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Third State Books
The first general interest press solely dedicated to bringing AAPI voices, stories, and issues to audiences that cherish them.
We know the POC sidekick trope. And we know how we feel about always being the white protagonist’s (often dispensable) BFF. But have we come to internalize it?
When you first started writing, were your characters white? Nigerian American writer Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie says hers were: “I wrote exactly the kinds of stories I was reading: All my characters were white and blue-eyed.” Why? Because the British and American books she read held these up as the standard.
When we write stories featuring POC characters, there is a temptation to name race when we describe them on the page. But to only name a character’s race when they are nonwhite is to assume whiteness is the default. In the words of Korean American writer Matthew Salesses, “It is to write toward the expectations of how white people read the world.”
Traditional publishers—and the audiences they serve— reward this line of thinking. Often, when publishers call a book “too niche,” what they actually mean is that they don’t see the story appealing to a “mainstream” audience, an audience they envision as white, cis, and able-bodied. But it doesn’t have to be that way.
At Third State Books, we want to de-center whiteness. We want a world in which people of all backgrounds can see themselves as the main character.
BIPOC narratives are universal. AAPI stories can be relevant to any audience, especially the so-called “mainstream.” That is how we operate every day. Thank you for supporting us in this mission.
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Citations:
Salesses, Matthew. Craft in the Real World. New York, Catapult Books, 2021.
"Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie: The danger of a single story." Youtube, uploaded by TED, 2009, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D9Ihs241zeg.
We know the POC sidekick trope. And we know how we feel about always being the white protagonist’s (often dispensable) BFF. But have we come to internalize it?
When you first started writing, were your characters white? Nigerian American writer Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie says hers were: “I wrote exactly the kinds of stories I was reading: All my characters were white and blue-eyed.” Why? Because the British and American books she read held these up as the standard.
When we write stories featuring POC characters, there is a temptation to name race when we describe them on the page. But to only name a character’s race when they are nonwhite is to assume whiteness is the default. In the words of Korean American writer Matthew Salesses, “It is to write toward the expectations of how white people read the world.”
Traditional publishers—and the audiences they serve— reward this line of thinking. Often, when publishers call a book “too niche,” what they actually mean is that they don’t see the story appealing to a “mainstream” audience, an audience they envision as white, cis, and able-bodied. But it doesn’t have to be that way.
At Third State Books, we want to de-center whiteness. We want a world in which people of all backgrounds can see themselves as the main character.
BIPOC narratives are universal. AAPI stories can be relevant to any audience, especially the so-called “mainstream.” That is how we operate every day. Thank you for supporting us in this mission.
-----
Citations:
Salesses, Matthew. Craft in the Real World. New York, Catapult Books, 2021.
"Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie: The danger of a single story." Youtube, uploaded by TED, 2009, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D9Ihs241zeg.
We know the POC sidekick trope. And we know how we feel about always being the white protagonist’s (often dispensable) BFF. But have we come to internalize it?
When you first started writing, were your characters white? Nigerian American writer Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie says hers were: “I wrote exactly the kinds of stories I was reading: All my characters were white and blue-eyed.” Why? Because the British and American books she read held these up as the standard.
When we write stories featuring POC characters, there is a temptation to name race when we describe them on the page. But to only name a character’s race when they are nonwhite is to assume whiteness is the default. In the words of Korean American writer Matthew Salesses, “It is to write toward the expectations of how white people read the world.”
Traditional publishers—and the audiences they serve— reward this line of thinking. Often, when publishers call a book “too niche,” what they actually mean is that they don’t see the story appealing to a “mainstream” audience, an audience they envision as white, cis, and able-bodied. But it doesn’t have to be that way.
At Third State Books, we want to de-center whiteness. We want a world in which people of all backgrounds can see themselves as the main character.
BIPOC narratives are universal. AAPI stories can be relevant to any audience, especially the so-called “mainstream.” That is how we operate every day. Thank you for supporting us in this mission.
-----
Citations:
Salesses, Matthew. Craft in the Real World. New York, Catapult Books, 2021.
"Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie: The danger of a single story." Youtube, uploaded by TED, 2009, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D9Ihs241zeg.
