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'Every Drop is a Man's Nightmare' short story collection explores lives of Hawaiian women

The stories focus on mixed native Hawaiian and Japanese women and explores their often hidden lives and desires.
Megan Kamalei Kakimoto is the author of "Every Drop is a Man's Nightmare." (Van Wishingrad)

Host Deepa Fernandes speaks with author Megan Kamalei Kakimoto about her new short story collection “Every Drop is a Man’s Nightmare,” which tells stories of mixed native Hawaiian and Japanese women and explores their often hidden lives and desires.

The cover of “Every Drop is a Man’s Nightmare.” (Courtesy of Bloomsbury)

Book excerpt: ‘Every Drop is a

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