SUSAN S asked Mark Atkinson:

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Mark Atkinson Hi Susan

Thank you for your question.

I worked in South Korean Shipyards for over ten years and met my wife there. She used to tell after-dinner tales about her mother's experience growing up in Korea and people suggested I should make it into a book. It's very loosely based on a true story with a lot of poetic license added for dramatic effect. I had to learn to write first so I hope I did it justice and I am so pleased you enjoyed it.

Mark

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