Claire Griffin

#Kirkus star #author writing The Millionaire and the Geisha. #historicalfiction about JP Morgan's nephew marrying a geisha in 1904. Not your typical love story!

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From Ventfort Hall to Japan: How one visit inspired a novel and a trip to a Kyoto teahouse https://t.co/YnroX5TNys via @berkshireeagle

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In Kyoto I attended a #geisha party & saw this lovely performance. The name of the dance makes reference to tea & you can see her picking tea leaves. Unhappily video cuts in an odd place. Koaki was elegant, beautiful & captivating. Stay tuned! #author #TheGeishaandtheMillionaire

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No, I’m not in Japan yet. But last month on a rainy afternoon in the East Village, I went from this to this in 4000 easy steps with just a little bit of padding and a touch of make up plus expert help from Masae Satouchi of the New York, Kimono, Academy. All research for new book

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So excited to be headed to Kyoto soon to spend time with Peter Macintosh, geisha expert & advisor on my book about George Morgan's marriage to geisha Yuki Kato. Here's a Kyoto street scene from that time. Circa 1920. #japan #geisha #themillionaireandthegeisha #historicalfiction

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George Denison Morgan, nephew of J.P. Morgan pursued geisha Yuki Kato for 4 years before she agreed to marry him. #author #japan #geisha #kimono #historicalfiction #themillionaireandthegeisha #yukikatomorgan #georgedenisonmorgan

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Yuki Kato Morgan. Before and After.

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A man's nagajuban. Worn under an outer kimono or at home & seen only by family and friends. A giant trickster spider features in Japanese myth. Maybe George Morgan wore such a robe. #author #japan #geisha #kimono #historicalfiction #themillionaireandthegeisha #yukikatomorgan

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Rare photo of geisha Yuki Kato and millionaire George Morgan whom she later married. In dark kimono are Yuki (left) and her sister Uta (right). Girl is Namie, Uta's daughter. George is behind them. Man on far right may be Kobayashi, George's interpreter and guide #geisha #histfic

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It's not every day that the mailman delivers a genuine geisha wig to your doorstep! Reasonably priced!! 😂Getting ready for my visit to the Kimono Academy next month. #author #japan #geisha #kimono #historicalfiction #historicalcostume #themillionaireandthegeisha #yukikatomorgan

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Everything in the geisha world is exquisite. From their kimono to their umbrellas to their hair ornaments (kanzashi). A whole world of beauty and grace.

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Always thrilling to see maiko (geisha-in-training) walking down the street in Kyoto. Getting in the mood for an upcoming trip by looking through my old photos!
#Japan #geisha #gildedage #morgan #yuki

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@CoinOpBooks @MoCCAFestNYC @desertislandbk @AAAPOUM love you guys!

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Event coming up this Saturday at the Lincoln Depot Museum in Peekskill, NY. Women's History Month! https://t.co/IM8pdXaiEV

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@CoinOpBooks @ThoughtBubbleUK @topshelfcomix Have a blast! Sell lots of books!!!

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Road trips are full of surprises. Today I got lost in the pouring rain in a small town in PA. Made a U turn in front of the fire station and found myself looking at this! Let's turn all the old phone booths in America into Little Free Libraries!!! #RebelliousWoman #Libraries

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@CoinOpBooks @topshelfcomix @AdamMcGovern Whoa! Your new book is HYPNOTIC!! Congratulations!

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Last month John and I traveled to Botswana -- where this happened. Apparently meerkats like high places. I was the highest thing around. #Adventure #ARebelliousWoman #BelleBoyd

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Book Signing: A Rebellious Woman by Claire J. Griffin at the Warren Heri... https://t.co/YUgHbNHY9c via @YouTube. Short interview with Mike McCool in between book events in Front Royal, VA. He asked such great questions!

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#historicalfictionnovel #civilwarfiction #bookobsessed #arebelliouswoman #rebelliouswomen
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Wall of Spies exhibit highlights Confederate spies' misdeeds - The Washington Post https://t.co/Xw3gYdI3wm