L. Kiew is a Chinese-Malaysian poet based in London. She works as a charity sector leader and accountant, combining professional rigour with a deep engagement in the literary world. Her pamphlet, The Unquiet, was published by Offord Road Books in 2019, and she was a 2019/2020 London Library Emerging Writer. Her debut full-length collection, More than Weeds, was published by Nine Arches Press in 2023. Kiew’s work explores memory, identity, and the intricate connections between place, culture, and the natural world, establishing her as a compelling voice in contemporary poetry.
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Taz Rahman interviews L. Kiew here. The interview is a collaboration between Modron Magazine and Just Another Poet Youtube poetry channel. L. Kiew’s Website: https://lhhkiew.co.uk. This channel strongly believes in independent bookshops.
Taz Rahman is a Cardiff-based poet who was shortlisted for the 2024 Jerwood Poetry prize, and his Laurel prize longlisted debut poetry collection, East of the Sun, West of the Moon, was published by Seren Books.
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