Pim Wangtechawat

Pim Wangtechawat is a Thai-Chinese writer from Bangkok, Thailand.Pim’s short stories, poems, and articles have been published in various websites, literary magazines and journals, including the Mekong Review, the Nikkei Asian Review, Den of Geek, and YesPoetry.She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in English Literature from King’s College London, and graduated with Distinction from Edinburgh Napier University in Scotland with a Masters in Creative Writing. She has performed her poetry at events in Edinburgh hosted by Shoreline of Infinity and the Scottish BAME Writers Network.Her debut novel, The Moon Represents My Heart, will be published by OneWorld Publications in the UK in Spring 2023, with American rights bought by Blackstone Publishing. Television rights sold after a competitive auction to 21 Laps and Netflix, with actress Gemma Chan set to star and produce.Pim is passionate about using writing to empower Thai youths, especially those from underprivileged backgrounds. She has given workshops and talks at many schools and universities in Thailand, including Chulalongkorn University and Ruamrudee International.Through her work, she aims to tell stories that reflect our shared humanity, and bring more Asian narratives to the forefront of literature. She is currently working on her second novel, and is represented by Liza DeBlock of Mushens Entertainment.