We have distribution in KL! Pre-order paperbacks at the insane price of RM40 (RRP USD14.99/RM63) before they run out, and you’ll be supporting Silverfish Books, a 22-year-old local bookshop and indie business too. Deal finishes 31 March or while stocks last. Any journalists in Malaysia? Please get in touch.
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New short story “The Accidental” out on Fixi Novo anthology “2020”
I am thrilled that my short story “The Accidental” is being published in this brand new Fixi Novo anthology “2020” launching on 11 January 4pm at Lit Books in PJ. P-01-11 Level 1, Tropicana Avenue, 12 Jalan Persiaran Tropicana 47410 Petaling Jaya, 🇲🇾 Was stoked to find out only 20 writers were selected out of …
SHORT STORY: “The One-Eyed Elephant Trainer” by Ivy Ngeow
EXCITING NEWS: my 20 year old short story is finally published by BURNING HOUSE PRESS. Guest editor Karissa Lang from NYC says: “Today’s read is a short “captivity narrative” in which the protagonist’s will to be free is stronger than the demand to perform. Do yourself a favor and check out ⤵ THE ONE-EYED ELEPHANT …
Heart of Glass: we have a PUBLICATION DATE!
The eagerly anticipated Heart of Glass will be out on or around Tuesday 5 June 2018. Watch out! The ‘Eighties are back. If you do not know what a heart of glass is, you will find out soon. Thank you for your patience during this difficult and trying time of manuscript editing while also launching and promoting …
GUEST POST: “Who will win when the lore of the Borneo jungle takes on the law of the white man?” by Bill Colegrave
A warm welcome to my guest, the legendary Bill Colegrave, who has collected and been inspired by travel books for more than four decades. He was the owner and publisher of the Cadogan Guides travel series. And now over to Bill… The unforeseen complications of a one-night stand are the foundations of this tale …
6 Things I’ve Learned about Being a Published Author
My aim had always been to be a published author. I have achieved my aim. Now what? Writing a novel or two is the biggest time, energy and mental pressure you can undertake. In fact to write this blog post I had to take two Nurofen and a double espresso macchiato in order to steady …
NEWSFLASH: I will reading @BRIXTON BOOK JAM, Monday 5 March 2018 @Hootananny, LONDON
South London, are we ready? I am coming straight out of my garret to read from my new award-winning debut, CRY OF THE FLYING RHINO, at the Brixton Book Jam, on Monday 5 March 2018 7:30pm at The Hootananny. (95 Effra Road, London SW2 1DF) – a large pub with a performance space that can hold …
ASIAN BOOKS BLOG: 500 words about Cry of the Flying Rhino
What were the inciting incidents which inspired Cry of the Rhino to become an award-winning novel? Asian Books Blog ran a 500 word article with answers and much more. I was also covered by the American author Robert Raymer in his insightful and entertaining blog, the Borneo Expat Writer. Robert and I interviewed each recently. You can also read the article here …
READ Cry of the Flying Rhino FOR FREE: Now at Southfields Library, South London
Calling SOUTHFIELDS or WANDSWORTH residents/library members/mums/friends/neighbours! What are you waiting for?!!! READ MY BOOK FOR FREE!!! Support local libraries and read for free. If you don’t, they will shut down. We don’t know how lucky we are. When I was growing up I had to read really torn, vandalised or simply extremely old and falling apart …