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| '''Jesse Q. Sutanto''' is a Chinese-Indonesian author. As of |
'''Jesse Q. Sutanto''' is a Chinese-Indonesian author. As of 2023, she has published nine novels for adults, young adults, and middle grade readers. She is most famous for her novel '']'', which won the 2021 Comedy Women in Print Prize and has been optioned for a film by Netflix. | ||
| == Personal life == | == Personal life == | ||
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| == Writing career == | == Writing career == | ||
| Sutanto received her ] in creative writing from ] in 2009 and has been writing ever since.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Shoenberger |first=Elisa |date=2022-11-15 |title=Where To Get Started Reading Jesse Q. Sutanto's Books |url=https://bookriot.com/reading-pathways-jesse-q-sutanto/ |access-date=2023-02-06 |website=BOOK RIOT |language=en-US}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=Kit |first=Borys |date=2020-06-18 |title=Nahnatchka Khan, Netflix Team for Romantic Comedy ‘Dial A for Aunties’ (Exclusive) |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/nahnatchka-khan-netflix-team-romantic-comedy-dial-a-aunties-1298097/ |access-date=2023-02-06 |website=The Hollywood Reporter |language=en-US}}</ref> |
Sutanto received her ] in creative writing from ] in 2009 and has been writing ever since.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Shoenberger |first=Elisa |date=2022-11-15 |title=Where To Get Started Reading Jesse Q. Sutanto's Books |url=https://bookriot.com/reading-pathways-jesse-q-sutanto/ |access-date=2023-02-06 |website=BOOK RIOT |language=en-US}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=Kit |first=Borys |date=2020-06-18 |title=Nahnatchka Khan, Netflix Team for Romantic Comedy ‘Dial A for Aunties’ (Exclusive) |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/nahnatchka-khan-netflix-team-romantic-comedy-dial-a-aunties-1298097/ |access-date=2023-02-06 |website=The Hollywood Reporter |language=en-US}}</ref> She published her first book in 2021 and as of 2023, she has published nine books for readers of all ages. | ||
| === ''Dial A for Aunties'' === | === ''Dial A for Aunties'' === | ||
| In 2021, Sutanto published her hit novel, ''Dial A for Aunties''. For this book, Sutanto became the first writer of |
In 2021, Sutanto published her hit novel, ''Dial A for Aunties''. For this book, Sutanto became the first writer of colour to win the United Kingdom's ].<ref name=":0" /> The novel, which is a blend of romantic comedy and murder mystery, features Chinese-Indonesian culture through the lens of a girl, her mother and four aunts.<ref>{{Cite web |title=‘Well, That Was Unexpected’: A novel filled with charm, wit and growing pains |url=https://www.thejakartapost.com/culture/2022/10/06/well-that-was-unexpected-a-novel-filled-with-charm-wit-and-growing-pains.html |access-date=2023-02-06 |website=The Jakarta Post |language=en}}</ref> | ||
| In 2020, before ''Dial A for Aunties'' was even published, the film rights were bought by Netflix as a result of a bidding war.<ref name=":2">{{Cite news |date=2020-11-10 |title=How Asian film is making moves to take over from Hollywood |language=en-GB |work=BBC News |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-54847403 |access-date=2023-02-06}}</ref><ref name=":1" /> It will be directed by ] who is famous for creating the sitcom, '']'' and produced by Fierce Baby Productions and ].<ref name=":2" /><ref name=":1" /> Sutanto will executive produce the film.<ref name=":2" /> | In 2020, before ''Dial A for Aunties'' was even published, the film rights were bought by Netflix as a result of a bidding war.<ref name=":2">{{Cite news |date=2020-11-10 |title=How Asian film is making moves to take over from Hollywood |language=en-GB |work=BBC News |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-54847403 |access-date=2023-02-06}}</ref><ref name=":1" /> It will be directed by ] who is famous for creating the sitcom, '']'' and produced by Fierce Baby Productions and ].<ref name=":2" /><ref name=":1" /> Sutanto will executive produce the film.<ref name=":2" /> | ||
