{"id":304245,"date":"2024-11-01T10:00:09","date_gmt":"2024-11-01T02:00:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/?p=304245"},"modified":"2024-11-01T10:23:34","modified_gmt":"2024-11-01T02:23:34","slug":"singapore-writers-festival-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/singapore-writers-festival-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Literary legends: 6 top authors you don\u2019t want to miss at the Singapore Writers Festival 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Calling lovers of words, stories and all things literature: Asia\u2019s premier literary event is back and you\u2019ll wanna pencil this into your calendar. Yes, we\u2019re talking about the Singapore Writers Festival 2024, organised by Arts House Limited! The 27th edition of this multilingual literary festival will be held from 8 to 17 November this year, and as writers (and certified book lovers), we\u2019ve been fervently counting down to its return.<\/p>\n<p>Themed \u2018In Our Nature\u2019, this year\u2019s festival is all about looking inward and reflecting on what it means to be human. With over 200 programmes, expect an exciting line-up comprising immersive experiences, exhibitions, performances and film screenings. What are we most stoked for? The meet-the-author sessions and talks where we can get up close with our favourite literary legends. Here are six best-selling authors who will be staging an appearance at the Singapore Writers Festival 2024!<\/p>\n<h2>Meet 6 top authors at Singapore Writers Festival 2024<\/h2>\n<h3>1. Esi Edugyan, author of Washington Black<\/h3>\n<p>We can always count on historical fiction books to transport us to distant eras and places, and Esi Edugyan does this exceptionally well with her sensitively told stories. Her Booker-shortlisted novels Washington Black and Half-Blood Blues whisk us away to perilous eras where the protagonists undergo violent oppression like slavery.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s your chance to sit down with Edugyan as she unveils how historical fiction can be used with care to tackle complex issues like identity, freedom and power.<br \/>\n<em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singaporewritersfestival.com\/programme-details-2024\/meet-the-author\/meet-the-author-esi-edugyan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Meet the Author: Esi Edugyan<\/a>, Victoria Theatre, 15 November, 8pm to 9pm, $30 per ticket<\/em><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_304246\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-304246\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-304246 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/singapore-writers-festival-2024-Esi-Edugyan-and-Baek-Sehee-900x643.jpg\" alt=\"singapore-writers-festival-2024-Esi Edugyan and Baek Sehee\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/singapore-writers-festival-2024-Esi-Edugyan-and-Baek-Sehee-900x643.jpg 900w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/singapore-writers-festival-2024-Esi-Edugyan-and-Baek-Sehee-768x549.jpg 768w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/singapore-writers-festival-2024-Esi-Edugyan-and-Baek-Sehee.jpg 1400w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/643;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-304246\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Authors Esi Edugyan and Baek Sehee. Photography: Tamara Poppitt, Baek Sehee<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>2. Baek Sehee, author of I Want to Die but I Want to Eat Tteokbokki<\/h3>\n<p>With such an intriguing title, it\u2019s no wonder why this best-seller has received tremendous attention on platforms like BookTok (aka the vibrant book community on TikTok). But look beneath the quirky tagline and you\u2019ll uncover an intimate story of a young woman navigating her mental health issues.<\/p>\n<p>Part memoir and part self-help book, this debut story from Baek Sehee will resonate with anyone who\u2019s ever felt alone in their everyday despair. Join this intimate conversation with Baek where you\u2019ll get to ask candid questions, pick her brain and unpack her powerful stories.<br \/>\n<em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singaporewritersfestival.com\/programme-details-2024\/meet-the-author\/meet-the-author-baek-sehee\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Meet the Author: Baek Sehee<\/a>, Victoria Theatre, 16 November, 4pm to 5pm, $30 per ticket<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>3. Cat Bohannon, author of Eve<\/h3>\n<p>Think you understand the history of evolution? Cat Bohannon\u2019s bestseller Eve challenges everything you know about it by putting the female body in the spotlight. Witty and hard-hitting, it\u2019s an eye-opening read about the development of the female sex over the last 200 million years and how that has shaped our lives today.<\/p>\n<p>If this discussion piques your curiosity, secure a spot at the keynote session with Bohannon as she delves into her book and unravels new perspectives on the history you thought you knew. Come ready to learn, un-learn and deep-dive into our evolutionary past!<br \/>\n<em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singaporewritersfestival.com\/programme-details-2024\/lecture\/festival-keynote-talk-cat-bohannon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Festival Keynote Talk: Cat Bohannon<\/a>, Victoria Theatre, 16 November, 7pm to 8pm, $30 per ticket<\/em><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_304247\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-304247\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-304247 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/singapore-writers-festival-2024-Cat-Bohannon-and-Shehan-Karunatilaka-900x643.jpg\" alt=\"singapore-writers-festival-2024-Cat Bohannon and Shehan Karunatilaka\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/singapore-writers-festival-2024-Cat-Bohannon-and-Shehan-Karunatilaka-900x643.jpg 900w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/singapore-writers-festival-2024-Cat-Bohannon-and-Shehan-Karunatilaka-768x549.jpg 768w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/singapore-writers-festival-2024-Cat-Bohannon-and-Shehan-Karunatilaka.jpg 1400w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/643;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-304247\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Authors Cat Bohannon and Shehan Karunatilaka. Photography: Stefano Giovannini, Shehan Karunatilaka<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>4. Shehan Karunatilaka, author of The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida<\/h3>\n<p>Buckle up \u2018cos this 2022 Booker Prize-winning novel by Shehan Karunatilaka will take you on a wild ride! Set in the tumultuous state of Sri Lanka in 1989, this magical realism story follows a dead war photographer trying to uncover the truth behind his death. It\u2019s a satirical and witty tale with whodunnit elements that thriller fans will love.