I was on radio on Friday 19 July 2024 at 8pm Singapore time, on Channel News Asia talking on the topic of “letter to myself”. Find out how and why I did too much when I was young, and still do too much when I’m old. Night Life with presenter/producer Joel Chua “At 8pm, be …
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.
30 CHINESE DINNERS: Author reading excerpt from Introduction
Ivy Ngeow on why she wrote this book and who it is aimed for. She also reads the section about her family background. Being born and brought up in Johor Bahru, Malaysia was what influenced her way of doing things which is making quick healthy meals perfect for families and the time-poor. Follow Ivy here: …
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 …
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).
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 …
Cry of the Flying Rhino: A new review!
This is a FaceBook review for which I was pleased to receive the “notification”. I was nervous as it is the first review by a Malaysian reader, about a Malaysian novel and naturally if anybody can spot errors, it would be a Malaysian! What is the connection between a pretty tattooed Iban girl adopted by …
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 …