'Loveboat, Taipei' Author Sees Rising Demand for Diverse Stories

The transcript discusses the Love Boat Taipei program, a cultural and language immersion experience for Chinese teens in Taiwan. Abigail Hing Win, inspired by her own experience, wrote the novel 'Love Boat Taipei.' The conversation covers the program's history, its impact on participants, and the broader shifts in Asian American representation in media. Abigail shares her publishing journey and future plans, highlighting the growing demand for diverse stories and the role of the internet in connecting audiences with new voices.

What was the unexpected nature of the Love Boat program that inspired Abigail Hing Win?

• A political campaign

• A business networking event

• A strict educational experience

• A summer of love and cultural exploration

What was one of the main purposes of the Love Boat program according to Abigail?

• To find a spouse

• To explore business opportunities

• To learn martial arts

• To promote Taiwanese cuisine

How did Abigail Hing Win become aware of the Love Boat program?

• Through a school exchange program

• Through a family friend

• As a presidential scholar invited by the Taiwanese government

• By watching a documentary

What major change in media representation is discussed in the transcript?

• Increased funding for European stories

• Growing demand for Asian American representation

• Focus on historical documentaries

• Decline in Asian American stories

Which publisher did Abigail choose for her book and why?

• Macmillan for their distribution network

• HarperCollins for their vision for her career

• Penguin Random House for their marketing strategy

• Simon & Schuster for their editorial team