The first excerpt from Keepers of the Flame, coming soon.
When Diversity Meets Policy
Singapore’s CMIO model is a blunt instrument. But it also underpins many of Singapore’s policies. It is easy to talk about dropping CMIO, but the real question is what policymaking tool provides a better way — and what are the costs of such a tool.
A Different Kind of Privileged Literature
Grace Chia alleges gender bias in the Singapore Literature Prize, and in writing in general. There is privilege — but of a different kind.
Notes from a Singaporean independent writer
Following my interview with Channel NewsAsia, I elaborate on my experiences as an independent writer and the lessons to be learned here.
New Bibliography and Bookstore
Over the past few days, I’ve tweaked the website’s ecommerce experience, combining the bibliography and bookstore pages. On the bibliography page, you’ll find a complete bibliography of my works, as well as links to different categories of fiction. On each dedicated category page, where possible, you’ll also find links to Sellfy, Gumroad and CoinLock, These links […]
Live TV Interview on Monday!
I will be appearing on live TV on Channel News Asia on 3 November, 8.50 am to discuss trends in self-publishing.
Guest post on Domain of Singapore Tutoring Experts
I’ve written a guest post for the Domain of Singapore Tutoring Experts. Here’s a short excerpt.
Between Gender Stereotypes and Dogma
Take a step away from the controversy surrounding Focus on the Family, and instead use the opportunity to think about a new model of sexuality and relationship education to meet the needs of youths.
Diversity is not skin-deep
Diversity of choices and experience matters. Diversity of race, or of any other innate characteristic, is reverse bigotry when irrelevant.
A Bundle of Wrongs at Hong Lim Park
Many things went wrong at Hong Lim Park. The activists could have acted and communicated in a way perceived to be respectful of others, instead of ploughing ahead and making themselves look bad.