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| * ''Theo Tan and the Fox Spirit'' (2022) | * ''Theo Tan and the Fox Spirit'' (2022) | ||
| * ''Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers'' (2023)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thecrimson.com/article/2023/3/7/vera-wong-review/|title='Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers' Review: A Refreshing Take on the Female Sleuth|author=Maxi Duncan|website=The Harvard Crimson|access-date=April 5, 2023}}</ref> | * ''Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers'' (2023)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thecrimson.com/article/2023/3/7/vera-wong-review/|title='Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers' Review: A Refreshing Take on the Female Sleuth|author=Maxi Duncan|website=The Harvard Crimson|access-date=April 5, 2023}}</ref> | ||
| * ''I'm Not Done With You Yet'' ( |
* ''I'm Not Done With You Yet'' (2023) | ||
| * ''Theo Tan and the Iron Fan'' (to be published in 2023) | * ''Theo Tan and the Iron Fan'' (to be published in 2023) | ||
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| Jesse Q Sutanto | |
|---|---|
| Education | Masters of Fine Arts in Creative Writing from Oxford University (2009) |
| Occupation | Author |
| Notable work | "Dial A for Aunties" (2021) |
| Awards | 2021 Comedy Women in Print Prize (UK) |
Jesse Q. Sutanto is a Chinese-Indonesian author. As of 2023, she has published nine novels for adults, young adults, and middle grade readers. She is most famous for her novel Dial A for Aunties, which won the 2021 Comedy Women in Print Prize and has been optioned for a film by Netflix.
Personal life
Sutanto grew up in a Chinese-Indonesian family, living in Singapore, Indonesia, and Oxford. She speaks Mandarin, Indonesian, and English with her family. She currently lives in Jakarta with her husband, who is English, and their two children.
Writing career
Sutanto received her MFA in creative writing from Oxford University in 2009 and has been writing ever since. She published her first book in 2021 and as of 2023, she has published nine books for readers of all ages.
Dial A for Aunties
In 2021, Sutanto published her hit novel, Dial A for Aunties. For this book, Sutanto became the first writer of colour to win the United Kingdom's Comedy Women in Print Prize. The novel, which is a blend of romantic comedy and murder mystery, features Chinese-Indonesian culture through the lens of a girl, her mother and four aunts.
In 2020, before Dial A for Aunties was even published, the film rights were bought by Netflix as a result of a bidding war. It will be directed by Nahnatchka Khan who is famous for creating the sitcom, Fresh off the Boat and produced by Fierce Baby Productions and Davis Entertainment. Sutanto will executive produce the film.
Published works
- Dial A for Aunties (2021)
- The Obsession (2021)
- Four Aunties and a Wedding (2022)
- The New Girl (2022)
- Well, That Was Unexpected (2022)
- Theo Tan and the Fox Spirit (2022)
- Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers (2023)
- I'm Not Done With You Yet (2023)
- Theo Tan and the Iron Fan (to be published in 2023)
References
- ^ Watkins, Emily (2021-11-09). "Jesse Sutanto: 'I'm grateful to women of colour who paved the way'". inews.co.uk. Retrieved 2023-02-06.
- Flood, Alison (2021-11-08). "'Delicious caper' by Jesse Sutanto wins Comedy women in print award". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2023-02-06.
- "On murderous blind dates and aiming low as a writer: Jesse Q. Sutanto's literary voice". The Jakarta Post. Retrieved 2023-02-06.
- Shoenberger, Elisa (2022-11-15). "Where To Get Started Reading Jesse Q. Sutanto's Books". BOOK RIOT. Retrieved 2023-02-06.
- ^ Kit, Borys (2020-06-18). "Nahnatchka Khan, Netflix Team for Romantic Comedy 'Dial A for Aunties' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2023-02-06.
- "'Well, That Was Unexpected': A novel filled with charm, wit and growing pains". The Jakarta Post. Retrieved 2023-02-06.
- ^ "How Asian film is making moves to take over from Hollywood". BBC News. 2020-11-10. Retrieved 2023-02-06.
- Maxi Duncan. "'Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers' Review: A Refreshing Take on the Female Sleuth". The Harvard Crimson. Retrieved April 5, 2023.