Virginia Duan

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Virginia Duan is an Asian American author who writes K-pop inspired women's fiction books full of rage and grief with biting humor and glimpses of grace. Her new cozy fantasy novella series, The Witches’ Council, follows several small love stories in a world where magic is real, marriage is a job, consummation rituals are mandatory, and love is with whom they least expect: their spouse!

She is also the creator of the ongoing Her Multiverse series, where the novels explore how Asian American singer Katie Wu’s choices in love, friends, and family impact her journey of self-discovery, healing from trauma, and choosing the life she wants for herself. Peek behind the glamour of the K-pop industry and discover how Katie learns to love herself and
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Virginia Duan Don't compare your situation to other people's success. Just like we never know what other people are going through in terms of tough times, we don't …moreDon't compare your situation to other people's success. Just like we never know what other people are going through in terms of tough times, we don't know all the ways people are supported that we are not. The presence or absence of privileges and cushions like financial security, food security, children, disabilities, etc. can make or break us!

Also, write. The only way to get better is by doing and sometimes, that means you have to be willing to be terrible before becoming great. (less)
Virginia Duan I am currently working on the next book in the Her Multiverse! And maybe, just maybe, a novella or a collection of short stories.
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How Much of My Personality Is ADHD vs. Actually Me?

Untangling personality from undiagnosed ADHD, processing my grandmother's death, and an unordered list of tiny joys

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“He tenderly sat her back on her sofa. He softened his voice. “Katie, are you scared of me?”

The way she carefully made her face blank of all expressions told Akihiro everything he needed to know. He wasn’t sure if he was heartbroken or insulted. He decided he could be both.

“I would never hurt you, Katie,” he said cautiously.

“Maybe,” she finally said. “But men always say they ‘would never’ right before they do.”
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“Katie was easy to fall in love with. It was the living with her that was hard.”
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You’ll love “Illusive” if you love angst, complex characters, and stories that pull no punches at how hard and messy healing from trauma is. Check out my spicy, non-linear K-pop love story about breaking free
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I wondered how someone like me (a middle-aged, stay-at-home-mom) could become a K-pop star. Obviously, I couldn't be one as I am now - but if I were younger and a lot more talented, then how could it conceivably happen and have me still be me?
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You’ll love “Illusive” if you love angst, complex characters, and stories that pull no punches at how hard and messy healing from trauma is. Check out my spicy, non-linear K-pop love story about breaking free
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“I’ll protect you, Wonnie. Noona isn’t scared of monsters.”

“No? Why not?”

Katie smiled sadly. “Because they’re not real, Wonnie. The real monsters are people.”
Virginia Duan, Illusive: A Steamy Contemporary Women's Fiction Novel (A Her Multiverse Book)

“Your love covers me wherever I go, Remi. You’re the interstices of my life, like your spellwork and wards, protecting me and easing my life. Hidden until something breaks to expose its inner workings”
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“I just want to be loved,” she continued forlornly. “There must be a love that doesn’t require accepting pain.”

Akihiro wanted to say that he could love her like that, that he would never hurt her — that he could be good for her — but he couldn’t bring himself to.”
Virginia Duan, Illusive: A Steamy Contemporary Women's Fiction Novel (A Her Multiverse Book)

“I just want to be loved,” she continued forlornly. “There must be a love that doesn’t require accepting pain.”

Akihiro wanted to say that he could love her like that, that he would never hurt her — that he could be good for her — but he couldn’t bring himself to.”
Virginia Duan, Illusive: A Steamy Contemporary Women's Fiction Novel (A Her Multiverse Book)

“I’ll make you proud one day, Alton. I will make up for all the sacrifices you made for me.”

Alton sighed, impatient and annoyed. “You already make me proud. Live your life, love. You owe me nothing.”
Virginia Duan, Illusive: A Steamy Contemporary Women's Fiction Novel (A Her Multiverse Book)

“I’ll protect you, Wonnie. Noona isn’t scared of monsters.”

“No? Why not?”

Katie smiled sadly. “Because they’re not real, Wonnie. The real monsters are people.”
Virginia Duan, Illusive: A Steamy Contemporary Women's Fiction Novel (A Her Multiverse Book)

“Katie was easy to fall in love with. It was the living with her that was hard.”
Virginia Duan, Illusive: A Steamy Contemporary Women's Fiction Novel (A Her Multiverse Book)

“He tenderly sat her back on her sofa. He softened his voice. “Katie, are you scared of me?”

The way she carefully made her face blank of all expressions told Akihiro everything he needed to know. He wasn’t sure if he was heartbroken or insulted. He decided he could be both.

“I would never hurt you, Katie,” he said cautiously.

“Maybe,” she finally said. “But men always say they ‘would never’ right before they do.”
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