This was not the post that I had intended to write this week. Rather, this is the post I intended to write at the end of the month. However, given the circumstances I have currently going on in my life and in the general world, I find it wisest to call the shot now rather than later: Continue reading
I did have something planned to write for this week; believe me, I did. But with so much tiredness and frustration throughout the past several days (for more reasons than one), I don’t think I’m in the best state of mind to be writing what I intended. I’ll save it for next week once these emotions have died down a bit.
In the mean time, here is what you’ve missed: Continue reading
Published Works
Thoughts About the Netflix Live-Action Adaptation of AVATAR: THE LAST AIRBENDER – For YOMYOMF, I share why this Nickelodeon show is so beloved by people all over the world, as well as my thoughts about Netflix’s plans to adapt it into a live-action series.
With a busy weekend ahead for me, I felt that it’s time for the monthly Recommended Analyzing piece. The material I am recommending today is quite a special one, as it is a touching meditation on two beginnings 1. the life of a new book out in the world and 2. the life of parenthood. Continue reading
Hey everyone!
I did not at all anticipate writing an off-schedule post this week, but much like the announcement I have, life throws unexpected opportunities at you.
So there’s a show that’s coming up at Bindlestiff Studio next month called “Forbidden Future(s): Filipino Diaspora in a Forsaken World.” Over the course of three one-act plays all set in a cyberpunk dystopian world, the production combines elements of live music, theater, and shadow puppetry to explore the Filipino Disapora in such a universe. Continue reading
There’s a novel I’ve been reading this week called There There by Tommy Orange. It’s the debut novel by this author and it just came out this year. I’ve been on the wait list for it at the library I use for over a month before I finally got my hands on it, and technically, it happened before I even got off the wait list. After I picked up another book I had on hold, I saw it on one of the display shelves as I was heading out, and was quick to pick it up. Why wait around any longer than I already have when it was right there in front of you? Continue reading
Appearances
Multiracial Family Man: Multiracial community gratitude and appreciation, Ep. 184 – Host Alex Barnett gives me a shout out for my contributions to his website, Multiracial Media, in this special episode of the Multiracial Family Man podcast. The shout out can be heard starting around 10:00.
Published Works
Judith Hill Shares Her Mom’s Immigration Story – For YOMYOMF, I share a video the singer-songwriter released about her mom’s journey to America from Japan, and who motivated her to pursue her music aspirations.
Kina Grannis’s Voice Soars in SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE Performance – For YOMYOMF, I share the beautiful dance to this highly praised song featured in the film, “Crazy Rich Asians.”
Review of Rebecca Roanhorse’s Trail of Lightning – For Goodreads, by ways of not giving away too much, I express my thoughts about this highly anticipated debut novel from this Hugo Award-winning author.
I’ve recounted in the past on how I’ve been having a difficult time, getting help from people I know to get the word out about my work. Well, it’s within recent time where it has dawned on me that perhaps one reason why that hasn’t been happening is that they may not know how to help. Not everyone is as familiar with supporting creatives as others, and that is why today, I decided to give tips on how to support your favorite writer. (Please note that while I’m referring in context to writers in this listicle, it really is applicable to any creative out there; such as filmmakers, music artists, graphic artists, etc.) Let’s get it going: Continue reading
Published Works
Worlds Collide with John Cho on THE STAR WARS SHOW – For YOMYOMF, I spotlight an interview where “star peace” is toyed with, by way of a “Star Trek” actor talking “Star Wars.”
August has come and gone, and it was a month that had a lot of meaning. On one hand, for many people of the Asian American community – myself included – it was a celebration of the releases of numerous films where Asian Americans were the stars of their own stories and/or were taking charge from behind the camera. On the hand, this month had an added level of depth to it for me, as it was truly a busy time both as an author and a playwright. Continue reading
