Val's Pals

If you can read Mandarin, highly recommend Angie’s blog. She is such a raw, honest, and thoughtful writer.

- Valerie

I haven't come across many Asian writers who go for the throat and give sharp, blistering, and at times hilarious takes on politics, Asian American culture, and themselves. Chris is one of them. Highly recommend his Substack.

- Valerie

I really like writers with interesting, unique voices. Delicious Tacos has both.

- Valerie

Dani is a deep writer who goes for the heart of the topics he explores -- class, education, and more. He has incredible craft, and every piece of his writing is a true gift to read!

- Valerie

Elaine's writing is both poised and raw. My favorite writers risk a piece of themselves whenever they write, and Elaine -- whether she's talking about novel writing or exercise -- is both vulnerable and incisive whenever she writes.

- Valerie

Ranjit's prose is lush and glittering. His perspective is singular. He's someone who I'm 500% rooting for, check his writing out!

- Valerie

Rebecca's writing is raw and deep. I admire how she deeply she probes herself and how nothing is off the table -- be it money, men, sex or death.

- Valerie

Maggie's writing reminds me of a 2024 Joan Didion -- sharp, honest, humorous takes on NYC, dating, status and more. Highly recommend!

- Valerie

For the past year I've been asking Ben to write more, and he's finally delivered. He's a thoughtful, funny, and incisive writer who can talk about anything -- Asians, babies, healthcare, church, you name it. Check his writing out!

- Valerie

Michelle’s writing is delightful, humorous, and relatable. Her piece on manifesting free lotion made me LOL, while her heartfelt piece on burning out as a creative made me feel seen. I like Michelle’s ability to nail a wide range of topics. Highly recommend subscribing!

- Valerie