Devpolicy Talks

On writing, PNG literature and the voice of the diaspora: an interview with Rashmii Bell

Episode Summary

In 2017, Rashmii Bell edited the first-ever anthology of writing by Papua New Guinean women: My Walk to Equality. It captures the daily challenges faced and positive contributions being made by the women of PNG to improve the livelihoods of self, community and nation. In this vein, Tess Newton Cain caught up with Rashmii to talk about her background and experiences as an author, including what has influences her voice. They also discusses PNG’s literary landscape, particularly what the future might hold for literature and publishing in Papua New Guinea.

Episode Notes

In 2017, Rashmii Bell edited the first-ever anthology of writing by Papua New Guinean women: My Walk to Equality. It captures the daily challenges faced and positive contributions being made by the women of PNG to improve the livelihoods of self, community and nation. In this vein, Tess Newton Cain caught up with Rashmii to talk about her background and experiences as an author, including what has influences her voice. They also discusses PNG’s literary landscape, particularly what the future might hold for literature and publishing in Papua New Guinea.