How I Wrote This Book: Mary H.K. Choi’s “Pool House”
Mary H.K. Choi, the bestselling author of Emergency Contact and Permanent Record, is releasing her fourth novel and first adult‑fiction work, Pool House, on June 9. In a Deez Links Q&A, she reveals she secured a publishing deal before finishing the manuscript and discusses how she juggles multiple development projects while preserving a strict daily writing routine. The conversation also highlights her mentorship role in the New York literary community, offering practical advice on writing, finances, and life decisions. The interview provides a candid look at the discipline behind her creative output.
How I Wrote This Book: Eddie Huang’s “Come Undone”
Eddie Huang’s debut novel *Come Undone* arrives on June 16, marking his first foray into long‑form fiction after a career as a bestselling memoirist, restaurateur, and media personality. The book, described as fun and open‑hearted, tackles the redemption of a...
How I Made This Pod: Chris Gayomali’s “SuperHuman” Investigation
Chris Gayomali’s latest GQ feature and iHeart podcast "SuperHuman" investigate the Enhanced Games, a new Las Vegas‑based competition where athletes use performance‑enhancing drugs to shatter records. The story stems from Gayomali’s earlier leg‑lengthening piece and involved roughly 40 interviews, producing an...
Anna Wiener Does a Susan Orlean
Delia Cai’s Substack post "Anna Wiener does a Susan Orlean" blends literary journalism with a personal guide to a standout restaurant near Lincoln Center. The piece critiques the reliability of interviewing tweens, echoing Wiener’s candid style while channeling Orlean’s narrative...
A Little Note From Me…
Delia, the creator of the Deez Links newsletter, marks a decade of publishing and notes that the past two years have finally generated a modest living through paid subscriptions that began in May 2024. She publicly thanks long‑time patron Ruth Ann Harnisch for...
The Subway Takes-Ification of NYT Opinion?
The New York Times Opinion section is being criticized for adopting a sterile, white‑room aesthetic that feels more like a curated Substack experience than traditional journalism. The piece points to misplaced nostalgia for VICE‑style edginess, the rollout of phone‑free events,...
What Is a Paywall if Not a Pesky PNG Blocking Your View
Delia Cai’s April 2, 2026 newsletter preview teases a pay‑walled post that blends pre‑Easter banter with tech and travel insights. The piece mentions a collaboration between Jia and Robyn, Cord’s new project, Caper’s design solution, and Jeremy’s reading recommendations for Japan. A...
Discerning Between Beaver Vs. Human Gaze in “Hoppers”
The post reviews Pixar’s "Hoppers," highlighting its clever use of dual visual perspectives—"beaver gaze" versus human gaze—to balance realism and cartoonish charm. It then pivots to the accelerating adoption of AI tools in journalism, citing Wired and WSJ examples where...