Join us for the launch of The Grand Arcade, the debut short story collection by Vinita Ramani, and dive into a rich discussion led by Daryl Qilin Yam, author of Be Your Own Bae, alongside Choo Yi Feng of The Waiting Room. Together, they will explore themes of personal autonomy, social conformity, and emotional depth that drive their short stories, making them so punchy and impactful.
Don’t miss this insightful evening of literary exploration!
VENUE: Sing Lit Station
ADDRESS: 22 Dickson Road, #02-01, Singapore, 209506
TICKETS: Peatix
Vinita Ramani, based at Mandai Wildlife Group, creates wildlife-related content and has contributed to RICE Media and Kontinentalist on diverse topics. Her film and music criticism has appeared globally, and her writing is featured in various notable publications. She co-authored the graphic memoir Bearing Witness (2022) and has received an Arts Creation Fund grant. Born in India and raised in Bahrain, the UK, and Hong Kong, she now resides in Singapore with her family.
Daryl Qilin Yam, a Singaporean writer and editor, is known for works like Shantih Shantih Shantih (2021), shortlisted for the Singapore Literature Prize and set for a 2025 re-release. His second novel, Lovelier, Lonelier (2021), was a finalist for the Epigram Books Fiction Prize, while his debut, Kappa Quartet (2016), was among the best novels of 2016. His writing has also appeared in numerous publications. His writing has appeared in notable publications such as Berlin Quarterly, Mekong Review, Sewanee Review, The Straits Times, and the Best New Singaporean Short Stories anthology series.
Choo Yi Feng is an intertidal explorer, environmental activist, ecologist, and fiction writer. His work has appeared in publications like Foglifter Journal, Queer Southeast Asia, and Bayou Magazine. His story "Spider Hunters" was nominated for a Pushcart Prize, and The Waiting Room is his debut short fiction collection. He aspires to balance his passions for fiction writing and marine biology.