pastry tour with @myparistay, I didn’t want to leave. The moonrise and Paris Olympics flame balloon were magnifique. More to come in Bordeaux!
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I’m so excited to see Red Seal landing in early readers’ hands and hearing that they love it is a bonus. This story has been years in the making, and watching it come alive for readers makes me happy.
If you haven’t yet, now is a great time to pre-order your copy and be ready to read it when Red Seal releases on October 6th!
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