Malaysia’s first anthology of food writing is poised to make its debut in Penang next week during the George Town Literary Festival.

Telltale Food – Writings from the Fay Khoo Award 2017-2019 is made up of 30 stories of sustenance, soul and culinary journeys.

It showcases the work of the following authors …

Aileen Lim

Aizuddin Anuar

Betty Lee

Cheah Soon Seng

Chrisse Kueh

Damyanti Biswas

Denise Chin

Dipika Mukherjee

Emilia Fuller

Golinia Michelle Gody

Harrison Cowan

Hezreen Abdul Rashid

Hsu-Lyn Yap

Kathlyn D’Souza

Lee Say Lor

Ling Tan

Loh Yi Jun

Marc de Faoite

Meena Amavasai

Paula Tan

Petrina Fernandez

Raidah Shah Idil

Raja Ummi Nadrah

Renie Leng

Sammi Roxy Lim

Sandra Khoo

Serena Lee

Shahriar Khan

Suzanne Kamata

Award-winning CNBC Asia anchor Bettina Chua Abdullah has edited this book as a further tribute to the late Fay Khoo, who inspired many through her writing and great love of food.

Bettina founded the Fay Khoo Award for Food + Drink Writing three years ago.

The award provides a platform to encourage writers from the ASEAN region to craft original work that is thoughtful, reflective and engaging. 

Shortlisted entrants will attend the awards event at George Town Literary Festival in Penang next week.

The book will be launched on Friday, November 22, 2019 at Hikayat, 226 Lebuh Pantai, George Town at 5.30pm, in the presence of some of these illustrious writers whose works are featured.

“This wonderful anthology will open up a new world of storytelling, both for those who love reading and those who aspire to write themselves.” – John Brunton, The Guardian

(Images courtesy of Bettina Chua Abdullah)