Author Ivy Ngeow
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 …
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 …
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 …
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.
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 …
Recently, I read Amanda’s international bestseller set in London, Don’t Come Looking, a standalone novel which features the protagonist, Eva Barnes, and additional characters from Leave Well Alone. It is another psychological thriller that sees Eva eight years on as a police detective. Amanda’s pen name is AJ Campbell. Here she shares with us some …
News has arrived that the Great Artist is nearby. In a matter of hours, he will be in the court of Philip the Fourth. Everyone in the palace has been expecting him for months. The Great Artist had been busy travelling in Europe, painting dignitaries. He will shortly be here to paint the city’s own …
One of the most fascinating aspects about social media is chancing upon a group that I was honoured to have been able to join: the Literary Fiction Writers on FaceBook. The impact it’s had on reading, writing, and millions of subject interest communities is enormous. Without social media, there is little or zero chance that …
We’ve all done it. Self-editing. From my own experience, there’s also a blindness to self-editing because as a creator I am too close to my body of work. I see it every day. It’s like tasting your own cooking. Because you like the taste and you taste it every day doesn’t mean it’s good or at …
Master midcentury modern design principles with this simple and snappy interior design handbook. Do you love rich and vibrant timeless design? Are you on a budget and planning a project based on this hot trend? Are you excited to find out how to create the look for your home, hotel or motel? Architect, interior designer, …