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Vann Chow

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Oscar wilde, william somerset maugham, alain de botton

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Vann Chow enjoys writing about Asia and Asian cultures. In 2015, Vann's book Shanghai Nobody was featured on a popular Canadian book reading platform on the Top 20 General Fiction list for the most part of the year, and in 2016, Vann's psychological thriller, The Pachinko Girl has been awarded the equivalent of an 'Oscar' by the same reading platform in the Hidden Gems category, beating over 140K other submissions.

Vann spent some time in America and began writing when Vann noticed the lack of reading materials in English with strong protagonists of Asiatic origin that would resonate with Asian readers. Today, Vann writes for everyone who is interested in Asian way of life. Through all the stories, Vann hopes to share the amazing, multi-face
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Vann Chow I am currently working on a couple of different things:

1) The Kiss the Pachinko Girl, the 2nd book of the Tokyo Face series.

In this upcoming book, T…more
I am currently working on a couple of different things:

1) The Kiss the Pachinko Girl, the 2nd book of the Tokyo Face series.

In this upcoming book, The Kiss of the Pachinko Girl which follows the White Man and the Pachinko Girl, a lot more clues will be shared about the motivations of the main characters, especially Misa and Tanaka. Questions about Misa's true identity and her connection to Ribery's murder will be answered. Be sure to watch out for the preview on Goodreads in the near future.

2) Shanghai fools, the 2nd book of the Master Shanghai series.

In this upcoming book, Shanghai Fools, Jong and Marvey will meet again but in completely different circumstances in Shanghai. If you want to know how life has brought them back together in Shanghai, do look out for the preview on Goodreads in the near future as well.

3) Surface --- a fantasy/science fiction that explores the future of advertising from the perspective of one lone, lazy, poor engineer. (less)
Vann Chow All of my work has something to do with social phenomenon in Asia. I feel compelled to write about them in work of fictions so I could provide a compl…moreAll of my work has something to do with social phenomenon in Asia. I feel compelled to write about them in work of fictions so I could provide a complete immersion experience for the audience to build better understanding between peopel from different backgrounds around the world. (less)
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The Pachinko Girl (Tokyo Fa...

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1 day only!! Amazon book giveaway - The White Man and the Pachinko Girl

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“If this constant bitter disappointment was love, then I was perfectly fine not to have anything to do with it.”
Vann Chow, Shanghai Nobody

“She doesn't need your money. Even a penniless fool like you can make her fall in love with you. That's just miracle.”
Vann Chow, Shanghai Nobody

“Love is like wine, it gets better everyday.”
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