Order your copy of the audio version of Between Two Freedoms! Be one of the first 5 to email me “CAN’T WAIT” at elaine@elainekoyama.com to receive a free review copy of the audio version! I can’t wait to hear from you!

Teaching at Santa Fe Community College Continuing Education 🙂

Elaine began teaching a memoir writing class in October of 2025, and this Spring she was honored to be the cover girl for the catalog! She sure knows how to have fun!

Throughout Elaine’s life she has taken advantage of community education, and now she has become a contributor. In April she will again teach the Making Memoirs Memorable class, and then this summer she will be holding a one day class, “Your Day as a Writer” at the Four Seasons resort in Santa Fe followed by “Santa Fe Magic Writer’s Retreat” a three consecutive day event focused on individual writing and incorporating core writing concepts. All courses will be offered through the Santa Fe Community College Continuing Education department. SFCC.EDU

Earlier this summer, Elaine was the guest of radio talk show host, Richard Eeds of Radio KTRC 1260/103.7 Santa Fe. Listen to her interview here.

Progress Report: Between Two Freedoms

Elaine’s launch tour continues with the release of the audio book. With attendance and events at over eight locations, Between Two Freedoms has been met with enthusiasm and engaging questions during the readings and discussions. Some of the events are chronicled below.

Amache Colorado, Incarceration Camp Pilgrimage

May 22, This House of Books, Billings, MT

May 27, 2025 Big Horn County Library, Hardin, Mt

May 31, 2025 Apostle Islands Booksellers, Bayfield, Wi.

June 5, 2025 Hopkins Center for the Arts, Hopkins.

About Between Two Freedom

In the quiet farm town of Guadalupe, California, Emmy Kubo’s life revolves around family, friends, and the small, close-knit Japanese-American community. But when World War II erupts, everything changes. As an American-born citizen, Emmy and her Issei parents—immigrants who are denied citizenship—lose their freedom, she and her Nisei (American born) friends, including the charming Tom, struggle to navigate a nation that now views them with suspicion.

As the government orders the imprisonment of the Japanese, Emmy, Tom, and their friends are forced into prison camps, their futures uncertain. Through it all, the bonds of friendship sustain them. Tom’s quiet strength and Emmy’s resilience draw them closer, even as they confront the devastating realities of war, prejudice, and the loss of everything they once knew.

Between Two Freedoms is a moving story about the power of community, the endurance of love, and the meaning of true freedom in a time of oppression. Faced with unimaginable challenges, Emmy learns that friendship, hope, and the strength of both the Issei and Nisei generations are what hold them together in the darkest of times.

Meet the Author

I’m happy to join your book club to discuss Between Two Freedoms or any of my books. I also love to join folks with a glass of wine. Contact me to schedule an event. elaine@elainekoyama.com