Heather DiamondThere’s a Chinese Saying for ThatMy intercultural marriage is never dull, but parts of it are mired in translation.5 min read·Dec 1, 2020----
Heather DiamondEnough with the Suspense. Tell Me When it’s OverA story is supposed to unfurl and take us somewhere unexpected, but my father used to flip to the end of whatever book he picked up and…3 min read·Nov 2, 2020----
Heather DiamondFear and Loathing in Memoir WritingSometimes my memoir writing seems like a chain of encounters with ditched selves who keep showing up. Of course, it is me who sent out the…4 min read·Mar 15, 2019----
Heather DiamondMemoir Writing: Finding my Way Back Out of the Dark PlacesI recently started a memoir about a painful time period when I learned a lot, made some pretty embarrassing choices, and did a few things…5 min read·Jan 25, 2019--1--1
Heather DiamondWhat Memoir Writing has Taught me about Memory Potholes and Relative TruthIn the process of writing my memoir, I have discovered that my memory is a funhouse full of trap-doors, hidden passageways, wavy mirrors…5 min read·Dec 8, 2018----
Heather DiamondDear Exes: delayed thank you lettersDear Ex # 1, You probably think I hate you, but you’d be surprised.4 min read·Nov 16, 2018--1--1
Heather DiamondTrailing Spouse: Adjusting to life as a dependent ex-patIn Hong Kong, I am what is known as a “trailing spouse.” What this means is that my husband is the one with the job that brought us here…5 min read·Oct 26, 2018----
Heather DiamondDirty Laundry: Hanging it out to dry in the servant’s wingWe have a laundry room in our spacious Hong Kong flat. That reveals two things already that most Hong Kong flats lack: spaciousness and a…4 min read·Sep 11, 2018----
Heather DiamondCulture Shock: Weaving through Hong Kong’s crazy crowdsI’ve been thinking a lot about culture shock of late. A good chunk of my upcoming memoir is about overcoming the culture shock of being…3 min read·Sep 4, 2018----