My book is officially “in production,” which means that the content is more-or-less finalised and I’ve turned everything over to the magicians at Minnesota Press. I can’t wait to share the cover art with you all (it’s still with the artists!) alongside all kinds of behind-the-scenes stories throughout the whole process.
Category: writing
Review of “Fermented” a (super outdated) film
This review was rejected by a food studies journal because it was “too critical” but, really, I think it was rejected because formal academic writing doesn’t allow… Read more “Review of “Fermented” a (super outdated) film”
On Dissertating
My alma mater asked me to share my dissertation process to second-year doctoral students preparing their thesis proposal. When I was at that stage, my funding was… Read more “On Dissertating”
3.11 + 10y = Fukushima revisited
In 2013, I spoke with families and farmers trying to navigate a post-Fukushima food system. In honor of the 10-year anniversary of the nuclear disaster and the mess thereafter, I’m sharing their stories that I’d compiled into an unpublished academic paper.
Joy Too Soon
I hear my phone ding in rapid succession. I know it’s my mother. She’s the only one who writes me this way. Since our respective lockdowns, my… Read more “Joy Too Soon”
Sky’s Yours Today
Since I was a child, I found immense calm from listening to radio chatter of air traffic controllers. Fast forward to today, and I still find it to be calming. I’ve been using it as ambient noise for timed writing sessions while I write my dissertation. While under COVID-lockdown, I hear something unsuspecting…
3.11 nine years later
On March 11, 2001 the eastern seaboard of Japan was hit with a triple whammy of earthquake, tsunami, and nuclear disaster. Its ill-effects still linger today. Nine years later, I reflect on the sewing cooperative of Minami Sanriku who remain resilient.
The Story of Porc
There are three things that my mother despises: garlic, cilantro, and pork. And like any good daughter, my three favorite things have become: garlic, cilantro, and pork.
Maya Hey 