<\/p>\n<p>Save the date for a cosy meet-the-author session with Shehan. Listen as he opens up about his writing journey, answers questions about this riveting story and discusses the art of magical realism in storytelling.<br \/>\n<em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singaporewritersfestival.com\/programme-details-2024\/meet-the-author\/meet-the-author-shehan-karunatilaka\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Meet the Author: Shehan Karunatilaka<\/a>, Victoria Concert Hall, 10 November, 11.30am to 12.30pm, $30 per ticket<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>5. Gregory Pardlo, author of Spectral Evidence and Digest<\/h3>\n<p>Poetry fans, here\u2019s a literary legend you don\u2019t want to miss. Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Gregory Pardlo will hold a masterclass where he\u2019ll impart his experiences and insights on poetry creation. Learn how to draw from the beauty and ugliness within your reality, history and culture to craft personal poems with powerful storytelling. An ode to the festival theme, this masterclass will spur you to reflect on the destructive forces in your life and gain strength from them.<br \/>\n<em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singaporewritersfestival.com\/programme-details-2024\/masterclass-talk\/after-the-fire-masterclass-talk-with-gregory-pardlo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">After the Fire: Masterclass Talk with Gregory Pardlo<\/a>, Chamber, The Arts House at the Old Parliament, 9 November, 2.30pm to 3.30pm, $30 per ticket<\/em><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_304248\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-304248\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-304248 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/singapore-writers-festival-2024-Gregory-Pardlo-and-Krystal-Sutherland-900x643.jpg\" alt=\"singapore-writers-festival-2024-Gregory Pardlo and Krystal Sutherland\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/singapore-writers-festival-2024-Gregory-Pardlo-and-Krystal-Sutherland-900x643.jpg 900w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/singapore-writers-festival-2024-Gregory-Pardlo-and-Krystal-Sutherland-768x549.jpg 768w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/singapore-writers-festival-2024-Gregory-Pardlo-and-Krystal-Sutherland.jpg 1400w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/643;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-304248\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Authors Gregory Pardlo and Krystal Sutherland. Photography: Marco Giugliarelli, Lisa Fahey<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>6. Krystal Sutherland, author of House of Hollow and The Invocations<\/h3>\n<p>Ever wondered how your favourite horror novels come to life? Let internationally published author Krystal Sutherland (whose books have been published in more than 20 countries!) share some tips and tricks on crafting spine-chilling stories with creepy atmospheric settings. Not for the faint-hearted, her bestselling books House of Hollow and The Invocations embody the essence of gothic horror, featuring quintessential supernatural elements like witches and demons. Horror lovers and thrill junkies, you\u2019ll want in on this.<br \/>\n<em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singaporewritersfestival.com\/programme-details-2024\/meet-the-author\/meet-the-author-krystal-sutherland\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Meet the Author: Krystal Sutherland<\/a>, Victoria Concert Hall, 10 November, 5.30pm to 6.30pm, entry by Festival Pass<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>Singapore Writers Festival 2024: A thought-provoking line-up awaits<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_304250\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-304250\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-304250 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/singapore-writers-festival-2024-audience-900x643.jpg\" alt=\"singapore-writers-festival-2024-audience\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/singapore-writers-festival-2024-audience-900x643.jpg 900w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/singapore-writers-festival-2024-audience-768x549.jpg 768w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/singapore-writers-festival-2024-audience.jpg 1400w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/643;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-304250\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photography: Arts House Limited<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>From robust discussions on civil war and female evolution to mental wellness, it\u2019s your chance to flex those mental muscles and pick the brains of these top literary stars. Besides getting up-close and personal with your fave authors, don\u2019t miss the full <a href=\"https:\/\/www.singaporewritersfestival.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Singapore Writers Festival<\/a> line-up with over 200 programmes from 8 to 17 November 2024.<\/p>\n<p>While individually ticketed programmes are available for selected events (including the meet-the-author, masterclass and keynote talk sessions), we\u2019d recommend getting the SWF Festival Pass or Youth Pass for fuss-free access. This one pass offers access to up to 150 diverse programmes, including panel discussions, talks, workshops, readings and more.<\/p>\n<p>Snag your tickets on the website and get ready to celebrate the best of Singapore\u2019s and Asia\u2019s literary world!<\/p>\n<p><em>This post is in partnership with Arts House Limited, organiser of Singapore Writers Festival 2024.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Calling lovers of words, stories and all things literature: Asia\u2019s premier literary event is back and you\u2019ll wanna pencil this into your calendar. Yes, we\u2019re talking about the Singapore Writers Festival 2024, organised by Arts House Limited! 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