As a writer, the choice between indie or self-publishing and traditional publishing is one of the most significant decisions you can make. Both paths offer unique opportunities and challenges, and understanding them is crucial for any author. I began my journey in traditional small publishing when my book Cry of the Flying Rhino won an …
“Heart of Glass is a wonder of language” – new review by Lesley Budge
Heart of Glass by Ivy Ngeow is a wonder of language…it’s fast, staccato sentences from Li-an’s perspective, her internal thoughts feel real….how our thoughts jump, our emotions, those thoughts we keep to ourselves…..this is such a unique piece of writing and I can’t get it out of my head …..one of my favourites for 2019 …
Unboxing Heart of Glass from Penguin Random House box for Booksigning event
Watch me “unbox”. No, really. It’s called unboxing. My movie is a Norwegian indie arthouse film noir, with eerie music. (That’s my one line hook).
Interview with Los Angeles Review of Books (China Channel) now out!
I was interviewed by the LOS ANGELES REVIEW OF BOOKS (China Channel) and it’s now out. “Writing about Asia or Asians is naturally something close to me. It is what I have grown up with. I am equally comfortable with writing about the West and white people because firstly, I have lived in the West …
Book Signing at WHSmith, Southside Mall, Wandsworth, London
Sat 16 Feb 2019 from 2:30pm – 4:30pm I will be signing Heart of Glass at WHSmith in Wandsworth Southside Mall, SW London. Come and say hi. This is a great chance to ask me any questions about writing, editing, design, publishing etc. The event is FREE. RSVP here.
5 EXCLUSIVE TOP TIPS on How to Write Asian or Non-White Characters and Smash the Stereotypes!
Without risk of cultural appropriation or misrepresentation or just being plain offensive. Diversity is a buzzword we all may at some point encounter. I have written from white, mixed and Asian people’s viewpoints and can say I am fairly comfortable now. My published stories or novels have a mixture of different cultures and it is …
Readings @Seksan Sat 25 August 2018 in Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur 59100
Readings @Seksan 25/8/18 Everybody in KUALA LUMPUR. As part of my book promo tour, I am travelling from London to make a RARE public appearance and to read from my second novel Heart of Glass in my inimitable street style. I am second or third in the running order. It’s FREE to attend. Date: August …
PHOTOS OR IT DIDN’T HAPPEN! Reading/Book Signing @South Kensington Books Wed 18/7/18
Missed the book signing and reading? Watch here! NOW AVAILABLE HERE: Paperback: amazon.co.uk Kindle eBook UK Paperback: amazon.com Kindle eBook US
Heart of Glass: Literary Criticism Cheat Sheet
Heart of Glass is a dark tale about obsession, greed and music. It is a pacy literary crime noir thriller exploring the darkness in human nature. It contains Realism, Drama, Tragedy, Horror and Gothic elements. It is loosely naturalistic as a genre, which means the narrative style is straightforward American vernacular prose about mundane things in …
Heart of Glass: Day 10 AKA Final day of serialisation on The Pigeonhole
Yoohoo! ‘Tis the final instalment day. Is there any hope for Li-an after the trouble she’s caused? Is she damned? Be damned, but read it! Sign up to read for free.