Watching Someone Get Published
My friend Sang Bukaty just published her book “Grace Notes.” It is a memoir about her childhood in Korea and her journey to the United States as a cello student in the 1960’s. I learned so much about Korean culture and the Korean immigrant experience in the United States from her book. I met Sang about three years in a class at UC Irvine. I was very intimidated when I first met her because she already had an enormous binder full of a draft of her book. After that we were in a private writing group together and I got to hear sometimes sizable portions of her book.
What a thrill to see it listed on Amazon.com and to hold a hefty copy in my hand! I have learned a lot about the editing and publishing process from watching Sang go on her journey with this book. I am so proud of her for sticking with it and having a finished product.
POSTED BY KATHLEEN O’HANLON AT 11:50 AM
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http://socaldesk.blogspot.com/2009/05/watching-someone-get-published.html
Dana Donihue
July 16, 2009
Hi Sang! I just finished your book. It took me two days to read, i could not put it down. Wow! i don’t know where to start. Yes, I do….I am so proud of you! You have been telling me for years about your book and after reading it, I can understand why it took so long to write. Your story brought out a myriad of emotions. I was entranced and enchanted as I turned the pages. I laughed, I had empathy pangs, i cried, I felt myself being pulled into your life. Your girls are so lucky and blessed to have you for their mom. Great Job!
Stephanie is reading it next, then Ron, then my mom…I know they will enjoy your book as much as I have. I hope all is well with you and Dan, your daughters and your precious grandchildren. Take care….Love, Dana