Amanda Sung

Amanda Sung Taiwanese-Canadian writer transforms her "satellite child" experience into her Master of Journalism thesis and later her debut novel, How to Break a Girl.

With expertise in storytelling, she crafts stories where identity and resilience take centre stage. Amanda Sung is a Taiwanese-Canadian writer who crafts her stories from the inside out—How to Break a Girl, drawn from the scars and triumphs of her own journey as a satellite child growing up in Canada without parents. Her work isn’t just imagined—it's lived, with each character carrying a piece of

her, infused with the hard-won wisdom of a childhood spent navigating displacement and an adulthood forged by survival. Amanda holds a Bachelor's in Communication from Simon Fraser University and a Master of Journalism from the University of British Columbia. How to Break a Girl evolved from her graduate thesis—originally conceived as a memoir, now reimagined as fiction. She is also known as an empathetic leader with over 15 years of experience in marketing and branding. Storytelling, one of her superpowers, is evident in How to Break a Girl, where she explores the complexities of an immigrant's life through varied lenses. When she isn’t writing, she can be seen at the gym or mentoring junior marketing professionals. She has also hosted segments for Novus and modelled for the Regent Hotel. Be sure to check out her piano covers on Instagram @ amandasung!

14/10/2025

🚨attention Seattleites and Washingtonians 🥳 I am about to break into the U.S. market... literally!

My first-ever book signing stateside kicks off at mam's books in Seattle Chinatown, courtesy of my dear friend Sokha Danh.

Doors open at 4pm on November 7. The first 10 readers in line will receive mystery bonus gifts of their choices 🎁

08/10/2025

Want to be the envy? Own the limited signed paperback—claim yours today. First come, forever proud!

As a token of my gratitude, I will personally ship to you your very own signed copy with a customized handwritten note, plus a bonus gift of your choice 🎁including but not limited to 25% off on Persephone from Iris of the Moon - Myth-Inspired Fragrance featured in the video below👇🏻

Breaking news (pun intended): HowtoBreakaGirl.com is softly live!Still a little rough on the edge, but hey, that's how t...
06/10/2025

Breaking news (pun intended): HowtoBreakaGirl.com is softly live!
Still a little rough on the edge, but hey, that's how the best stories start!

Check out my bonus gift sponsors: https://howtobreakagirl.com/exclusive/

When I first glanced at the rankings, my brain hilariously misread, "Hot Single Woman Release."Cue the existential confu...
24/09/2025

When I first glanced at the rankings, my brain hilariously misread, "Hot Single Woman Release."

Cue the existential confusion: I'm definitely hot (thank you caffeine and deadlines), single (unless you count my current relationship with my laptop), but released? What did I escape from? Writer’s block or therapist's waiting room? 😅

Between non-stop book promo and grinding away at counselling school, my neurons are deep-fried and my AutoCorrect's on strike. Sincere apologies to anyone brave enough to endure my crispy, post-launch brain!

📚🔥 Guess we're redefining what it means to be a hot, single woman... in fiction and real life!

Anyone curious how and why Amanda Sung wrote a novel that made beta readers literally speechless (in the best way possib...
22/09/2025

Anyone curious how and why Amanda Sung wrote a novel that made beta readers literally speechless (in the best way possible), please tune in this Saturday Sept 18 at 9am Pacific time!

From immigrant daughter to debut novelist, it's been quite the journey. Can't wait to share with you all! 💕

Speaking of Love—Episode 149
This coming Saturday, September 27, 2025, I’m honored to welcome Amanda Sung, author of How To Break A Girl.

Our conversation explores how early narratives shape identity and practical ways to reclaim your story with compassion.

If you’re navigating grief, self-doubt, or hopelessness, this episode is for you!

18/09/2025

Behind every cover, there are a million versions. Here are some of the top contenders 👇

10/09/2025

Behind the pages: The writer who breaks characters for a living (but promises not to break your heart... much 😏). Meet the Author and Yours Truly in this video!



P.S. You are all invited to follow me on Instagram at www.instagram.com/amandasung/ 📩

Bookstores everywhere are curating   displays, so… here I am 📚✨Not quite Gen Alpha (I wish though😅), but definitely read...
09/09/2025

Bookstores everywhere are curating displays, so… here I am 📚✨

Not quite Gen Alpha (I wish though😅), but definitely ready to sprinkle some cute chaos into the mix!

Picture this: bite-sized peeks into my writing world, from quirky character sketches inspired by Asian North American stories to behind-the-scenes magic from How to Break a Girl.

Come say hi 👋 www.tiktok.com/ I promise to keep it real, keep it bookish, and maybe learn a dance or two along the way 🥳

11 Followers, 53 Following, 11 Likes - Watch awesome short videos created by Amanda Sung

 Last year, Amanda Sung hosted a segment for Novus TV, diving into the heart of Vancouver's Chinatown at the Chinese Can...
05/09/2025



Last year, Amanda Sung hosted a segment for Novus TV, diving into the heart of Vancouver's Chinatown at the Chinese Canadian Museum, where history isn't just preserved, it's alive and kicking (or should I say, time-traveling through 1930s living rooms?).

As a writer who's all about unearthing stories of resilience, I'm obsessed with spotlighting immigration tales that shaped our nation. From Exclusion Act artifacts to rooftop gardens with a view, this gem reminds us: our past isn't dusty—it's dynamic.

If you had missed Paper Trail in the video below, the current exhibition, Dream Factory: Cantopop Mandopop 1980s-2000, is equally fascinating. Who's joining me for a visit?



We hope you enjoyed the video! For more event details visit here: https://www.chinesecanadianmuseum.ca/Follow us on our socials!http://www.facebook.com/Novus...

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