Shamini Flint Talks Crime Shamini Flint and Claire Chambers
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‘Low Crime doesn’t mean no Crime!’ says a poster from the Singapore police department. It adorns taxis on the island state and causes foreigners to stop and stare.
Might this slogan be one of the reasons that many people do not think ‘crime fiction’ when they think of the Asian novel? Shamini Flint, ex-lawyer and writer, will explain why she believes that dipping our toes into the bloody bath of crime fiction writing is a great way to explore the tensions (as well as the curries and the beer!) within modern Asian society.
Join Shamini, author of the Inspector Singh Investigates series, in conversation with Claire Chambers of the University of York for a journey through the backstreets of Asia.
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You can buy copies of many of our speakers’ books from Fox Lane Books, a local independent bookseller and Festival partner. In some cases, author signed bookplates are available too.
About the speaker
Shamini Flint is a renowned author celebrated for her diverse body of work, ranging from crime thrillers to children’s books. She began her career as a corporate lawyer before shifting her focus to writing, drawing inspiration from her rich cultural heritage and experiences across Asia. She is best known for her Inspector Singh Investigates series (Little, Brown), which features a witty and unconventional Sikh detective solving crimes across various Southeast Asian settings. Her books explore complex societal issues, blending sharp humour with insightful commentary on culture and justice. Shamini is also an accomplished children’s author, having penned over 50 books that tackle themes such as environmental conservation, multiculturalism, and social responsibility. Her Diary of series for children (Allen & Unwin), is particularly popular for its relatable humour and charm. Beyond her writing, Shamini is a passionate advocate for environmental causes and social equality.
Claire Chambers is Professor of Global Literature at the University of York, UK. Her fascination with the literature of the Indian subcontinent and the ‘Muslim world’ was sparked by the year she spent prior to university teaching in Mardan and Peshawar, Pakistan. It continues to be informed by return visits to the region, language study in both Hindi and Urdu, and public engagement and schools work with diasporic communities. She is the author of five books, editor of several, and is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts.
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