We know the POC sidekick trope. And we know how we feel about always being the white protagonist’s (often dispensable) BFF. But have we come to internalize it?
When you first started writing, were your characters white? Nigerian American writer Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie says hers were: “I wrote exactly the kinds of stories I was reading: All my characters were white and blue-eyed.” Why? Because the British and American books she read held these up as the standard.
When we write stories featuring POC characters, there is a temptation to name race when we describe them on the page. But to only name a character’s race when they are nonwhite is to assume whiteness is the default. In the words of Korean American writer Matthew Salesses, “It is to write toward the expectations of how white people read the world.”
Traditional publishers—and the audiences they serve— reward this line of thinking. Often, when publishers call a book “too niche,” what they actually mean is that they don’t see the story appealing to a “mainstream” audience, an audience they envision as white, cis, and able-bodied. But it doesn’t have to be that way.
At Third State Books, we want to de-center whiteness. We want a world in which people of all backgrounds can see themselves as the main character.
BIPOC narratives are universal. AAPI stories can be relevant to any audience, especially the so-called “mainstream.” That is how we operate every day. Thank you for supporting us in this mission.
-----
Citations:
Salesses, Matthew. Craft in the Real World. New York, Catapult Books, 2021.
"Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie: The danger of a single story." Youtube, uploaded by TED, 2009, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D9Ihs241zeg.
We know the POC sidekick trope. And we know how we feel about always being the white protagonist’s (often dispensable) BFF. But have we come to internalize it?
When you first started writing, were your characters white? Nigerian American writer Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie says hers were: “I wrote exactly the kinds of stories I was reading: All my characters were white and blue-eyed.” Why? Because the British and American books she read held these up as the standard.
When we write stories featuring POC characters, there is a temptation to name race when we describe them on the page. But to only name a character’s race when they are nonwhite is to assume whiteness is the default. In the words of Korean American writer Matthew Salesses, “It is to write toward the expectations of how white people read the world.”
Traditional publishers—and the audiences they serve— reward this line of thinking. Often, when publishers call a book “too niche,” what they actually mean is that they don’t see the story appealing to a “mainstream” audience, an audience they envision as white, cis, and able-bodied. But it doesn’t have to be that way.
At Third State Books, we want to de-center whiteness. We want a world in which people of all backgrounds can see themselves as the main character.
BIPOC narratives are universal. AAPI stories can be relevant to any audience, especially the so-called “mainstream.” That is how we operate every day. Thank you for supporting us in this mission.
-----
Citations:
Salesses, Matthew. Craft in the Real World. New York, Catapult Books, 2021.
"Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie: The danger of a single story." Youtube, uploaded by TED, 2009, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D9Ihs241zeg.
We know the POC sidekick trope. And we know how we feel about always being the white protagonist’s (often dispensable) BFF. But have we come to internalize it?
When you first started writing, were your characters white? Nigerian American writer Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie says hers were: “I wrote exactly the kinds of stories I was reading: All my characters were white and blue-eyed.” Why? Because the British and American books she read held these up as the standard.
When we write stories featuring POC characters, there is a temptation to name race when we describe them on the page. But to only name a character’s race when they are nonwhite is to assume whiteness is the default. In the words of Korean American writer Matthew Salesses, “It is to write toward the expectations of how white people read the world.”
Traditional publishers—and the audiences they serve— reward this line of thinking. Often, when publishers call a book “too niche,” what they actually mean is that they don’t see the story appealing to a “mainstream” audience, an audience they envision as white, cis, and able-bodied. But it doesn’t have to be that way.
At Third State Books, we want to de-center whiteness. We want a world in which people of all backgrounds can see themselves as the main character.
BIPOC narratives are universal. AAPI stories can be relevant to any audience, especially the so-called “mainstream.” That is how we operate every day. Thank you for supporting us in this mission.
-----
Citations:
Salesses, Matthew. Craft in the Real World. New York, Catapult Books, 2021.
"Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie: The danger of a single story." Youtube, uploaded by TED, 2009, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D9Ihs241zeg.
We know the POC sidekick trope. And we know how we feel about always being the white protagonist’s (often dispensable) BFF. But have we come to internalize it?
