Emily

Emily asked Lisa See:

Hi Lisa! Thank you for writing novels that are just lovely, and incredibly inspiring. Reading your novels has been constant encouragement that I should pursue writing my own family’s history. I come from an intricate yet beautiful Chinese family; as my grandmother's life is (sadly) coming to an end, I can't help but want to tell her story. How did you go about your research to develop your works of hist. fiction?

Lisa See It sounds like you've read my novels, but have you read On Gold Mountain? That's my first book and it's about my Chinese American family. The notes at the back are quite extensive and will give you an idea of how I did the research and where to find things.

More Answered Questions

A Goodreads user

A Goodreads user asked Lisa See:

I just finished reading "China Dolls" and loved it! In a lot of your novels, you explore the interpersonal relationships between women. What made you decide to pursue that as a theme?

Linda

Linda asked Lisa See:

Hi, Lisa - Our book group is having a Pu'er tea tasting Mon., Nov. 5, for our discussion of "The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane," which is my personal favorite (with "Snow Flower" a very close second). What's your favorite kind of tea? I'd love to surprise our group with a tasting of what you yourself enjoy. Thank you for so many fascinating glimpses of a fascinating culture. Linda L.

Michaela Neuenhaus

Michaela Neuenhaus asked Lisa See:

Dear Ms See, are you a tea drinker? Have you tried different sorts? What flavours would Yunnan tea have to set it apart from the rest?

All answers from Lisa See…

53,079 followers

To ask Lisa See a question, please sign up.

About Goodreads Q&A

Ask and answer questions about books!

You can pose questions to the Goodreads community with Reader Q&A, or ask your favorite author a question with Ask the Author.

See Featured Authors Answering Questions