Laszlo Discusses Historical Novels With Author, Janie Chang

The China History Podcast
Written By Laszlo Montgomery

It must have been three or four years ago that I started bouncing this idea off Janie about a discussion regarding historical fiction rooted in Chinese history. Janie, being a successful writer of this genre, was perfect to have this discussion. Today the historical fiction genre is quite substantial and new authors are publishing new content online and in print every day. Many of these novels are set against the backdrop of Chinese history (in China or Overseas). The way historical novelists present this history to life can be very engaging and relatable. I hope you enjoy this CHP Special episode as much as I did. This is such a huge topic to discuss

Janie's list of books & Buy links at her website: https://janiechang.com/books/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JanieChangWriter | Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/janiechang33/

“The Risky Journey That Saved One of China’s Greatest Literary Treasures”

Race the Rising Sun: A Chinese University’s Exodus During the Second World War by Chiao-Min Hsieh and Jean Kan Hsieh

Teaching in Wartime China: A Photo Memoir 1937 – 1939 by Edward Gulick

Amitav Ghosh

Lisa See Author Page

Yangsze Choo

Weina Dai Randel

Barry Hughart Series

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