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| Shih-Li Kow | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1968 (age 56–57) Malaysia |
| Occupation | Writer of short stories, novelist |
| Notable works | Ripples (2008) The Sum of Our Follies (2014) |
| Notable awards | Prix du Premier Roman Etranger (2018) |
Shih-Li Kow is a Malaysian writer born in 1968. She is best known for short story collections, including Ripples and Other Stories (2008) and her award-winning novel The Sum of Our Follies (2014).
Biography
Kow holds a degree in chemical engineering, and resides in Kuala Lumpur with her son and extended family. Her book Ripples and Other Stories was shortlisted for the 2009 Frank O'Connor International Short Story Award.
Her debut novel, The Sum of Our Follies (French trans. La Somme de nos Folies by Frederic Grellier), was awarded the 2018 Prix du Premier Roman Etranger.
Awards
| Year | Work | Award | Category | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Ripples and Other Stories | Frank O'Connor International Short Story Award | — | Shortlisted | |
| 2018 | The Sum of Our Follies | Prix du Premier Roman | Étranger | Won | |
| 2023 | "Relative Distance" | Commonwealth Short Story Prize | Asia | Shortlisted |
Works
Short story collections
- —— (2007). News from Home. Silverfish. ISBN 9789833221196.
- —— (2008). Ripples and Other Stories. Silverfish. ISBN 9789833221233.
- —— (2023). Bone Weight and Other Stories (paperback 1st ed.). Buku Fixi. ISBN 9789670042886.
Novel
- —— (2014). The Sum of Our Follies. Silverfish. ISBN 9789833221479.
References
- "Commonwealth Short Story Prize 2023". Commonwealth Foundation. Retrieved 5 August 2024.
- Raman Krishnan (19 March 2009)."What do readers want?". Malay Mail.
- Intan Maizura Ahmad Kamal (28 March 2009). "Time for words". Sunday People.
- Shortlist for the 2009 Frank O'Connor Short Story Award Announced
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