BAT EATER AND OTHER NAMES FOR CORA ZENG takes place in NYC’s Chinatown! The first time I visited NYC a since writing BAT EATER (I hadn’t been for 10+ years) it felt like walking around the set of a movie. East Broadway station is where the story begins, so it was eerie to stand there and imagine the opening scene. I wanted to stay longer and film more clips but everyone cleared out of the station except for a man singing loudly to himself, so I felt like I had to go (classic NYC). Many people who’ve read BAT EATER are shocked that I’ve never actually lived in NYC because of all the details that I got right. To that I say: I just have friends who are NYC experts, and I make excuses to go there every other month to fill my suitcase with bagels. I’m going back in less than two weeks to run a half marathon! This is my last grid post of my IG takeover, but I’ll still be answering questions in stories until about 5pm! If you found me today, be sure to follow me kylieleebaker for more t...