literary

Alongside editorial projects, I write stories that play with the tension between the familiar and the surreal – finding meaning in the overlooked corners of daily life, where the ordinary tilts just enough to reveal something strange or quietly transformative.

Novel-in-progress

Currently working a forthcoming novel slated for publication in 2026 by Epigram Books. Rooted in contemporary Singapore life, the story follows a stay-at-home mum negotiating the invisible pressures of family, identity and selfhood, blending the everyday with a speculative edge.

Shortlisted for the Epigram Books Fiction Prize 2026.

Children’s Book-in-Progress

Currently working on a forthcoming children’s book slated for publication in early 2027 by Epigram Books. This story is inspired by the author’s own little observers, encouraging young readers to look up from screens and notice the world outside their window. Set in Singapore, it highlights the small wonders of everyday life through gentle, rhythmic text and vivid illustrations.

Poolside Man, A Few Little Words: 60 Literary Works From Tampines And Beyond (2025)

ALFW was commissioned by Our Tampines Hub, as part of NAC’s Arts & Culture Nodes Network in partnership with the Singapore Writers Festival, and produced by the collective, Vertical Submarine.

The collection features 60 literary works from Tampines and beyond, developed through workshops, community prompts and site-specific reflections.

I contributed via an open call for stories. My short story, Poolside Man, was included in this anthology. Set in Tampines, it tells the story of an unnamed protagonist who slips into condominium pools, exploring personal loss and a yearning for belonging.