There are enough barriers for us in this industry and in this profession that we do not need to be our own enemies.” Kat Cho “When we start to take ourselves too seriously is when we start to lose sight of things.” Kat Cho And it’s okay to acknowledge that.” Kat Cho on grief via 88 Cups of Tea “When we’re in mourning, there’s no expiration date to that. And it’s okay if that happens.” Kat Cho on grief via 88 Cups of Tea “You might keep it together for a week, or for a month, or for even longer than that, and then randomly fall apart. In Vicious Spirits, Kat Cho delivers another beguiling and addictive read full of otherworldly dangers and romance. New romance and dangers abound in this companion to the crowd-pleasing Wicked Fox. All things finance for authors and creatives.Kat answers a listener question about the virtual and digital presence authors are now a large part of due to Covid-19, and how this influences future logistics of book publication and promotion.Why is humor is a key factor in life and in our stories? (37 min).Discover the catalyst that encouraged her curiosity to learn more about Korean culture and her identity.We examine the Asian-American identity and the complexities of her relationship with her Korean heritage.How did the act of writing provide Kat healing and joy as she moved through the grieving process? (23 min).Discover how Kat solidified her long-term love for writing while she was working her full-time job in clinical research.How does writing provide moments of escape? (15 min).Punching the Air by Ibi Zoboi and Yusef Salaam (Listen to their 88 Cups of Tea podcast episode here!).Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo (Listen to her 88 Cups of Tea podcast episode here!).Long Way Down by Jason Reynolds (Listen to his 88 Cups of Tea podcast episode here!).88 Cups of Tea’s 88th podcast episode featuring Kat Cho before she became a published author.In a conversation lined with transparency and vulnerability, Kat shares wisdom on the human experience beyond her years. Kat shines a light on the act of writing as a transformative source of solace and joy in the most challenging of times as we discuss her journey moving through grief, and fleshing out her stories that emerged from the rawest heartbreak that evolved into the most powerful form of hope. In our conversation, we reflect on our experiences navigating the pandemic as a human, a creative, and an author.

Kat Cho is the international bestselling author of Wicked Fox and Vicious Spirits and the co-host of the Write or Die Podcast.

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