Photos from Finland

Photos from Finland

What is it about time? Yes, I know — it flies. We had been planning our writers’ tour of Finland, and now it’s all over. It was wonderful to spend so much time in the company of such excellent writers. I learned so much from them all, and gained real...
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...
Researching in Real Time

Researching in Real Time

The decision to set my next novel against the backdrop of Cambodia’s political situation today — as in today today, like now — is proving more and more fascinating all the time. I never know what will show up on my twitter feed while I’m eating...