Hard NOC Life 307: ‘Everything I Learned, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant’
On another special episode of Hard NOC Life, Keith sits down with documentary filmmaker and co-founder of the Asian American
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Diana López on Monsters, Myth, and Healing in Her New Book, ‘Felice and the Wailing Woman’
Diana López is an educator at heart with a penchant for finding the magic in the seemingly mundane. Whether on
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With Swords and Shakespeare, ‘That Self-Made Metal’ is a Welcome YA Fantasy Adventure
Magic and superstition swirl around the world of William Shakespeare. While priests at the time decried belief in fairies, the
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Southern Fried Asian: Suzanne Park
Southern Fried Asian returns to feature stand-up-comic-turned-young-adult-romance-author, Suzanne Park! She and Keith discuss growing up in the suburbs of Nashville,
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The Middle Geeks Episode 44: ‘Strong Female Character’ with Author Hanna Flint
The Middle Geeks interview debut author Hanna Flint on her new book “Strong Female Character.”
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‘The Eightfold Path’ (An Endorsement)
If anything can be said about Abrams ComicArts books, it’s that they are undeniably beautiful. Aside from what lies within
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Author Ayana Gray Discusses Her New Novel, ‘Beasts of Ruin’ and More
Ayana Gray is a New York Times bestselling young adult fantasy author. Her debut novel, Beasts of Prey is being
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‘Spider-Man’s Social Dilemma’ Swings into Bookstores Today
Spider-Man’s Social Dilemma — the first in a three-book middle grade novel series by Spider-Man’s number one fan and fellow
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The Power of Fandom for Radical Change
Hello Folks, It has been a minute. I’ve been working on too many projects so I’m not able to write
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From Kyoshi to Yangchen, F.C. Yee on Chronicling Stories of the Avatars
In 2019, author F.C. Yee brought the world of Avatar: The Last Airbender into the young adult fiction space, when
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FDI Cast 146: Storytime With the FDIC
This week we debut and probably end a new segment, Storytime with the FDIC. If you would like to follow
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Southern Fried Asian: Greg Pak Returns
Southern Fried Asian is back and so is one of our previous guests. Keith welcomes back Greg Pak — whose
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The Middle Geeks Interview: Chelsea Abdullah, Author of ‘The Stardust Thief’
The Middle Geeks interview Kuwaiti-American author Chelsea Abdullah on her debut novel, The Stardust Thief.
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‘Mr. Malcolm’s List’ Trailer is Full of Romantic Charm and Delight
Whenever I hear there is a new romance period piece centering classic or historical novels, I typically shrug at the
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More AAPI Supernatural Recommendations for Fans of Disney’s ‘So Weird’
Happy Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month everyone! Last year, to acknowledge both this annual commemoration of contributions from
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Ibi Zoboi on Writing a Biographical Constellation of Octavia Butler
Award-winning author Ibi Zoboi has penned a “biographical constellation” of the late, great Black feminist sci-fi writer Octavia Butler. Called
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Southern Fried Asian: Jamie Ford
For this episode of Southern Fried Asian, Keith talks to his friend, the New York Times-bestselling author Jamie Ford, and
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‘Dickinson’ Final Season: Hailee Steinfeld Drops a New Verse
Because I cannot wait for Kate —Apple kindly drops Dickinson Season 3 —The final part of Emily Dickinson/Hailee Steinfeld’s quest
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Emma Mieko Candon on Continuing ‘Star Wars: Visions’ in New ‘Ronin’ Novel
Emma Mieko Candon likes to write stories that pull from her love for ‘90’s action movies. Being a fan of
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Author Katrina Olan Discusses the Making of Mecha-Centric Sci-Fi Novel, ‘Tablay’
In the fall of 2019, sci-fi and comics fans in the Philippines were transported to the 22nd century in Katrina
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Southern Fried Asian: Kevin Kwan
Last month, the Enoch Pratt Free Library in Baltimore hosted our own Keith Chow in conversation with New York Times
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‘Writers Live’ with Kevin Kwan, Hosted by the Enoch Pratt Free Library
This Tuesday evening, I will have the pleasure of leading a conversation with Kevin Kwan, the New York Times-bestselling author
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Robin from ‘Stranger Things’ is Getting a Prequel Podcast Series and Novel
Robin Buckley was introduced to the world of Stranger Things in the third season and quickly became a fan favorite.
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