When you first started writing, were your characters white? Nigerian American writer Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie says hers were: “I wrote exactly the kinds of stories I was reading: All my characters were white and blue-eyed.” Why? Because the British and American books she read held these up as the standard.
When we write stories featuring POC characters, there is a temptation to name race when we describe them on the page. But to only name a character’s race when they are nonwhite is to assume whiteness is the default. In the words of Korean American writer Matthew Salesses, “It is to write toward the expectations of how white people read the world.”
Traditional publishers—and the audiences they serve— reward this line of thinking. Often, when publishers call a book “too niche,” what they actually mean is that they don’t see the story appealing to a “mainstream” audience, an audience they envision as white, cis, and able-bodied. But it doesn’t have to be that way.
At Third State Books, we want to de-center whiteness. We want a world in which people of all backgrounds can see themselves as the main character.
BIPOC narratives are universal. AAPI stories can be relevant to any audience, especially the so-called “mainstream.” That is how we operate every day. Thank you for supporting us in this mission.
-----
Citations:
Salesses, Matthew. Craft in the Real World. New York, Catapult Books, 2021.
"Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie: The danger of a single story." Youtube, uploaded by TED, 2009, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D9Ihs241zeg.
At every level, the publishing industry is overwhelmingly white. Where does that leave BIPOC writers? And what types of narratives does it push?
At Third State Books, we believe AAPI stories are universal stories 📖 Thanks for joining us here. We hope you stay 💫
At every level, the publishing industry is overwhelmingly white. Where does that leave BIPOC writers? And what types of narratives does it push?
At Third State Books, we believe AAPI stories are universal stories 📖 Thanks for joining us here. We hope you stay 💫
At every level, the publishing industry is overwhelmingly white. Where does that leave BIPOC writers? And what types of narratives does it push?
At Third State Books, we believe AAPI stories are universal stories 📖 Thanks for joining us here. We hope you stay 💫
At every level, the publishing industry is overwhelmingly white. Where does that leave BIPOC writers? And what types of narratives does it push?
At Third State Books, we believe AAPI stories are universal stories 📖 Thanks for joining us here. We hope you stay 💫
At every level, the publishing industry is overwhelmingly white. Where does that leave BIPOC writers? And what types of narratives does it push?
At Third State Books, we believe AAPI stories are universal stories 📖 Thanks for joining us here. We hope you stay 💫
At every level, the publishing industry is overwhelmingly white. Where does that leave BIPOC writers? And what types of narratives does it push?
At Third State Books, we believe AAPI stories are universal stories 📖 Thanks for joining us here. We hope you stay 💫
At every level, the publishing industry is overwhelmingly white. Where does that leave BIPOC writers? And what types of narratives does it push?
At Third State Books, we believe AAPI stories are universal stories 📖 Thanks for joining us here. We hope you stay 💫
A million thanks to @marcowerman and @pritheworld for featuring Third State Books on your broadcast today, highlighting the need for narrative change and more authentic representation of Asian American and Pacific Islander stories 🙏🏼 Hear TSB author @drchoijoy share about writing and finding a home for LA CORONER, out in early March 2025.
Link to the segment in bio!
Been over whelmed with the love I’ve been getting about my memoir! thank you! 🙏❤️ SPIT: A LIFE IN BATTLES out now! LINK IN BIO!
This story of our community almost didn’t get told. So I’m doing a 3 book giveaway before we launch May 12th ✨
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🏷️ Tag 3 people
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🤞🏼 Good luck!
