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I have been waiting for permission. Waiting for the universe to hand me what I want. I'm old enough to know better.
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LatestBTS Fanfic Writers of Color You Need to Read ASAP
Are you hunting for BTS fanfics written by writers of color? If so, here are a few authors of color in the BTS fandom that you should check out.
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LatestReview: ‘American Born Chinese’ Transcends the Original
Disney+’s adaptation of the graphic novel “American Born Chinese” by Gene Luen...
My Debut Novel “Illusive” Is Out Now!
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Read MoreI Don’t Need Permission
I have been waiting for permission. Waiting for the universe to hand me what I want. I’m old enough to know better.
Read More8 Reasons Why I No Longer Blog About Teaching Kids Chinese
I am reluctant to write about Chinese anymore. The reasons why I chose to walk away range from the wildly mundane to the deeply rage-inducing. Here are a few.
Read MoreWe Spent 8 Weeks in Taipei: Here’s How Much It Cost
If you’re planning a summer trip back to Taiwan in the recent future (or just curious), here’s our expense breakdown on how much it cost our family to spend a summer in Taipei.
Read MoreI’m Opting Out of Hustle Culture
This is my reminder that I can just be. I don’t need to turn everything into a hustle. I don’t even want to turn everything into a hustle.
Read MoreBTS Fanfic Writers of Color You Need to Read ASAP
Are you hunting for BTS fanfics written by writers of color? If so, here are a few authors of color in the BTS fandom that you should check out.
Read MoreThe Whitewashing of BTS Fanfics
We need authors of color to write BTS fanfics because accurate and nuanced representation always matters — even in fanfic.
Read MoreBrazn Azn Ep 04: RepresentAsian
Episode four of the Brazn Azn podcast, titled ‘RepresentAsian,’ delves deep into the nuanced and multifaceted issue of representation in media and society. Co-hosts Stella and Virginia share their personal experiences and insights, exploring the layers of representation from invisibility and tokenism to complex and nuanced portrayals of Asian Americans. The episode critically examines the shortcomings of current representation practices, including the over-simplification and stereotyping of Asian American identities.
Read MoreBrazn Azn Ep 03: The Brazen Desire to Be Perceived
In Episode 3 of the Brazn Azn Podcast, co-hosts Stella and Virginia explore the complexities of being perceived. They delve into their personal experiences with visibility, discussing the pressures of societal expectations, the fear of judgment, and the dichotomy of wanting to be seen versus the vulnerability that comes with it. Both hosts share insights into their identities—highlighting aspects of race, gender, and neurodivergence—and how these play into their desires to be perceived. The conversation also touches on the importance of representation and the power of visibility to empower others within the Asian and broader marginalized communities.
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