MEW / EMW Productions

09/15/2026

Hey There Fellow Readers!

Fall, Autumn or whatever you prefer to call it begins next week. That means chilly weather is approaching and what better time than that to bundle under that old blanket and read a new book and tell others all about it at your local bookstore and beyond?

So, join Yuliana Kim-Grant's hypnotizing words in her amazing novel, “The Tide Comes Around.” Follow dynamic, funny, flawed, and yet fragile characters who travel on an unforgettable journey to their own sense of warmth.

You can learn more about the book here and ways to purchase it yourself: https://www.mewemwproductions.com/publications/the-tide-comes-around

And if you have a favorite bookstore in your area, think about giving them the heads up on stocking the novel for their trusted fellow literary lovers through Ingram or the publisher. Feel free to contact MEW / EMW Productions with any questions or inquiries.

Happy reading!

08/19/2026

Another great reader comment just came my way today about Yuliana M. Kim-Grant's fantastic novel, “The Tide Comes Around.” This one via the incredible city of Los Angeles that is featured in this breathtaking book:

"I wanted to wait until I finished THE TIDE COMES AROUND to
get back in touch. I LOVED Yuliana's book and the writing was EXCELLENT. Your press might have a tough time topping it in its next endeavors. Thank you for sending me a copy and allowing me the privilege of becoming one of her acolytes. I'm glad you and she are friends."

Getting notes like this is the best, keep them coming! And be sure to check out the novel here for lots of goodies, and of course to grab yourself a copy: https://www.mewemwproductions.com/publications/the-tide-comes-around

Happy reading everyone!

08/18/2026

So wonderful to receive this message today from a fellow Emerson College MFA classmate Katy Dunlap about Yuliana Kim-Grant's fantastic novel, “The Tide Comes Around.”

“I'm writing a book about loss and grief and navigating from different perspectives, so this will be great inspiration! I plan to read it this week ”

The little things like this that come your way make you continue to believe that sharing and spreading words is still a big thing.

Be sure to check out the novel here for lots of goodies, and of course to grab yourself a copy: https://www.mewemwproductions.com/publications/the-tide-comes-around

Happy reading everyone!

The Tide Comes AroundA Novel by Yuliana Kim-Grant AVAILABLE NOWThe Tide Comes Around explores how we are all strangers, uncertain travelers in a world that is never quite what we think or might positively become. Penelope, an American woman of Korean descent, has exiled herself to Los Angeles to esc...

08/05/2026

Our publisher looks and sounds kind of goofy and nervous since it’s been a while since his daily public speaking days. But it was so much fun for us being invited by the incredible Gloria Mindock of Červená Barva Press to participate in her new “Publisher's Talk” program.

This video series features independent publishers talking about their presses—their mission, what they look for in submissions, the books they publish, and the work they do. We can’t think of a better champion of indie publishing than Gloria to put these out for our collective arts communities all around. Head over to YouTube to take a look/listen.

Here’s the one I did for MEW / EMW Productions. Naturally, our publisher talked about what we do, and of course was excited to include showing off Yuliana Kim-Grant's breathtaking novel, “The Tide Comes Around,” that is our proud debut title.

You can see the MEW / EMW video here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BLW_LC8b1zA

Happy reading! And thank you everyone for supporting indie publishing!

MEW/EMW ProductionsEric Wasserman, Editor & Publisherhttps://www...

08/05/2026

Hi Reading Friends!

We're still thinking about companion books to share the reading joy with when you grab your copy of Yuliana M. Kim-Grant's, Yuliana Kim-Grant, Yogi & Author's exhilarating novel, “The Tide Comes Around!”

Our publisher first met Kathleen Tyau at the Lewis & Clark College Bookstore when he was working there as an undergraduate in 1995 (she graduated from L&C in 1969, a BA in English, of course). That was when her fantastic debut novel, “A Little Too Much Is Enough,” was released and the campus bookstore held an event for her. She is so super-talented, and also just a super-nice person. And she remembered him later on in 1999 at a bookstore when she was reading from her equally wonderful second novel, “Makai.”

Hey, guess what other writer is so super-talented and also just a super-nice person? That’s right, Yuliana Kim-Grant!

