"Everything that we see is a shadow cast by that which we do not see." Calling all mystery fans to Manhattan Beach! That's right, I'll be on a panel of mystery writers who live in or write about the South Bay. Details are: Monday, October 17, 2016 7:00pm Manhattan Beach Library 1320 Highland Ave. Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 Other authors present will be Sarah Chen, Sybil Johnson, and Lida Sideris. Here's a recap on my mystery writing (under the name of J.J. Chow): Seniors … [Read more...]
Sailouh- The Power of Words
June 4, 2012 2 Comments
Sailouh: children, kids. Sailouh meant "little boy" in ancient China. King Mouh, the first ruler of the Chou dynasty, introduced his younger brother as sailouh. (The term subtly shifts to "sailou" when describing one's own younger brother.) Triad gangs use these family terms, with the leader addressed as "Daaihlou" (elder brother) and the man under him known as "Sailou." Thus, one simple phrase can yield various meanings. It is the power of words that first lured me into reading as a child. … [Read more...]