The author of Dandelion and Canada Reads finalist says her desk is not always a creative space. Increasingly, she works wherever she finds herself waiting, 'in between the places' her and her family need to be.
The author of Dandelion and Canada Reads finalist says her desk is not always a creative space. Increasingly, she works wherever she finds herself waiting, 'in between the places' her and her family need to be.Writer Jamie Chai Yun Liew works inside of a ski lodge in Gatineau Park in Quebec. As I am writing this piece, I am in a classroom where my son's strings ensemble is rehearsing. The music, when they are in sync, is stunning, and I find myself pausing to take in the harmony.
I like immersing my writing in places. Certain spaces — with their aesthetics, smells and temperature — find themselves into my narratives. I write with bowls of curry laksa next to me, listening to the sound of gossiping aunties, complaining uncles and the sirens of cicadas. I was grappling with questions of why statelessness is pervasive, common and largely unknown. I began to write with the hope of bringing the varied felt experiences migrants as well as stateless and racialized people endure — both the joys when risks taken work out and the grief when something lost is longed for.
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
What ingredients make up a Canada Reads novel? Champion Saïd M'Dahoma and author Jamie Chai Yun Liew weigh inCanada Reads duo Saïd M’Dahoma and Jamie Chai Yun Liew spoke about Liew’s novel Dandelion on The Next Chapter with Ali Hassan.
Read more »
Chocolate-chai pots de crème: A rich, velvety dessert that's surprisingly easy to pull offTopped with airy Chantilly cream, Dhivya Subramanian’s take on the French classic is oh-so decadent.
Read more »
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon Defies Employee Push for Remote Work, Demands Increased EfficiencyJPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon dismissed employee calls to soften the bank's five-day return-to-office policy, sparking controversy. Dimon emphasized the importance of in-person collaboration and efficiency, urging employees to embrace the bank's stance. This has fueled employee discontent and prompted discussions about unionization.
Read more »
What’s The Difference Between $50 Jeans And $500 Jeans?Jamie is an attorney, disability advocate, and mother of four who lives in Washington, DC.
Read more »
Jamie Murray’s Top Picks for Feb. 25Top picks from Jamie Murray, portfolio manager and head of research, Murray Wealth Group
Read more »
How To Be A Carry-On-Only Traveler — Even For A Long TripJamie is an attorney, disability advocate, and mother of four who lives in Washington, DC.
Read more »