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Good News x 2!

4/1/2016

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Good news x 2!  A few weeks ago a work-for-hire company sent me a guided reading book I had written. Believe it or not, this was the first time I've ever received a box of books I've written because I'm overseas. My mother usually receives the honor of getting my stuff. But this Korean ESL publisher in my neck of the woods was able to send it within 1 day of delivery! It IS a good feeling to open and see something you've written. Compass Media also made an audio to accompany the book. It's here.

My 2nd good news, most of you probably heard. My novel manuscript, Chasing Freedom: The Asian Underground Railroad, has been shortlisted for the Scholastic Asian Book Award! Winners will be revealed on May 24th in Singapore at the Asian Festival of Children's Content. So I'm still debating if I will/can go, especially since I'm teaching. I was interviewed by a reporter from a Singapore newspaper. You can read the article here, if you'd like. If you're in Asia and of Asian descent, you can enter the contest for this coming year. Scholastic Asian Picture Book Award 2017! Click here for details.

And lastly, if YOU want to write a killer novel and know nothing, like I did, take Nancy I. Sander's self-paced, online course, Writing a Middle Grade Novel in One Month workshop. That's what I did last year and wrote Chasing Freedom in 1 month!! 

Do YOU have good news to share? Let me know!

26 Comments
Genevieve link
4/1/2016 09:24:24 am

Congratulations x 2! Great news all around!

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Tina Cho link
4/2/2016 11:50:08 pm

Thanks, Genevieve!

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evelyn christensen link
4/1/2016 10:06:06 am

What wonderful, exciting news, Tina!!!!!!!! I'm so happy for you on both counts. You always impress me with the many different avenues of writing/publishing you pursue and have success with. Wishing you the best!

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Tina Cho link
4/2/2016 11:50:29 pm

Ah, thanks, Ev!

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Tracy link
4/1/2016 10:11:00 am

Awesome news x200!
I'm thrilled and excited to hear of your publishing accomplishments, Tina! I'll have to remember about Nancy's MG course. I hope you get to go to Singapore too. I'll share you're great news!

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Tina Cho link
4/2/2016 11:50:56 pm

x200! Wow. Thanks, Tracy!

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Cathy Mealey
4/1/2016 10:25:32 am

How wonderful - congratulations!

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Tina Cho link
4/2/2016 11:51:13 pm

Thank you, Cathy!

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Carrie Finison
4/1/2016 12:55:45 pm

So proud and excited about the award, Tina. And opening a box of your books must be thrilling! Congratulations on both counts!

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Tina Cho link
4/2/2016 11:51:33 pm

Thanks, Carrie!

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Pamela Brunskill link
4/1/2016 01:33:20 pm

Tina,
I'm so thrilled for you! You've worked so hard and good things are happening for you. Will be eagerly awaiting the announcement on May 24th, and crossing my fingers for you. :)

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Tina Cho link
4/2/2016 11:52:06 pm

Thanks so much, Pam! I miss doing writerly things with u!

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Kaye Baillie
4/1/2016 04:06:01 pm

Oooh, best of luck with the award, Tina!

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Tina Cho link
4/2/2016 11:52:27 pm

Thanks so much, Kaye!

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Sara Matson link
4/2/2016 10:28:47 am

Congratulations, Tina!

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Tina Cho link
4/2/2016 11:52:52 pm

Thanks a lot, Sara!

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Claire Noland link
4/2/2016 06:03:07 pm

Great news, Tina. I am so excited for you. Here's to many more successes!

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Tina Cho link
4/2/2016 11:53:12 pm

Thanks, Claire!

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Diane Tulloch link
4/3/2016 03:42:46 pm

So,so proud of you. And what a lovely surprise to get your books. Congrats on both accounts.

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Tina Cho link
4/5/2016 03:01:54 am

Thanks so much, Diane, for your wonderful critique on the novel!

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Jarm Del Boccio link
4/4/2016 06:19:05 am

So thrilled for you, Tina!! Well deserved. ;-) I'm still plugging along with two MG novels, one of which is two-thirds completed thanks to ChaBooCha. I will consider Nancy's class in the future. . .it looks fantastic!

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Tina Cho link
4/5/2016 03:02:22 am

You're a busy writer, Jarm! Yes, do check out Nancy's class!

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Cathy C. Hall link
4/4/2016 01:06:51 pm

Oh, Tina, just catching up and so glad I did--FANTASTIC news x 2!!

There is nothing like opening that box full of your very own books--and to have your manuscript shortlisted for such a prestigious award? WOW!

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Tina Cho link
4/5/2016 03:02:47 am

Ah, thanks, Cathy!

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Stella link
4/22/2016 06:13:53 pm

Hi! You are very great when writing this book, Tina. Congratulations because of your award!

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Penny Parker Klostermann link
4/27/2016 04:18:13 pm

Wow! Congrats, Tina! I hadn't heard this great news! I've been limiting my FB time and have missed a few things.

I'm so happy for you :)

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