Jean Chen Ho

author of “Fiona and Jane”

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The novel “Fiona and Jane” is about the 30-year friendship between two Taiwanese American women who grew up in LA.

Taiwanese-Angeleno identity, friendship, and sexuality are at heart of ‘Fiona and Jane’ novel

The novel “Fiona and Jane” is about the 30-year friendship between two Taiwanese American women who grew up in LA.

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