Gaea Schoeters is a Belgian writer whose work spans fiction, opera, essays, and literary translation. Known for combining formal innovation with social engagement, she is the author of the internationally acclaimed novels Trophy and The Gift, both shortlisted for major literary prizes. Her work has been translated into more than 20 languages, and she is an active voice in contemporary European literature and the performing arts.

Gaea Schoeters’ participation is supported by the Embassy of Belgium in Malaysia and Flanders Literature.