Author: Rachel Tey

Rachel Tey is the author of the middle-grade fantasy adventure series, Tea in Pajamas and Tea in Pajamas: Beyond Belzerac, and most recently contributed an original short story, "The Midnight Mission", to the anthology A View of the Stars: Stories of Love (Felix Cheong and Anitha Pillai, eds). She is also a resident writer and creative writing workshop instructor under Sing Lit Station’s “Book A Writer” programme. Since she was awarded the National Arts Council grant in 2015, Rachel has been featured in The Sunday Times, has spoken at the Singapore Writers Festival, and her books have been presented at the London and Frankfurt Bookfairs. Outside of writing and conducting talks and workshops for schools, she works as a content and communications specialist. Rachel lives in Singapore with her husband, who illustrated her books, and two children.

singapore writers festival 2025 and The Plot Thickens, nov edition

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Two more events before the year wraps. If you missed my NLB book launch, hope you can join me at either or both of these talks. Links to sign up are included below:

1. Singapore Writers Festival 2025

🎤 What: Panel discussion, featuring Epigram Books Fiction Prize 2025 winner and finalists
🗓️ When: Sat 15 Nov, 4:30–6:00pm
📌 Where: Victoria Theatre & Concert Hall, Dance Studio
💬 Speakers: Dr Khoo Sim Eng (moderator), Meihan Boey, Ng Yi-Sheng, Sunita Sue Leng, me
🎟️ Sign up here: https://tinyurl.com/15novpanel


2. The Plot Thickens, November 2025 edition

🎤 What: Literary dialogue on novel-writing and the publishing process
🗓️ When: Fri 28 Nov, 7:00–9:00pm
📌 Where: Epigram Books Office, 1008 Toa Payoh North, #03-08
💬 Speakers: Dr Gwee Li Sui (moderator and editor), me
🎟️ Sign up here: https://tpt1125.peatix.com

finding chopin: Book Launch (photos)

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It’s been a few days since Saturday’s book launch of Finding Chopin at the National Library. I won’t ramble on about the novel (frankly I don’t remember much of what I said that morning), but I just want to express how glad I am for these visual reminders of all the smiles and hugs I received that day. When I think of 25.10.25 in the future, I will always remember a day of sublime music, friendly faces and kind words. Thank you deeply for the support and encouragement—and for being a part of this cherished memory.

{ Click this link for event photos }

ONE FM 91.3 Radio interview (finding chopin)

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Went on air last night as I joined radio presenter Simon Lim on his “Nights with Simon” show over at ONE FM 91.3. We went into the nuts and bolts of the novel-writing process, such as background research, inspiration behind character and plot development, and the power of emotions to propel a narrative forward.

🎧Have a listen to the podcast: https://omny.fm/shows/onefm-nights-with-simon-lim/rachel-tey-author-finding-chopin-debut-novel

🎟️One more day to launch day at NLB! Get your ticket: http://fcnlb2025.peatix.com