![]() ![]() I want those who read my novel, He Mele a Hilo, to enter a world of fishing, hula, and some really tasty chicken, not to guess whether the author is trans or queer. They analyze my work as a political and social artifact to glean my identity or my views on being transgender, rather than to enjoy my work simply as a story to be shared. As a transgender author, I’ve found that writing about transgender issues almost always positions readers as critics or students. I wish my readers to partake of my stories thusly-much more than I wish them to study or analyze them. For me, to write is not to stand out so much as it is to share, to express my thanks for being human. Through writing, I can finally contribute to the stories and conversations that pass me by every day. ![]() I don’t know the latest movie or television series. However, unless I am discussing writing or things related to writing, I am often at a loss to reciprocate. I love listening to people, hearing new stories, learning from different experiences. It sounds hokey, but I write because I love people. ![]()
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