Speaking of romantic heroes... Catching all these glimpses of teasers and trailers for the latest film adaptation of Wuthering Heights1 inevitably reminded me how much I disliked the novel all those decades back when I read it. Still vividly recalling the experience of it, I have to admit that my sentiments have not changed. It... Continue Reading →
Excerpt from Fireworks: The Courtesan, the Artist, and the Warrior
In this scene from Fireworks and Other Illuminations, Regina finds herself in a Kyoto antique shop, captivated by an erotic netsukeโa carved ivory sculpture no larger than a thumbโof a bound geisha. As she holds it, an imagined story unfurls in her mind, merging art, desire, and violence. This is Regina's private tale - one... Continue Reading →
