#supportlocalbookstores

My memoir Almost American Girl came out on January 28th. I was lucky enough to do several book signings before coronavirus blew up. Thank you so much everyone who has connected with me, letting me know that my book has resonated with you. It really means a lot to me. Here are my answers to three of the most asked questions from the audiences. This is a tough time for everyone but my heart really goes out to all the small businesses. My mom owned a hair salon throughout my childhood in Korea and I know how hard one must work to run a business of their own. I worry about their family and their employees. Please help them any way you can. Thank you for reading and stay safe!

It’s been quite some time since I set foot in @leftbankbooks . And I honestly got a little overwhelmed. In a good way. Left Bank has been my safe haven for so many years. It’s where I’ve found trans and queer narratives shunned by the mainstream. It’s where so many trans people found support and allyship when they announced the removal of JKR’s works and it’s where we made damn due to support this last year with a script reading to support, with my ardent wish for Christmas to buy and all books from my list from left bank. Hello old friend. I’ve missed you. #readingisfundamental #supportlocalbookstores https://www.instagram.com/p/COlk0ZVD6CQ/?igshid=1ak5ms09lepez

#FeatureFriyay: this week we introduce you to Rea Frey, a multi-talented suspense writer, Founder of Writeway, manager of a podcast for aspiring writers, speaker, mentor...whew! and Joyous 2 owner. This award-winning, traditionally published author of 4 nonfiction books--and two bestselling novels--just released her latest, “Until I Find You.” Sauna, Suspense & Sweat!

"Desirous of a beautiful life I get out of bed. But it's Monday and I'm in the throes of a genocide. I make a cup of coffee and pick up a poetry collection, both of which I attend to at my living room window. For a few minutes I think of nothing besides but coffee, poetry, and windows, which feels like a small rebellion." ☕ #BillyRayBelcourt #ahistoryofmybriefbody #audiobooks #librofm #supportlocalbookstores #foodinbooks #coffee https://www.instagram.com/p/CERt0UIquqI/?igshid=1j6k0ohgi0quj

Today I took the kids to our local bookstore where we dropped some serious funds and I inadvertently color-coordinated my purchases, including this lovely box of notecards. I had special-ordered The Shepherd’s Crown, the last of the Tiffany Aching books, which we have been reading for bedtime story, and as soon as I got the call that it was in I told the kids to get in the car. We haven’t been out of the house much these past four months, but this is our second post-lockdown bookstore trip and the kids still had plenty of allowance to burn. And this second time I was able to actually relax and BROWSE, which was fantastic. I really appreciate all the steps @schulerbooks_chapbookcafe has taken to make their store a safe and welcoming haven during all this. . . #bookhaul #supportlocalbookstores #supportlocalbusiness #finna #ninocipri #achoiroflies #alexandrarowland #terrypratchett #theshepherdscrown #tiffanyaching https://www.instagram.com/p/CCty7N-AGZe/?igshid=v33dq49yujzn

🎶Here's the mail, it never fails🎶 🎶It makes me wanna wag my tail🎶 🎶When it comes i wanna wail MAAAAAIL🎶 #supportlocalbookstores #supportblackbusinesses #supportindependentbookstores (at Tarpon Springs, Florida) https://www.instagram.com/p/CCmAUPHjmNT/?igshid=1f8ngf2ndutdw

World book day 📖💕 I was a book worm 🐛 growing up because my whole family was a family of book worms 🐛🐛🐛🐛 I am currently reading “Terre des homms” “the sympathizer” and “the absolutely true diary of a part-time indian” it’s been very hard concentrating on reading🙃 but baby steps! Hope you are having some time with your favorite books💗 . . . . . #worldbookday2020 #supportlocalbookstores #newyorktimesbestseller #bookworm #bookwormlife #painting #illustration #acrylicgouache #collage #cozyhome #stayhome @turnercolourworks (at Home :)) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_V3uVLj8TQ/?igshid=emfmk5in9rzz

My entire life, I have never been able to support a local bookseller because we’ve never HAD a local bookseller. In the past year we’ve had two finally open up within 20-40 miles of where we live which is super close in rural distance. I have had the immense pleasure in biting both of these bookstores in the last week, first @shebrewscoffeeandbookstore in Campton and today @readspottednewt in Hazard. . . . #read #supportsmallbusiness #supportlocalbookstores https://www.instagram.com/p/B8CjJRMlcJv/?igshid=1ojst2mtgz302