Woman. Warrior. Writer. 12-4
Elizabeth Su Vol. 5 No. 13 12-4-24
Woman. Warrior. Writer. Elizabeth Su
How did you come to author your life?
I took Stephanie’s Asian American Women’s Writing class in the fall of 2020 and it was one of the first times in my life I was in a room with all Asian women. Being mixed Asian, I felt self-conscious about this, like I was an imposter. But throughout our time together, I slowly started to feel like I “belonged” and that my voice and experience mattered. Stephanie once said in class “as Asian American women, we often need to write ourselves into existence.” That is everything The Adventure Tarot deck is to me: a window into my self-love journey and a way to declare to the world that I AM PROUD TO BE ASIAN. So really, this deck is for all the mixed kids and immigrant kids and third culture kids who have ever questioned if they were “enough.” It’s for anyone who has struggled to figure out who they are and where they belong <3
Elizabeth Su, MA is the author and creator of The Adventure Tarot, a road trip-inspired deck about self-discovery, belonging, and celebrating Asian joy. She earned her master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from Columbia University where she researched burnout and perfectionism. Prior to that, she was busy hustling for her worth at a Silicon Valley start-up. Her work has been featured in, among others, the Los Angeles Times, POPSUGAR, and Bustle.
Instagram: @heyelizabethsu
TikTok: @heyelizabethsu
Classes
BREAK: Write Your Divorce Story Workshop TUES. Dec. 17 9-11AM (HST) is a two-hour confidential workshop for women at any stage of the divorce process. Learn the basic Divorce Story Structure – and write your divorce story for your personal/legal file. Divorce is a feminist issue. Insight to help you through a rough holiday season!
$199
If you miss the Dec. 17 workshop, join the Jan. 14 session!
Accountability Writing Sessions (4 weeks) Wednesdays, Jan. 8-29 9-11AM (HST) A 4-week Zoom writing accountability session to hold you accountable. Finish your novel, short story, essay, divorce story, family project. Focused writing.
$50 per month
FREE for all alums of Intersectionality, Women’s Creative Writing Workshop, Power Journal, Asian/Asian American Women’s Creative Writing Workshop, BREAK: Write Your Divorce Story LIVE class. Contact writer@drstephaniehan.com for link. Reference your class, enrollment year.
Intersectionality: Manuscript Workshop (10 weeks) Thursdays, Feb 1-April 11 1-3PM (HST) an MFA level limited enrollment workshop of dedicated writers working on manuscripts. One-on-ones. Accountability sessions. Writing submission/interview required. Contact writer@drstephaniehan.com
Previously enrolled students $1080; new students $1199.
If you miss this session, there will be two more Intersectionality sessions offered in 2025 - Tuesdays, June 10-Aug. 5 (8 weeks) and Tuesdays, Sept. 23-Nov. 12 (10 weeks).
Women’s Creative Writing Workshop (4 weeks) Saturdays, April 5-26 7-9AM (HST) a mixed level cross-genre generative writing workshop: voice, craft, creative process, community. Includes a 1-on-1 session.
$499
BREAK: Write Your Divorce Story self-guided class available March 2025. Write your story at any stage of your divorce journey.
Lock in the early bird rate at $99 ($129 value).
NEWS
BREAK: How to Write Your Divorce Story is my new 37 pg pdf/epub guide $29 that helps you to write your divorce story for your legal/personal file. Follow and learn Divorce Story Structure: the same one I used to change the financial and emotional outcome of my divorce. It’s never too late to be FREE!
DIVORCE STORIES WORK. Read the reviews! FEATURED in OPRAH DAILY!
Bluntly: this guide revolutionizes divorce for women. Women live and die under laws, culture, and religion that center men’s bodies and experiences. When you write your divorce story you reclaim your narrative. Write your truth to power.
My story The Swimmers in the Honolulu Noir edited by Chris McKinney!
WWW Megan Kamalei Kakimoto appears in Honolulu Stories Today!
Defend academic freedom and support WWW Sang Hea Kil who prioritizes student inquiry and learning.
#Divest Israel from State Pension Funds toolkit created by WWW Marisa Lin author of the wonderful Dream Elevator!
HOLIDAY GIFTS! 2024 Woman. Warrior. Writer. books by Jimin Han, Dr. Sheena Howard, Susan Ito, Joan Kwon Glass, Jane Wong, Marisa Lin, Grace Loh Prasad, Jessica Machado, Hyeseung Song, Sejal Shah, Margaret Juhae Lee and Elizabeth Su!
Words & Wisdom Keeana Villamar
Keeana Villamar, a first-generation college student at Scripps College graduates spring 2025. Her family survived the Lahaina fires of 2023:
“Your time is up!” is the reality for many Maui fire victims, including my family who lost their home, and whose rental assistance will soon expire. Instead of peace a year after the fires, many feel anxious and afraid that permanent housing is far from sight. When visiting Maui, it’s important to be mindful that the beaches, restaurants, and beautiful sights to see, are all part of an ongoing struggle for many fire victims. I empathize with those who go to work everyday, scared and anxious, but do so with a smile to the public.
In my family, the following people have been displaced and confront the aftermath of the fire: Rogelio(81) Grandfather, Luzviminda (79) Grandmother, Alma(55) Mother, Marcelo (52) Father, Yna Louisse (28) Sister, Mark Collin (16) Brother. Everyone except my brother and I are immigrants from the Philippines.
My family has to vacate the space in February 2025 and the contract with FEMA, like many other families, is unable to be extended. At least with FEMA, my knowledge is that they assist families for around 1 year or so, then they must vacate the property.
Please consider a Gofundme donation to Keeana’s family.
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MERCH
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Aloha,
Stephanie