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@cranebridge

I've worn too many hats: biochem engineer, bus girl, Cutco salesperson, genetic researcher, one-time curator of a shoe museum, physician, patient, potter, natural lover, world traveler, and writer. I'm struggling to distill chaos into a neat line.

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Catherine Wu—From Science to Storytelling and the Mystery Podcast Episode · Murder, Mystery and Mayhem Laced with Morality · 01/18/2026 · 37m

Even though no character died from murder in my debut novel, The Moon Goddess's Smile, I'm so grateful for an author interview on a podcast about Murder and Mystery. You can click the link below to listen to the episode.
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c...

20.01.2026 00:47 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Have you devoured epic Historical Novels such as Pachinko, Joy Luck Club, or Ferrante’s Neapolitan Novels? Looking for a holiday gift for an avid reader? Good news: The Moon Goddess’s Smile is on sale now on Ingram.

shop.ingramspark.com/b/084...
#BookSale2025
#historicalfiction
#WomensFiction

12.12.2025 17:32 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival with a new historical novel inspired by the Moon Goddess!

Celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival with a new historical novel inspired by the Moon Goddess!

Historical Fiction lovers, let's celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival with a unique novel inspired by the Moon Goddess!

06.10.2025 17:00 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Jacquelin Cangro (@jacquelincangro) Backstory can be tricky! How do you incorporate it into the story so it feels natural? Author Catherine Wu and I talk about that (and lots of other writing craft!) in this Q&A.

substack.com/@jacquelinca...
#writing craft
#taboo in writing fiction

27.08.2025 22:32 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Happy National Book Lovers' Day! Book lovers, do you know that tomorrow is National Book Lovers’ Day?

Happy National Book Lovers' Day!
Book lovers, please check out the post on my Substack.

open.substack.com/pub/catherin...

#National Book Lovers' Day
#independent bookstore
#The Moon Goddess's Smile
#author event Maynard, MA

08.08.2025 15:05 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Shrimp, Crab, and Fish: A Whimsical World of an Original Artist The Brilliance of Master Qi Baishi

open.substack.com/pub/catherin...
#MFA Boston
#Qi Baishi
#the moon goddess's smile

05.08.2025 16:49 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Travel the Seven Seas on Substack https://www.nytimes.com/2025/07/14/opinion/china-shock-economy-manufacturing.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare Another disturbing article on the China Shock 2.0. Drs. Autor an...

My reaction to today's NYT article on China Shock 2.0.
substack.com/@catherinewu...
#china shock 2.0
#the Thousand Talents Plan
#The Moon Goddess's Smile

14.07.2025 21:03 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

He probably just heard about the news of the Wladolf Astoria Hotel reopening today. It's all about peacocks.

14.07.2025 21:01 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

But this is the summer, and we are programmed to buy books! We don't necessarily consume it now, but we must save it for the long winter...

14.07.2025 20:55 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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An email from our library: "We are pleased to inform you that your book has been selected for the collection, which is housed at the Jacksonville Public Library Main Library. Please allow up to 6 months before you see your book on the shelf."

The paperback is on sale for $11.99.
#summer read

27.06.2025 13:41 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Thanks!

10.06.2025 20:49 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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The Fruit from a Desire for Petty Revenge What makes The Moon Goddess's Smile different from Amy Tan’s Joy Luck Club?

A meandering journey of an ultra-late boomer
#topnewrelease
#historicalfiction
#ChinaAmericatension
#the moon goddess's smile

open.substack.com/pub/catherin...

03.06.2025 16:23 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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An Alarming Essay in NYT: Are We Really Doomed in a Chinese Century??? "In the Future, China Will Be Dominant. The U.S. Will Be Irrelevant."

Are we doomed in a Chinese Century, as claimed in an alarming essay in the NYT? open.substack.com/pub/catherin...

A timely read, the Moon Goddess’s Smile, sheds light on the "mysterious" Chinese psyche.

www.amazon.com/Moon-Goddess...

#USChinaTensions#historicalfiction#amazonnewreleases

20.05.2025 22:01 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Don't miss out on this incredible sale on an excellent read for Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! The sale ends at midnight on Saturday.

17.05.2025 13:13 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Catherine C. Wu

Free eBook for 3 days only!

Check out "The Moon Goddess's Smile" on Amazon and read book samples to see if you like to read more. Then, sign up for my newsletter on www.catherinewu.com. The eBook will be sent out by the 17th.

www.amazon.com/Moon-Goddess...

