Ying Compestine

Award-winning Author & Internationally Renowned Speaker
Ying is the author of 20 award-winning books. Click the link below for more information.

[Ying Compestine @YCompestine]

Another lovely day out with my girlfriend!
It had been a while since I last visited #SanFrancisco’s #Chinatown. We visited the #Buddha temple, went to a 90-minute scalp therapy and #massage, and as always, we ended our outing with #greatfood.
#girlsdayout #Travel

[Ying Compestine @YCompestine]

How would you spend a day in #Napa with a good #friend?

We started with a five-mile hike through Moore Creek Park, down over 1,000 feet to a quiet stream.

Afterward, we had a feast—#lobsterbisque, #pearsalad, #crabcakes, #mussels, #primeribsliders , and #coconuttiramisu

[Ying Compestine @YCompestine]

From #feast to #glowingwaters!
After a delicious feast of coastal favorites—oysters, creamy #clamchowder, #seafood linguine, a juicy grass-fed #burger, crispy #broccolini, and just enough #dessert to make us smile—we set off on a #bioluminescent #kayaktour across #TomalesBay.

[Ying Compestine @YCompestine]

Join me at one of my favorite #independentbookstores—#BookPassage in #Corte #Madera—on Oct 18! I’ll be sharing what inspired me to write my latest #graphicnovel #cookbook, followed by a #booksigning. See you there!

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[Ying Compestine @YCompestine]

This #summer, I finally gathered every edition of my #books onto one #bookshelf in my guest bedroom. Each carries the weight of countless #revisions and #latenights spent #writing. Seeing them all in one place makes the #journey feel complete. 📚✨

[Vivian ⚡️ Risu ⚡️ @SuperRisu]

A Chinese cookbook graphic novel that taught me a lot about my own culture. @YCompestine has such a great writing style that easily connects to her readers in playful ways. It was so fun for me to just let loose with my art on this book and I still love showing it off today.

[Ying Compestine @YCompestine]

Thrilled that A Banquet for Hungry Ghosts is featured in Variety! It makes me so happy to see my spooky ghosts take center stage.

https://t.co/x1MWPURgrM

Stay tuned for more as this feast comes to life!

#BanquetForHungryGhosts #TCCF2025 #Variety #booktofilm #bookadaptation

[Ying Compestine @YCompestine]

A few years ago, a friend gifted me a fig sapling. Like our #friendship, it’s grown and flourished — this year it’s giving me more #figs than we can eat!
I’m drying some to share with friends. This #gift is continuing to #grow outward, carrying #sweetness and #kindness with it.

[Ying Compestine @YCompestine]

Thrilled to be teaching another online #writingworkshop with @WritingWorkshps!
Turn your spark of an #idea into a finished #draft in Shaping Your Story: A Practical Guide to #Structure

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#lecture #workshop #speaker #amwiriting

[Ying Compestine @YCompestine]

Peachy summer vibes! After giving my tree a little spring trim this year, it thanked me with armfuls of big, juicy peaches. I just turned a batch into sweet, chewy snacks.

#peaches #summer #summerharvest #gardentotable #garden #healthyliving #driedfruit

[Ying Compestine @YCompestine]

Thank you so much, @DiabloMagazine , for featuring my new graphic novel cookbook, #BuddhaJumpsOvertheWall, in your Best of the East Bay issue! I’m so grateful for your continued support.
Stay tuned—more delicious adventures are on the way!
#cookbookauthor #cookbook #graphicnovel

[Ying Compestine @YCompestine]

Felt so welcomed and grateful that all my #workshops were warmly received by the guests and supported by the wonderful director. I made new friends!

Grateful for the moments of #sharing and #listening, and for the reminder that #balance begins with slowing down. #Canyonranch

[Ying Compestine @YCompestine]

Each meal at #CanyonRanch Woodside felt like a quiet celebration—colors on the plate, warmth in every bite, and laughter shared with new friends. It’s easy to see why they’ve earned Michelin recognition.

#WellnessRetreat #HealthyEating #MindfulLiving #speaker #food

[Ying Compestine @YCompestine]

Between my lectures, I enjoyed hiking in the #redwoods, a fun workout with a fantastic trainer, #yoga, and laughter with inspiring guests. These were the moments that made the trip unforgettable.

#CanyonRanch #hiking #yogainnature #MindBodyBalance #SpeakerLife #natureheals

[Ying Compestine @YCompestine]

Honored to speak at @CanyonRanch Woodside—surrounded by nature, stories, and inspiring people—as I shared insights on writing for #wellness, healing through #storytelling, and reconnecting with our roots.
#lecture #resort #healthyeating #healthyliving #writing #workshop #speaker

[Ying Compestine @YCompestine]

One of my favorite places on earth! I'm thrilled to be back at #CanyonRanchWoodside this weekend, where I'll be speaking on the power of #personalnarrative, #wellness, and #healthyliving. I look forward to meeting everyone!

#lecture #resort #healthyeating

[Ying Compestine @YCompestine]

Look what I found during my remodel—#drafts of my #novels, each one became an #awardwinner, and one was optioned for film. I can’t seem to part with them. Has anyone found a meaningful way to repurpose old #manuscripts? Would a #library, archive, or writing program be interested?

[Ying Compestine @YCompestine]

Made a colorful #beetsalad—fresh beets topped with nuts and cheese—and brought a #treslechescake. After the fun, I turned to my go-to reset: #blackcod simmered with #ginger, #redwalnuts, #gojiberries, and #dates—then added #bokchoy & #shiitakes for a hearty, healing stew. 🐟🌿

[Ying Compestine @YCompestine]

Had the joy of meeting my editor & the #PublishingDirector at #ChronicleBooks! We celebrated #BuddhaJumpsOvertheWall over lunch in #SF, then toured where the magic happens. Behind every book is a team quietly encouraging creative sparks to grow I’m so lucky to have them!

[Ying Compestine @YCompestine]

My #summerproject!
This #summer, I took a break from #writing to focus on one wing of the house—#newfloors, #freshpaint. I tried to shape the space in a way that mirrors how I craft a #story: balanced, simple, and clear.
One #chapter complete. Now, I’m back at the #keyboard.