I had a great time chatting with Maya Matsuoka and Tim Sullivan on their popular podcast “Japan Expert Insights.” We discussed life in Japan and the U.S., the challenges of cross-cultural communication, and my new book “A Good Place to Leave a Lover.”

I am thrilled to announce that my new short story collection is out in the world now. You can order “A Good Place to Leave a Lover” here: https://a.co/d/1yEGIE4 This book was years in the making, a true labor of love. The stories have been called moving, rich and entertaining, as well as sensual, masterful