Tag: video

  • Better known as… the Galapagos Islands! (I.e., where Darwin developed his theory of evolution.) And barring any crazy/awful mishaps, that’s where Andy and I are right now. This vacation has been a dream of Andy’s for a long time. We planned this way before I decided to write full-time, so while it’s a little weird…

  • Shedding

    On the eve of my last day of work, and on the first day of the Chinese New Year, I came home to find my leopard gecko shedding her skin. The symbolism didn’t escape me. (Please ignore my obnoxious commentary…) … My mom called me during dinner and said, Gong xi fa cai! That’s the…

  • Explanation to follow

    For now, enjoy the music:

  • I had never heard of Turkish author Elif Shafak, but after hearing her beautiful and intelligent TED talk, I will definitely be checking out her books. “He wanted to see the manifestation of my identity. He was looking for a Turkish woman in the book, because I happen to be one. We often talk about…

  • WIP update: Just topped 17,000 words and am getting to the heart of Chapter 5. Strangely, writing feels easier now that the two MCs (main characters) are split up. Not sure what exactly that means yet, but I do think it means something. I guess I’ll address it in the revisions. (That’s my new motto…