Pam Chun

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PUBLISHED: Mar.01.2002

The Money Dragon

In this stunning work of Chinese-American fiction, Pam Chun brings to life the story of Lau Ah Leong, the Money Dragon, the legendary founder of Honolulu’s Chinatown. The great-granddaughter of Ah Leong, Chun reaches deep into her family history to deliver an account that depicts the tumult and opportunity that occurs when the deep-rooted traditions of the Chinese people conflict...

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PUBLISHED: Nov.01.2004

When Strange Gods Call

Twelve years ago, Miki Ai’Lee walked away from her traditional Chinese heritage, leaving her native Hawai`i behind. Now thirty and unmarried, Miki is a respected art history professor on the Mainland. But when her grandmother’s illness draws her back to Hawai`i, Miki realizes that she has been gone too long. Her first love, Alex, bears scars that he is unwilling...

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Pam's Latest Blogs

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Jan.12.2011 - 4:53 pm

Hawaii's Living Ghosts

Oahu Cemetary, one of the finest collections of 19th century graveyard art in Hawaii, a known ghost haunt

In Hawai`i, everything in nature—trees, rocks, wind, rain—evokes a chicken-skin ghost story. It’s in the air, our blood, and retold on dark winter nights. The hair on the back...

Nov.15.2010 - 4:36 pm

Maui with Tweens: A Perfect Family Day

Maui evokes exotic sunsets and romantic moonlit walks. But can a Maui vacation be relaxing when you’re accompanied by ‘tweens, who are in what my mother used to call, ‘the awkward...

Nov.01.2010 - 8:34 am

Maui with Teens: A Perfect Family Day

Planning a family vacation in Maui with teens couldn't be easier. You will find your vacation itinerary chock full of activities your teens will love, from watching a...

Oct.07.2010 - 11:51 am

The Frankfurt Dash

We calculated a two hour layover allowed us enough time in Frankfurt to make our connection from Budapest to San Francisco. Last year on a similar layover here from San Francisco...

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Dec.28.2010 - 8:21 pm

In response to: Maui with Tweens: A Perfect Family Day

Travel tips

Thanks for your comments, Max. Yes, many times I wish I had the locals' insider tips while on vacation. But you had...

Aug.18.2010 - 3:38 pm

In response to: Writer’s market thyself!: An Exclusive Article for Red Room

Thanks for the inspiration!

When I turned my manuscript into my agent she said to be sure to include my platform. Platform! I've been frantic...

Aug.05.2010 - 5:11 pm

In response to: Writing Help from This World and Beyond

Mahalo

Mahalo Susan! I appreciate your kind and generous support. Thank you for reading my blogs. Fond Aloha, PAM

Jul.31.2010 - 9:36 am

In response to: Embrace, a poem

Elephants passing bones

This is one of the most powerful images in this inspiring piece. It instantly brings to my heart all the souls I love...

Jul.30.2010 - 10:27 am

In response to: Pat Protests and Promises to Picket

How to unban a book!

Great one, Gina! We should all go out an buy the book! So!

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From Publishers WeeklyThe destructive forces of lust, greed and consuming pride influence the rise and fall of a Chinese family living in Hawaii in this carefully researched and...

About Pam

Born and raised in Hawaii in a family of storytellers, Pam Chun attended Punahou, the University of Hawaii, and graduated with honors from the University of California, Berkeley. Recent publications include works on Asian Pacific Americans and Hawaii. Pam...

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