If you love character-driven stories that challenge you both in content and the unflinching ex*****on of language, you can’t go wrong with getting your copy of “The Tide Comes Around” and picking up “A Little Too Much Is Enough” as great companion reads.

You can learn more about “The Tide Comes Around,” download the free updated Reading Group Discussion Guide (feel free to reach out to MEW / EMW Productions for your book clubs), and of course purchase copies through links here:
https://www.mewemwproductions.com/.../the-tide-comes-around

Happy reading everyone!

08/03/2026

Hi Reading Friends!

Don’t you love it when you get really jazzed about a piece of art and want much more of that sensibility and vision to devour? Remember those days of going through the video store and another title similar to one you like a lot catches your attention as a good companion? Or talking to a record store clerk and saying how much you love a new sound and get recommended something else you will also really enjoy if you like the one in your hands? And always seeing those wonderful employee picks displayed at a bookstore with handwritten captions comparing the story to another fantastic one to dive into?

Well, here’s your chance when it comes to Yuliana Kim-Grant’s exhilarating novel, “The Tide Comes Around!”

One of the very best books I’ve read in the past twenty years has been Angela Flournoy’s novel, “The Turner House.” And her second novel, “Wilderness,” is another triumphant journey. Naturally, Yuliana M. Kim-Grant's, Yuliana Kim-Grant, Yogi & Author's novel, “The Tide Comes Around,” is on my list of great books I still can’t put down in the past two decades. If you enjoy Flournoy’s breathtaking fiction, you’ll instantly place Kim-Grant’s beside it. So, delve into the world of “The Tide Comes Around” along with “Wilderness” and then sit and really ask yourself what these wordsmiths are trying to say.

You can learn more about “The Tide Comes Around,” download the free updated Reading Group Discussion Guide (feel free to reach out to MEW / EMW Productions for your book clubs), and of course purchase copies through links here:

https://www.mewemwproductions.com/.../the-tide-comes-around

Happy reading everyone!

08/03/2026

We're very excited to share that the updated Reading Group Discussion Guide for Yuliana Kim-Grant's amazing novel, “The Tide Comes Around,” is now available to download for free. There’s nothing better than finishing a great story and then talking about it with other book lovers. Check it out and grab this unforgettable tale. If you have a book group, want to start and organize one, know a nice bookstore that organizes them and might like to set something up, get in contact with MEW / EMW Productions! Author participation in-person or digitally can quite potentially be arranged for such fun events. Feel free to reach out.

You can learn more about “The Tide Comes Around,” download the free updated Reading Group Discussion Guide, and of course purchase copies through links here:

https://www.mewemwproductions.com/publications/the-tide-comes-around

Happy reading everyone!

08/02/2026

We're very excited about recording this on Wednesday of next week. Many thanks to the wonderful Gloria Mindock of Červená Barva Press for inviting us to participate. It will be great talking about MEW / EMW Productions and it's future. And of course speaking to the greatness of our debut title, "The Tide Comes Around," by the super-talented novelist Yuliana Kim-Grant.

Stay tuned. We can't wait to share this with everyone once it's up!

06/17/2026

Still looking for a great Father's Day gift? You can't go wrong with the amazing Yuliana Kim Grant's novel, "The Tide Comes Around." For all of you Barnes & Noble enthusiasts, here's the link to get the paperback!

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05/13/2026

May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, a time to celebrate and honor the wonderful contributions made by Asian Americans to our history and culture.

There is no better way to support what the Asian American community has done to continually enrich our arts than to dive into the hypnotizing words from author Yuliana Kim-Grant in her electrifying knew novel, “The Tide Comes Around.” You won’t be able to put down such a captivating story by this incredibly talented Korean American writer!

Grab the book now at this link below to learn more about Yuliana as a creative force. You’ll also see a free reading group guide to get (hint hint, book clubs are a fantastic way for everyone to learn about and respect where each of our collective American voices are coming from).

MEW/EMW Productions is so proud to have “The Tide Comes Around” as its debut book.

Happy reading!

The Tide Comes AroundA Novel by Yuliana Kim-Grant AVAILABLE NOWThe Tide Comes Around explores how we are all strangers, uncertain travelers in a world that is never quite what we think or might positively become. Penelope, an American woman of Korean descent, has exiled herself to Los Angeles to esc...