Episode 9 - Interview with Jackie Lau, plus Crazy Rich Asians, and Outrageous Acts of Science

Jackie Lau (https://jackielaubooks.com, https://twitter.com/JackieLauBooks, https://www.instagram.com/jackielaubooks/) joins us for a lively conversation. We talk about indie vs. traditional publishing, writing ethnically diverse characters respectfully, writing humour that eschews damaging stereotypes, and having a great sense of place in a story.

Margrit watched Outrageous Acts of Science (https://www.sciencechannel.com/tv-shows/outrageous-acts-of-science/) because hashtag children on holiday, but liked the diversity of the cast of scientists who comment on the intrepid amateur experiments.

Lin enjoyed Crazy Rich Asians (http://www.crazyrichasiansmovie.net) for its authentically East-Asian scenes and its entertainment value. As a consumer of Asian media, Lin is baffled at how surprised Western audiences were by the quality of this film, and questions why the behind-the-scenes names were not as predominantly Asian as the cast.

Question of the Episode: Have ever found a book or a TV show with a great sense of place that transported you there or made you want to visit?

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