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SEOUL SPIT BOOK RELEASE PARTY WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS WAS WHOLESOME! 🇰🇷❤️🥹 A VERY SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR @hustlej of @yeeyaakee AND @terrencetk AT @kith FOR HOSTING US! LAST BUT NOT LEAST MY BROTHER @moresojuplease FOR MODERATING OUR TALK AND HOLDING ME DOWN OUT HERE FOR ALMOST TWO DECADES @moresojuplease
📸: @giuklee_
SEOUL SPIT BOOK RELEASE PARTY WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS WAS WHOLESOME! 🇰🇷❤️🥹 A VERY SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR @hustlej of @yeeyaakee AND @terrencetk AT @kith FOR HOSTING US! LAST BUT NOT LEAST MY BROTHER @moresojuplease FOR MODERATING OUR TALK AND HOLDING ME DOWN OUT HERE FOR ALMOST TWO DECADES @moresojuplease
📸: @giuklee_
SEOUL SPIT BOOK RELEASE PARTY WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS WAS WHOLESOME! 🇰🇷❤️🥹 A VERY SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR @hustlej of @yeeyaakee AND @terrencetk AT @kith FOR HOSTING US! LAST BUT NOT LEAST MY BROTHER @moresojuplease FOR MODERATING OUR TALK AND HOLDING ME DOWN OUT HERE FOR ALMOST TWO DECADES @moresojuplease
📸: @giuklee_
SEOUL SPIT BOOK RELEASE PARTY WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS WAS WHOLESOME! 🇰🇷❤️🥹 A VERY SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR @hustlej of @yeeyaakee AND @terrencetk AT @kith FOR HOSTING US! LAST BUT NOT LEAST MY BROTHER @moresojuplease FOR MODERATING OUR TALK AND HOLDING ME DOWN OUT HERE FOR ALMOST TWO DECADES @moresojuplease
📸: @giuklee_
SEOUL SPIT BOOK RELEASE PARTY WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS WAS WHOLESOME! 🇰🇷❤️🥹 A VERY SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR @hustlej of @yeeyaakee AND @terrencetk AT @kith FOR HOSTING US! LAST BUT NOT LEAST MY BROTHER @moresojuplease FOR MODERATING OUR TALK AND HOLDING ME DOWN OUT HERE FOR ALMOST TWO DECADES @moresojuplease
📸: @giuklee_
SEOUL SPIT BOOK RELEASE PARTY WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS WAS WHOLESOME! 🇰🇷❤️🥹 A VERY SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR @hustlej of @yeeyaakee AND @terrencetk AT @kith FOR HOSTING US! LAST BUT NOT LEAST MY BROTHER @moresojuplease FOR MODERATING OUR TALK AND HOLDING ME DOWN OUT HERE FOR ALMOST TWO DECADES @moresojuplease
📸: @giuklee_
SEOUL SPIT BOOK RELEASE PARTY WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS WAS WHOLESOME! 🇰🇷❤️🥹 A VERY SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR @hustlej of @yeeyaakee AND @terrencetk AT @kith FOR HOSTING US! LAST BUT NOT LEAST MY BROTHER @moresojuplease FOR MODERATING OUR TALK AND HOLDING ME DOWN OUT HERE FOR ALMOST TWO DECADES @moresojuplease
📸: @giuklee_
SEOUL SPIT BOOK RELEASE PARTY WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS WAS WHOLESOME! 🇰🇷❤️🥹 A VERY SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR @hustlej of @yeeyaakee AND @terrencetk AT @kith FOR HOSTING US! LAST BUT NOT LEAST MY BROTHER @moresojuplease FOR MODERATING OUR TALK AND HOLDING ME DOWN OUT HERE FOR ALMOST TWO DECADES @moresojuplease
📸: @giuklee_
SEOUL SPIT BOOK RELEASE PARTY WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS WAS WHOLESOME! 🇰🇷❤️🥹 A VERY SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR @hustlej of @yeeyaakee AND @terrencetk AT @kith FOR HOSTING US! LAST BUT NOT LEAST MY BROTHER @moresojuplease FOR MODERATING OUR TALK AND HOLDING ME DOWN OUT HERE FOR ALMOST TWO DECADES @moresojuplease
📸: @giuklee_
SEOUL SPIT BOOK RELEASE PARTY WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS WAS WHOLESOME! 🇰🇷❤️🥹 A VERY SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR @hustlej of @yeeyaakee AND @terrencetk AT @kith FOR HOSTING US! LAST BUT NOT LEAST MY BROTHER @moresojuplease FOR MODERATING OUR TALK AND HOLDING ME DOWN OUT HERE FOR ALMOST TWO DECADES @moresojuplease
📸: @giuklee_
SEOUL SPIT BOOK RELEASE PARTY WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS WAS WHOLESOME! 🇰🇷❤️🥹 A VERY SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR @hustlej of @yeeyaakee AND @terrencetk AT @kith FOR HOSTING US! LAST BUT NOT LEAST MY BROTHER @moresojuplease FOR MODERATING OUR TALK AND HOLDING ME DOWN OUT HERE FOR ALMOST TWO DECADES @moresojuplease
