Shelley Parker-Chan is back with He Who Drowned the World, the sequel to their international bestseller She Who Became the Sun.
After a successful rebellion against Mongol rule, there are enemies on all sides for Zhu Yuanzhang. Set against the backdrop of 14th century China, this queer reimagining gives a fantastical spin the story of Zhu Yuanzhang, the founding emperor of the Ming Dynasty.
Step into the world of stolen fates and ruthless gambles with Shelley as they discuss their groundbreaking duology and writing home grown fantasy fiction.
Shelley will be joined in conversation by Vanessa Len.
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ABOUT THE SPEAKER:
SHELLEY PARKER-CHAN is an Asian Australian former international development adviser who worked on human rights, gender equality and LGBTQ+ rights in Southeast Asia. Their Sunday Times and USA Today bestselling historical fantasy novels have been translated into 15 languages. Parker-Chan is a previous winner of the Astounding Award for Best Debut, and the British Fantasy Awards for Best Fantasy Novel and Best Newcomer. Their most recent book, He Who Drowned the World, came out in 2023.
VANESSA LEN is an internationally bestselling Australian author and educational editor. Her first novel, Only a Monster, won the 2022 Aurealis Award for Best Young Adult Novel and has been translated into nine languages. The sequel, Never a Hero, is out now.
ABOUT THE VENUE:
MARRICKVILLE PAVILION is accessible by lift from both the street and ground levels.
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