Here’s a bit more background on how Reyshimar rendered such a beautiful cover for us @mekongreview.com

Our May–July 2026 issue has been added to our online store! If you'd like to order a print copy (or even more than one!) head over to ko-fi.com/mekongrevi...

"There’s poignancy in the idea of artistic ambition sacrificed for something as fundamental as war—of trading words for bullets." Read Oliver Raw's review of Frontline Poets: mekongreview.com/tra...

Censorship is common in Kashmir, but people find ways to read what the authorities say they shouldn't. In our February 2026 issue, Adil Amin Akhoon takes a look at how readers persist even as the government orders titles off shelves. Read here: mekongreview.com/qui...

This definitely brought me down memory lane, @mekongreview.com!

As commercially successful international music gets adopted and integrated locally, how does the fusion of new musical influences still authentically reflect local communities and their culture? We tackle this question and more at our first-ever Writers Room! RSVP here: subscribepage.io/MRw...

Writers' Room is a new virtual series where, every quarter, we invite Mekong Review contributors to discuss their work, making connections and drawing parallels across Asia. RSVP for our kickoff event about 'national' music, culture, and community: subscribepage.io/MRw...

Bittersweet, but sharing some final thoughts on the story I wrote that was published earlier this year by Jom. Putting “Diaspora Dispatch” on a long pause, last entry here: migueldlfl.substack.com/p/postscript

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I wrote (a long) something. Grateful to the team at Jom Media, the good folks at Sing Lit Station, and the core team at the Migrant Writers of Singapore--especially Ellen and Nelie who contributed so much to this piece. Here's my contribution to changing the narrative: www.jom.media/flipping-the...

One more friendly nudge! #asianliterature

Ngiam Li Yi, who illustrated our February–April 2026, shares a little of the process. Subscribe to Mekong Review: mekongreview.com/sub...

Don’t mind me, just shamelessly hawking the quarterly I work for! If you’re interested in Asian #literature, consider @mekongreview.com

Finally got a new dispatch up and out: open.substack.com/pub/migueldl... #travelwriting #migrant

Just some thoughts about traffic and Manila and being back “home”: substack.com/@migueldlfl/...

Yep, this from @joseiswriting.bsky.social

ICYMI A story on Chris Paul and the Clips / Clipse www.nytimes.com/athletic/651...

Sounds like a completely sober approach @netw3rk.bsky.social, I’m with you. I’ve done too much damage to my soul already.

Ah yes. One of my few favorite memories from the 213 era.

Damn. Two of my favorite former #LAClippers. When CP3 came to LA, I really believed we had a chance. When we drafted Shai, I thought he was our future. Still hurts how the two of them leaving would see their careers get even better. #nbasky

The Pacers have become must-see-tv these playoffs. It’s not even watching to see them win, I just want the drama they bring. #nbasky

Not really a current Pacers fan but I loved Reggie. And this is for sure one of the best final game send-offs for a hall of famer, ever. Respect the game, respect the legends. #nbasky

This piece by E. Tammy Kim and the photos from photographer, Nguan, resonates deeply. "The plot is silly but relatable: those big New York dreams; that warm, emboldening light." Indeed, the monotony of commuting in #NYC that makes just enough room for hope, despite the weariness, despite the dread.

How many times in this #nbaplayoffs are we seeing crazy comebacks from teams desperately playing to win against teams just trying not to lose? The top seeds need to wake up. #nbasky

Is this “travel writing” when I live here? 🤷🏻‍♂️ Glad I can keep coming back: migueldlfl.substack.com/p/belonging-...

This one is a little bit more personal: open.substack.com/pub/migueldl...

A bit of a rebrand and a new post at my Substack. Read and subscribe if it resonates! open.substack.com/pub/migueldl...

In light of former president Duterte’s arrest and trial before the ICC, this sobering piece published by @mekongreview.com couldn’t be more timely.

We’ll see what happens. What a development…

“I would say to my younger self—or maybe my best piece of advice to emerging writers—is to do the kind of writing that you want to do. Do it now. Don’t be safe, don’t wait.” Thank you @chameauleon.bsky.social. Many beautiful insights in this interview. My older self had plenty to gain from it, too.

This was my jumpstart for 2025. Happy and humbled to share my contribution to the @mekongreview.com: mekongreview.com/lost-and-fou...

Looking to get this going again, just needed a little push. open.substack.com/pub/migueldl...

“I know, you never intended to be in this world. But you’re in it all the same. So why not get started immediately. I mean, belonging to it. There is so much to admire, to weep over.”

Ok who’s here and what are we doing again?