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June 28th, 2010 | Author: admin
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I read Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein this week. This timeless tale ( Frankenstein or The Modern Prometheus) was first published in 1818 in England.
Identifying the themes in our personal lives and gaining an understanding of the archetypes in ourselves make for powerful stories. Summon the muse and you have a compelling novel or memoir. What are the themes & archetypes in Mary Shelley‘s novel?
If you know what one theme or one archetype is in Frankenstein, show-off your knowledge by adding your comment. Then click on the [submit comment] button.
Sincerely,
Writing Coach Teresa LeYung Ryan
I use Love Made of Heart to:
- celebrate immigrants
- inspire adult-children of mentally-ill parents to speak openly about the stigmas that their parents suffer
- help survivors of family violence find their own voices through writing
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June 24th, 2010 | Author: admin
Dear Readers & Writers,
I’ll be wearing 2 hats on July 31, 2010.
Please look for me and my colleagues (our names in red font) at the 10:20-11:20am Fiction Authors panel. Our moderator will be Gail McGrath.
Then at 1:00-2:00pm I will conduct a writing workshop to help you transform personal experiences into potent stories.
My special thanks go to Jamie Finley, Dena Grover, City of Roseville Library, Margie Yee Webb and California Writers Club.
Sincerely,
Teresa LeYung Ryan
As an author and community spirit, Teresa LeYung Ryan speaks out for public libraries, honors immigrant-stories, advocates compassion for mental illness, and helps survivors of violence find their own voices through writing.
Love Made of Heart inspires adult-children of mentally-ill parents to speak openly about the stigmas that their parents suffer. http://LoveMadeOfHeart.com
Build Your Name, Beat the Game: Be Happily Published is the 22 minutes for 22 days workbook. Writing Career Coach Teresa LeYung Ryan says: “Reach out, not stress out, when building your writer’s name.” http://WritingCoachTeresa.com
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May 27th, 2010 | Author: admin
Many Chinese people (especially my generation and preceding ones) don’t like the number 4 because the Chinese word for “four” (in Cantonese, pronounced saay) sounds like the word for “dead” and “death.”
I like the number 4 – 4 legs to hold up the table I write on; 4 wheels to keep my vehicle on roads; 4 seasons; 4 compass directions; 4 parts in the Chinese word for “love”; 4 letters in the English word for “love”; 4 colleagues working on some of my projects; The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz http://www.miguelruiz.com/
Speaking of four, Theresa Stephenson’s friend Jill Lebeau, MS, MFT has co-authored Feng Shui Your Mind: Four Easy Steps to Rapidly Transform Your Life! with Maureen Raytis, MA, L.Ac. www.fengshuiyourmind.com
Sincerely,
Teresa LeYung Ryan
I am so happy to announce the opening of the Love Made of Heartonline store where you’ll find gift items for yourselves, women, children, moms and babies, friends and pets. http://lovemadeofheart.com/Love-Made-of-Heart-Online-Store-&-Gift-Shop.html The Chinese word for “heart” is inside the word for “love.”
Love Made of Heart - purple heart inside pink love
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Build Your Name, Beat the Game: Be Happily Published is the 22 minutes for 22 days workbook. http://WritingCoachTeresa.com
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May 25th, 2010 | Author: admin
To continue celebrating Asian Pacific American Heritage Month and AsianWeek (the voice of Asian America) I’m thinking about these books and authors:
Woman Warrior by Maxine Hong Kingston
The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan
China Boy by Gus Lee
The Jade Rubies by Valerie Lee (I’m looking forward to reading this book this year)
Peony In Love by Lisa See
My Splendid Concubine by Lloyd Lofthouse
Wordsworth the Poet by Frances Kakugawa
My Half of the Sky by Jana McBurney-Lin
This Place Called Absence by Lydia Kwa (Ms. Kwa is Canadian)
Kiyo’s Story: A Japanese American Familys Quest for the American Dream by Kiyo Sato
Farewell to Manzanar: A True Story of Japanese American Experience During and After the World War II Internment by Jeanne Wakatsuki Houston & James D. Houston
Sincerely,
Teresa LeYung Ryan author of Love Made of Heart – an immigrant daughter’s journey to self-forgiveness
Love Made of Heart on-line store & gift shop
Build Your Name, Beat the Game: Be Happily Published is the 22 minutes for 22 days workbook by Writing Career Coach Teresa http://WritingCoachTeresa.com
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May 24th, 2010 | Author: admin
Love Made of Heart book and Love Made of Heart gift items at Asian Heritage Street Celebration
The fair, organized by the AsianWeek Foundation, was packed with nonstop attraction and many firsts this year – including a Mah Jong section, a Wine and Jazz Area, and a balut eating contest.
