Saturday, 30 July 2011
Wednesday, 20 July 2011
Sneak preview of the next title by Matahari Books
Title: Growing up with Ghosts
Author: Bernice Chauly
Launch date: 23 August.
Author: Bernice Chauly
Launch date: 23 August.
Sunday, 17 July 2011
Wednesday, 13 July 2011
Box-office figures for the first 20 local films of the year
1. KL Gangster - RM11.74 million
2. Kongsi - RM8.1 million
3. Khurafat - RM8.08 million
4. Hikayat Merong Mahawangsa - RM6.5 million
5. Nur Kasih - RM4.93 million
6. Great Day - RM4.5 million (estimated)
7. Karak - RM4.3 million
8. Homecoming - RM4 million
9. Sini Ada Hantu - RM1.3 million
10. Kembar Siang - RM1.2 million
11=Cun - RM1.1 million
11= Senjakala - RM1.1 million
13 Penunggu Istana - RM890,000
14 Seru - RM870,000
15 Haq - RM800,000
16 Dilarang Masuk - RM750,000
17 ... Dalam Botol - RM570,000
18 Momok Jangan Panggil Aku - RM550,000
19. Ratu - RM200,000
20 Toyol Nakal - RM190,000
Source: FINAS
Saturday, 9 July 2011
Selangor Times short stories that I had missed
Enjoy :-)
The bad news is that entries have been very slow in coming. If there aren't any new stories, the Fiction section will have to be killed! Do send in stories (about 800 words) to editor@selangortimes.com. Yes, there is pay.
The bad news is that entries have been very slow in coming. If there aren't any new stories, the Fiction section will have to be killed! Do send in stories (about 800 words) to editor@selangortimes.com. Yes, there is pay.
Saturday, 25 June 2011
Short story by Khairulnizam Bakeri in SELANGOR TIMES / Fixi in Pesta Buku Selangor
Yes! The author of Pecah (which is going to be made into a movie!) has a new, published short story. Fans of his novel will experience a few intertextual frissons of pleasure as they read this:
The rest of Selangor Times can be read/downloaded here.
By the way, all the Fixi novels (as well as a few other books of the hip & happening indie persuasion; full list of publishers here) are currently being sold at our booth in Pesta Buku Selangor.
This is the first time Fixi has its own booth so I am right chuffed. The first day's crowd was much lower than what we experienced at the KL Book Fair in PWTC, but our sales were actually 40% higher! And the hall is much more comfortable, with far fewer annoying salespeople. We still have 9 days to go, so we shall see how it goes ...
By the way, all the Fixi novels (as well as a few other books of the hip & happening indie persuasion; full list of publishers here) are currently being sold at our booth in Pesta Buku Selangor.
This is the first time Fixi has its own booth so I am right chuffed. The first day's crowd was much lower than what we experienced at the KL Book Fair in PWTC, but our sales were actually 40% higher! And the hall is much more comfortable, with far fewer annoying salespeople. We still have 9 days to go, so we shall see how it goes ...
Thursday, 2 June 2011
ROJAK is in the running!
These 10 books were chosen by the Popular chain based on sales figures for last year. This contest is now being held for the 4th year.
In 2010, Yasmin Ahmad's Films got 2nd place (Non-Fiction), while Malaysian Politicians Say the Darndest Things (Vol 1) got 3rd place (Non-Fiction) in 2008.
These are the nominees for the Popular - The Star Readers Choice Awards 2011 in the Fiction category:
Rojak - Amir Muhammad
Madness Abroad - Yvonne Lee
The Rice Mother - Rani Manicka
Kebaya Tales - Lee Su Kim
Orans Asli Animal Tales - Lim Boo Liat (editor)
The Embrace of Harlots - David TK Wong
Inspector Singh: A Bali Conspiracy Most Foul by Shamini Flint
Sweet Offerings - Chan Ling Yap
Under The Sun - O Thiam Chin
A Bit of Earth - Suchen Christine Lim
Voting will be by coupons in The Star and Popular bookstores in June & July, with the results announced at the KL Convention Centre in late August. Ada can ker? Ntah ler ... Either way, I am grateful for the support that has been given to Rojak. The first print run of 3,000 copies sold out months ago, and the one selling now is the 2nd print. Syukur!
It was a fun book to do; thanks to Chin Yew, Liza Manshoor, Ezra Zaid and Lori Lee.
In 2010, Yasmin Ahmad's Films got 2nd place (Non-Fiction), while Malaysian Politicians Say the Darndest Things (Vol 1) got 3rd place (Non-Fiction) in 2008.
These are the nominees for the Popular - The Star Readers Choice Awards 2011 in the Fiction category:
Rojak - Amir Muhammad
Madness Abroad - Yvonne Lee
The Rice Mother - Rani Manicka
Kebaya Tales - Lee Su Kim
Orans Asli Animal Tales - Lim Boo Liat (editor)
The Embrace of Harlots - David TK Wong
Inspector Singh: A Bali Conspiracy Most Foul by Shamini Flint
Sweet Offerings - Chan Ling Yap
Under The Sun - O Thiam Chin
A Bit of Earth - Suchen Christine Lim
Voting will be by coupons in The Star and Popular bookstores in June & July, with the results announced at the KL Convention Centre in late August. Ada can ker? Ntah ler ... Either way, I am grateful for the support that has been given to Rojak. The first print run of 3,000 copies sold out months ago, and the one selling now is the 2nd print. Syukur!
It was a fun book to do; thanks to Chin Yew, Liza Manshoor, Ezra Zaid and Lori Lee.
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