This is an interview I gave about how and why I became a writer in the late 1960s, being one of the few Asian American authors at the time. Here, I also discuss my first novel, "Homebase."...
Here in this short video, I talk about the number one piece of advice I'd give university freshman — engage in an intellectual conversation outside of class with their professors and teachers....
"Becoming American: The Chinese Experience" by Bill Moyers is a 2003 three-part series that explores the historic saga of Chinese immigrants and issues of race, cultural identity and assimilation at the heart of an increasingly diverse America ...
This is a video teaser about my talk through humanities.org, titled "How to Write a Novel in 30 Years." This is an intro to a discussion about creativity — all kinds, not just writing....
"Americanese," a film by Eric Byler, is based on my novel, "American Knees." The story is about Ray, who has trouble getting over a relationship. In doing his best to move on, he begins a romance with a Vietnamese immigrant. See clips: .embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%;...