Mixed People Are Not the Best, and Other Things to Ponder Before the Release of /Bivalent/ on March 23rd

I wanted this to go without saying, but I need to say it: I am not writing the Evolution of Control series to argue that mixed people are better than everyone else or that they are less responsible for their social conduct than anyone else. Mixed people across time have had complicated relationships with their … Continue reading Mixed People Are Not the Best, and Other Things to Ponder Before the Release of /Bivalent/ on March 23rd

Speaking Into My Silence About Native Americans in /Amphibious/

By now, observant readers will have noticed an oddity in the race commentary of Amphibious. There is only one mention of Native Americans––setting aside the discussion for now about why I personally do not believe Native Hawaiians to be in the same category as Native Americans––and there is no engagement with Native American history as … Continue reading Speaking Into My Silence About Native Americans in /Amphibious/

Writing from a minority point of view without exoticizing––Insight and Hopes for /Amphibious/

I am super proud that in my recently published novel, Amphibious, the main character is Blasian. I make no secret of this fact in my marketing of the book, although within the narrative, the character’s heritages remain hidden for the first six to eight chapters. I love a slow reveal. 😉 Anyway, there’s a lot … Continue reading Writing from a minority point of view without exoticizing––Insight and Hopes for /Amphibious/