Hey there.
Welcome to the official site of:
Dana
Choe-Murray
Draper
Author | Fiction Editor | English Teacher
Rep: Samantha Fabien | Root Literary
About Dana
Dana writes Adult Fantasy Fiction, freelances in fiction editing, holds a MA in English and Fiction Writing, and considers herself a classified nerd. She knows every line to the Star Wars films (episodes IV, V, and VI) and is probably rewatching LOTR Extended Edition at this very moment. Currently, she is most inspired by her author peers, her students, and a long list of BIPOC authors who showed her that writing belongs to us all.
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It is important to Dana that she represents and stands for authenticity in all her work. As a queer, autistic, Asian American author, editor, teacher, and collaborator, nothing is more valuable to her than honest, inclusive representation. She aims to prioritize these values in all of her personal and professional endeavors, especially her written projects.
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Current Favorites:
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Music: boygenius and Howard Shore
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Food: Dessert... all kinds. And Korean food.
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Book: Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte (although, she just finished Youngmi Mayer's memoir, and it was utterly life-changing)
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Movie: Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
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Quote: "Write hard and clear about what hurts." -E. Hemingway
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