From the Destiny’s Child: Live in Atlanta concert DVD, which I’ve just bought. Enjoy. No Title No...
Read MoreWhere I’m at
Tom Cho 曹勵善 on X (formerly Twitter): “Am at the Victorian Interfaith Networks conference for some book research. #blog #book2 / X” Am at the Victorian Interfaith Networks conference for some book research. #blog...
Read MoreMy story to be published in Meanjin
Tom Cho 曹勵善 on X (formerly Twitter): “One of my stories will be published in the March issue of Meanjin. Every story publication is special but this is especially special! #blog / X” One of my stories will be published in the March issue of Meanjin. Every story publication is special but this is especially special!...
Read MoreSingapore readers: I left some signed copies of my book behind for you
Singapore readers: Are you interested in buying a signed copy of my first book, Look Who’s Morphing? If so, there are a few copies left at Select...
Read MoreA tweet as I prepare for the Singapore Writers Festival
Tom Cho 曹勵善 on X (formerly Twitter): “Preparing for Singapore Writers Festival. Spent my afternoon writing a defence of slapstick comedy. I have the world’s best job #blog / X” Preparing for Singapore Writers Festival. Spent my afternoon writing a defence of slapstick comedy. I have the world’s best job...
Read MoreSometimes writing has to make way for living (Part II)
I’ve kept this a bit quiet but guess what? I’m scheduled to appear at the Singapore Writers Festival soon. I’m participating in two events, both scheduled for the same day – a panel on humour and a reading. Details below: Why so Serious? 29 Oct 2011 11:30 am – 12:30 pm Featuring: Tom Cho, Neil Humphreys, Chuah Guat Eng Venue:...
Read MorePublished: a story from my second book!
The first story from my new book-in-progress has now been published! The piece is called “What are the attributes of God?” and it appears in the latest issue (issue 11) of The Lifted Brow. It’s great to have the first piece from the book published – and it’s even better to have it featured alongside works by the many other...
Read MoreMelbourne and Sydney: Two readings
I have two readings coming up. Both will feature work from my second book manuscript in progress. First up, I’m giving a short reading as part of a benefit for Vignette Press’ Geek Mook. Here are the details (and it’s also been listed as a Facebook event): Geek Mook Fun-Razor — Dungeon Mook: Crawl to Mount Geek! Will you be there?...
Read MoreEdmond Burke, Christina Aguilera, Mariah Carey et al
I’ve started researching a new piece. Have acquired an ebook of Edmond Burke’s On the Sublime and Beautiful. Also just watched this YouTube video titled “Christina Aguilera – BEST Vocal Runs”: Christina Aguilera – BEST Vocal Runs Okay, we know that above all else Christina is probably most well-known for her extensive...
Read More日本がだいすきです。
こんにちは！ Hello! A special welcome to the Japanese readers of this blog. I’m aware that some of my most recent website visitors have been in Japan. It is so easy to fall in love with Japan. 日本がだいすきです。I love Japan. I returned to Australia earlier this week and I already miss Japan very much. I have not been very good at blogging about my residency but...
Read MoreOn the verge
Tom Cho 曹勵善 on X (formerly Twitter): “>50,000 words were written. Felt demoralised much of the time. But draft 23 has been a breakthrough. A complete draft very close now! #blog / X” 50,000 words were written. Felt demoralised much of the time. But draft 23 has been a breakthrough. A complete draft very close now!...
Read MoreOn the way to Osaka
Tom Cho 曹勵善 on X (formerly Twitter): “On the bullet train to Osaka. Tomorrow, I’m interviewing the roboticist Ishiguro Hiroshi. I’m excited about it! http://bit.ly/mtcn55 #blog / X” On the bullet train to Osaka. Tomorrow, I’m interviewing the roboticist Ishiguro Hiroshi. I’m excited about it! http://bit.ly/mtcn55...
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