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herstoryinhistory.bsky.social
I am a chef and nutritionist by day, a history hound, and a writer by night. www.herstoryinhistory.com/books #womenshistory #ecofeminism #asianhistory
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It's nice to spot a hawk! Any falconers out there? Is it a goshawk? #falconers #birdsofprey #wildlife

Thank you fellow humans! AND canines! #indivisibleteam #handsoff #peoplepower

Asian female daredevils? #sheroes #strongwomen #womenshistory

Did you know there were female warriors and shamans in China over 3,000 years ago? Yes! One was Lady Fu Hao, whose amazing story is in my book. #womenwarriors #shaman #womenshistory #feminism

March is Women's History Month, but we should celebrate women's and girls' achievements every day! In my book: Chapter Four - Unstoppable Force: Bold Athletes and Daredevils, features 13 exceptional Asian women including three Olympians! www.herstoryinhistory.com/books #womenshistory #feminism

Just in case you live near Berkeley, CA, please come celebrate Women's History Month with tea, conversation, and a book reading. PLUS, I'll be bringing homemade cookies! www.teance.com/saturday-nig... #teaandbooks #booklovers #tealovers #berkeley

Nothing better than drinking a fine tea, munching on a chocolate peanut butter cup, AND rereading Octavia Butler's Dawn. #octaviabutler #booklovers #tealovers #readabook

Hey, if you are in the Bay Area, near San Francisco, please come and join me for tea and storytelling on March 23. It's FREE to attend, but please RSVP: rsvp.withgoogle.com/events/tea-t... #booklovers #tealovers #womenshistory #writingcommunity

March 8 is International Women's Day! What are you doing to celebrate? The theme for this year is #accelerateaction. Let's do it! #IWD2025 #internationalwomensday #strongwomen

Honoring remarkable women for Women's History Month. Na Hye-seok, born in 1896, was truly way ahead of her time! So talented and courageous, and mistreated by the society in which she lived. Who's your favorite woman to celebrate this month? #womenshistory #radicalfeminism #womenpoets

Hey! It's Women's History Month! I made this T-shirt with a little help from artist friends who made the stencil of Malala. Who's your favorite amazing woman/girl to celebrate this month? Please share in the comments! #womenshistorymonth #sheroes #malala #knowledgeisfreedom

As a writer, I also LOVE writing with a fountain pen! Any fountain pen lovers out there? Could you please share your favorite type/brand? #fountainpen #writers #journaling

Seen here, Anandibai Joshee,India (left), with Kei Okami, Japan (center), Sabat Islambooly ,Syria (right). Dr. Anandibai Joshee is profiled in my new book. From child bride to becoming a respected doctor. Her story is remarkable! She inspired countless women to be doctors. #womenhistory #sheroes

Here are some of the awesome Asian women featured in my NEW book: The Book of Awesome Asian Women, published by Mango Publishing. Have you heard of any of these women before? #womenshistory #womeninscience #womenwriters #booklovers

What is the real essence of love? Happy Valentine's Day everyone!❤️ What is your favorite bell hooks book, or quote? Please share! #blackhistorymonth #valentinesday2025 #womenwriters #booklovers

Nothing better than receiving the author's copies of my NEW book! The Book of Awesome Asian Women: Empresses, Warriors, Scientists, and Mavericks. #womenwriters #womenshistory #booklovers #writerscommunity

This is Pu'erh tea. A fermented tea from Yunnan Province, China. It is one of my favorite teas to sip when I want to read or write. Do you have a favorite tea when you want to focus? #tealovers #booklovers #writers #womenwriters #writingcommunity #writerslife

I've had this book for a while but haven't had time to read it. I think now is a good time! #mariaressa #independentjournalism #strongwomen #truthtopower #nobelpeaceprize #mustread

My NEW book will be released soon! You can pre-order now and receive a BONUS! www.herstoryinhistory.com/books #womenshistory #strongwomen #womenwarriors

While the serpent may represent treachery and evil in some traditions, for the Chinese, the snake is a symbol of wisdom, agility, and the ability to transform (the shedding of old skin), while wood stands for tolerance, flexibility, and growth. What were you doing in 1965? Please share!

I had a great time researching female samurais of Japan! #womenwarriors #strongwomen #samuraiculture

This is my sacred place in San Francisco! What book/books are you reading right now? @citylightsbooks.bsky.social #booklovers #indiebookstores #readabook

My morning meditation. The dance of incense is at once breathtakingly mesmerizing and impermanent. What are you contemplating right now? #meditation #calmthemind #writeringlife #writingcommunity

A walk in the forest always brings wonderful things! Personally, I have not consumed this mushroom but have had the good fortune to encounter them many times. I am imbued with a deep sense of wonder and gratitude for the divine and mystical beauty of Mother Earth!♥️ #amanitas #mushroomlovers #forage

In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. and also the amazing women who supported his cause... #mlkday #martinlutherkingjr #racialequality #socialjustice #strongwomen

Silk, the luxury commodity that started the Silk Route (or Silk Road), was invented by a woman! The history of sericulture and the economic and political dynamics that silk affected for centuries between the East and West is fascinating! I'll be sharing more... #womeninventors #womenshistory #silk