I am a freelance writer, translator and owner of an American-style bakery in Seoul. Originally from Texas, I did my undergraduate degree in writing in New York, where I worked for various literary magazines and publications, before moving to South Korea. In Korea, I have written, edited and translated for a number of magazines and newspapers. I spent a year as an editor at a major trilingual magazine here in Seoul, where I also traveled around the country writing a food column.
Afterward, I switched to freelance and have since written numerous articles and translated several books. I also worked as the writer for two radio programs, before quitting to open my own bakery. Now, I spend my mornings and afternoons in the bakery, before heading home to write. This blog is a pretty accurate representation of that mixture of interests, and allows me the perfect outlet to express my love for food and writing all in one place.
I don’t know what you came here for, but I hope you will find enough of it to stay.
You can contact me at followtherivernorth@gmail.com.
I really enjoyed reading about your life. Not sure if you have moved, but found your words and pictures wonderful.
I have not moved! I’m still here. It’s just been a very hectic year. I should have some new posts up this week, though. Thank you for taking the time to read and to comment. It means more than I can say.
Enjoyed your site. After receiving a box of classic Korean teas for my birthday. I tried the plum tea and I Googled
Maehwa flower tea and (plum Maesilum) ice cream and came across your site.
Maehwa is such a unique flavor, isn’t it? It’s hard to summarize to someone who has never tried it, and “plum” certainly doesn’t do it justice! I’m glad you stopped by and found something here worth reading!
I’m not sure what made me think of your blog again, I used to follow you on tumblr years ago but could only remember “imnopicasso”. Luckily your old blog still exists and linked me here! I’m happy to see you’re still writing! Digging through your blog now to catch up on what you’ve been up to. Now I’m reading your posts through the lens of an adult… it’s a weird feeling haha I can relate much better.
I’m so glad you found me again! I have to say, I feel much more like an adult than I did back when I was writing I’m No Picasso, as well. I hope you’ve been well, and that adulthood has been treating you kindly.
Another visitor from long ago! I followed imnopicasso and Mr. Busan (and another blog after that, but I can’t recall the name). I found a link to this blog marked in my favorites when setting up my computer. I have always enjoyed your style of writing and honesty. I remember you writing once that the best type of cooking to be done in Korea is, obviously, Korean food, and after 5 years of marriage to my Korean husband, I’m finally giving it a shot. Hope you’re well and thriving north of the river
Back again. I’ve caught up with your posts since last I commented. I hope you keep writing. I enjoy reading. I like your writing style. I’m sorry for all that has happened.