Jun 28, 2021
Charlie and Zen Cho (Black Water Sister) discuss traditional Chinese beliefs, smashing up shrines, and Jane Austen.
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Question Index
08:13 Was the book always going to be
comedic?
08:29 Why did you choose to make Jess
American?
10:21 Can you tell us about your research in terms
of what inspired Black Water Sister herself?
13:02 Are there any gods in the book that are true
to the folklore and religion?
16:08 Did you ever consider extending the
fantastical aspect?
17:53 You have the smashing up of a shrine - was
that difficult to include?
18:31 How much are the characters, other than
Jess, Ah Ma, and Black Water Sister, a device to keep Jess'
development going?
19:31 You start and end the book on Jess'
sexuality - why was it important to do that?
22:27 How much are Jess, Ah Ma, and the Black
Water Sister the same person?
24:36 Was it always the plan to have Manglish
phrasing without translations?
26:06 Favourite Jane Austen novel?
26:40 Did you ever consider having Sharanya there
in person?
28:02 Is Shering's life going to be more above
board going forward?
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