Elizabeth Tan (born 1988) is an Australian novelist and short story writer whose short story collection Smart Ovens for Lonely People, published in 2020, was longlisted for the 2021 Stella Prize.[1] Her style is characterised by elements of postmodernism and magic realism, blending experimental structure and voice with fantastical elements. Her narratives critically engage with contemporary societal issues such as feminism and consumerism while incorporating frequent references to Australian popular culture.[2]
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| Born | 1988 Perth, Australia |
| Alma mater | Curtin University |
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| Notable awards | Readings Prize for New Australian Fiction (2020) |
Early life and education
editTan was born in Perth, Australia in 1988 to Singaporean parents.[3] After high school, she completed a degree in creative writing. In 2017, she was awarded a Ph.D. in creative writing by Curtin University, where she also tutored as a sessional academic until 2021.[4][5]
Works
edit- Rubik (2017), ISBN 9781922267191
- Smart Ovens for Lonely People (2020), ISBN 9781944700577
Awards
editSmart Ovens for Lonely People (2020)
edit- Barbara Jefferis Award (2022) — shortlisted[6]
- Victorian Premier's Prize for Fiction (2021) — highly commended[7]
- Steele Rudd Award for a Short Story Collection (2021) — longlisted[8]
- Colin Roderick Award (2021) — longlisted[9]
- Stella Prize (2021) — longlisted[2]
- Readings Prize for New Australian Fiction (2020) — winner[10]
Shirt Dresses that Look a Little Too Much like Shirts so that It Looks like You Forgot to Put on Pants (Love Will Save the Day)
edit- The Overland Victoria University Short Story Prize for New and Emerging Writers (2017) — shortlisted[3]
Rubik (2017)
edit- Mascara Avant-garde Award for Fiction (2018) — shortlisted[3]
References
edit- ^ "Elizabeth Tan:::100053". Brio Books. Retrieved 2023-04-14.
- ^ a b "Stella is delighted to announce that Elizabeth Tan's 'Smart Ovens for Lonely People' has been longlisted for the 2021 Stella Prize". Stella. Retrieved 2023-04-14.
- ^ a b c Austlit. "Elizabeth Tan | AustLit: Discover Australian Stories". www.austlit.edu.au. Retrieved 2023-04-14.
- ^ Monthly Author Talk: Elizabeth Tan, retrieved 2023-04-14
- ^ "News - Australian Society of Authors (ASA)". www.asauthors.org. Retrieved 2023-04-14.
- ^ "The Barbara Jefferis Award - Australian Society of Authors (ASA)". www.asauthors.org. Archived from the original on 2023-04-14. Retrieved 2023-04-14.
- ^ "Victorian Premier's Literary Awards 2021". The Wheeler Centre. Retrieved 2023-04-14.
- ^ "2021 Queensland Literary Awards Winners and Finalists". State Library Of Queensland. Retrieved 2023-04-14.
- ^ "Colin Roderick Award 2021 longlist". Pan Macmillan Australia. Retrieved 2023-04-14.
- ^ "Elizabeth Tan · Stella". Stella. 10 February 2021. Retrieved 2023-04-14.