The Worm Hole Podcast Episode 40: Zen Cho (Black Water Sister)
Posted 27th June 2021
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Charlie and Zen Cho (Black Water Sister) discuss traditional Chinese beliefs, smashing up shrines, and Jane Austen.
Jean DeBernardi’s The Way That Lives In The Heart
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Release details: recorded 11th June 2021; published 28th June 2021
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08:13 Was the book always going to be comedic?
08:29 Why did you choose to make Jess American?
10:21 Can you tell us about your research in terms of what inspired Black Water Sister herself?
13:02 Are there any gods in the book that are true to the folklore and religion?
16:08 Did you ever consider extending the fantastical aspect?
17:53 You have the smashing up of a shrine – was that difficult to include?
18:31 How much are the characters, other than Jess, Ah Ma, and Black Water Sister, a device to keep Jess’ development going?
19:31 You start and end the book on Jess’ sexuality – why was it important to do that?
22:27 How much are Jess, Ah Ma, and the Black Water Sister the same person?
24:36 Was it always the plan to have Manglish phrasing without translations?
26:06 Favourite Jane Austen novel?
26:40 Did you ever consider having Sharanya there in person?
28:02 Is Shering’s life going to be more above board going forward?
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Photograph used with the permission of EDPR. Credit: Darren Johnson.
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