Forster’s “A Room with a View,” a novel he has loved since he was a teenager, which inspired him to write “Sex and Vanity.” “People have enjoyed the fantasy of being away in Capri and being in the Hampton’s if they actually can’t be there in person.”Ī post shared by Kevin Kwan inspiration behind the novel Kwan is happy that since the book’s release, he has heard nothing but positive comments. So please release the book,’ and I agreed.” ‘If people can’t travel for real, they would want to have the fantasy of travel and this is what your book gives them. “You know, they said this is what people need. It was his publisher who convinced him to release the book. I didn’t want to be insensitive to what was happening in the world,” he said. Is this the right time to release a book like this, a fun, frothy summer romance? I really had my doubts. This was last year at the beginning of the pandemic. “First of all, when we were planning the book’s release, we had some serious talks. He admitted that they initially had qualms about launching the book in the thick of a pandemic. Kwan’s latest novel, “Sex and Vanity”, was released mid-2020 at a time when COVID-19 had already reached the farthest corners of the globe. Releasing 'Sex and Vanity' amid a pandemic He is grateful that he and his loved ones have been, for the most part, healthy, and “we’re just (taking it) one day at a time.” It’s been pleasant I’ve been able to do a lot of thinking and spending time outdoors,” Kwan shared. It has been a very mild summer so far, knock on wood. “Thankfully, here in Los Angeles, the weather has been beautiful. Hopefully, more good things will keep happening. And I think there has been a lot of compassion in the world. “So many amazing things have actually happened, don’t you think? I think there have been miraculous signs. The author, who has been based in Los Angeles, California for the past two years, is keen on looking at the brighter side of things. When asked how he copes with the pandemic, Kwan said he has been trying to make the most out of our current situation like everyone else. The interview delved into Kwan’s latest novel “Sex and Vanity,” writing tips and inspiration, social issues affecting Asian-American communities, his future projects among other things. A post shared by Kevin Kwan - Local book lovers recently caught up with Kevin Kwan, the bestselling author of the beloved "Crazy Rich Asian"s trilogy as part of Fully Booked's Chats series.
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