Vietnamese Market

When my friend Gail Lee was traveling in Viet Nam 20 years ago, she captured a remarkable market scene. I painted the scene in watercolor years ago and just finished this rendering in oil.

Goodreads Giveaway

There will be a Goodreads Giveaway of 100 Kindle copies of Refugee of the Heart beginning April 26 and ending May 8, 2018.

This historical novel combines romance with intrigue to create a tale of love, loss and survival in early twentieth-century China. Japanese forces wreak havoc in Shanghai, and World War II looms on the horizon. When war ravages Asia, the lead characters are caught in the crossfire.

Refugee of the Heart

During the four years I spent in Hong Kong, I met individuals who inspired me to write this historical novel. 

My book combines romance with intrigue to create a compelling tale of love and loss in early twentieth-century China. War will ravage Asia, and Wei-chen and Hui-lan could be caught in the cross fire.

 

 

Please click here to find Refugee of the Heart on Amazon.

 

Inle Lake, Myanmar

Myanmar is an interesting country with fascinating sites and sub-cultures. Inle Lake, which is famous for its floating villages and gardens, is ringed by pagodas and monasteries. The Intha people base their communities entirely on the water. In an effort to preserve this unique culture, UNESCO has declared Inle a biosphere reserve.

Luang Prabang, Laos

A dear friend allowed me to do a painting from her remarkable photo of three Buddhist monks. With street scenes like this, Luang Prabang – the old capitol of Laos – feels as if you’re stepping back in time.