... I was at grad school at UC Irvine (Orange County). ... riots? My friend's uncle and aunt lost their deli (too much damage and not enough insurance). ... I...
Leonard, I have been reading quite a number of books from your list. I really enjoyed Dennis McFarland's 'The Music Room'. I'm wondering if you have had the...
Hi Anthony, No, I haven't read PRINCE EDWARD yet, and didn't know it had come out. I just ordered it, and am looking forward to reading it. What I like about ...
Mr. Chang visited my school today and answered some of our questions. I think it was very interesting to get to ask/talk to him. I greatly appreciate him...
Spam mail aside, I've been meaning to write something about Fade to Clear. Of the three Allen Choice novels I like this one best. There are no loose ends, and...
Because of the recent spam problems, I'm changing the forum so that I'll approve all new members and moderate all new member postings. Previous members can...
Greetings, I'm a great fan of the series of Allen Choice novels so far - they are really excellent crime/noir works, very original, and very intriguing in...
Hi Tim, Over the Shoulder was just optioned last month, and the adaptation is going well. It has been almost four years since I wrote the novel, so I have...
Greetings Mr.Chang, Thanks for the reply. Thats awesome to hear that the project is well underway; sounds exciting. Who is slated to direct/helm the film? Is...
Hey Tim, It's too early to answer most of those questions, as everyone is waiting for me to finish the script before making any kind of decision... I'll be...
Hey Mr.Chang, Thanks for the update, that's great to hear that the screenplay and film are in progress nonetheless. I've finished "Fade To Clear" recently, and...
Hello Everyone, I hope this post doesn't sound too self-serving, but I just thought I'd share... I wrote an essay this past semester entitled, "Exit Charlie...
Dear Calvin, Thanks so much for letting us know about your work. It's not self-serving at all, and of course I'd like to read your paper. Off hand I can think...
Thanks so much for the journal links. I really appreciate it. If I'm fortunate enough to get published, I'll definitely keep you posted. Thanks again!...
I've read the first and third Allen Choice novels, and enjoyed them greatly. One thing I've wondered about: the novels read like a first person narrative,...
Hey Mario, OVER THE SHOULDER is written in the first-person, present tense. UNDERKILL is in the first-person, past tense. FADE TO CLEAR is the only novel of...
Leonard-- thanks for the reference. It does give some perspective on your choices about Choice. Another question: have you spoken or plan to speak at UC...
Mario-- I'll be speaking at Prof. Elaine Kim's "Korean American Literature" class (Asian American Studies 183) on April 19th, 4:00 pm. I'll also be speaking at...
After reading the Allen Choice novels, I got curious if there were any other books out there featuring an Asian American P.I. written by an Asian American. I...
A couple more "mysteries" by Asian Americans, with Asian American protagonists: Suki Kim's The Interpreter Gus Lee's No Physical Evidence ... taught/treated ...
Thanks for the info. I've purchased both books and am digging around looking for other Asian American writers who could be considered a part of what looks to...
Hello, Jenny, The novel that deals most directly with the immigrant and the American dream is probably my first, The Fruit 'N Food. I wrote about the ...
Hello Jennifer, These are very good questions, and I'm not sure if I can answer them all, and I certainly don't have the confidence to talk about other ...
Jennifer, Thank you for all your questions and your interest in my work, but I don't think I can answer all of them. I often get asked to interpret my own work...
Leonard did a great job at the LA Central Library, as a writer that doesn't fit into the "box", it's good to hear success stories, and also fun to hear about...
This is late in coming, but I just thought I'd mention that the conference talk went very well. The scholars in attendance were very intrigued by Leonard...
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