About Anna
About Anna
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Anna Tan grew up in Malaysia, the country that is not Singapore. She writes fantasy stories and fairy tales, puts together anthologies, and helps people figure out their publishing goals at Teaspoon Publishing. She also wrangles writers and deadlines for the Malaysian Writers Society (MYWriters), where she was previously the Treasurer (2016-2020) and President (2020-2025).
Anna has an MA in Creative Writing: The Novel under a Chevening scholarship. She is interested in Malay/Nusantara and Chinese legends and folklore in exploring the intersections of language, culture, and faith. Anna can be found procrastinating on Threads, Bluesky, