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V.V. Aku

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V.V. Aku has always believed in beautiful stories. She found the man of her dreams and her way in complex China, and wrote a fairytale of her own: The Fire of Dawn-a scintillating tale about strength, self-discovery, and a girl who dared to follow her heart.

Born and raised in The Netherlands, V.V. Aku (Veerle Ackerstaff) soon discovered that the world was a place worth exploring. After graduating high school, she set out to travel the globe until she finally touched down in China. On the border of Tibet she met Anzi Aku, a wild Black-Yi man who lives at the foot of the Himalayas. She has joined his clan and tries to find her place among the tribe and its shamans. When she’s not researching the clan’s mythology on vampires, she shamelessly
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Chinese Whispers: Himalayan Inspiration

Twice a month, V.V. Aku shares short stories, book reviews, tales of her former life in China and her current life as an author. For a daily update follow her on Facebook or Twitter.

 
Chinese Whispers: Himalayan Inspiration
Life on the border of Tibet

 
As a foreigner, or Laowai, with blonde hair and blue eyes, I am used to getting stared at. Curious glances are often glued to my face, clothes Read more of this blog post »
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Average rating: 3.88 · 40 ratings · 17 reviews · 1 distinct workSimilar authors
The Fire of Dawn

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James Piper Thanks VV.

Love the over of your book. Looks great.


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