Pleased to share that my novel “The American Boyfriend” has been acquired by Penguin Random House, Southeast Asia. Even if I sell zero or maybe 10 copies of The American Boyfriend, it’s still very special to me as I grew up reading the orange paperbacks. I feel very proud that my book will be with …
The American Boyfriend: Publication date Tuesday 25 July 2023 and Goodreads link
The American Boyfriend will be out on Penguin books on Tuesday 25 July 2023 worldwide in digital format. The print copies will be published in Singapore and India on the same day i.e. 25 July, 1 August in Malaysia, 8 August in the Philippines, 15 August in Indonesia, and lastly UK and USA from the …
READINGS “live” at Seksan Gallery, Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur
Photos of me reading LIVE, on tour in Kuala Lumpur in Bangsar at Seksan Gallery on Sat 27 August 2022. What a smashing time and an honour to be able to perform from all my latest works: Asian Anthology, Overboard and White Crane Strikes to a real audience and to be able to sign books …
WHITE CRANE STRIKES: Useful Store Links
Where to buy White Crane Strikes ebooks, paperbacks and hardbacks on Amazon USA ebooks, paperbacks and hardbacks on Amazon UK
EXCLUSIVE: 5 FAQs about White Crane Strikes
Q. What is White Crane? A. It is a kung fu move invented in Southern China (Fujian or Hokkien province) by a girl who was shooing away a crane who bothered her while she was working. The move is known for its lightness of touch. The idea is that even a weak person, eg a …
How to Write a Brilliant Blurb for Fiction: 5 FANTASTIC WAYS
The Business of Blurb Once I found this task a chore akin to cleaning or ironing. Now I enjoy it and even do it on other people’s books. It’s the pretty and mysterious sister of the synopsis. The synopsis is a dry technical report of the book’s beats with all the spoilers but the blurb …
READINGS, Booksigning and Launch Party @St Barnabas Sat 19 March 2022
Some photos of the launch event that just took place in the garden room at St Barnabas, London. PROGRAMME: O0:00 Intro by Rev. Ian Tattum 00:49 Welcome and intro by Ivy Ngeow 3:09 Winter Solstice, written and read by Cheung Louie 6:20 Laksa Uncle by Jenny Hor read by Cheung Louie 7:49 Riding the Killer …
ASIAN ANTHOLOGY NEW WRITING VOL. 1: Now on sale at Silverfish Books, Kuala Lumpur
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.
Asian Anthology New Writing 1: Readings, book signing and launch event
Do you love books? Are you into cultural events? Would you be interested in supporting the local community? If so, please come and listen to writers read from Asian Anthology New Writing Vol 1, a book of mostly short stories and a few place writings. These 23 shorts capture that paradox of richness, diversity and …