Dinar Rahayu
(Indonesia, 1971) studied chemistry, mathematics, and physics at the Technical Institute in Bandung. Her novel Ode aan Leopold Von Sacher-Masoch (Ode to Leopold Von Sacher-Masoch) created quite a stir. As of page one, it's an explicit book full of strippers, child rape, and S&M. Some consider this book by the now-traditionally dressed Muslim woman to be pornography, although it also incorporates Greek and Nordic myths. In 2009 Rahayu published a collection of short stories, Lacrimosa, which combine ancient myths with science and technology. Her stories have also appeared in various Indonesian magazines. She works as a teacher.
Past events
Voices from the East
Austrian-Japanese author FlaĊĦar had a dream debut with her novel I Called Him Necktie. Rahayu (Indonesia) wrote about S&M and transsexuality. Tao Yue (China/NL) is debuting with Shanghai Nocturne.
Candid Indonesian
Discussion on the candid style of writing of two young Indonesian authors. A.S. Laksana and Dinar Rayahu are interviewed by Chris Keulemans. English spoken.
