The Last Reel

In the past, Cambodia had a thriving film industry. That, like everything else, was obliterated in the 1970’s by the Khmer Rouge. But that industry is now coming back to the extent that a Cambodian film, The Missing Picture, was nominated for an Oscar this year....
Coincidence?

Coincidence?

I didn’t mean to write a post while I was away in Paris. So just  think of this as a little greeting from the banks of the Seine. It’s been a wonderful few days. During the weekend, my husband and I mostly ate, lurching from one wonderful meal to the next,...
To Research in Paris

To Research in Paris

I’m no fool. When I started thinking about what else I wanted to explore through my series of Cambodian novels, I thought to myself, “Gee, there is a rich and complicated history between Cambodia and France. I love Paris. I’m sure I need to do some...
"This is not a coup": Thinking about Thailand

"This is not a coup": Thinking about Thailand

It is impossible to care about Cambodia without caring about Thailand. The two countries share similar languages, culture and religion. Their histories are very much intertwined, sometimes as allies, sometimes as adversaries. If they are not brothers, then surely they...
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