Flashback to March 2023: First time I saw someone go home with the book from Books Kinokuniya Main Store at Ngee Ann City, Singapore. Certainly a special moment for a first-time author of war fiction. Whoever you are: I was too shy to ask if you wanted me to sign your book... 🙂
For me, writing is a lonely process. It's just me, the make-believe scenarios in my head and the keyboard chatter. I prefer writing without distractions and can go offline for hours.
Those writing guide memes are right: There's really no "right" moment for inspiration to strike. I just put down what I think will work as the first draft and keep at it. How much to say, which parts to remove, what to edit for clarity, with just the little voice in one's head as a guide.
Am not sure about other authors but it has always been a thrill for me to see people respond to the published work. Whether they like it or not. Whether they understand the hidden Easter eggs is another matter.
Thank you all!
5 July 2025 Update: Pukul Habis is back at Books Kinokuniya Singapore, Malaysia. Limited print run.
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