All Interviews

Conversations that honor depth, nuance, and the complexity of creative life.

Poet Novelist Malaysia

Deborah Wong on Music, Memory, and Emotional Storytelling

A Malaysian poet and author whose work blends lyrical storytelling with deep emotional resonance, exploring love, loss, and self-discovery.

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Children's Author Singapore

Emily Lim-Leh on Voice, Resilience, and Writing for Children

A celebrated children's book author who found her voice through storytelling after losing her voice to a rare neurological condition.

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Author Philosophy

Jin Young Lim on The Dao of Flow, Water, and Living in Harmony

A multifaceted thinker whose work bridges ancient Daoist philosophy, contemplative practices, and modern challenges.

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Author Philippines

Justine Camacho-Tajonera on Steady Sarah, Waterfalls, and Self-Discovery

A Filipino author and poet whose romance novel follows a woman navigating upheavals by exploring waterfalls across the Philippines.

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Novelist Thailand

Kantarin Leelahuta on Storytelling, Fame, and a Lifetime of Writing

A prolific Thai novelist who began writing at age 12 and has since published over 70 titles, many adapted into television dramas.

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Author Fiction

Larry Nyanti on A Rei of Sunshine, Love, Loss, and the Supernatural

A doctor and writer from Borneo whose debut novel masterfully intertwines themes of love, loss, and the supernatural.

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Author Malaysia

Malcolm Mejin on Diary of a Rich Kid, Mount Hantu, and Writing for Young Readers

A Malaysian author known for his popular Diary of a Rich Kid series, blending humor, suspense, and relatable characters.

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Writer Singapore

Malcom Seah on Swimming Lessons, Grief, and the Surreal

A Singapore-based writer whose debut novel weaves memory, myth, and mystery into a haunting coming-of-age story.

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Journalist Author Philippines

Marga Ortigas on Journalism, Conflict, and Storytelling Across Borders

A seasoned journalist whose three-decade career covering war and humanitarian crises spans five continents and two global news networks.

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Author Philippines

Mica De Leon on Love on the Second Read, Publishing, and Writing Across Genres

A celebrated Filipino author known for romance-comedy and speculative fiction novels that blend humor, heart, and imaginative storytelling.

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Memoir History

Nusrat Fatima Jafri on This Land We Call Home, Identity, and Belonging

A cinematographer and writer whose memoir traces her family's journey from the Bhantu tribe through India's complex caste and religious landscape.

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Author Speaker Asia

Aaron Pang on The Unstuck Mindset and Empowering Introverts

A transformational leader and host of Asia's No. 1 Purpose Podcast, empowering introverts to discover their unique strengths.

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