Intan Paramaditha’s book, Gentayangan: Pilih Sendiri Petualangan Sepatu Merahmu(The Wandering: Choose Your Own Red Shoes Adventure), was among recipients of the 2019 PEN/Heim Translation Fund Grants. First established in 2003, PEN/Heim Translation Fund awards grants to promote the publication and … [Read more...]
Rajawali Bercerita: “I Want to Tell a Story Too”
December 19, 2018 by
“Who wants to hear a story?” asked Kak Dito. “I do… I do… I do…” shouted the children. That morning (2/12), Sanggar Fortune 1 located in Pondok Pinang received a visit from Rajawali Group. This time, Kak Satrio Anindito got the turn to tell a story. With his witty style, as he was telling a story … [Read more...]
Writer links recent transmigrants to Papua conflict
August 12, 2018 by
Recent generations of Indonesian migrants to Papua region have driven conflict, a West Papuan novelist says. Aprila Wayar this month published her third novel, Sentuh Papua, which covered human rights issues and the effects of Indonesian transmigration in Papua. Transmigration refers to … [Read more...]
Eka Kurniawan, Eko Nugroho shed light on ‘Love Knows No End’
August 7, 2018 by
On Saturday, art and literature enthusiasts flocked to Ekologi Coffee in Yogyakarta to attend a discussion on Cinta Tak Ada Mati (Love Knows No End). A collection of short stories by acclaimed writer Eka Kurniawan, the book was republished in April with a new cover that was illustrated by artist Eko … [Read more...]
Laksmi Pamuntjak’s ‘Amba’ Sequel to Be Published in Germany
July 27, 2018 by
A sequel to Laksmi Pamuntjak’s award-winning debut novel "Amba," or "The Question of Red," is expected to be released next month, but not in the author's home country of Indonesia. "Herbtskind," or "The Fall Baby," will instead be published in Germany by Ullstein Verlag. The author spoke to the … [Read more...]