He was born in Tegal (Oct 20, 1960), and currently lives in Jakarta
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Photo courtesy / credit goes to Bentara Budaya BaliKurnia Effendi has published novels and books of poetry, short stories, and essays, among others: Bercinta di Bawah Bulan (2004), Kincir Api (2005, shortlisted for Khatulistiwa Literary Award 2006), Burung Kolibri Merah Dadu (2007), Merjan-Merjan Jiwa (2009), Tukang Bunga & Burung Gagak (2010), Anak Arloji (2011), Mendaras Cahaya (2012). He has read his works at Teater Utan Kayu Biennale Literary Festival (2005), Temu Sastra Kota (2005), Praja Mitra Utama (2008), Ubud Writers & Readers Festival (2010), Bali Emerging Writers (2011). Currently he is the chair of the Association of Short Story Writers (ANITA), also active at Komunitas Sastra Indonesia and Komunitas Sastra Kedailalang.1
Book(s)
 | Out of Ubud – Selected Work by New Voices at the Ubud Writers & Readers Festival Anthology 218 page(s), Lontar Foundation |
 | Kincir Api Collection of Short Stories 164 page(s), Gramedia Pustaka Utama |
