Jia is a street-smart and cunning song girl, earning a living playing the pipa in the infamous North Hamlet, the entertainment district of Changan. Luo Cheng is a farm boy from the provinces, aspiring to pass the imperial exams. When Jia and Cheng are mistakenly thrown together during the search for a stolen book of erotic poetry, the caper leads to a night of adventure and passion that can mean ruin or redemption for both of them.

A Short Story Set In Tokyo

A chance encounter brings a hint of romance to a young woman’s journey through the streets of Tokyo. This semi-autobiographical short story explores questions of identity and connectedness in the digital age.

Note: All of the author’s proceeds from the sale of this story will be donated to the Red Cross for the relief effort in Japan.

To my readers:

This book is categorized as contemporary women’s fiction and is not a romance. Neither is it set in the Tang Dynasty. There are no swords or warlords or even a single fight scene, so be forewarned.

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