Author: Commonwealth Writers

Translated from Malay by Adriana Nordin Manan. 'Stuffy' was shortlisted for the 2019 Commonwealth Short Story Prize.  

‘The Bride’ was shortlisted for the 2019 Commonwealth Short Story Prize.  

‘A Hurricane and the Price of Fish’ was shortlisted for the 2019 Commonwealth Short Story Prize.  

Translated from Greek by Lina Protopapa ‘Death Customs’ won the overall 2019 Commonwealth Short Story Prize, and the regional prize…

All I Know about Film

‘Holding On, Letting Go’ was shortlisted for the 2018 Commonwealth Short Story Prize.  

‘Dancing with Ma’ was shortlisted for the 2018 Commonwealth Short Story Prize.  

Sitting cross-legged with hands folded in prayer, her head bowed in deep reverence, I watch my grandmother chant inaudible verses…

‘Juju’ was shortlisted for the 2018 Commonwealth Short Story Prize. Read more about the Prize here.  

Saving Japan’s Heritage Farmhouses

'Son-Son's Birthday' was shortlisted for the 2018 Commonwealth Short Story Prize.   Kingston, Jamaica: Mi wake up this morning like…

Tears to Fool a God