Jaclyn Lim writes 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.
A Strange Case of Erasure
A Strange Case of Erasure is a literary novel rooted in contemporary Singapore life. It follows a stay-at-home mother navigating the invisible pressures of family, identity and selfhood, blending domestic realism with a subtle speculative edge.
The novel was a finalist for the Epigram Books Fiction Prize 2026 and will be published by Epigram Books in 2026.
Children’s Picture Book
Jaclyn is also working on a children’s picture book with Epigram Books, slated for publication in early 2027.
Inspired by the author’s own little observers, the story encourage 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)
A Few Little Words 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.
It features 60 literary works from Tampines and beyond, developed through workshops, community prompts and site-specific reflections.
Jaclyn’s short story, Poolside Man, was selected through an open call. Set in Tampines, it tells the story of an unnamed protagonist who slips into condominium pools, exploring personal loss and a yearning for belonging.
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