Reading Rachel

“We did it, Joe!”

Last month (November), Finding Chopin made it to the Straits Times Weekly Bestseller List. Appreciate everyone who picked up a copy at a bookstore or helped spread the word about my novel.

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

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 }