Gallery:
Book Launches
The Penang Institute December 8th 2023
It was a privilege to speak at the prestigious Penang Institute on Brown Road on December 8th. Many thanks to Dato’ Ooi Kee Beng and the Penang Institute team for their help and support. My gratitude also to Marcus Langdon and Keith Hockton of Entrepot Publishing Penang and Leslie Lim of Pansing Distribution for making it possible in the first place. May I also thank my lovely audience who made the evening go with such a swing. But most of all….
Thank you, Penang!
Video of Presentation: Talk begins at 14.17 min
The perfect occasion for a nyonya kebaya
The Big Reveal!
It was delightful to meet Joanne Tan, a direct descendant of Francis Light and Martinha Rozells through their youngest son, Francis Lanoon Light
With Leslie, Marcus and my moderator, Zoe
And now to sign some books!
Badan Warisan Malaysia Nov 25 2023
Many thanks to all who attended and made the afternoon so much fun. A special thanks must go to Vanessa Loong and the team of BWM for all their help and support. Thank you also to Pansing Malaysia for their pop up book shop and to everyone who bought my books!
Photo credit: The Edge
Vanessa - in the doorway in the background- we forgot to take a picture together! Couldn’t have done it without you!
Badan Warisan Malaysia - the Malaysian Heritage Trust - in its charming bungalow on Jalan Stonor KL was the location of my KL launch for Emporium this Saturday afternoon.
The Pansing Team - thanks, ladies!
With my lovely daughter and moderator Zoë - a family affair!
Signing books - three at a time. Writer’s cramp is a very welcome ailment for an author! Thanks everyone who joined the long queue!
Adelaide Launches Oct 2023
Adelaide Oval and the River Torrens 2023
Gawler Civic Centre October 25
Reading from Emporium - large font printout!
Burnside Library October 26
North Terrace and the River Torrens 1841 J. Hitchen
With the lovely Jacinta Weiss who made it all possible!
Many thanks to Sarah Roberts for her support!
Woodbridge 2022
Woodbridge Old School
A sketch of the old school by Thomas Churchyard c. 1800 and a modern image from the back entrance on the street behind
Copy of the school admissions book. Can you make out Francis Light’s name?
The graffiti on the window light mentioned in Dragon: “J Lynn and F Light’’
St Mary’s Dallinghoo
Singapore Writers Festival 2022
Penang: Launch at the E & O
This gentlemen was actually called Dragon (Lung!)
The beautiful Emporium Room. E and O Hotel, George Town
Langkawi Writers’ festival 2023
First Launch of Emporium on the beautiful island of Langkawi!
Festival Panel Discussion: The Art of Creative Writing
Leslie Lim, Lee Su Kim and Rose Gan
Rose, Leslie, Su Kim and Puan Morne, the powerhouse behind the festival. Here’s to Langbuku 3 next year!
My personal highlight from the Opening Ceremony - a display of Malay silat (martial art)
Rose, Leslie and the wonderful Lee Su Kim
Book signing – it looks like I am chastising the lovely Liz but it was just a fascinating discussion!
Between the Wines: An evening of books, wine and amazing food
Fat Cupid Restaurant at La Pari-pari Resort Langkawi hosted by the fabulous Karina Robles Bahrin and the equally fabulous Jackie (the food!)
Just a small taste of what was on offer!
And now for the Book lovers ….
Rose Gan In Conversation
Moderator – Jéröme Bouchaud
Many thanks to Jérôme and Jules for their contributions!
Lim Su Kim In Conversation
Moderator –Jules Tang
Signing books –
the lovely ‘G’ and Me