It’s been about six months since I first posted on WP so, why not bore you with a life update? It’s been nine months since I moved to Hawaii and started my career in publishing, 10 months since I graduated with my bachelor’s degree, and 4 weeks since I started grad school. That’s pretty much…
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An Interview with a Hawaii-Based Publisher’s Editor-in-Chief, David Shinsato
Q: Let’s start off light. So, what’s the funniest thing that has happened to you? A: Funniest thing that happened to me… Well, this wasn’t exactly funny for me at the time, but other people sure found it funny when I told them. It’s probably the most embarrassed I’ve ever been in public. While I…
Living on Oahu, Hawaii and I Don’t Like the Beach
Since I’ve moved to Hawaii I always seem to get the same, “Do you love it there? I bet it’s amazing!” reaction. And it’s usually from friends/family that have scrolled through their Instagram or Pinterest feeds and see nothing but glamorous, Photoshopped pictures of palm trees and aqua water. When all you see are those types of pictures, how can…
2016 Honolulu Writers, Authors, and Poets Gathering
The 2016 Honolulu Writers, Authors, and Poets Gathering and the 2016 Pacific Rim Book Awards has officially come and gone! I just wanted to take the time to say that it was an honor to be able to attend as faculty. It’s definitely an event writers in Hawaii and far away should check out! I…
Life Update #1: I’m back & I’ve been accepted into a master’s program
Why did it take over 8 months for me to write a post? Honestly, it’s because for a long time I lost perspective. After I was discharged from the military, like many veterans, I walked around like a lost zombie. I’m slowly coming back to life! (Insert zombie noises here). Today, I wanted to…
