On this episode, we chat with author Kate Chengli about her debut novel, A Bright Heart, a Chinese-inspired imperial court fantasy about a girl who wakes up in the past after being betrayed by the prince she loved, and armed with knowledge of the future, has the opportunity to take revenge on those who wronged her. Kate shares with us her own personal journey to becoming a published author, as well as the challenges of bringing tropes that are popular in Asian fiction to the west.Follow Kate on Instagram at @katechenli.author and check out her debut novel, A Bright Heart, available now on the Books & Boba bookshop!*Support the podcast by supporting our new Patreon*Follow our hosts:Reera Yoo (@reeraboo)Marvin Yueh (@marvinyueh)Follow us:FacebookTwitterGoodreads GroupThe Books & Boba February 2023 pick is The Charmed List by Julie AbeThis podcast is part of Potluck: An Asian American Podcast CollectiveFollow our hosts:Reera Yoo (@reeraboo)Marvin Yueh (@marvinyueh)Follow us:FacebookTwitterGoodreads GroupThe Books & Boba November 2023 pick is Squire by Nadia Shammas & Sara AlfageehThis podcast is part of Potluck: An Asian American Podcast CollectiveMentioned in this episode:Check out the Read with Jenna Podcast!In this podcast, TODAY’s Jenna Bush Hager brings you intimate, entertaining, and...