Ask the Author: Chanrithy Him
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Chanrithy Him
I have a natural storytelling ability and love telling stories since I was a little girl in Cambodia. War came to my life when I was only 3 during the U.S. and Viet Cong's invasions into Cambodia in the late 60s. A lot was taken away from me during the Khmer Rouge regime. As child survivor, International speaker and author, it's my mission to tell stories that is empowering, inspiring and educational to readers everywhere, especially to women and young girls.
Chanrithy Him
While growing up in Cambodia, I was captivated by the romance and mystery of famous ancient Khmer temples, the Asian vampire mythology, Khmer stories of reincarnation and incantation.
JD Bophatip, the main character in "Rise Of The Golden Aura" is inspired by the legend of the first Cambodian ruler, Queen Soma, also known to the Cambodian people as Neang Neak (Naga (dragon) Princess).
JD is also inspired by Bella, the main character in the Twilight series. I read "Twilight" and didn't like how weak Bella is, so I was determined to create a Cambodian-American character that is strong and intelligent.
"Rise Of The Golden Aura" is set in Cambodia and America. It is a young adult vampire-romance fantasy with a cross-cultural theme. The concept of Asian vampire myth and folklore is a fresh take on the recent portrayals of vampire culture. It will resonate with people around the world, especially young girls and women in any culture. It will appeal to fans of Stephenie Meyer’s Twilight series as well as fans of P.C. Cast and Kristin Cast’s House of Night series, just to name a few.
JD Bophatip, the main character in "Rise Of The Golden Aura" is inspired by the legend of the first Cambodian ruler, Queen Soma, also known to the Cambodian people as Neang Neak (Naga (dragon) Princess).
JD is also inspired by Bella, the main character in the Twilight series. I read "Twilight" and didn't like how weak Bella is, so I was determined to create a Cambodian-American character that is strong and intelligent.
"Rise Of The Golden Aura" is set in Cambodia and America. It is a young adult vampire-romance fantasy with a cross-cultural theme. The concept of Asian vampire myth and folklore is a fresh take on the recent portrayals of vampire culture. It will resonate with people around the world, especially young girls and women in any culture. It will appeal to fans of Stephenie Meyer’s Twilight series as well as fans of P.C. Cast and Kristin Cast’s House of Night series, just to name a few.
Chanrithy Him
When I'm stuck with my writing, hiking has always helped me!
Chanrithy Him
"Rise Of The Golden Aura," amazingly beautiful novel that is ready for publication.
Please check out my campaign: https://igg.me/at/gKBPAjSAEIM/x/13876246
My HuffPost blog: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/5...
Please check out my campaign: https://igg.me/at/gKBPAjSAEIM/x/13876246
My HuffPost blog: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/5...
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