February 28th is a national holiday in Taiwan and it’s just around the corner. But how many know the somber significance behind the date and what it commemorates? Author Jennifer J. Chow has written a novel inspired by the 228 Incident (which refers to February 28, 1947).

I spoke with her about the 228 Incident and how it relates to her novel, The 228 Legacy. Jennifer has a new book coming out in March, it’s a cozy mystery novel called, Mimi Lee Gets A Clue. We also spoke about that, her other book projects and her writing process.

Here’s a little preview of what we talked about in this podcast episode:

• What is the 228 Incident?

• How the 228 Incident is related to Jennifer’s book The 228 Legacy

• How Jennifer learned about 228

• Why she wrote the 228 Legacy

• Jennifer’s upcoming book, Mimi Lee Gets A Clue

• The cozy mystery genre

• How her Winston Wong cozy mystery series is a tribute to her late mother

• Her writing process for the cozy mystery genre

• How she approaches writing young adult fiction, adult fiction and cozy mysteries

• Her writing routine and habits

• Her advice for people who want to write a book

  Listen to my interview with Jennifer Chow by clicking HERE.