Avi Sirlin author of the historical novel The Evolutionist about Alfred Russel Wallace has been speaking at Festivals in Bali and Singapore.
At the Ubud Writers & Readers Festival (Oct 28-Nov 1, 2015) Avi took part in two panel discussions and gave a talk about Wallace. Pictured here with (from left to right) Isa Kumari (Singaporean writer), Amanda Curtin (Australian writer), Avi Sirlin, and Tory Louden (moderator).
At the Singapore Writers Festival (Nov 6-8, 2015) Avi was paired with Dylan Jones in a panel deconstructing the cult of personality, and writing historical fiction. Avi also found time to visit the Singapore Science Centre to see the Alfred Wallace exhibit.