Hi! I’m Christina.
About Me
I was a Bio major, pre-med in college, but I couldn’t stand the sight of blood. I used to write poems and stories in the margins of my science notebooks. Well, after a reality check, I decided to pursue a career in Food Science because I like food, and everyone needs to eat. Meanwhile, I continued to write. My absolute FAVORITE books are YA Fantasy, so it’s no surprise that I chose to write it, too.
Having been raised in Southern California, where there’s a healthy blend of cultures, I wouldn’t be me if I didn’t put an Asian American spin in my stories. And having always been the “quiet, shy girl,” who often felt like a wallflower even though I wanted desperately to be the heroine, I’m so glad I now get the opportunity to make the underestimated good girls my heroines. But of course, I’m forcing them out of their comfort zones so they have to embrace their dark side and kick some villainous butt.
Other random facts about me:
I’m an INFJ, Enneagram 4w3.
I don’t cry as easily as one might think, especially if other people are around me.
I used to hate driving, but now I actually enjoy it because I get alone time to blast my music or listen to podcasts.
I love poetry!
A poem is like a puzzle. Each word has a reason to be there. Sometimes it’s hard to talk about complicated issues and feelings. But writing poems and songs transforms those emotions and those memories into something a little more tangible. Into something that can help you untangle whatever it is you’re dealing with at that moment in time.
Check out my poetry:
whimsicalwallflowerwrites
A Few of My Favorite Things
Favorite Female Characters: Anne Shirley, Elizabeth Bennett, Belle, Mulan, Jane Eyre, Sailor Moon
Favorite Male Characters: Gilbert Blythe, Edward Rochester, Tuxedo Mask
Favorite Animals: CATS, foxes, dolphins
Favorite Foods: Noodles, Chinese scallion pancakes, Berries, Peaches, Nectarines, Fried Chicken, Avocado Toast, Breakfast Foods
Favorite Music: Lots of Classical-Debussy, Chopin; anything moody; Taylor Swift, Disney
Favorite Books: TOO MANY. I named my main character Rilla, after Anne Shirley’s daughter, so it’s no surprise ANNE OF GREEN GABLES is among my favorites. I’m also the typical girl who loves all things PRIDE AND PREJUDICE and JANE EYRE.
Aside from classical literature, here are a few I’ve enjoyed in recent years.
SPIN THE DAWN by Elizabeth Lim, A CURSE SO DARK AND LONELY by Brigid Kemmerer, any romance by Lisa Kleypas and Julia Quinn, DESCENDANT OF THE CRANE by Joan He
Favorite Place I’ve Traveled: Prince Edward Island, Canada
Favorite Random Things: flip-flops in summer, the smell of autumn, stormy skies with the sun peeking out just a smidgeon