Written by Safwah Abdul Razak | @safwah.ak Diana looked at her daughter’s mouth, with bits and pieces of chawanmushi everywhere. They were sitting together at a Japanese restaurant and the sushi conveyor belt whirred constantly beside them. The smell of sashimi wafted around the restaurant as the chef, situated right behind Diana’s seat, began to …
By Alisa Neeza Labour day is just around the corner and since it falls on a Sunday, a well-deserved break from the whirlwind of your work or studies awaits you! If you’re thinking of picking up a book to soothe your mind and body with a must-have hot beverage by your side, we have a …
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Written and interviewed by Nuraina Zack Shah is back again with another new published poetry and short stories collection titled A Strange and Wicked Magic. The best-selling author of “More than Words” gave me the honour to spend some time with me in answering some questions on how his new poetry book came to life. …
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Written by Nuraina | @heyainaaa It was another usual Tuesday for me. My days were always dull, clouded by an unknown, bright abyss that was the only thing that filled my vision. I could hear other people’s eyes on me as I tapped my way down the hallway, passing by the other students. It was …
@khayma_balakrishnan Colours. Specks of stars in the night skyPerfect for wishesTransforming into dew at dawnSliding through my fingers Little rays of morning sunlight,Kisses my skin,Ferocious noon heat,Forms beads of sweat Pink hues at duskFor the child within meRolling clouds and flyaway birdsWhile I laugh in glee Colours of my dayPeppered with life,Moments, strung like beadsMaking …
Literary fiction is a broad category given to books that focus predominantly on character, theme, and style — often above plot. These novels are, because of their literary ‘merit’, considered to be among the ripest pickings for prestigious awards like the National Book Award and the Booker Prize. If you’re writing literary fiction (which, since …
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