HLF Speakers

Gorka Lasa (1972), writer, poet, and cultural advocate. Mr. Lasa has published more than seven books of poetry and narrative,

Kathryn Kempf, New Jersey, USA. Friend of Tim. Proud mother & besotted grandmother. Former public relations executive/ communications consultant. Recently retired

Nthabiseng JahRose Jafta is a prominent figure in South Africa’s literary and cultural landscape, with awards such as the prestigious Pan

Jane Houng is primarily a children's author www.janehoung.com. Commercial Press Hong Kong has published Bloodswell, Cat Soup, Pun Choi, Hong Kong

Brian Hou is the Project Manager of Becky's Button, a charity that raises awareness about gender-based violence and distributes rape

Kathleen Butler is back flipping into the writing pool after a twenty-year hiatus. She’s currently working on a memoir. She’s had nineteen