▣ THANK YOU!
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I like to express my gratitude to:
Adam Gibbons for moving the ms efficiently through the text department.
Alan Rinzler for believing in the work and his support for its publication.
Bonnie Meyer for being web mistress extra-ordinary.
Clive Matson for being a gentle mentor through the whole process.
David Fahrner for providing unparalleled computer support.
Erica Aitken for jumping in with marketing ideas and postcard design.
Gail Ford for being a calming presence during turbulent times.
Jana Mc.Burney-Lin for the generous exchange of writer experiences.
Jeannette Gartrell for handling the pre-production stage smoothly.
Jessi for meeting my new author’s needs with understanding.
Josh Wahl for taking the stress out of acquiring a website.
Karen Anderson for a steadying hand during dizzy times.
Kelly Lethin for her enthusiastic support and list of reading friends.
Martha Scala for her friendship through the writing process and beyond.
Michael Farbstein for saving me from legal mishaps.
Nono Sutiknja for providing the photograph of Tangkuban Prahu.
Robert Kato for providing the cover art and author’s photograph.
Roz Leiser for her wisdom and help with booking my first reading.
Stefanie Freele for sharing the writer’s journey and writing the first review.
Son Do for his contribution to the book’s publication and marketing.
Tara Weaver for guiding the work to publication.
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Lian Gouw - onlyagirl2009@gmail.com - www.liangouw.com
last edited on May 11th, 2009 at 4:45 PM
Comments
sandy caron says:
was in Amsterdam Resistance Museum, while reading this book. What a perfect dovetail of information about a very complex time in Indonesian history. Characters are believable, and you root for them as their lives play out. Would love a sequel!
September 18th, 2009 at 5:21 PM
karen says:
Lian draws her characters well. I too am interested to know what became of Jenny. And I would be interested in knowing more of Ocho's background.
July 8th, 2009 at 3:27 PM
Karen J. Thistlethwaite says:
I thoroughly enjoyed your book. As I read, I became "close" to the three generations of the family while learning so much about their history and culture. This beautifully written novel is so captivating that, once you begin reading it, you can't put it down.
June 18th, 2009 at 5:45 PM
Helen Stevens says:
Just finished your book and I absolutely loved it. Thank you for the history lesson. My father was born in Indonesia, but moved to Holland with his family when Sukarno came into power since my grandfather was in the Dutch army. My mom met my Dad and they were married in Holland. We immigrated to the U.S. in 1962. Lots I still don't know about my Indonesian heritage. So your book was a beginning of sorts for me.
Thank you.
June 12th, 2009 at 6:07 PM
Annie says:
I finished reading "Only a Girl" last night and was so touched that I felt I needed to share my thoughts. Lian Gouw has written a tender tale giving her readers a taste of what went on in, what is to a lot of us, a mysterious part of the world. Through the eyes of a child we catch glimpses of life in a traditional family, the horror of war, and the hope that dwells in those who refuse to break. I put down the book wanting for more and I do hope another novel is in the works. I want to know what happens to Jenny.
June 1st, 2009 at 3:00 PM
gail ford says:
I love the cover! and the story. So glad to see this moving into the public eye(s)!
May 20th, 2009 at 10:15 AM
Dawson says:
Excellent post. Thank you.
February 19th, 2010 at 12:29 PM