Title: Queer Narratives in Literature

Speakers: Ong Chin Huat, Madeleine Gray, Stewart McKay

Moderator: Benita Chick

Event Details

Date: 8 March (Saturday)

Time: 2:30pm-3:45pm

Venue: Soho House Studio, 2F

Price: HKD148

Language: English

Format: Panel

Category: Identity / Love / Relationships

Biography:

Ong Chin Huat

He is a freelance writer, fashion stylist, and TV host. He has contributed to publications like Harper's Bazaar and Elle, and hosted Hong Kong High Life on ATV Hong Kong and Driven on TheStarTV.com. His debut novel is Harmony Heights.

Madeleine Gray

Madeleine Gray is a writer and critic from Sydney. Her debut novel, Green Dot, has been published in over twelve territories, and won Madeleine the Matt Richell Award for New Writer of the Year at the 2024 ABIAs.

Stewart McKay

Stewart McKay is an active member of the Hong Kong Writers Circle. He has edited HK24 (2017) and Lost in Transition (2023). His debut novel, The Ballad of Billy Lopez, was a 2023 Proverse Prize finalist.

Description :

This panel explores how character development can be more inclusive to celebrate the voices and stories that define LGBTQIA+ experiences in literature. It brings together 3 authors to explore how queer narratives challenge stereotypes, foster understanding and create space for diverse identities. Whether you're a writer, reader or ally, join us in celebrating stories that honor authenticity, amplify marginalized voices, and transform the literary landscape.

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