Also, for first time in AHSC history, the San Francisco Consulates General of Indonesia, Philippines and Singapore in the spirit of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) collaboration, jointly participated in the festival, hosting a pavilion that featured their countries’ respective cuisine, arts and craft, tourism and trade.
The crowd, estimated at 100,000 throughout the day, munched on delicious Korean tacos, BBQ, lumpia, and cupcakes, while others could be seen sipping from their commemorative souvenir wine glasses as they scoped out the numerous arts and crafts booths. The most popular item of the day, without a doubt, were the furry Panda hats, which could be seen on fairgoers of all ages and ethnicities.
A much buzzed about exhibit – the giant inflatable 20 feet long Super Colon, presented by the California Colon Cancer Control Program, did not disappoint. Many eagerly strolled in to get a up-close look at healthy colon tissue and various stages of colon cancer. The display was part of a comprehensive health section that also featured hepatitis B screenings and education, liver cancer awareness, HIV rapid testing, body fat screenings, asthma screenings, blood pressure checks, and the chance for people to register to become bone marrow/stem cell donors.
Fresh off their tour recent Japan tour with Lady Gaga, the adorable boys of Far*East Movement all sporting shades, had hundreds of screaming fans crowding the Civic Center stage, bobbing their heads and pumping their fists in the air as they performed a handful of songs, including their hit, “Girls on the Dance Floor.”
“The festival keeps getting bigger and more successful each year.,” said Supervisor Eric Mar. “It is doing a great job of helping revitalize the Little Saigon and Civic Center area.”
Mar also commended the AHSC for their school fundraising program, which provides prizes and administrative support for San Francisco students and school groups to sell raffle tickets, with all proceeds returned to participating schools
A big smash hit of the day, was the Balut Eating Contest sponsored by Mama Sitas and the Filipino America Arts Exposition. Hundreds watched nine contestants all clad in bright orange Lola Sitas aprons, quickly crack their eggs and gobble away.
The annual event stresses the diversity of the Asian Pacific American community with representation from all ethnicities performing live on stage, and offers a huge selection of arts and crafts, plus food. In six years, the celebration has become the country’s largest assemblage of Asian Americans.
The celebration was co-presented by the California Pacific Medical Center and Subaru of America.
Cat Mulan Margie Yee Webb, journalist Angela Pang, Love Made of Heart Teresa LeYung Ryan at Asian Heritage Street Celebration 2010
beautiful people at Asian Heritage Street Celebration
people of all ages and cultures at Asian Heritage Street Celebration 2010
Sincerely,
Teresa LeYung Ryan author of Love Made of Heart
Love Made of Heart on-line store & gift shop
Build Your Name, Beat the Game: Be Happily Published is the 22 minutes for 22 days workbook by Writing Career Coach Teresa http://WritingCoachTeresa.com
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May 23rd, 2010 | Author: admin
Dear pal Martha Alderson (the international plot consultant) and her husband Bob invited us to their home for a barbecue, so, another dear pal Marie Elena (the metaphysical consultant) and I, with our husbands, carpooled to Santa Cruz. The 6 of us headed for The Hook, and it was a great day to do that—sunny, cool and breezy. Surfers were out. I called up our buddy Luisa Adams (who, with her husband, would have been with us too if she weren’t at her Enchanted Lake).
On the return trip from The Hook, Martha wanted to walk on the beach. Sure. We drove all this way, let’s get onto sand. Hmm… we had to maneuver around boulders. I slipped on kelp and my right knee landed on something coarse. I thought Oh now you’ve done it— it’s going to hurt like crazy later, so, I turned back toward higher ground. That’s when the tide rolled in and soaked my right pant leg. “Never turn your back to the ocean,” Martha advised. What a wonderful metaphor!
As we continued walking back to the house, I thought about how Marisa (my friend who died last week) would have loved being in the water. Here’s to you, Mountain Lake Turtle! When we arrived at the house, I took out the Neosporin (I always have it in my bag). Imagine my surprise when I rolled up my right pant to see that my knee was neither bloody nor bruised. I applied some ointment anyway. Maybe Marisa was thinking of me too.
