Here we go again, friends. This contest is for book or story reviews of works by authors who are Desi or South East Asians. I'll definitely accept work by authors who are of Desi or South East Asian descent who live elsewhere. I will not accept works by authors of European descent who live in the Indian subcontinent or South East Asia.
The National Library of China. Image by IQRemix CC BY-SA 2.0
Much like in my previous contests, I can provide some names: Aliette de Bodard, Zen Cho, JY Yang, Yoon Ha Lee, Marjorie Liu, Jeannette Ng, Vina Jie-Min Prasad, and Fonda Lee were all listed in my previous contest, but since this one doesn't have any gender specific rules, lets add some cis dudes: Ken Liu, John Chu, Wesley Chu. And some more names: Joyce Chng, S. Qiouyi Lu, Alyssa Wong, Isabel Yap, S.B. Divya, Vandana Singh, Hao Jingfang, Malinda Lo, Cassandra Khaw, and Hiromi Goto.
As usual, I am happy to provide recs. If you list 5 works you like in the comments, I will recommend a specific work by a Desi or South East Asian author. Much like in the previous contest, short fiction is fine.
This is a 1 week contest. Most of these authors have short fiction that is available to read for free online, so no extra time this go around.
The contest prize will, once again, be 10 SBD. With 5 SBD possibly going to a strong second place.
The Rules
- The review must be in a post on the Steem blockchain, and must include a link to the book. Goodreads or any online store.
- The book or story must no older than 2010.
- The book or story must be science fiction or fantasy, though I support a broad definition of those.
- It must be a book or story you liked or loved. Not here for fiction hate.
- Can be either YA or for adults.
- You have one week to post the review.
- You have to comment on this post with a link to the review.
- The author must be Desi or South East Asian or of Desi or South East Asian descent.
Start reading!
Previous contests:
200 Followers and a 10 SBD Contest!
Book Review Contest: Winners and Thoughts
WOC and Trans Author Book Review Contest
WOC and Trans Author Book Review Contest results
