Huh i didnt know the DR connection!

YUP. And then for a couple decades the philippines held its independence day on July 4 🫠

They called it “benevolent assimilation” and if that isn’t the most shameless euphemism for colonialism I don’t know what is

Good morning! It’s the first day of Filipino American History Month so this is your friendly reminder that the US is an imperial power that bought the Philippines, neglected it for forty years, then abandoned it during WWII. Then they came back (lol) and “gave” us our freedom. 🙃

I was just told that my horror writing class's enrollment is low enough that it might get canceled 💀 If you or anyone you know is interested in getting to know the genre in a fun and accessible way, please check it out! www.atlasobscura.com/experiences/...

Thrills & Chills: Horror Story Writing With Nino Cipri

In this four-part seminar, trace the roots of the horror genre and begin crafting a story of your own. Course Description The horror genre is a funhouse mirror, offeri...

Saturday night at Flights of Foundry we'll be piloting a game show of sorts: YOUR BEST WORK. Hosted by L. Penelope with Phoenix Alexander, judged by Meg Elison, Ian Muneshwar & Victor Manibo, and featuring contestants Premee Mohamed, Emma Mieko Cando, Bendi Barrett & M.L. Krishnan! 10pm EST 9/28!

Huge congrats, Malka!

So excited to be in SF next month for the Fil-Am International Book Festival! Program details coming soon but block your calendars now, Bay Area folks—I hope to see y’all there filbookfestival.org

Hi Lark! I’d love to be added, thanks

The apartment is now spotless. Pristine. Worthy of a magazine spread. Which could only mean one thing: I’m on deadline again