What is it about? Chinese-Indonesian, US-based Meddelin Chan finds herself in an impossible situation: after she accidentally kills her blind date in self-defense, her mother brings in reinforcements to help get rid of the body: her three sisters, Meddie’s aunties. But how can they cover up a … [Read more...]
The (Im)persistence of Memory: Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror 2021
May 19, 2021 by
New works of science fiction, fantasy, and horror untangle the often-fragile links between recollection and identity. Reset Sarina Dahlan. Blackstone, June In what PW called an “immersive debut,” Aris, a scientist, lives in a postapocalyptic society that mandates memory wipes every four years … [Read more...]
Q&A: Sarina Dahlan, Author of ‘Reset’
May 19, 2021 by
Thought-provoking and emotionally resonant, Reset will make you consider the haunting reality of love and loss, and the indelible marks they leave behind. We chat with author Sarina Dahlan about all things Reset, as well as favourite books, writing, and so much more! Plus, be sure to to check … [Read more...]
Must-Read Speculative Short Fiction: April 2021
May 15, 2021 by
This month I bring you an eccentric mix of short speculative fiction stories. Necromancy and ghosts, trauma and chronic pain, power and identity, sentient fruits and killer security units. Come for the weird, stay for the even weirder. “Mysteries of Visiocherries | Misteri Visiceri” by Rio … [Read more...]
How Powerful Poet Giovanna Lomanto Tackles Identity, Grief, a Bruised Heart in New Work
May 15, 2021 by
It’s Asian Heritage Month and Indonesian Chinese American poet and UC Berkeley senior, Giovanna Lomanto, is excited to release her second collection of poetry. A native Californian and former staff member of UC Press and the Berkeley Student Cooperative, Giovanna pens poetry by night after full days … [Read more...]
