Henry Chang’s novels about New York police detective Jack Yu have delivered an insider’s view of Chinatowns and the Asian culture.

Chang’s novels have taken us to the inner workings of New York’s Chinatown as well as these neighborhoods across the country.

Chang’s fourth novel Death Money brings his detective back to New York where his latest investigation involves the death of an Asian man whose body is found in the Harlem River.

The case takes Jack to the benevolent associations of Chinatown to a wealthy New Jersey borough.

Like other authors, Chang will begin a round of book signings and discussions to talk to readers about his books.

What is different is that Chang’s events will take him to a variety of Asian venues, including the Museum of the Chinese in America on April 17.

Chang isn’t the first author to showcase his work where the novel is set. Bookstores are wonderful places to connect with readers. But many authors also find they can expand their readerships by looking for other venues.

Rosemary Harris has talked about her gardening series at herb shops and gardening clubs. Ellen Crosby has discussed her wine series at wine festivals. Elaine Viets’ Dead End Jobs series has taken her to spas, pet grooming stores and boats.

Authors know that going where the readers are works.

Where is the most unusual place you’ve been for a book signing.