I had a lovely time, eating, listening to everyone’s stories and my husband’s ukulele, taking a few photos, enjoying the blue sky.
8 hours later, I’m home. After tidying up my kitchen, I see in my in-box an email from Judith Marshall, telling me that her interview is on http://www.theauthorsshow.com/ Good going, Judie! Articulate and candid.
I see on the schedule that Margaret Davis will be on the show on June 2nd.
24-May Judith Marshall Husbands May Come and Go but Friends are Forever – novel
2-Jun Margaret Davis Straight Down The Middle - novel
Happy New Week, Everyone!
Sincerely,
Teresa LeYung Ryan
Build Your Name, Beat the Game: Be Happily Published is the 22 minutes for 22 days workbook. http://WritingCoachTeresa.com
I am so happy to announce the opening of the Love Made of Heart online store where you’ll find gift items for yourselves, women, children, moms and babies, friends and pets. http://lovemadeofheart.com/Love-Made-of-Heart-Online-Store-&-Gift-Shop.html
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May 17th, 2010 | Author: admin
I am so happy to announce the opening of my Love Made Of Heart online store
where you’ll find
gift items
for
yourselves, women, children, moms and babies, friends and pets.
Happy shopping !
My Love Made of Heart Trademark Put to Work
My deepest thanks go to my husband for cheering me on when I turn dreams into action; to my sister who helps me keep the vision strong and clear; to my father who expresses his support; to my dear friends and colleagues who inspire me; to CafePress.com for making “opening a store” an easy & fun adventure; and to my guardian angels (especially my mom) who watch over me.
Sincerely,
Teresa LeYung Ryan
a.k.a. Writing Career Coach Teresa, creator of Build Your Name, Beat the Game: Be Happily Published the 22 minutes for 22 days workbook
Love Made of Heart Gift Items--notecards, journal, Teddy Bear, throw pillow, cups, coffee/tea mugs, beach tote bag, apron, baseball cap, mousepad, water bottle, gym bag
Love Made Of Heart for Babies Infants Toddlers--bibs, bodysuits, T-shirts--organic fabric, for little ones
Love Made Of Heart for Pets: Dog T-Shirt, food & water bowls
Love Made Of Heart Maternity, Women & Men: T-shirts, fitted T-shirts, sweatshirts, raglans, tank tops, zipped hoodies, long sleeve, short sleeve, Women's Plus sizes, organic fabric available
Love Made Of Heart Children / Kids T-shirts, sweatshirts, hoodies organic fabric available; Love Made Of Heart Juniors & Teens: Raglan, Ringer T-Shirts, tank tops
pink and purple Love Made of Heart gift items for grandchildren, mothers, grandmothers, kids and babies, dogs, pets, teens & juniors, women, maternity, plus sizes, girlfriends, grandparents, grandkids. Purple heart inside pink love in Chinese word.
Love Made of Heart Teddy Bear & other gifts
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May 15th, 2010 | Author: admin
15 May 2010 Delightful people and guardian angels made Asian Heritage Street Celebration a sunny day for me.
If you were at today’s AHSC, I welcome your comments to this post. Just click on the title of this post to get the boxes. After you compose your comment, save a copy, then press the “submit comment” button. Thanks!
Even last night I wasn’t sure whether I’d make it to the event today. I believe Marisa and my mom must have sent me a dose of energy.
Thank you, Margie Yee Webb, creator of Cat Mulan, for orchestrating the California Writers Club booth at the Asian Heritage Street Celebration. We were in front of the San Francisco Main Branch Library on Larkin Street, between the Public Library booth and Kara’s Cupcakes–what could be better? Margie Yee Webb, Lloyd Lofthouse, Frances Kakugawa and I had fun with dear fans and friends. Thank you, Margie’s beautiful sisters and niece, Frances’s sweetheart, all the kind folks at AHSC, and of course my hubby Lyle Ryan who dragged a second suitcase of books onto BART with me. Guardian Angels brought us sunshine in the afternoon.
