I so enjoyed Teresa's book, that I have read and re-read it, and I have given it as a gift to several friends. There is profound authenticity here; there is so much well written story about the author, and about her world. It is a coming of age tale in the vein of the best of those written. Also, what can be said of her work is that there is transcendence, renewal, faith, and hope. Teresa, and her book are an inspiration. From her website, which I encourage you to visit and re-visit:
Teresa LeYung Ryan
Career Coach for Writers
and
Manuscript Consultant
- polish your manuscript by identifying the themes and archetypes;
- market yourself to agents and publishers;
- map out your career.
Teresa edits women’s fiction, mainstream fiction, memoirs, children’s and young adults’ fiction, and short stories.
Some comments from her clients:
“Teresa is not only a lovely writer and a wonderful person, but also an enthusiastic, inspiring, and thorough mentor. Her far-reaching knowledge, networking expertise, and organization ensure that an aspiring writer will have the strongest foundation possible to launch him/herself on a successful career.” Pat Windom
“Teresa, . . because of you, the story has grown. You make me dig deeper and it brings more life to the story.“ E. Hartshorn
“Teresa, . . . I even see myself succeeding and being put into print and making money with my writing ability. I am so grateful to you.” D.Warner
Teresa LeYung Ryan is:
- Member-at-Large at Women’s National Book Association-SF Chapter;
- Past Co-Chair of Group Mentoring at California Writers Club-San Francisco Peninsula Branch;
- Past President of California Writers Club-San Francisco Peninsula Branch;
- a 2004 recipient of the Jack London Award for her services to California Writers Club;
- Speaker and instructor.
Teresa LeYung Ryan uses her mother-daughter novel Love Made of Heart to advocate compassion for mental illness and to help survivors of family violence find their own voices.
In Love Made of Heart, protagonist Ruby Lin is forced to look into her past when her mother shuts down her own painful world. The story explores the complex bonds between mothers and daughters, the choices we make when our hearts are broken, and the choices we make when our hearts are healed.
- archived at the San Francisco History Center;
- recommended by the California School Library Association;
- recommended by the California Reading Association;
- used in Advanced Composition English-as-a-Second-Language classes.
