Monthly Archives: October 2012

Ubud encounters: Louise Doughty lets fly

Writer Louise Doughty doesn’t shy away from controversy in her work or in person. Continue reading →

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Ubud encounters: Jeffrey Eugenides ‘Greeks it up’

The novelist had to explore his roots to write the Pulitzer Prize winner novel Middlesex. Continue reading →

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Ubud encounters: start the day with Lemn Sissay

UK poet and playwright Lemn Sissay reveals his morning ritual. Continue reading →

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Ubud encounters: Neal Hall, surgeon-poet, moves many

Neal Hall’s Nigger for Life isn’t about race. Continue reading →

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Ubud encounters: Justin Torres gets angry, Neal Hall moves

At the Ubud Writers Festival, talking with novelist Justin Torres, surgeon-poet Neal Hall Continue reading →

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