Inaugural Asian Short Story Awards

Lynda Chanwai-Earle went to meet four nervous finalists in Auckland’s CBD, as they shared excerpts of their stories and prepared to find out who the winner is.

Angelique Kasmara (finalist)

Lee Murray.

Judges Sue Gee and Renee Liang.

NZSA president Tony Simpson and CEO Maggie Tarver.

Rosabel Tan (winner) and Latika Vasil (finalist).

Asian short story awards judges and four finalists.

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