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Evelyn Iritani's avatar

Excited for all these transitions and a huge thanks for coming to my SF event for Safe Passage! I look forward to more conversations on your new book, writing and grandparenting! All things close to my heart!

Eileen Drennen's avatar

So much news!! So glad to read this and see you here, Susan!

Sharline Chiang's avatar

Susan! I loved this post so much, learned so much about you, and what you have been up to, and this new chapter. There have been quite a few big life changes for you over the past few years. One door closing. Another door opening. It’s always inspiring and moving to follow your journey of how you step forward through the doors, crossing thresholds. Looking forward to reading more.

Susan Kiyo Ito's avatar

Thank you Sharline!! ❤️ thanks for reading

Louise Browne's avatar

Love this, Susan. I am so glad you are on here! :) You always make me feel so supported. I loved this piece. Changes indeed. :)

K. J. Neithercutt's avatar

So happy to see you on Substack Professor Ito!! Looking forward to seeing your work on here!! 🫶🫶

Russell Rowland's avatar

Finish the fugging novel

Mirella Stoyanova's avatar

Congratulations, Susan! I am so looking forward to your Substack.

Ken Weeden's avatar

Welcome to Substack Sue! Can't wait to hear more about you handle multi-continent living and how your next book develops!

Lisa's avatar

I love reading your writing Susan so will be happy to see whatever you choose to share.

Erika Hayasaki's avatar

Welcome, and so glad to see you here Susan!

Aimee Liu's avatar

Welcome Susan! Take a look around Substack and see what you can bring that others can’t. Or just write what YOU need to explore on a regular basis.

Susan Kiyo Ito's avatar

Thanks Aimee!

Lakshmi G. Iyer's avatar

Welcome! I’d love to hear your talk about the publishing journey and things you know now in hindsight. Also, adoption.

Ericka Lutz's avatar

Such HUGE and important life changes! Sending LOVE and hope to see you soon(er). xoxoxo

Kathy Fish's avatar

*Waving!* Hi Susan! I’m going through a similar conundrum of kid moving to another continent taking my grandchild with her. I hope you do finish your novel as it sounds like a book I’d love to read. Going back to Japan for another visit in November. Welcome to Substack!

Heide's avatar

Oh yay! I'm so happy for your update! When you're in NZ, you should come visit me! I don't know if you know, but I've been living in Australia for 6 years, and just became a citizen, so I think it's permanent. I'm looking forward to what you'll share here on Substack.

Heide's avatar

No, they really aren’t. Alas. I always feel like if someone comes as far as NZ, it’s only a hop to Australia, but it’s still a 3 hour flight.

Susan Kiyo Ito's avatar

Oh! I thought it was 5!

Heide's avatar

Google maps says direct flights from Brisbane to Aukland are 3hours... Hmm. Oh, but Auckland to Brisbane is 4 hours! Tradewinds, I guess. I should plan a trip. I haven't been to NZ since 2019. (Can't this year, though).

Susan Kiyo Ito's avatar

I really want to come and see you and meet a wombat! My dream!

Heide's avatar

That would be awesome!

Susan Kiyo Ito's avatar

I’d love that but I didn’t realize that NZ and Australia are not that close!

Leah Korican's avatar

Hurray! I’m glad you’re here!! Can’t wait to read your posts!