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A newsletter featuring a behind-the-scenes look at the writing life, books, food, and recommendations from Lauren Kung Jessen, the author of Lunar Love, Red String Theory, and Yin Yang Love Song.

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About Lauren Kung Jessen

Dumpling enthusiast and author of rom-coms LUNAR LOVE, RED STRING THEORY, and the forthcoming YIN YANG LOVE SONG.

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