Tiger Tail Soup: A novel of China at war by Nicki Chen
batik painting by Nicki Chen
“This washed-out road, like the mountains themselves and the tigers that hide in their shadows, is all beauty and treachery.” p. 2.
“Kulangsu. Island of pianos they call it, drum-surf isle, egret island….My beloved home, and for nearly eight years of war, my prison.” p. 2.
painting by Nicki Chen
“My husband would have red lips and long ears, I thought. He would have a fine straight nose and eyebrows like silkworms. The man I married would be as irresistible as a runaway horse.” p. 21.
Your artwork is remarkable, Nicki. Really gorgeous. And the words that accompany it are darned good too.
Thanks, Evelyne.
What beautiful paintings! So nice to meet you and to see your work, Nicki!
Thank you for dropping by.
Gorgeous paintings, Nicki! Perfect pairings with your words.
Thanks, Nancy. I don’t have many paintings around the house, so it’s hard to find the right one.
I suggest submitting the last section of your book as an essay to a “Woman’s” magazine. This gives more people the chance to see themselves in your beautiful chronicle.
Thank you, Sunny. That’s a good idea.
Lovely excerpts, Nicki! And for that matter, lovely paintings too! We’re all looking forward to your book’s release!
Thank you, Jocelyn. I’ll let you know as soon as the eBook version is published. It should be soon.