Poet, Fiction Writer
Publications & Prizes
Fiction
Journal:
Asian Pacific American Journal
Poetry
Anthologies:
Norton Introduction to Literature (Norton, 2002)
, Asian Ameican Drama (Applause Books, 2000)
Book:
Crossing With the Light (Tia Chucha Press, 1992)
Journal:
Prizes won:
Coming April 2027 is the author's new book, THE INVENTION OF FIREFLIES: A Memoir of the Magical & the Monstrous, from Tia Chucha Press. Also a new edition of his poetry book, CROSSING WITH THE LIGHT.
Top Three Finalist, Amazon Breakthrough Novel Awards for THE PROSPECT OF MY ARRIVAL. Illinois Arts Council Fellowship for Poetry. Joseph Jefferson Citation for outstanding new play for The Radiance of a Thousand Suns, a collaborative work. "An Author to Watch" for THE HOPE STORE by Best Indie Book Awards. Participated in the HBO New Writers Workshop for plays.
Personal Favorites
What I'm reading now:
When Breath Becomes Air by
More Information
Gives readings:
Yes
Travels for readings:
Yes
Identifies as:
Asian American, LGBTQ
Prefers to work with:
Any
Fluent in:
English
Born in:
Chicago
Raised in:
Chicago,
IL
Illinois
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Last update: Feb 21, 2026