Amy Tan

Writer Amy Tan is perhaps best known for her many novels including The Joy Luck Club and The Bonesetter's Daughter , exploring themes of identity, family, and the immigrant experience. Her newest book, however, explores something rather different. The Backyard Bird Chronicles is a collection of nature writing and sketching focuses on the many avian visitors to Amy's California backyard over a period of several years. The book was published in 2024, bit more recently Amy is the subject of an upcoming Birding magazine interview and The Backyard Bird Chronicles was recently reviewed in the magazine as well. She joins us to talk backyard birding and finding community among the birds and her nature sketching peers. Also, does a recent Salon commentary suggests a return to the "birders are weird" genre of writing ? Subscribe to the podcast at Apple Podcasts , Spotify , or wherever you get your podcasts and please leave a rating or a review if you are so inclined! We appreciate it!

Like others, author Amy Tan was becoming discouraged by a world filled with fear and strife. She turned to nature for relief, specifically the birds that visited her backyard. “All About Books” host Pat Leach talked with the author of the “Joy Luck Club” about her new book, “The Backyard Bird Chronicles” written and illustrated by Amy Tan

This week we spoke with author Amy Tan about her most recent best-seller, The Backyard Bird Chronicles, a fascinating immersion into nature, the world of birds and her dedication to drawing them. In 2016 during a time of overt racism, especially towards Asian Americans, Amy decided to dive into nature journaling. There she discovered a fascination for birds and approached this world as a novelist, these were her characters. When she drew a bird she imagined she was the bird- trying to understand its intentions. We talked to Amy about this discovery of her characters and how they all bring their unique personalities to her backyard bird cafe. The result of her approach leads us on a magical journey. This is a delightful hour for birders and bird lovers as well as those who simply want to learn more about our flying feathered friends.

Lyme disease keeps her from driving, but the beloved author of The Joy Luck Club relishes the wonder of nature right at home. Amy Tan's insights will help you see your back yard, whatever its size, in a whole new light. Tune in as she describes the animal life in her yard—hummingbirds, owls, finches, squirrels, and even rats—as if they were players on the stage of a great opera. Guest: Amy Tan, author of The Backyard Bird Chronicles Find Amy Tan online: https://amytan.net/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amytanwriter/?hl=en

In this captivating interview, I had the privilege of sitting down with a rock star author, Amy Tan to delve into her latest literary masterpiece, "The Backyard Bird Chronicles." Amy Tan, celebrated for her evocative storytelling and cultural insight, takes us on a profound journey through the enchanting world of nature in this remarkable book where she shares her discoveries about the beauty and wonder of the natural world, offering a fresh perspective on the environment that surrounds us. American Board Conservancy: https://abcbirds.org/about/ The Backyard Bird Chronicles by Amy Tan Foreword by David Allen Sibley Knopf Doubleday knopfdoubleday.com release: April 2024

Amy Tan is a hand-lettering enthusiast turned Founder of Amy Tangerine, a brand committed to providing creatives with the tools and space to see the bright, shiny side of life. Whether you follow her on IG, watch her on YouTube , or read her book Craft A Life You Love , it’s clear that Amy is on a mission to impact the world with her positive message. In this podcast, Amy shares how she went from stylist to fashion designer to product designer and even teacher. We loved sitting down with the sunny personality that is Amy Tan, not only because her smiles and energy are infectious but because she is serious about creativity in a way most of us have never experienced before. She’s a lesson in what it looks like to pay attention and pivot when necessary. One of the best things about our time with Amy, aside from her mom's homemade egg rolls, is how she details what she did to get to where she is. If you’re looking to pivot or trying to understand how to integrate multiple platforms to create your brand, this one's for you. Follow Amy at @amytangerine on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. Be sure to check out Amy’s products, blog, and workshops at amytangerine.com . Please follow us at @thisislibertyroad on Instagram--that's where we hang out the most and connect with our community. And please rate and review this podcast. It helps to know if these conversations are inspiring and equipping you to consider what's now and what's next.

On this episode of Wiser Than Me, Julia sits down with 71-year-old author Amy Tan. Amy tells Julia how she’s learned to deal with the expectations following her successful debut novel The Joy Luck Club , the power of an apology, and the practical ways she’s preparing for getting older. And Julia and her mom Judith recall the disastrous first time Judith met Julia’s future husband Brad. Follow Wiser Than Me on Instagram and TikTok @wiserthanme and on Facebook at facebook.com/wiserthanmepodcast . Keep up with Amy Tan @AmyTan on Twitter and @amytanwriter on Instagram. Find out more about other shows on our network at @lemonadamedia on all social platforms. Joining Lemonada Premium is a great way to support our show and get bonus content. Subscribe today at bit.ly/lemonadapremium . Click this link for a list of all Wiser Than Me sponsors and discount codes: https://lemonadamedia.com/sponsors/ . For additional resources, information, and a transcript of the episode, visit lemonadamedia.com . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In light of Amy Tan’s recent National Humanities Medal, Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, and Mother’s Day fast approaching, it seems like a fitting time to re-air my 2010 conversation with the author. In this podcast, Amy Tan explores her life and work, particularly her novel and early NEA Big Read selection "The Joy Luck Club." Tan discusses her upbringing, her relationship with her mother, growing up in a Chinese-American household and the cultural disconnect she faced and how these experiences have influenced her writing. Tan discusses her writing process, the themes of family and identity that are present in her writing, shares her thoughts on the importance of writing and the creative process and reflects on the impact of her novel "The Joy Luck Club" and its influences on other writers and readers. She also talks the significance of the NEA Big Read initiative and its ability to enlarge our imaginations and stimulate conversation. Let us know what you think about Art Works —email us at artworkspod@arts.gov .

We continue this week with our new series for the month of May in celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month! Guest Host, Jalyn is back with us and Grateful Badass Podcast Host, Stacey Mack bring to you a talk in celebration of Bestselling New York Times Author, Amy Tan. Enjoy the… Read More GB132: AAPI Heritage Month Celebrating Author, Amy Tan with Guest Host, Jalyn

Small business owner, proud mama, and hand lettering enthusiast, Amy Tan is the founder of Amy Tangerine, a brand fully committed to providing creatives with the tools and space to see the bright, shiny side of life. In her day-to-day, Amy makes sweet online content as well as top-end products designed to promote a colorful, positive message. You can meet Amy at the intersection of creativity, passion, and purpose. In this episode, Amy shares how finding a creative outlet as a teen helped her craft a life she loved, how she pivoted from t-shirt designer to scrapbooking and her keys to success. Show Notes - pimpyourbrilliance.com/71 The Visionary Journal™ is a day planner with vision. Encompassing everything you need to successfully achieve your goals, it seamlessly blends goal setting, visualization, planning your day to day, and regular review to help you get from idea to done. Learn more about the Visionary Journal by visiting- visionaryjournal.co Important Links: Follow me on Instagram - @pimpyourbrilliance Learn more about me - pimpyourbrilliance.com Become a member of our learning community - Join The Brilliance Lounge