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Kurnia Effendi

Writer / Member of Alinea



Kurnia 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


  1. InterSastra 



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