Happy New Year, Everyone! My writing life and rhythm is, like many things about me, perhaps questionable to many of those around me. Folks will ask like, “What are you up to?” And I’m like, “Working on my book.” And they’re like, “Which one?” And I’m like, “Same one.” And they kind of go, “Oh, uh-huh,” […]
Hi Everyone! Next week, I will be at UConn! I was told last year that the UConn Reads selection for academic year 2022-2023 is Light From Uncommon Stars. I am beyond thrilled! I am very much looking forward to meeting folks, chatting about the worlds that we can imagine and even sharing thoughts on donuts and music. […]
Oh wow! I had not realized that my website bio was so outdated (it does not even mention Light from Uncommon Stars. ) I’d gone through some very difficult family matters (losing my mother after an extended decline) and the bio update fell through the cracks. Eek! Bios are not always the easiest thing to […]
Hi Everyone! Right now, I am taking a little morning break from my writing. I am thinking about how we can keep chatting and saying hello with each other. My Bulletin page will be moving to Substack next year–that part is a done deal, and I will talk more about it over the next few […]
Hi Everyone! I will be reading and chatting on Dec. 10 with the amazing Kate Elliott. It is has been a difficult and heartbreaking year for me in so many ways, but also thrilling and wonderful in others. So, I want to say mahalo nui loa to everyone. Please come if you can, and if […]
Hi All, I am so grateful to readers and folks who have written me about Light From Uncommon Stars and my other books. Usually, I respond as soon as I can because those messages make me so excited and happy and grateful But it’s been a rough few weeks. My mother’s health had been fading. […]
Hi Everyone! I’ll be in San Diego this weekend chatting about Queer Speculative Fiction and other wonderful things with the amazing Foz Meadows! Panel – Queer Speculative Fiction: Start Time: 11:30 am Arrival Time: 11:00 am Panelists: Ryka Aoki LIGHT FROM UNCOMMON STARS and Foz Meadows A STRANGE AND STUBBORN ENDURANCE, moderated by Scott Paulson […]
It’s been a while since I’ve updated, but I’ll be taking better care of this site going forward! A lot has happened since my last post, and I’m trying to figure out the best ways to say hello to everyone! Thank you so much again!! Much love!!! Ryka
Meredith Talusan wrote a beautiful article on a project that I am part of. ““Queer Check-Ins”…curated by the poet Franny Choi, brings together 12 other queer and trans Asian-American poets to read their poetry over videos drawn from their lives. Part of an ongoing digital exhibition called “A Day in the Queer Life of Asian Pacific America,” […]
Los Angeles City College is a few miles away from me, and literally a couple of blocks from my old apartment. However, I can’t clearly remember the last time I had been on its campus. However, thanks to Sue Landers and Lambda Literary, I was invited to speak and read as part of their book […]