Jaclyn Paul / Lena George

author. mom. nerd. lover of mountains, rime ice, and cloud inversions.

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  • Book review: Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner (memoir)

    Book review: Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner (memoir)

    Note: versions of this review are also shared on Goodreads and Instagram. Crying in H Mart is a heartfelt memoir by Michelle Zauner, a Korean-American musician best known for her indie pop project Japanese Breakfast. Most of the book centers on Zauner’s grappling with the loss of her mother to cancer when Zauner is twenty-five,…

  • Book Review: Fly with Me by Andie Burke (romance)

    Book Review: Fly with Me by Andie Burke (romance)

    Note: I received an advance copy of this book from NetGalley, and I also know the author personally, but all assessments here are my own. Andie Burke’s debut sapphic romance Fly with Me (affiliate link) is a captivating read in its own right. It also opens the door to representation I haven’t yet seen in…

  • Just a writer with a painting degree, learning how to doodle (in German)

    Just a writer with a painting degree, learning how to doodle (in German)

    Confession: I have a four-year degree in visual arts. But I’m really a language person. I always have been. Hence the whole author thing. Makes sense, right? And yet I graduated from a rigorous studio art program. Look — I’m suggestible, I love working with my hands, and I have a deeply ingrained work ethic…

  • SHE’S NOT HOME: A NOVEL  Coming April 25, 2023

    SHE’S NOT HOME: A NOVEL Coming April 25, 2023

    Hey everyone! Between now and the release date, I’m going to keep this post pinned to my blog and update it with info about all things She’s Not Home. That includes preorder links, launch party info, and more details about how you can help spread the word about the book! Questions? Please ask away in…

  • How to support authors you love

    How to support authors you love

    I get a lot of questions from my social circle about how to support my work. (Thank you, friends!) As a primary measuring stick of authorial success, book sales get a lot of attention. However, I consider them only a small piece of the puzzle. There are so many things you can do beyond purchasing…