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Bridging the Gender Divide: Warwick Prize for Women in Translation Spotlight

August 26, 2026 Georgia de Chamberet 0
When a reader strolls into a bookshop, they enter a rich universe of literary imagination, yet historically, great swathes of stories from around the world have been missing from the shelves. While translated literature as […]
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Maureen Freely Translator, Novelist & Advocate Interview

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BookBlast interview with Maureen Freely, the American novelist, journalist, professor and co-founder of the Warwick Prize for Women in Translation. Georgia de Chamberet (GDC): Your early life bridged distinct worlds, moving from New Jersey to […]
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How Book Prizes Propel Authors Beyond Their Best Spotlight

June 28, 2026 Georgia de Chamberet Comments Off on How Book Prizes Propel Authors Beyond Their Best Spotlight
Book prizes are the ultimate tastemakers of the literary world, providing welcome cash to authors; boosting sales for publishers and booksellers; helping readers choose high-quality fiction and nonfiction out of the thousands of books being […]
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Gemma Jackson Dispatches from the Intern’s Desk Spotlight

May 9, 2026 Georgia de Chamberet Comments Off on Gemma Jackson Dispatches from the Intern’s Desk Spotlight
My dispatch from the intern’s desk begins with a struggle for a foothold in a competitive industry, but it ends on a happy note: do not lose hope! Truth be told, I emerged from my […]
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East Asian Literature Leads the Way Taiwan, Korea & Japan Spotlight

February 25, 2026 Georgia de Chamberet Comments Off on East Asian Literature Leads the Way Taiwan, Korea & Japan Spotlight
East Asian literature is redefining the global canon. While the United States slides into a form of governance that resembles authoritarian farce — tariffs yoyoing up and down, economic policy underpinned by punishment, leadership reduced […]
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Charlie Coombe & Tina Kover Translator Interview

February 13, 2026 Georgia de Chamberet Comments Off on Charlie Coombe & Tina Kover Translator Interview
In this translator interview for BookBlast Diary, Charlie Coombe and Tina Kover talk language, literature, inspiration, success and more. Tell us a little bit about yourself. Charlie Coombe (CC): I have been a translator for […]
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Natalia García Freire A Carnival of Atrocities Victor Meadowcroft Explorations

June 21, 2025 Guest Contributor Comments Off on Natalia García Freire A Carnival of Atrocities Victor Meadowcroft Explorations
Reflections on translating Natalia García Freire’s A Carnival of Atrocities by Victor Meadowcroft, published by World Editions. A Carnival of Atrocities is the second novel by Ecuadorean author Natalia García Freire. Set high in the […]
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From Liberty to Tyranny: Freedom Under Fire in America Spotlight

May 7, 2025 Georgia de Chamberet Comments Off on From Liberty to Tyranny: Freedom Under Fire in America Spotlight
The threat to liberty in America is growing daily, with freedom under fire as the new isolationist regime celebrates its first 100 days. On Monday 5 May, the literary arts staff at the NEA were […]

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