📸: @giuklee_
SEOUL SPIT BOOK RELEASE PARTY WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS WAS WHOLESOME! 🇰🇷❤️🥹 A VERY SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR @hustlej of @yeeyaakee AND @terrencetk AT @kith FOR HOSTING US! LAST BUT NOT LEAST MY BROTHER @moresojuplease FOR MODERATING OUR TALK AND HOLDING ME DOWN OUT HERE FOR ALMOST TWO DECADES @moresojuplease
📸: @giuklee_
SEOUL SPIT BOOK RELEASE PARTY WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS WAS WHOLESOME! 🇰🇷❤️🥹 A VERY SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR @hustlej of @yeeyaakee AND @terrencetk AT @kith FOR HOSTING US! LAST BUT NOT LEAST MY BROTHER @moresojuplease FOR MODERATING OUR TALK AND HOLDING ME DOWN OUT HERE FOR ALMOST TWO DECADES @moresojuplease
📸: @giuklee_
SEOUL SPIT BOOK RELEASE PARTY WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS WAS WHOLESOME! 🇰🇷❤️🥹 A VERY SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR @hustlej of @yeeyaakee AND @terrencetk AT @kith FOR HOSTING US! LAST BUT NOT LEAST MY BROTHER @moresojuplease FOR MODERATING OUR TALK AND HOLDING ME DOWN OUT HERE FOR ALMOST TWO DECADES @moresojuplease
📸: @giuklee_
SEOUL SPIT BOOK RELEASE PARTY WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS WAS WHOLESOME! 🇰🇷❤️🥹 A VERY SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR @hustlej of @yeeyaakee AND @terrencetk AT @kith FOR HOSTING US! LAST BUT NOT LEAST MY BROTHER @moresojuplease FOR MODERATING OUR TALK AND HOLDING ME DOWN OUT HERE FOR ALMOST TWO DECADES @moresojuplease
📸: @giuklee_
SEOUL SPIT BOOK RELEASE PARTY WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS WAS WHOLESOME! 🇰🇷❤️🥹 A VERY SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR @hustlej of @yeeyaakee AND @terrencetk AT @kith FOR HOSTING US! LAST BUT NOT LEAST MY BROTHER @moresojuplease FOR MODERATING OUR TALK AND HOLDING ME DOWN OUT HERE FOR ALMOST TWO DECADES @moresojuplease
📸: @giuklee_
SEOUL SPIT BOOK RELEASE PARTY WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS WAS WHOLESOME! 🇰🇷❤️🥹 A VERY SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR @hustlej of @yeeyaakee AND @terrencetk AT @kith FOR HOSTING US! LAST BUT NOT LEAST MY BROTHER @moresojuplease FOR MODERATING OUR TALK AND HOLDING ME DOWN OUT HERE FOR ALMOST TWO DECADES @moresojuplease
📸: @giuklee_
SEOUL SPIT BOOK RELEASE PARTY WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS WAS WHOLESOME! 🇰🇷❤️🥹 A VERY SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR @hustlej of @yeeyaakee AND @terrencetk AT @kith FOR HOSTING US! LAST BUT NOT LEAST MY BROTHER @moresojuplease FOR MODERATING OUR TALK AND HOLDING ME DOWN OUT HERE FOR ALMOST TWO DECADES @moresojuplease
📸: @giuklee_
SEOUL SPIT BOOK RELEASE PARTY WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS WAS WHOLESOME! 🇰🇷❤️🥹 A VERY SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR @hustlej of @yeeyaakee AND @terrencetk AT @kith FOR HOSTING US! LAST BUT NOT LEAST MY BROTHER @moresojuplease FOR MODERATING OUR TALK AND HOLDING ME DOWN OUT HERE FOR ALMOST TWO DECADES @moresojuplease
📸: @giuklee_
SEOUL SPIT BOOK RELEASE PARTY WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS WAS WHOLESOME! 🇰🇷❤️🥹 A VERY SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR @hustlej of @yeeyaakee AND @terrencetk AT @kith FOR HOSTING US! LAST BUT NOT LEAST MY BROTHER @moresojuplease FOR MODERATING OUR TALK AND HOLDING ME DOWN OUT HERE FOR ALMOST TWO DECADES @moresojuplease
📸: @giuklee_
‼️📣 GIVEAWAY ALERT 🎁✨
We have ONE last Casually Yours swag box and here’s your chance to win it! The box includes: a copy of Casually Yours, a “quiet, I’m reading smut” mug, a “Do Not Disturb/I’m reading romance” door hanger, and 2x Vietnamese coffee with a recipe written by yours truly! 💖
💫To enter:
1. Follow me @vivianjialac & @thirdstatebooks
2. Like this post
3. Tag a friend who you’d grab Viet iced coffee with ☕️
🌟Bonus:
4. Share to your story for an extra entry!
💌 Open to residents of Canada and the U.S. only, aged 18+
Ends on May 7 at 11:59PM EST. The winner will be selected at random and contacted by me via DM. Please note you will be required to share your shipping address with me if you win.
This giveaway is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Instagram.
Good luck!💫
‼️📣 GIVEAWAY ALERT 🎁✨
We have ONE last Casually Yours swag box and here’s your chance to win it! The box includes: a copy of Casually Yours, a “quiet, I’m reading smut” mug, a “Do Not Disturb/I’m reading romance” door hanger, and 2x Vietnamese coffee with a recipe written by yours truly! 💖
💫To enter:
1. Follow me @vivianjialac & @thirdstatebooks
2. Like this post
3. Tag a friend who you’d grab Viet iced coffee with ☕️
🌟Bonus:
4. Share to your story for an extra entry!
💌 Open to residents of Canada and the U.S. only, aged 18+
Ends on May 7 at 11:59PM EST. The winner will be selected at random and contacted by me via DM. Please note you will be required to share your shipping address with me if you win.
This giveaway is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Instagram.
Good luck!💫
‼️📣 GIVEAWAY ALERT 🎁✨
We have ONE last Casually Yours swag box and here’s your chance to win it! The box includes: a copy of Casually Yours, a “quiet, I’m reading smut” mug, a “Do Not Disturb/I’m reading romance” door hanger, and 2x Vietnamese coffee with a recipe written by yours truly! 💖
💫To enter:
1. Follow me @vivianjialac & @thirdstatebooks
2. Like this post
3. Tag a friend who you’d grab Viet iced coffee with ☕️
🌟Bonus:
4. Share to your story for an extra entry!
💌 Open to residents of Canada and the U.S. only, aged 18+
Ends on May 7 at 11:59PM EST. The winner will be selected at random and contacted by me via DM. Please note you will be required to share your shipping address with me if you win.
This giveaway is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Instagram.
Good luck!💫
I debated for three days if I should post this. I decided to, because it illustrates all of the pain and fear, triumph and optimism I felt during the pandemic…and what I think so many of us felt.We should never be ashamed of that. This unboxing was a flood of all of these emotions escaping into the world again.
For a time, I didn’t think this book would see the light of day.There is no book about anti-Asian hate during the pandemic and without this book, part of our American history would be lost forever.
AMPLIFY!My Fight For Asian America was supposed to come out 21 months ago. A culmination of hundreds of stories, told on the frontlines. How we came together as a community.
If only you knew how much I gave up to tell our stories the way they should be told.All of the emotions just came flooding out when I opened this box.
This book is for the world, to say “we are here” and we will never let anyone tell us to stop fighting. I couldn’t do this without all of the fighters and supporters who cheered me on.
AMPLIFY! Comes out May 12th.
#book #asianamerican #aapiheritagemonth #truecrime #sanfranciso
Thanks to @profchicana for inviting me to your wonderful book club to talk about LA Coroner
Calling all AAPI writers! 💁🏻♀️📚 We want to hear from you. (Yes, you!)
Third State Books is the first general-interest indie publishing house dedicated to Asian American narratives. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, your work might find a home with us 🤭
Our submissions are open all year round. Visit thirdstatebooks.com for guidelines.
Calling all AAPI writers! 💁🏻♀️📚 We want to hear from you. (Yes, you!)
