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I read 'Greater Than The Sum' from Tse Hao Guang's 'Deeds of Light'. 

deeds of light (43:37) ekphrasis / art (46:47) food republic (51:06) fav writers (53:50) how did you begin as a poet? (56:31) fav poem he's written (58:56) advice for aspiring writers (1:02:47)

translation (21:30) formal poetry in sg (28:20) 'lyrical' and 'confessional' (33:40) confessionalism (36:42) deeds of light (38:08) pasir ris (40:20)

self-intro (1:20) the international left-hand calligraphy association (2:20) deeds v.s. calligraphy (6:05) free verse (11:37) formal poetry in sg (14:28) english v.s. chinese literary tradition (18:50)

In this episode, Jovan and I chat with local writer and editor Tse Hao Guang about various topics, ranging from his forthcoming collection of poetry (The International Left-Hand Calligraphy Association) to confessionalism (again!), from ekphrasis to form in poetry.  Timestamps: self-intro (1:20)  the international left-hand calligraphy association (2:20) deeds v.s. calligraphy (6:05) fre...

Jovan and I read and discuss 'Ahead My Father Moves' by Boey Kim Cheng.

Jovan and I read and discuss 'Loquats' by Sally Wen Mao.

Jovan and I read and discuss 'Kissing in Vietnamese' by Ocean Vuong.

3:10 -- Kissing in Vietnamese 16:31 -- Loquats 42:08 -- Ahead my father moves

I read 'Untitled' by Cyril Wong. 

I read 'Hotel' by Cyril Wong.

I read 'Cigarette' by Cyril Wong, Singapore's foremost confessional poet. 

topics discussed: literature in NUS, sad/happy writing, images he falls back on, editing process, advice for aspiring singaporean writers, recommended literary events in singapore, if we will get to hear him read poetry again anytime soon, his message to listeners. 

topics discussed: urgency in poetry, national service, queer love and intimacy in singapore, hookup culture, advice for young singaporeans, intellectual and creative writing processes.

topics discussed: 'this side of heaven', the horror genre, music, meditation, confessionalism, national service.

I read 'Palmistry' by Amanda Chong.

I read 'Love Letters' by Amanda Chong.

I read 'Sunny' by Amanda Chong.

I read 'Lamentations' by Amanda Chong.

In Part 3 of my conversation with Amanda Chong, we discuss the arts scene in Singapore, Singapore poetry, thoughts on ambition and success, and answer questions from the audience. Questions from the audience include:  1. Given the chance to rewind time, would you still have taken up a government scholarship? 2. How does your work in the government impact your writing? 3. What is your favourit...

I read 'How is it that we were magnetised?' by Amanda Chong.

In Part 2 of my conversation with Amanda Chong, we discuss her sources of inspiration, as well as the editing and sequencing processes of Professions. 

In Part 1 of my conversation with Amanda Chong, we discuss playwriting, emotional transparency in poetry, and her time at Hedgebrook. 

In my conversation with Amanda Chong, we discuss topics ranging from the editing process of Professions to her thoughts on achieving success in Singapore. Here are the timestamps:  1. what've you been doing (1:31) 2. differences btwn writing poetry & play (3:00) 3. being personal in poetry (4:37) 4. time at hedgebrook (8:27) 5. what inspires you to write (14:30) 6. editing process (16:16)...

Jovan and I read and discuss 'Said the Poet to the Analyst' by Anne Sexton.