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I've worn too many hats: biochem engineer, bus girl, Cutco salesperson, genetic researcher, one-time curator of a shoe museum, physician, patient, potter, natural lover, world traveler, and writer. I'm struggling to distill chaos into a neat line.
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Even though no character died from murder in my debut novel, The Moon Goddess's Smile, I'm so grateful for an author interview on a podcast about Murder and Mystery. You can click the link below to listen to the episode.
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Catherine Wu—From Science to Storytelling and the Mystery
Podcast Episode · Murder, Mystery and Mayhem Laced with Morality · 01/18/2026 · 37m
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January 20, 2026 at 12:47 AM
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Have you devoured epic Historical Novels such as Pachinko, Joy Luck Club, or Ferrante’s Neapolitan Novels? Looking for a holiday gift for an avid reader? Good news: The Moon Goddess’s Smile is on sale now on Ingram.

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#BookSale2025
#historicalfiction
#WomensFiction
December 12, 2025 at 5:32 PM
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Historical Fiction lovers, let's celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival with a unique novel inspired by the Moon Goddess!
Celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival with a new historical novel inspired by the Moon Goddess!
October 6, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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#writing craft
#taboo in writing fiction
Jacquelin Cangro (@jacquelincangro)
Backstory can be tricky! How do you incorporate it into the story so it feels natural? Author Catherine Wu and I talk about that (and lots of other writing craft!) in this Q&A.
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August 27, 2025 at 10:32 PM
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Happy National Book Lovers' Day!
Book lovers, please check out the post on my Substack.

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#National Book Lovers' Day
#independent bookstore
#The Moon Goddess's Smile
#author event Maynard, MA
Happy National Book Lovers' Day!
Book lovers, do you know that tomorrow is National Book Lovers’ Day?
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August 8, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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#MFA Boston
#Qi Baishi
#the moon goddess's smile
Shrimp, Crab, and Fish: A Whimsical World of an Original Artist
The Brilliance of Master Qi Baishi
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August 5, 2025 at 4:49 PM
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My reaction to today's NYT article on China Shock 2.0.
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#china shock 2.0
#the Thousand Talents Plan
#The Moon Goddess's Smile
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https://www.nytimes.com/2025/07/14/opinion/china-shock-economy-manufacturing.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare Another disturbing article on the China Shock 2.0. Drs. Autor an...
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July 14, 2025 at 9:03 PM
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An email from our library: "We are pleased to inform you that your book has been selected for the collection, which is housed at the Jacksonville Public Library Main Library. Please allow up to 6 months before you see your book on the shelf."

The paperback is on sale for $11.99.
#summer read
June 27, 2025 at 1:41 PM
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A meandering journey of an ultra-late boomer
#topnewrelease
#historicalfiction
#ChinaAmericatension
#the moon goddess's smile

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The Fruit from a Desire for Petty Revenge
What makes The Moon Goddess's Smile different from Amy Tan’s Joy Luck Club?
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June 3, 2025 at 4:23 PM
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Are we doomed in a Chinese Century, as claimed in an alarming essay in the NYT? open.substack.com/pub/catherin...

A timely read, the Moon Goddess’s Smile, sheds light on the "mysterious" Chinese psyche.

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#USChinaTensions#historicalfiction#amazonnewreleases
An Alarming Essay in NYT: Are We Really Doomed in a Chinese Century???
"In the Future, China Will Be Dominant. The U.S. Will Be Irrelevant."
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May 20, 2025 at 10:01 PM
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Don't miss out on this incredible sale on an excellent read for Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! The sale ends at midnight on Saturday.
May 17, 2025 at 1:13 PM
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Free eBook for 3 days only!

Check out "The Moon Goddess's Smile" on Amazon and read book samples to see if you like to read more. Then, sign up for my newsletter on www.catherinewu.com. The eBook will be sent out by the 17th.

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#free eBook
#top new release
Catherine C. Wu
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May 15, 2025 at 2:26 AM
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Mother’s Day Reflections on Tiger Moms

A quick reminder: The Goodreads Giveaway is ending in two days. To win a free eBook, sign up on Goodreads before May 13, 2025!

