The work that I do would not be the work it is without the influence of those working and writing in my community. One of those whose work never fails to move me profoundly is the Filipino-American poet, Barbara Jane Reyes.

It feels very serendipitous to be featuring an interview with her right at this moment when I am thinking about language, decolonisation and what it means to be working in a field where we are a minority.

I hope that this interview will be an inspiration for all who read it. May we all continue to produce thought-provoking, challenging and mindful work.

An Interview with Barbara Jane Reyes is now up at the bookblog.