I've put aside my real estate career to be a "wierd" write. Damn, I love it!

Ang Lee's essay about never giving up on your dreams

Ang Lee's essay on Never Ending Dream - http://whatshihsaid.com/2013/02/26/ang-lee-a-never-ending-dream/

Art requires authentic emotions

I am reminded today how much art requires authentic emotions. Anyone can duplicate and replicate, but it takes real emotions and experiences to originate. This goes for writers, actors, musicians, screenwriters, dancers and anyone with art in their soul. If you haven't experienced it, you can't express it! That's the secret formula.

Madea's loud and sassy character inspired some of the characters and dialogue in the book series

The Friday movie series inspired some of the humorous character development and scenes and dialogue in book series

My Big Fat Greek Wedding inspired many of the cultural nuances and comedic and sometimes wise references to "Old China" in the book series

One of the creative inspirations for the Beijing Family book series