#free eBook
#top new release

15.05.2025 02:26 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Thanks! The Moon Goddess's Smile has been Amazon #1 New Release in Historical Chinese fiction. If you are interested, I can send you a copy of the eBook to check it out.

12.05.2025 16:15 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Mother’s Day Reflections What turns a woman into a Tiger Mom?

Mother’s Day Reflections on Tiger Moms

A quick reminder: The Goodreads Giveaway is ending in two days. To win a free eBook, sign up on Goodreads before May 13, 2025!

#tiger Mom
#goodreadsgiveaway
#the Moon Goddess's Smile

substack.com/@catherinewu2
catherine166.substack.com/p/mothers-da...

11.05.2025 17:10 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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A Model Minority's Thoughts on Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month As “the model minorities”, we celebrate “our” month and take pride in our cultural contribution to the melting pot.

Do you know that May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month? Don’t feel guilty if you don't. Only after I posted my thoughts did I find out that the Trump administration had canceled the official designation for this month.
#AAPI
#model minority

open.substack.com/pub/catherin...

07.05.2025 22:04 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Gorgeous cover!

07.05.2025 21:54 👍 4 🔁 0 💬 2 📌 0
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St Johns County Florida Author Jennifer Nestor - North Florida Writers Tour St Johns County Florida Author Jennifer Nestor debuts her children’s book Jane Escapes to The Jungle of Individuality, tackling anxiety, bullying & mindfulness, with insights on self-publishing

St Johns County Florida Author Jennifer Nestor northfloridawriterstour.com/st-johns-cou...

22.04.2025 16:52 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Why Should You Read The Moon Goddess’s Smile? "A timely read"

Why Should You Read The Moon Goddess’s Smile?
"A timely read"
Check out my Substack link below for the answer.

#1 Amazon new release
#TradeWar #Chinatariff
#contemporary Chinese fiction
#historical Chinese fiction
#white rabbit
#moon goddess
# acclaimed novel

open.substack.com/pub/catherin...

15.04.2025 16:28 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Thank you. I guess I will have to look into ways to import a few anteaters then, haha!

15.04.2025 16:21 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

I wonder if the antbird eats fire ants. If yes, it will have a field day in my fire-ant-infested backyard in FL!

07.04.2025 00:58 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
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The Moon Goddess's Smile The Moon Goddess's Smile - Kindle edition by Wu, Catherine. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading The Moon Goddess's Smile.

My novel will debut on Easter Weekend. (Top Release)

For more info, please check out my website: www.catherinewu.com.

You can pre-order on Amazon now.

www.amazon.com/Moon-Goddess...

#debutnovel
#white rabbit
#historical Chinese novel
#cultural identity
#Chinese Myth and Folklore
#moon goddess

07.04.2025 00:54 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Thank you, Iea!
If you are interested in receiving a free Advance Reader Copy, please contact me at drcatherinewu@gmail.com.
😄

27.03.2025 21:28 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

She seems enchanted by my debut novel, The Moon Goddess's Smile, which will be published in late April. Ha Ha!

27.03.2025 18:21 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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My debut novel will come out soon. Advance readers loved it, and it received five-star editorial reviews. Why should you read it?
Check www.catherinewu.com
or
open.substack.com/pub/catherin...

#debut novel
#historical novel
#cultural identity
#interracial marriage
#multigenerational family saga

27.03.2025 18:18 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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The Moon Goddess's Smile A Cross-Genre Novel of Sweeping Historical/Cultural Dramas

My debut novel will be available on Amazon in late April! It has garnered many five-star editorial reviews, and Advance Readers loved it. So, if you want to know what millions of ordinary Chinese diaspora think, check the post below, or visit
www.catherinewu.com

open.substack.com/pub/catherin...

27.03.2025 18:11 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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A Craft Book for Writers of All Levels Dear fellow writers, can you produce a gripping, best-selling novel in three months?

Only 5% of recently published books sell over 1000 copies.

With the Cambrian explosion of books written by AI, the chance of a debut book success plummets further.

Still, Jim Carrey said in Dumb and Dumber, “So, you’re telling me there is a chance!”

open.substack.com/pub/catherin...

23.03.2025 03:43 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

I'm impressed with your latta art!

01.03.2025 01:40 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0