Book Featured in The Daily Texan; AMA with Kundiman Mountain West

• It was a pleasant surprise to see my Returning to My Father’s Kitchen featured in The Daily Texan’s “Five Books by UT alumni to read this spring.” I earned my MFA in Writing from UT-Austin way back in 2013, and it’s nice to see my alma mater remembering me for my work! Here’s Emma Wang’s short review of my book:

  “Within her 15 essays, Macansantos, a 2013 Michener Center for Writers alumna, reflects upon her father’s death, exploring themes of both grief and identity. Born in the Philippines, Macansantos’ adult life was largely in the United States and New Zealand, but she returned home after her father’s passing, writing about reconnecting with her heritage and her father’s legacy through his recipes. It’s a deeply personal yet relatable read for anyone navigating adulthood and searching for a sense of self.”

• Thanks to Rachel de Vera, JM Huck and Sheila Navarro of We Write Las Vegas, I am doing a virtual AMA on applying to writing residencies and fellowships on March 28 at 6 pm, Pacific Time. That is March 29 at 9 am, Philippine Time. This zoom event is co-sponsored by Kundiman Mountain West. More here.