It's me,
Van Le
Hey there! My name is Van, I'm a Writer, Freelance Journalist, and Tabletop Roleplaying Game (TTRPG) Hobbyist based in New Orleans, LA.
I have some of my work I'd like to share with you below!
Writing
Journalism
Recall and Response (February 2023) Comprehensive political feature about the mayor of New Orleans, LA contributed to ANTIGRAVITY Magazine. Link here.
Thriving Against the Tide (May 2023) In-depth interview with tribal chiefs of coastal communities about the environmental crisis contributed to ANTIGRAVITY Magazine. Link here.
Last Looks: AG Picks for the 2023 New Orleans Film Festival (November 2023) Reviews and synopses for Asian-created and -centered films contributed to ANTIGRAVITY Magazine (Asog (Seán Devlin), Boat People (Thao Lam), Childhood (Thời Thơ Ấu) (Vi Tuong Bui), Delta (Jing Ai Ng), I Wanna Become the Sky (Jess X. Snow), Return to Youth (回春) (Mel Sangyi Zhao)). Link here.
Tabletop Roleplaying Games
The Bleakwood Terror. A short-form horror adventure 5e adventure module based on the swamps of Louisiana. Created using the Simple Microsoft Word Template by Laura Hirsbrunner. Images from DMs Guild Creator Resources. Original cover artwork by me. (sample previews only, unpublished product)
Meliora, the Unbound City. A one-shot setting based on the Swedish band, Ghost. Google Doc.
Personal Blog
One Hundred Things is a variety collection of personal essays and writing. Link here.
Production
(2021 - 2023)
My favorite episodes. Podcast recordings I consider some of my favorite work. Google Drive.
Podcast pre-recordings. Audio recordings produced by me and used in my podcast. Google Drive.