In this week’s The Bones of Blood Work, Donald Carreira Ching revisits “Kāneʻohe Town”—the shortest piece in the collection, and one of its most essential. Written as a sensory exercise, this prose-poem re-centers the reader in both place and theme. Donald reflects on its origins and offers us a creative prompt inspired by its approach….
Reflections and notes on “Search the Waters,” the first story from Blood Work and Other Stories, the debut short story collection
by Donald A. Carreira Ching.
It’s hard to believe that launch events for Bamboo Ridge Issue 126 are all pau! To celebrate all the ways this book has brought community together, here’s a recap of some of the many wonderful moments from the events series for this collection. Long-time BR contributor Joseph Stanton treated us not only to the poems…
As Hōkūleʻa celebrates its 50th birthday, author and educator Marion Lyman-Mersereau reflects on her time as a crew member and the values of ʻonipaʻa (steadfastness), laulima (cooperation), and wiwoʻole (courage) that have shaped the stories she shares about her time voyaging. In this humble offering to mark the occasion, Marion shares what Hōkūleʻa’s past and…
Congratulations to Kimurayoshihiro9. You’ve won 10 Bamboo Bucks to use in the BRP online store. Send a message to [email protected] and they’ll send you a code you can use when you check out of the store. Now everybody jump on over to check out the writing prompts for February.
Aloha to all of you, and a very Happy New Year. I hope 2025 is off to a good start for you. Congratulations to our December 2024 winner, KIMURAYOSHIHIRO9. You’ve won the much coveted 10 Bamboo Bucks to spend in the BRP online store. Send a message to: [email protected] and they’ll send you a code…
Many apologies for this tardy posting of winners. I’ve been blindsided by the cost of living increases assaulting me and have had to return to the world of work. Not having traveled in the realms of gold acquisition for many moons since retirement, I find myself a bit depleted in the energy-to-do-anything-else area, and have…
Bamboo Ridge Oral History Project
Interview of Cathy Song, conducted by Susan Lee St John for the Bamboo Ridge Oral History Project via Zoom, on July 28, 2023. Cathy Song speaks of her family life, her education, examples of and influences on her writing, Asian American and local norms and mores in regards to culture and literature, and her roles within Bamboo Ridge Press. Cathy Song also recalls Wing Tek Lum, Joy Kobayashi-Cintrón, and others.
Bamboo Ridge Oral History Project
Interview of Stephen Sumida, conducted by Ken Tokuno for the Bamboo Ridge Oral History Project via Zoom, on January 25, 2023. Stephen speaks about his education, his interest and contributions to the then-emerging Asian American and local literatures, the founding of the Talk Story Conference, and the early years of Bamboo Ridge. Stephen also recalls Marie Hara, Arnold Hiura, and others.
Bamboo Ridge Oral History Project
Interview of Rob Wilson, conducted by Ken Tokunofor the Bamboo Ridge Oral History Project via Zoom, on September 7, 2023. Rob speaks of his education, the influences of music and the Western literary canon on his writing, his teaching career and notable students, and Bamboo Ridge’s impact on local literature. Rob also recalls Haunani-Kay Trask, Milton Murayama, Maxine Hong Kingston, and others.