On the 07th of September from 4.00pm to 5.00pm (GMT+530), The Asian masterclass will introduce you a new author among its shortlist for The Asian Prize for Fiction.
The Asian Masterclass 02, uncovering literary layers of Harchandrai’s writing
The Asian MasterClass 01 is now open for registration
The inaugural session of The Asian MasterClass is scheduled for August 31st, 2024, from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM GMT+530. In this session, the author of The Witch in the Peepul Tree, shortlisted for The Asian Prize for Fiction, will explore the topic ‘Where do stories come from?’
The Longlist of The Asian Prize for Short Story annonced.
The Asian Prizes announced the longlist of The Asian Prize for Short Story 2024 edition on the 31st day of July 2024, at The Asian House of Literature, Sri Lanka. The Prize was one of the two prizes given for unpublished work (The Asian Prize for Short Sotry, The Asian Prize for Poetry) by The Asian Group of Literature.
Featured Literature Press – Letter to Future by eShan uncovers the Layers and Grandiose Contours of Existence with its Boundless Philosophical Prowess
Featured Literature Press – Letter to Future by eShan uncovers the Layers and Grandiose Contours of Existence with its Boundless Philosophical Prowess.
‘The Writers Don’t Write for Their Peers…’ Six unique voices surface with The Asian Prize for Fiction’s Shortlist…
From the longlist, these six books have emerged as distinguished works, securing their place on The Shortlist for The Asian Prize for Fiction 2023. They are now awaiting the highly anticipated super shortlist- The Trio, which will be revealed in November 2024.
Finding Penrose: A Decades-Long Promise Brought to Life
It was a promise made over forty years ago that has now blossomed into a captivating true story poised to captivate audiences worldwide. Author Paula Sheridan’s lifelong commitment to honouring the legacy of Penrose Matsile has resulted in the upcoming release of “Finding Penrose”
V V Ganeshananthan wins Women’s Prize for Fiction
VV Ganeshananthan’s Brotherless Night has won Women’s Prize for fiction 2024. Sarted in 1995, the $30,000 worth Women’s prize for fiction, currently in its 29th year, claims to be the most significant […]
The faces behind the masterpieces: The Asian Prize for Fiction 2023 – Longlisted Authors
Global literature is nowadays a crazy Darwinian pool, with new talents emerging with wings, old talents sharpening their talons and genes of genres mixing and blurring the lines! The Asian Prize for […]
Commonwealth Regional Prize Winner Saras Manikkam chairs The Asian Prize for Short Story 2024
The Asian Prize for Short Story is an International Prize curated by The Asian Prizes, a subsidiary of The Asian Group of Literature. ‘We had submissions from all over the world, from […]
Brotherless Night is the book I wanted to read, so I wrote it. VV Ganeshananthan
They say you should write the book you want to read. I wrote Brotherless Night because I wanted to read a book set in Jaffna during this time period—one focused on civilian lives, particularly those of Tamil women, students, teachers, and political dissidents.
BOOKAROO Children’s Literature Festival comes to Sri Lanka
Bookaroo is India’s first and biggest Children’s Literature Festival. The festival continues its attempts to spread the joy of books and reading in its 17th port of call in what will be the45th edition of the festival in its 16th year.
The Asian Prize for Fiction Long List 2023: A glimpse
Each tale on the long-list offers a glimpse into the human condition, reminding us of the power of storytelling to inspire, enlighten, and unite us across cultures and continents.So, fellow connoisseurs, what are your thoughts on these thought-provoking, illuminating literary works that have been listed for better recognition and honour? Share your opinion with us as well. This is, after all, an award with a reader-centric approach.
The Asian Prize for Fiction: A Recognition for the Elegance of Global Literature.
Forget the glitzy award ceremonies and hefty checks; forget the question, “So what’s the point of another literary price?”. You will know that things are about to get very real in literary-spear when the Asian Prize for Fiction announce its short listees for the Asian Prize 2023 edition, carving a unique path in the global literary landscape.
Casa África launches the tenth edition of Purorrelato, its micro-story contest…
The Casa África launches the tenth edition of Purorrelato, its micro-story contest that aims to promote literary creation that encourages us to feel and think about Africa and to continue showing different realities that approach us to the continent, away from the stereotypes that have marked it for so long.
The Poetry London Prize, open for submissions.
The Poetry London Prize is a major, internationally renowned award for a single outstanding poem. Previous winners include Liz Berry, Niall Campbell, Romalyn Ante and Richard Scott. Now open for submissions.
The SmokeLong Quarterly Award for Flash Fiction 2024
The grand prize winner of The Smokey is automatically nominated for The Best Small Fictions, The Pushcart, Best of the Net, and any other prize we deem appropriate. The grand prize winner will be paid $2500.
The fifth day of the Ceylon Literary Festival 2024: Curtains close on the newest literary celebration of the town.
The five-day extravaganza of the Ceylon Literary Festival comes to an end tomorrow, leaving attendees with a bittersweet farewell as they reminisce on insightful discussions, captivating stories, and vibrant cultural experiences. As the closing chapter approaches, the festival’s impact resonates deeply, painting a vivid picture of Sri Lanka’s literary landscape and its unwavering spirit.
The Ceylon Literary and Arts Festival descends the hills to Colombo.
The festival’s third day will also feature a captivating lineup of predominantly international authors engaging in enlightening conversations. These cleverly themed curated sessions will delve into contemporary topics such as body image’s role in literature, the allure of murder mysteries, or the intricacies of screenwriting.
Les connoisseurs, c’est à vous ! Exploring the second day of Ceylon Literary Festival
The second day of the Ceylon Literary and Arts Festival (CLF) will unfold tomorrow (09th Feb 2024) at Suisse Hotel Kandy with more engaging panel discussions and a captivating exploration of Helga’s Folly, a fan favourite unique venue with art and rich history.
In conversation with Charu Nivedita about his latest novel “Conversations with Aurangzeb”
All my works of fiction, in my perspective, involve a dialogue with my readers as well as with the Creator. As a postmodern writer, I intentionally avoid creating closed texts.
The Asian Review 