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Lydia Kang and The Half Life of Ruby Fielding

The Writing Table with Kris Clink

English - April 27, 2022 19:00 - 25 minutes - 17.3 MB - ★★★★★ - 11 ratings
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Lydia Kang is an author of young adult fiction, adult fiction and non-fiction, and poetry. She graduated from Columbia University and New York University School of Medicine, completing her residency and chief residency at Bellevue Hospital in New York City. She is a practicing physician who has gained a reputation for helping fellow writers achieve medical accuracy in fiction. Her poetry and non-fiction have been published in JAMA, The Annals of Internal Medicine, Canadian Medical Association Journal, Journal of General Internal Medicine, and Great Weather for Media. She believes in science and knocking on wood, and currently lives in Omaha with her husband and three children.

This episode includes a brief mention of a fictional character's suicide. If you or someone you know needs help, contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255.

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