3 September 2009
RAN 45/08 – Update #2
International PEN’s Writers in Prison Committee is appalled by the twenty-year prison sentence handed down to Tamil journalist Jayaprakash Sittampalam (J. S.) Tissainayagam, under anti-terror legislation for his critical writings and publishing activities. He has been ill-treated in prison and there are serious concerns for his health. International PEN condemns this sentence and demands Tissainayagam’s immediate and unconditional
“Why Are People So Unkind?” has become a famous, perhaps notorious,
Australian catchphrase. It’s attributed to our kaftan king and iconic
Australian performer, Kamahl. Initially a comment on racism we challenge our
contributors to find ways of incorporating this theme.
Below are some prompts that we hope are only the start of what you might do
with the theme:
* Being UnAustralian - yes, please?
* Represent! - Finding role models, creating your own, nixing cliches,
forging
PEN International Magazine,
next issue Context: Asia Pacific
PEN International Magazine are seeking contributions: new fiction, poetry, memoir, journalism, translations and much more by new and established writers.
Deadline: 21 August, 2009
Send submissions and questions to:
the editor Mitchell Albert
mitchell.albert@internationalpen.org.uk
For further information, submission guidelines, check the website of International PEN: http://www.internationalpen.org.uk
A young English language quarterly devoted to fiction, reportage, documentary photography, travel writing, memoir and poetry, ALR is fast becoming essential reading around the world for anyone with a serious interest in Asia and the best of Asian writing.
ALR follows the tradition of successful literary journals published in Europe and the USA. It addresses the needs of intelligent readers, each quarterly issue reflecting the Asian experience through the work of celebrated
—On Tue, 4/8/09, Pacific Media Watch nius