Archive for 2009
Poetry: Sudden in Youth (Felix Cheong) reviewed by Richard Lord
Sudden in Youth by Felix Cheong
Ethos Books, Singapore (2009); 94 pp
Review by Richard Lord
Usually, the appearance of a “New and Selected Poems” would signal a thickish volume with works spread over decades. But this is Singapore, where you could count the number of poets who’ve been turning out good poetry consistently for decades on the [...]
3. Snapshot Malaysia – Yusuf Martin
The 3rd in the new Snapshot series. 500 word contibutions welcome.
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Throughout the sundering heat of the equatorial afternoon, the pink, nude lizard watched. This creature’s bulbous eyes swivelled each time I moved in my chair, or answered the telephone, watching like some Gecko CCTV, spying for knows which crazy organisation; constantly recording each itch I [...]
Theatre review: Sofaman by Zafar Anjum (Singapore)
In a way, the play recognizes the ills of life under capitalism.
One night in Nana by Susan Loone (Thailand)
Creamy, foamy, and steamy, with a flirtatious sprinkle of cinnamon and vanilla, the mug of latte, with a signature that says ‘coffee break’, in front of me is begging to be sipped.
Where have all the authors gone by Capt Elmo Jayawardena (Sri Lanka)
There need to be some organisation that collects book lovers and the infant literate to share a common voice.
Creative Non-Fiction: Wake From – Mia Tijam (Philippines)
Wake from
I’m awake
It’s 3:05 am
It’s still night
…………..My eyes are open:
…………..I saw that I was somewhere— carnival or circus—somewhere high with a roller-coaster and flapping flags in the blue and white sky. There were people laughing and talking about where to go, what to ride, where to play billiards, where to eat and drink after.
…………………..He was [...]
Theatre Review: Hailing a Cabaret – Richard Lord
Despite all those mammoth speed bumps over the past year, globalisation continues to leap barriers. For instance, in mid-October, Broadway made its way to the more sedate side of Boat Quay, served up in a neat sampler of 18 tasty and easy-to-digest favourites from the Broadway back catalogue. This all took place at The Hall, [...]
2. Snapshot Libya – A. J. Thomas
Writers Connect is proud to introduce a regular series called ‘Snapshots’ – ‘flash faction’ from around the globe. We are happy to consider contributions of 500 words with a personal viewpoint from anywhere on the planet. Please submit with your own photos.
Room with a View…
As great expanses of white clouds float in an otherwise blue [...]
Pipi and Puddypup by Nanny Eliana (S’pore)
I laughed, although it was not the swelling chortle, but one that gave way to a wan smile.
‘I would rather settle for a mediocre novel…’: Voices from chaos by Zafar Anjum (S’pore)
The Singapore Writers Festival 2009 came to a close on Sunday (1 Nov)
