Wordless Wednesday: UCLA Extension Building

September 11, 2019 Leave a Comment

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Look Again: Reviewing the Submissions Process

March 4, 2013 4 Comments

Yat Batjouh, Yih Batyau: to do something by hook or by crook; to not stop halfwayYes, that's me hiking in Montserrat, Spain.I'm excited to announce the publication of my flash fiction piece, "Look Again," in the March issue of Foliate Oak Literary Magazine. Part of my enthusiasm comes from finally feeling validated as a writer. Here's a parallel example that explains my thinking: When I did math problems at school, I always double-checked my answers. If I ended up with the same solution twice, I … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Cantonese, Chinese, Chinese saying, editor, flash fiction, Foliate Oak Literary Magazine, IdeaGems Magazine, Khara House, publish, rejection, submission, Submit-O-Rama, UCLA, writer, writers' program

Writing Highlights from 2012

December 31, 2012 6 Comments

Deihseui: blind manIn Gwongdung province, there is a folk song called "Deihseui naahmyam." Deihseui refers to a blind (man) musician. In ancient times, almost all music masters were blind men.Music, the life of celebrations.Instead of a Christmas letter, I usually send out a New Year's mailing. This is mostly due to procrastination, but I also like reviewing the whole calendar year before I write to family and friends. Oftentimes, though, I feel like a blind man, not knowing what to put down on … [Read more...]

Filed Under: blind man, blog, Cantonese, Chinese, Chinese saying, Christmas letter, contests, folk song, guest blog, Jamie Ford, Lisa See, literary conference, music, New Year, photos, UCLA, writer's block, writing

Leaving Childhood Behind

August 20, 2012 4 Comments

Yihhei: unreliable or not serious (lit. playing like kids)Emperor Mahn, who ruled from 179 B.C. to 156 B.C., once conducted two military inspections.  On his journey to Bah Seuhng and Gik Muhn, he and his attendants finished their task without any impediment.  On his trip to Sai Lauh, the soldiers on guard blocked his path.  The emperor was forced to send in a man with a military warrant before they opened the gate for him.  Emperor Mahn then found the commander general and commended him, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Cantonese, Charles Yu, Chinese, Christopher Paolini, college, emperor, Hannah Dennison, kids, mystery, National Book Foundation, novel, story, Taiwanese, Tea Obreht, UCLA, writing
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