As an Asian American who lives in rural Appalachia and whose writing doesn’t fit neatly into any particular box, I know how important visibility and representation are. I’m so thankful that this anthology series exists in the first place, and I’m thrilled to be a part of it. Let it be known that editing an anthology is HARD work; therefore, special thanks to judge Deesha Philyaw and Keith Pilapil Lesmeister at EastOver Press.

You can learn more (including how to pre-order a copy) here: You can learn more (including how to pre-order a copy) here: https://eastoverpress.com/book/an-anthology-of-rural-stories-by-writers-of-color-2025/