#tiger Mom
#goodreadsgiveaway
#the Moon Goddess's Smile

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Mother’s Day Reflections
What turns a woman into a Tiger Mom?
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May 11, 2025 at 5:10 PM
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Do you know that May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month? Don’t feel guilty if you don't. Only after I posted my thoughts did I find out that the Trump administration had canceled the official designation for this month.
#AAPI
#model minority

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A Model Minority's Thoughts on Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month
As “the model minorities”, we celebrate “our” month and take pride in our cultural contribution to the melting pot.
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May 7, 2025 at 10:04 PM
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St Johns County Florida Author Jennifer Nestor - North Florida Writers Tour
St Johns County Florida Author Jennifer Nestor debuts her children’s book Jane Escapes to The Jungle of Individuality, tackling anxiety, bullying & mindfulness, with insights on self-publishing
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April 22, 2025 at 4:52 PM
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Why Should You Read The Moon Goddess’s Smile?
"A timely read"
Check out my Substack link below for the answer.

#1 Amazon new release
#TradeWar #Chinatariff
#contemporary Chinese fiction
#historical Chinese fiction
#white rabbit
#moon goddess
# acclaimed novel

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Why Should You Read The Moon Goddess’s Smile?
"A timely read"
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April 15, 2025 at 4:28 PM
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My novel will debut on Easter Weekend. (Top Release)

For more info, please check out my website: www.catherinewu.com.

You can pre-order on Amazon now.

www.amazon.com/Moon-Goddess...

#debutnovel
#white rabbit
#historical Chinese novel
#cultural identity
#Chinese Myth and Folklore
#moon goddess
The Moon Goddess's Smile
The Moon Goddess's Smile - Kindle edition by Wu, Catherine. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading The Moon Goddess's Smile.
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April 7, 2025 at 12:54 AM
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My debut novel will come out soon. Advance readers loved it, and it received five-star editorial reviews. Why should you read it?
Check www.catherinewu.com
or
open.substack.com/pub/catherin...

#debut novel
#historical novel
#cultural identity
#interracial marriage
#multigenerational family saga
March 27, 2025 at 6:19 PM
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My debut novel will be available on Amazon in late April! It has garnered many five-star editorial reviews, and Advance Readers loved it. So, if you want to know what millions of ordinary Chinese diaspora think, check the post below, or visit
www.catherinewu.com

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The Moon Goddess's Smile
A Cross-Genre Novel of Sweeping Historical/Cultural Dramas
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March 27, 2025 at 6:11 PM
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Only 5% of recently published books sell over 1000 copies.

With the Cambrian explosion of books written by AI, the chance of a debut book success plummets further.

Still, Jim Carrey said in Dumb and Dumber, “So, you’re telling me there is a chance!”

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A Craft Book for Writers of All Levels
Dear fellow writers, can you produce a gripping, best-selling novel in three months?
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March 23, 2025 at 3:43 AM
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#bookreview
#writingcraftbook
#mythmagicand metaphor

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A Joyful Journey Into the Heart of Creativity
Review of Myth, Magic, and Metaphor by Patricia Daly-Lipe, Ph.D.
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March 1, 2025 at 1:19 AM
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The memory of these comical flamingos lifts me out of the winter blues. I hope they will cheer you up, too.

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#flamingos
#Van Gogh
#cowboys
#camaruge
#provence
The Provence and the Côte d'Azur, Part 2
Camargue Regional Nature Park and Les Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer
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February 21, 2025 at 8:59 PM
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Check out my review of Tim Weed's The Afterlife Project. You can pre-order it on Amazon.

#the afterlife project
#tim weed
#book review

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A Review of "The Afterlife Project"
A Splendid Speculative Tale of Haman's Bleak Future
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February 13, 2025 at 11:13 PM
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What could have happened if Vincent van Gogh had gone to sunnier places like Tuscany, Seville, or Mexico instead of the gloomy Arles? I’m curious about your thoughts.
#vincentvangogh
#arles

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The Provence, Part1
ARLE
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January 22, 2025 at 3:01 AM
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January 22, 2025 at 2:30 AM