My eagerly awaited book is finally available for purchase! Spottisbrough is a pulp noir crime fiction novella that I have been working on for close to 1.5 years. After writing for numerous digital publications, worldwide, I finally decided, in early 2020, to venture into the world of book-length fiction. Being my first book, Spottisbrough does indeed mark a new milestone in my writing journey, and I would like to thank everyone who has supported me along the way!
My poem entitled, "The Computer Has Decided! The Computer Has Decided!" was awarded a place in the International Proverse Poetry Prize Anthology 2020: Mingled Voices 5.
My poem entitled, "A wasteland of arrows" was awarded a place in the International Proverse Poetry Prize Anthology 2022: Mingled Voices 7.
“Heritage Food of the Peranakan Indians: In a Chitty Melaka Kitchen,” is a labour of love by the Chitty Melakan community in Singapore. Published by the Peranakan Indian (Chitty Melaka) Association of Singapore (PICMA), the cookbook comprises of 91 recipes unique to the community that showcases the diverse and multi-faceted nature of the culture and heritage of the Peranakan Indians. As a Peranakan Indian myself, I was ecstatic to assist PICMA in developing the content of the book. I also submitted a poem written in Malay, which was chosen for publication. The poem is entitled, “Lo hei 捞起 — Semangat Orang Chetti,” found on page 68. Post-publication, I am assisting with the publicity, marketing and distribution efforts for the book.
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