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Janie Chang

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Janie Chang is a bestselling author of historical fiction. Her books are often inspired by tales of ancestors who encountered dragons, ghosts, and immortals as well as family stories about life in China in the years before the Second World War. Her novels, THREE SOULS and DRAGON SPRINGS ROAD were nominated for the International Dublin Literary Award. DRAGON SPRINGS ROAD was a Canadian national bestseller. Her third novel THE LIBRARY OF LEGENDS was a Canadian national bestseller and a Book of the Month Club selection. THE PORCELAIN MOON is set in WWI France and brings to readers the forgotten history of the 140,000 Chinese workers sent to the Western Front. THE PHOENIX CROWN, a novel co-authored with Kate Quinn, released in February 2024. TH ...more

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“That’s the trouble when you’re young, my hun soul says. You think you have all the time in the world. You think the world will wait until you’re ready.”
Janie Chang, Three Souls

“Have you noticed ... that he actually hadn't made any promises to you?”
Janie Chang

“We can't control other's fates, we can barely manage our own. But we can hope for tomorrow. Tomorrow we can hope for rebirth.”
Janie Chang, Three Souls

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Janie Noreen wrote: "Hi Janie! Thank you for accepting the connection.
Can I say, your novel gave me a "book hangover" for a days. I look forward to your other works. Wishing you a wonderful holiday and new year."


Same to you, Noreen. I'm hoping to clear my desk of chores and spend some quality time on the second novel over Christmas.


Noreen Zayna Barlas Hi Janie! Thank you for accepting the connection.
Can I say, your novel gave me a "book hangover" for a days. I look forward to your other works. Wishing you a wonderful holiday and new year.


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James Dante Thanks for the add! I hope you get a chance to check out my work as well.


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