Collected Conversations About The Risk of Us
In the three weeks since the publication of The Risk of Us, I’ve been fortunate to speak with many sensitive and incisive interviewers. We’ve had conversations about whether unconditional love is possible, and what it takes to get there as a family; about the foster care system and the inherent failings of institutional care for
The Risk of Us Launches Tuesday, 4/9 at Green Apple Books on the Park
The hour is nearly here. My novel The Risk of Us is coming out next Tuesday, and I’ll be launching a reading tour Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. at Green Apple Books on the Park, 1231 9th Avenue, San Francisco in conversation with novelist and Chronicle columnist Vanessa Hua. If you could make it, I’d be most
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Book Tour for The Risk of Us
The book tour for The Risk of Us is happening. If you live in any of the cities below, I would love to see you. I’m deeply grateful to these wonderful independent bookstores and venues for hosting. Tuesday, April 9th: Green Apple Books, San Francisco in conversation with Vanessa Hua 7 p.m. Thursday, April 11th:
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Starts Jan. 18: Reading Chekhov for Our Times
I’ve been heartened by the immediate interest in the “better than a book club” gathering I’m organizing during Yuba Lit’s hiatus: “Reading Chekhov for Our Times.” Our first gathering is coming up on Friday, January 18th. After some reflection, I’ve decided to offer this guided gathering as a community-based class, in the same manner that
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