Melizarani T. Selva is a Malaysian writer and spoken word poet. Her first book, Taboo, is a poetic interrogation of the Malaysian Indian identity. She is the co-editor of The Second Link – A Malaysia-Singapore Literary Anthology by Marshall Cavendish and co-published When I Say Spoken, You Say Word!, a collection of 100 poems by 61 poets from Malaysia. Her debut play, Kudumbam, was staged at T:>Works Singapore’s 24-Hour Playwriting Competition 2021 winners’ showcase. @melizarani

Keith Jarrett is a writer, performer and academic. His work explores Black history, religion and sexuality and has been widely anthologised. He has appeared on the BAFTA-winning show Life & Rhymes and in documentaries. Keith was selected for the International Literary Showcase as one of 10 outstanding LGBT UK-based writers. He teaches at NYU in London. @keithjlondon