Alvin PANG is the author of Testing the Silence (1997) and the co-editor of two poetry anthologies. His poems and critical essays have appeared in a number of magazines, journals, and anthologies. Mr. Pang serves on a number of literary committees and arts councils and as the editor for several online literary websites, including The Poetry Billboard (www.poetrybillboard.com), which features Singapore writers. He is participating courtesy of the Singapore National Arts Council.