After missing his flight back to Seoul, a disillusioned K-pop idol finds love, acceptance, and the strength to fight for his own happiness at last.
Interview with Irene in Writer’s Digest
You can find me in the March/April 2025 issue of Writer’s Digest! In my interview, I talk about why I chose to go indie with This Place is Magic, what inspired me to write the book, and so much more. The article is available in print and on the WD blog!
Indieverse Awards Nominations for This Place is Magic
This Place is Magic has been nominated for seven categories in the 2025 Indieverse Awards, including Book of the Year and Best Debut!
This Place is Magic: Signed Copies & Goodies
You can find signed paperback editions of This Place is Magic and This Song is Ours at my local indie, Blue Willow Bookshop in Houston, TX. Read on for more details!
“This Place is Magic” in Library Journal
This Place is Magic was included in the December 2024 issue of Library Journal, along with fellow winners of the Indie Author Project annual contest!
Virtual Book Launch: This Song is Ours
To celebrate the release of This Song is Ours, Irene will join her friends at Certified Noonas for a virtual launch event on Saturday, January 12th at 12pm CDT!
This Place is Magic: Grand Prize at the 32nd Annual Writer’s Digest Self-Published Book Awards
This Place is Magic has received the Grand Prize in the 32nd Annual Writer’s Digest Self-Published Book Awards!
Pre-Order Gifts: This Song is Ours
Everything you need to know about the pre-order campaign for This Song is Ours!
This Place is Magic: Best in Contemporary Fiction at Indie Author Project 2024
I’m so delighted to announce that This Place is Magic received the award for Best in General & Contemporary Fiction at the 2024 Indie Author Project Annual Contest!
This Song is Ours: Stories from This Place is Magic
For everyone who found comfort, laughter, and warmth within the pages of This Place is Magic, this collection offers a chance to step beyond that orange door and stay a little longer.