Third State Books is the first general-interest indie publishing house dedicated to Asian American narratives. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, your work might find a home with us 🤭
Our submissions are open all year round. Visit thirdstatebooks.com for guidelines.
Calling all AAPI writers! 💁🏻♀️📚 We want to hear from you. (Yes, you!)
Third State Books is the first general-interest indie publishing house dedicated to Asian American narratives. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, your work might find a home with us 🤭
Our submissions are open all year round. Visit thirdstatebooks.com for guidelines.
Calling all AAPI writers! 💁🏻♀️📚 We want to hear from you. (Yes, you!)
Third State Books is the first general-interest indie publishing house dedicated to Asian American narratives. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, your work might find a home with us 🤭
Our submissions are open all year round. Visit thirdstatebooks.com for guidelines.
Calling all AAPI writers! 💁🏻♀️📚 We want to hear from you. (Yes, you!)
Third State Books is the first general-interest indie publishing house dedicated to Asian American narratives. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, your work might find a home with us 🤭
Our submissions are open all year round. Visit thirdstatebooks.com for guidelines.
Calling all AAPI writers! 💁🏻♀️📚 We want to hear from you. (Yes, you!)
Third State Books is the first general-interest indie publishing house dedicated to Asian American narratives. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, your work might find a home with us 🤭
Our submissions are open all year round. Visit thirdstatebooks.com for guidelines.
LA! Thank you to everybody who came out to Barnes & Noble! There was so much love in the building! Shout out my big bro @chefroychoi for moderating, it was an honor! 🥹❤️ #spit
View Instagram Stories in Secret
The Instagram Story Viewer is an easy tool that lets you secretly watch and save Instagram stories, videos, photos, or IGTV. With this service, you can download content and enjoy it offline whenever you like. If you find something interesting on Instagram that you’d like to check out later or want to view stories while staying anonymous, our Viewer is perfect for you. Anonstories offers an excellent solution for keeping your identity hidden. Instagram first launched the Stories feature in August 2023, which was quickly adopted by other platforms due to its engaging, time-sensitive format. Stories let users share quick updates, whether photos, videos, or selfies, enhanced with text, emojis, or filters, and are visible for only 24 hours. This limited time frame creates high engagement compared to regular posts. In today’s world, Stories are one of the most popular ways to connect and communicate on social media. However, when you view a Story, the creator can see your name in their viewer list, which may be a privacy concern. What if you wish to browse Stories without being noticed? Here’s where Anonstories becomes useful. It allows you to watch public Instagram content without revealing your identity. Simply enter the username of the profile you’re curious about, and the tool will display their latest Stories. Features of Anonstories Viewer: - Anonymous Browsing: Watch Stories without showing up on the viewer list. - No Account Needed: View public content without signing up for an Instagram account. - Content Download: Save any Stories content directly to your device for offline use. - View Highlights: Access Instagram Highlights, even beyond the 24-hour window. - Repost Monitoring: Track the reposts or engagement levels on Stories for personal profiles. Limitations: - This tool works only with public accounts; private accounts remain inaccessible. Benefits: - Privacy-Friendly: Watch any Instagram content without being noticed. - Simple and Easy: No app installation or registration required. - Exclusive Tools: Download and manage content in ways Instagram doesn’t offer.
Advantages of Anonstories
Explore IG Stories Privately
Keep track of Instagram updates discreetly while protecting your privacy and staying anonymous.
Private Instagram Viewer
View profiles and photos anonymously with ease using the Private Profile Viewer.
Story Viewer for Free
This free tool allows you to view Instagram Stories anonymously, ensuring your activity remains hidden from the story uploader.
Frequently asked questions
Anonymity
Anonstories lets users view Instagram stories without alerting the creator.
Device Compatibility
Works seamlessly on iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, and modern browsers like Chrome and Safari.
Safety and Privacy
Prioritizes secure, anonymous browsing without requiring login credentials.
No Registration
Users can view public stories by simply entering a username—no account needed.
Supported Formats
Downloads photos (JPEG) and videos (MP4) with ease.
Cost
The service is free to use.
Private Accounts
Content from private accounts can only be accessed by followers.
File Usage
Files are for personal or educational use only and must comply with copyright rules.
How It Works
Enter a public username to view or download stories. The service generates direct links for saving content locally.