by Kelly K. Branyik | Jan 27, 2026 | Musings, Writing
We’re at the start of a United States Civil War. People around me are saying we should only focus on what we can control within our own circles, and that the more celestial (larger) problems are too big to confront. I can’t think of a more horrifying thing to say in...
by Kelly K. Branyik | Jan 22, 2026 | Writing
Before I talk about Shadows in Dream Stone, I want to say this clearly: I didn’t write this book to be shocking for the sake of shock. I didn’t write it to provoke outrage, or to punish readers, or to make myself look brave. I wrote it because I was angry. Because I...
by Kelly K. Branyik | Jan 20, 2026 | Book Reviews
What is Bad Asians About? From the acclaimed author of Number One Chinese Restaurant comes an affecting novel about an unforgettable group of friends trying to make their way in the world without losing themselves, or one another. Diana, Justin, Errol, and Vivian were...
by Kelly K. Branyik | Jan 16, 2026 | Book Reviews
What is Deconstructed About? After eight years, firefighter Ella Eastman has a plan to create the perfect marriage proposal for her partner, Morgan. Inspired by Morgan’s to-be-read pile, Ella struggles to incorporate her favorite romance tropes while asking the big...
by Kelly K. Branyik | Jan 5, 2026 | Book Reviews
What is Yellowface About? Authors Juniper Hayward and Athena Liu were supposed to be twin rising stars. But Athena is a literary darling while June is a nobody. Who wants stories about basic white girls?, June thinks. So when June witnesses Athena’s death in a freak...
