July 2008 Archive
19th July - Silk Screens Extravganza!
The BBC and Emergency Exit Arts (EEA) are holding a huge outdoor event called SILK SCREENS from 12-6pm on Saturday July 19th to celebrate the British Chinese community. It will be held simultaneously in four cities - London, Birmingham, Manchester and Glasgow. The Birmingham venue will be in Victoria Square (near Town Hall/Council House). The event will consist of two elements: films about the British Chinese community shown on a big outdoor screen and live events.I will be appearing as the Chinese goddess of compassion and mercy - Guan Yin (aka Kuan Yin) and my BBC Videonation film 'Adopted Identity' will be one of the featured films (see below!). We hope you and your family and friends would be able to join in the fun in one of the four cities.18th July 2008
BBC Radio WM Interview
I will be interviewed about my Videonation diary and the Silk Screen Event on the afternoon show at 2.10pm. (Trish Adudu standing in for Les Ross)
June 2008 Archive
11th June 2008
National Academy of Writing End of Year Show
Birmingham Conservatoire 4pm-8pm.
An evening of NAW student presentations alongside guest speakers Richard Charkin of Bloombury Publishing and author David Lodge. I will be presenting my collaboration work with illustrators Chiu Kwong Man and Elaine Brambil.
February 2008 Archive
15th Febrary 2008
Lord Bragg of Wigton
I was fortunate to have been chosen to meet Melvyn Bragg with other students from the National Academy of Writing. The well-known novelist, broadcaster and presenter received an honorary doctorate from Birmingham City University (as did Mr Wing Yip). Lord Bragg is the President of the National Academy of Writing.
January 2008 Archive
26th January 2008
W. Wing Yip Brothers Bursary
I have been selected to receive a W. Wing Yip Brothers' Bursary awarded to outstanding students of Chinese heritage. I am thrilled and excited to have been chosen and the award will assist my journey towards being one of the best known British Born Chinese authors. The cheque presentation will take place in Chinatown London on the 26th January 2008 where I will be giving a short speech about my writing and my hopes for the future.
October 2007 Archive
October 9th 2007
Re-opening of Kenrick Library Event, Birmingham City University (Formerly UCE)
An evening to celebrate the refurbishment and re-opening of Kenrick Library. The evening will consist of readings from staff (author Jackie Gay, poet Anthony Mellors and author Nicola Monaghan) and students from the National Academy of Writing (Bobbie Darbyshire, Nick Le Mesurier and Tina Freeth). Well known author, Jim Crace will unveiling a plaque to officially open the library.
Location: Kenrick Lecture Theatre, Perry Barr Campus, BCU.
Cost: Free
Time: 5.30 - 7.30pm
October 15th 2007
Birmingham Book Festival Event An Evening of Chinese Literature (1) - chaired by Tina Freeth
Xinran in conversation with Rob Gifford Xinran's work includes The Good Women of China and Miss Chopsticks. Xinran has also published a book from The Guardian column she had entitled: What the Chinese Don't Eat. Rob Gifford is author of China Road, an account of a journey along Route 312, where he witnessed the social and economic reveolution transforming China.
Location: Birmingham Conservatoire, Paradise Place, Nr Central Library.
Cost: £6 (£5 concs)
Time: 6.30pm - 7.30pm
October 15th 2007
Birmingham Book Festival Event An Evening of Chinese Literature (2) - chaired by Tina Freeth
Diane Wei Liang in conversation with Rob Gifford Diane Wei Liang's first novel was The Eye of Jade. She will be talking to Rob Gifford about the changing face of contemporary China.
Location: Birmingham Conservatoire, Paradise Place, Nr Central Library.
Cost: £6 (£5 concs)
Time: 7.45 - 8.45pm Double Tickets for both events £10 (£8)
October 21st 2007
Original Skin will be launched as part of the Birmingham Book Festival 2007
My first fictional story 'Lychees and Bingo Balls' will be showcased along with nine other stories from writers chosen from around the region. Some of the writers (inclduing myself) will be reading their work and talking about the mentoring process.
Location: Birmingham Library Theatre
Cost: Free event (please obtain tickets in advance from the Birmingham Box Office)
Time: 6.30pm - 8pm
