Tag Archives: literature
Write your own happy endings
http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2010/01/10/write-your-own-happy-endings.html Sara Veal J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter series wrapped up in 2007, but for Dian, a 40-year-old housewife in Bandung, the story continues. While her kids are at school and her husband is at the office, she finds time to … Continue reading
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Neil Gaiman: The prince of stories
http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2010/01/03/neil-gaiman-the-prince-stories.html Sara Veal He’s transformed Death into a likable young woman and conjured a happy childhood for an orphan raised by ghosts in a graveyard. Unsurprisingly, Neil Gaiman is unafraid of dying. “If my plane goes down tomorrow, I’m in … Continue reading
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A not-so grave coming of age
http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2010/01/03/a-notso-grave-coming-age.html Sara Veal The Graveyard Book, Neil Gaiman’s tale about a boy who is raised by ghosts in a graveyard, will delight and spook readers of all ages. Liberally sprinkled with the master storyteller’s inimitable blend of humor and horror, … Continue reading
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John Ajvide Lindqvist : Monsters, magic and Morrissey
http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2009/12/20/john-ajvide-lindqvist-monsters-magic-and-morrissey.html Sara Veal John Ajvide Lindqvist doesn’t like vampires, and hasn’t the slightest idea why the fanged ones are so in vogue. “There’s such an immense amount of rubbish,” says the Swedish writer. “It’s so sad because when you go … Continue reading
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How to become a novelist in 30 days
http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2009/12/13/how-become-a-novelist-30-days.html Sara Veal The next bestseller to hit Indonesian shelves might have been born last month, in a frenzied labor of love powered by caffeine and the camaraderie of fellow writers around the city and beyond. This November was the … Continue reading
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Juicy explosions in the sky
http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2009/11/22/juicy-explosions-sky.html Sara Veal On Aug. 17, 1988, a Hercules C130 – a sturdy, American-made military aircraft – unexpectedly crashed, killing then Pakistan dictator General Zia ul Haq, several of his top army generals and an American ambassador, effectively cutting short … Continue reading
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Mohammed Hanif : Facing facts, fiction and fruit
http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2009/11/22/mohammed-hanif-facing-facts-fiction-and-fruit.html Sara Veal Mohammed Hanif has had a diverse career that many would envy: fighter pilot, political journalist, BBC correspondent, playwright, screenwriter and now bestselling author. His 2008 debut novel A Case of Exploding Mangoes receives much critical acclaim, including … Continue reading
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Calling all budding Indonesian novelists
http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2009/11/11/calling-all-budding-indonesian-novelists.html Sara Veal Have you ever planned on writing a novel? Or are you already a seasoned novelist looking for your next challenge? Well, there could be no better time to put pen to paper. November is the 11th annual … Continue reading
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Found in translation
http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2009/11/09/found-translation.html Sara Veal Much like Indonesia itself, the vast Asian region is rich with culture and full of voices, all of which translate into a storytelling goldmine, be it through prose, poetry, comics or films. Unfortunately, the region’s strengths are … Continue reading
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Raising his voice
http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2009/11/08/raising-his-voice.html Sara Veal Thai writer Chart Korbjitti is the epitome of serenity, with a warm smile and measured, lyrical manner of speaking. You’d never guess the harsh social ordeals he subjects some of his characters to, such as a good-hearted … Continue reading
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