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Author, ghost stories, novel, cookbooks, picture books, TV show host, spokesperson
about me
Ying Chang Compestine is the author of 16 books, including A Banquet for Hungry Ghosts, a collection of frightening Chinese ghost stories, and the award winning novel, Revolution is not a Dinner Party, which has received twenty-eight awards, including the ALA Best Books and Notable Books. Ying has been featured on numerous national television and radio programs and in magazines and newspapers. She is the spokesperson for Nestle Maggi and Celestial Seasonings and a frequent contributor to many national magazines.
Ying has visited schools throughout the US and abroad, sharing with students her journey as a writer, how her life in China inspired her writing, and the challenges of writing in her second language. She has lectured on a variety of subjects at writer's conferences and universities, and aboard cruise ships.
Ying is available to talk about her books to book clubs in person, by telephone or online. Ying was born and raised in Wuhan, China. Her website is: www.yingc.com You can also read her blog on Tor.
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"Hello Susan, You can also try cabbage leaves instead of carrots. Enjoy the dumplings!..." on Every Word Counts at Nov 18, 2009 12:48 AM
"Hello Zarvok. I like to use fresh ingredients. Of course, if you don't have fresh chilies available,..." on Every Word Counts at Nov 18, 2009 12:47 AM
"Hello Toryx, thank you for your kind words. If only you could see me type, you'd see how difficult t..." on Every Word Counts at Nov 18, 2009 12:45 AM
"Thanks to everyone for your warm and thoughtful comments. One reason I think it's important to write..." on True Friendship at Nov 7, 2009 3:00 PM
