Blog Posts for Wendy Nelson Tokunaga

Writing Tips from Nashville

Wendy Nelson Tokunaga — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 10:17:27 -0600

Back in the day I fancied myself a songwriter. And a rock star. Needless to say, these aspirations didn’t come to fruition.

A Novelist Looks at the Overwork Problem in Japan

Wendy Nelson Tokunaga — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 12:50:07 -0600

Every so often the Japanese government takes a look at the problem of overwork in Japan, which in some cases can lead to death—known as “karoshi.” They even earnestly examine “work-life balanc

Adult Girls Around Thirty

Wendy Nelson Tokunaga — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 23:34:54 -0500

When I lived in Japan in the 1980s I was struck by the various “rules” I perceived for women in regards to clothing and age.

Vine Tata (Daddy’s Coming) - A Wise, Funny, and Poignant Play

Wendy Nelson Tokunaga — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 12:24:44 -0500

Recently I had the chance to visit New York for the second time. It was not only a vacation, but a chance to finally meet my agent and editors in person.

Win a Signed Copy of MIDORI BY MOONLIGHT at Free Book Friday

Wendy Nelson Tokunaga — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 10:50:58 -0500

You may win a free copy of MIDORI BY MOONLIGHT at an exciting new Web site called FREE BOOK FRIDAY.

Children, Childish Husbands -- No Thanks

Wendy Nelson Tokunaga — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 19:39:38 -0500

A recent article in the Washington Pos

MIDORI BY MOONLIGHT SUMMER READING CONTEST: WIN A $25 AMAZON GIFT CERTIFICATE!

Wendy Nelson Tokunaga — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 16:45:01 -0500

Midori By Moonlight is a great summer read! :-)

CODY'S HAS CLOSED

Wendy Nelson Tokunaga — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 12:36:46 -0500

It’s sad news to hear that Cody’s, a longtime independent bookstore that had locations in Berkeley and San Francisco, has read more

LOST IN TRANSLATION

Wendy Nelson Tokunaga — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 11:23:15 -0500

I once was deluded enough to think I could be a translator of Japanese into English.

To MFA or Not to MFA?

Wendy Nelson Tokunaga — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 10:19:31 -0500

In just about a week I’ll be finishing classes in my intensive two-year MFA in Writing program at the University of San Francisco.