Margie Yee Webb, Lloyd Lofthouse, Frances Kakugawa, Teresa LeYung Ryan at AHSC 2010
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Margie Yee Webb and her darling sisters at Asian Heritage Street Celebration
Annie Yee & Teresa LeYung Ryan at Asian Heritage Street Celebration
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Jennifer & her mom Susan & Teresa LeYung Ryan
Annie & Tony still newlyweds
Teresa LeYung Ryan & Roberta
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author Teresa LeYung Ryan & Katie
Teresa LeYung Ryan & Lyle Ryan show Love Made of Heart Tshirt at AHSC 2010
Peggy a Lowell graduate & author Teresa LeYung Ryan
author Teresa LeYung Ryan & Carl the dog trainer
Poet David will be reading Love Made of Heart
Thank you! to Everyone who have read or will be reading Love Made of Heart. You have the power to be Book Critics. Please write reviews (can be short) on Amazon.com or email Reviews@LoveMadeofHeart.com
Sincerely,
As an author and a community spirit, I, Teresa LeYung Ryan, use my novel Love Made of Heart to:
• shed light on stigmas suffered by immigrant women, men, and children
• advocate understanding of mental illness/traumas to the mind
• help survivors of violence find their own voices through writing
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author Teresa LeYung Ryan & Jane
Margie Yee Webb, Angela Pang, Teresa LeYung Ryan at Asian Heritage Street Celebration 2010
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May 13th, 2010 | Author: admin
( This blog post welcomes comments from everyone who has learned something from Marisa Suzuki. Please press the “submit comment” button when you’re done. Thank you so much. )
My feisty friend Marisa died this morning. At 3:00am pst she left for her “Mountain Lake” where she’ll dance, swim, and sun herself again. Marisa introduced me to Ashleigh Brilliant quotes http://www.ashleighbrilliant.com/ (“IF I’M NOT HOME, ACCEPTING WHAT I CAN’T CHANGE, I’M PROBABLY OUT, CHANGING WHAT I CAN’T ACCEPT.” was one of her favorites); also, she shared Aikido wisdom. . . (“FALL, ROLL, AND GET UP SAFELY” was/is one of my favorites). I’ve met other remarkable people through Marisa–her sisters and other family members, her friends, and her son Mikko who inspired me to give thanks to the food I get to eat everyday; her caregivers during her transition are compassionate and beautiful spirits too.
Marisa
To the ancient Maya, Earth was the cosmic turtle http://today.brown.edu/articles/2010/04/maya-art When I visited my sister and brother-in-law, I saw the exhibit “Fiery Pool: The Maya and the Mythic Sea” at the Peabody Essex Museum in Salem, MA.
Dear Marisa a.k.a. Mountain Lake Turtle (Friend to all Cats), I wish you safe and joyful adventures at your mountains and lakes.
Much love from Teresa
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May 11th, 2010 | Author: admin
cast members Jessica Watkins & Teresa LeYung Ryan in The Vagina Monologues 2010 April 12
actress Teresa LeYung Ryan kept cues on her hand photo by Elisa Southard
Email from Director Kathryn G. McCarty of April 21, 2010 with a link to the YouTube video (photos by Ellen Gailing http://ellengailingphotography.com, “U.N.I.T.Y.” by Queen Latifah and “This One’s For the Girls” by Martina McBride added):
Kathy said: “This is also on my facebook page, you can link to it there. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eIs8H2u6lW0 What beautiful women! 
And men. Thank you for sharing your talent and energy! Everyone did such a great job!!”
Kathryn G. McCarty
kgmccarty.com
Upcoming Theatre Projects…Info coming at galateanplayers.com
THE VAGINA MONOLOGUES by Eve Ensler performed on April 12, 2010, at Craneway Pavillion, Richmond , CA–a fundraiser for Community Violence Solutions http://www.cvsolutions.org/
V-Day Until the Violence Stops is a global movement to stop violence against women and girls. V-Day is a catalyst that promotes creative events to increase awareness, raise money and revitalize the spirit of existing anti-violence organizations. V-Day generates broader attention for the fight to stop violence against women and girls, including rape, battery, incest, female genital mutilation (FGM) and sexual slavery.
author Elisa Southard & director Kathryn McCarty & actress Teresa LeYung Ryan at Vagina Monologues
Thank you to all the writers, musicians, artists of all genres throughout history who have spoken out against violence of any type.
Sincerely,
Teresa LeYung Ryan
http://www.lovemadeofheart.com/Advocacy-For-Women-Resources.html
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