The illustrations for my story. They really do resemble me I think. Photo: RinggitOhRinggit.com
I guess this is the first time I’m being published for my unsolicited stories (most of my published work was commissioned).
While I’ve just signed another book deal for my cyberpunk novel titled Homecoming, it’s not set to take off until April 2021 or so.
Meanwhile, enter Money Stories From Malaysians Volume 2. A book project spearheaded by one of Malaysia’s most prominent bloggers, Suraya Zainudin.
Having my article selected for publication meant a lot, because it happened during a time of raging self-doubt, after having quit my job to write Homecoming.
Now I’m writing my third novel, and still the doubts won’t abate. I keep wondering what I’d do after I’m done with it, if I’d have to return to a job of writing press releases and social media posts (which I do mind), if I’d die with 70 unpublished novels (I totally don’t mind).
But every time I find myself ruminating about my suckage, I just think about about that time Suraya chose my story from the many great ones she’d undoubtedly received.
And if one person liked my work, I’m sure that there are others out there who would. All I need to do to find out is to just. Keep. Writing.
Besides this little plug (do buy the book if you’d like to support the project, and check out Suraya’s website for awesome financial content), I just thought of putting up this update for my fellow writers who might need that little extra push. You’ll never know who’s going to like your work, so don’t give up on your passions.
And most importantly, just keep writing.
Your Friendly Malaysian Writer 
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I thought I had seen your writings on newspapers before. Congratulations!
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Wow, I’m honoured that you’d say that. Thanks so much for stopping by, Serena! What a welcome surprise from a fellow Malaysian.
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Congratulations on this one Stuart!
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Aww, thanks so much for the constant support!
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I love Cyberpunk are you going to sell your book online? I will love to read it. Cheers!
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Yay a fellow cyberpunk fan! I don’t think it’s going to be available digitally, but it will be sold online on the publisher’s site at http://www.epigram.sg. Still a long way to go though. Thanks for your support and for dropping by!
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I love Cyberpunk I think I should write a post on my blog about it :p. I will love to read your book let me know if you want it to translate into French or Spanish š
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Congratulations :D
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Thanks for your support!
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Welcome :)
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I am so happy to have read your comment on about my poetry today and then read this post! I really needed the encouragement today. I’m currently compiling my 3rd book of poetry that I will self publish for Amazon. It’s important to have support and you my friend provided it for me today. Thank youš
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Glad to be able to do so. Thanks for stopping by and adding your wonderful comment!
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Congratulations!! This is great to see and so inspiring. Can’t wait to see Homecoming and all your other work!
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Thanks for the support, and you bet imma shout out from my roof tops once that oneās published! Have a great start of the week!
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Thanks. You too!
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