This week YA Author Grace Shim took over our Twitter as a part of our weekly Thursday Twitter Takeover. Grace Shim is the author of The Noh Family (See YEM’s interview of Grace Shim here.) See highlights from the takeover below.
Hellooooo! It’s Grace K. Shim, author of The Noh Family that released May 3, 2022. I’ll be here sharing some behind-the-scenes moments of writing the book in this Twitter takeover. Normally, you can find me at @gracemisplaced or @gkshimwrites on IG#YAAuthorTakeover pic.twitter.com/SWCgiaoI3x
— #hsmtmts and #neverhaveIever interviews all month! (@YoungEntmag) August 11, 2022
The Noh Family is a story about a girl who takes a 23 and me test and discovers that she’s related to a secret family in Korea that just happens to be rich rich. #YAAuthorTakeover pic.twitter.com/ZlZFbGMG3T
— #hsmtmts and #neverhaveIever interviews all month! (@YoungEntmag) August 11, 2022
In The Noh family getting connected with her new found relatives, she gets invited to visit them in Korea and is taken on a whirlwind adventure where she meets her paternal family for the first time!https://t.co/KjNHIsfbe7#YAAuthorTakeover
— #hsmtmts and #neverhaveIever interviews all month! (@YoungEntmag) August 11, 2022
Speaking of firsts..The Noh Family is my 1st published novel. The inspiration came quite literally when my sister took a DNA test & was connected to an unknown relative. We later discovered it was a relative we just hadn’t met yet but you can imagine the shock!#YAAuthorTakeover
— #hsmtmts and #neverhaveIever interviews all month! (@YoungEntmag) August 11, 2022
The other part of my inspiration for The Noh Family came from K-dramas. During the pandemic, I binged a series called Hospital Playlist, which is like a Korean Grey’s Anatomy. #YAAuthorTakeover pic.twitter.com/04m0TixRhu
— #hsmtmts and #neverhaveIever interviews all month! (@YoungEntmag) August 11, 2022
Since The Noh Family is partly inspired by Kdramas, I get asked for recommendations all the time. The truth is, I don’t actually watch Kdramas all that much! If you have some recs for me, drop them in the comments!#YAAuthorTakeover
— #hsmtmts and #neverhaveIever interviews all month! (@YoungEntmag) August 11, 2022
Even though I haven’t watched a ton, I do have some fav Kdramas. REPLY 1988 is one of my recent favs. If you haven’t watched it yet, you’re welcome 🙂#YAAuthorTakeover pic.twitter.com/Mp3Mtkk8JQ
— #hsmtmts and #neverhaveIever interviews all month! (@YoungEntmag) August 11, 2022
By the way, if you have any questions about The Noh Family or my writing journey, drop them in the comment section and I’ll be happy to answer! #YAAuthorTakeover
— #hsmtmts and #neverhaveIever interviews all month! (@YoungEntmag) August 11, 2022
Back to firsts…My first book boyfriend was from Twilight. In case you’re wondering, I am #TeamEdward All. The. Way. Who are some of your book boyfriends? (Don't be shy, I know you have one!)#YAAuthorTakeover pic.twitter.com/WlizCLvy66
— #hsmtmts and #neverhaveIever interviews all month! (@YoungEntmag) August 11, 2022
Let’s see, what are some other firsts?
First date? A restaurant (How original)
First kiss? At a movie theater (Even worse)Okay, I’m starting to notice a trend. Maybe this is why I write YA…so I can relive my teen years, but better 😂🤔#YAAuthorTakeover
— #hsmtmts and #neverhaveIever interviews all month! (@YoungEntmag) August 11, 2022
Aaannndddd that’s a wrap folks! Thank you SO MUCH to Young Entertainment Magazine for letting me takeover your Twitter account tonight. I had SO much fun! If you have any other questions, you can find me at @gkshimwrites on IG or @gracemisplaced on Twitter! #YAAuthorTakeover
— #hsmtmts and #neverhaveIever interviews all month! (@YoungEntmag) August 12, 2022
