by Evelyn Somers
“I want to know what took my character there, and I care very much how he fares after he pulls in the drive. Perhaps these moments are where I live as a person.” Continue reading
by Terry Hong
“I was trying to be subversive in not mentioning any character’s ethnicity … that’s how endemic the whole ethnic literature box was back then, this expectation that any Asian American story deal with discrimination or identity or diaspora. It’s still like that in many ways.” Continue reading
by Wendy Besel Hahn
“It’s true that you can’t go home again, but it’s not necessarily home’s fault. You’ve changed too much. Home expects you to be who you once were and can’t quite recalibrate to your new self. It’s exhausting and unfair to expect your people to know all of this.” Continue reading
by Alice Schechter
If art imitates life, and I believe it should, nothing that happens is the end of a story. There are no neatly tied threads. Continue reading
by Ericka Taylor
“Never be afraid to be the oldest one in the room. Whether it’s taking writing classes or literature courses or returning to school for an M.F.A., or attending writer’s conferences, whatever it is, allow yourself to be in student mode.” Continue reading
by Sonya Chung
I wrote a book when I was ready and published it when it was ready. My age was not a factor. I’m not sure who decided 30-40 was the prime time to write or publish your first book, but it’s all bull shit. Continue reading
by Terry Hong
“I’ve been proud recently of the news about the impeachment of President [Geun-hye] Park and the way the Korean people protested. That’s been inspiring.” Continue reading
