ELIAS EK x FARRAH FURTADO x TRISTA DI GENOVA x JONATHAN M. HEMMINGS BOOK DISCUSSION x SIGNING EVENT @ APEX BOOKSTORE TAIPEI: On July 19 Saturday afternoon, four foreign writers Farrah Furtado (Canada), Trista di Genova (America), Elias Ek from Sweden, and Jonathan M. Hemmings (South Africa). These four noted writers will take turns about…
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Book-signing 6/29: ‘How to start a business in Taiwan’
Sunday, June 29 in Kaohsiung, author Elias Ek will be making a presentation and signing books. Wild East / Culture Shock Have you considered starting your own business but is not really sure what should be the first step? Not sure if Taiwan is an entrepreneur-friendly environment? Want to know the key points for a…
Read moreDavid Wood’s book launch ‘absolutely successful’
One participant at the book launch, Gloria, described the packed event as an 'absolutely successful' evening. Photo: Trista di Genova The Wild East / Entertainment BIRDS IN CAGES AT THE BIKE REPAIR SHOP is David Wood’s first book of poems, and on Saturday, April 12th 2014 we invited you to join us at Retro Coffee,…
Read moreThe Writing Cure: A Conversation with Trista di Genova
Trista di Genova's new book 'The Swede in Me' launches at the TIBE Feb. 5-10. When the TIBE (Taipei International Book Exhibition) comes to town Feb. 5-10, 2014 two local expat writers will be represented, L. Farrah Furtado and Trista di Genova. In a joint interview published in the February 2014 issue of Centered on…
Read moreExpat author Furtado to present at Taipei Intl Book Exhibition
Author L. Farrah Furtado will be presenting at the Taipei International Book Exhibtion (TIBE) Feb. 5-10. First generation Canadian, her parents immigrated during the 1960’s to British Columbia to escape poverty and the Salazar fascist regime. FURTADO is a nominee for the Camoes prize, viewed in some countries as the equivalent to the Nobel Prize…
Read moreLiterary high felt at Taichung ‘Writ’ events
The Writ events: Always a great show and showcase for new writing talent. The Writ is a quarterly literary event that takes place at the Taichung Refuge, in the exotic setting of the former Dongshan Amusement Park. In December, “This may be The LAST Writ at The Refuge Community, so we want to make it…
Read moreAuthor Furtado: ‘My fans are like my family’
"Furtado earlier this year at the Beijing Book Fair. Order your autographed copies directly from the author: lisa.tribe.furtado@gmail.com. In this exclusive interview, the Wild East’s Trista di Genova asks author L. Farrah Furtado about her latest news, views on writing and her WIP ‘Pop-Rock-Cop’. Both local expat writers will be participating in the 2014 Taipei…
Read more’20 questions’ with author Trista di Genova
By Mandy Chang, Wild East Exclusives Mandy Chang interviews author Trista di Genova Q. What’s your name? Trista di Genova Q. How many people are there in your family? I don’t know. Maybe 7 billion? Q. What is your star sign? Capricorn Q. Where are you from? Tucson, Arizona USA Q: How long does it…
Read more‘Taiwan Book Fest 2’ features local writers @ Huashan
Taiwan Book Fest showcased the work of local writers on Taiwan. Some of the writers, from left to right: Richard Saunders, Stig Hansen, Trista di Genova, Nick Kembel, Lisa Furtado, and on the right, John Ross. The Wild East / Culture TAIWAN BOOK FEST 2 is at Huashan Arts Center in Taipei (but a better…
Read moreTaichung Refuge ‘Writ IV’ event a Mecca for writers this weekend
Megan Dooley putting on an amazing performance at The Writ IV. Photo: Trista di Genova “The Written Word is Solace, A Sword, A Universe in a World.” – Paul Davies “The Writ: Words Over a Deep Hole” will provide a literary evening at The Taichung Refuge this Saturday, September 29, 2012. Some of the Readers/Performers…
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