How I Became a #1 New York Times Bestselling Author - My Publishing Journey

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Chinese carp earrings from: https://studiothebe.bigcartel.com/

Order this #1 NYT bestselling book IRON WIDOW, a sci-fi reimagining of China's only female emperor Wu Zetian (with giant mechas!), out now!! http://ironwidow.com/
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Add ZACHARY YING AND THE DRAGON EMPEROR, my upcoming Chinese Percy Jackson meets Yugioh book, on Goodreads too! https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/56853184-zachary-ying-and-the-dragon-emperor?ac=1

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