This fellow is touted as "an exciting new voice in literary fiction." But don't let that keep you away, citizen: If the man's debut novel – about an expatriate in southern China and his burgeoning relationship with a seamstress intent on dramatic political change – if it's half as charming as his autobio blurb, we're all in for one helluva good read.
"Bring," the PR says, "your voice, poetry, beats, moves, jokes, ribbon dancing, and skating poodles." Note: Acts that promote or glorify hatred, violence, racial, sexual, or religious intolerance, or contain obscene material, are prohibited.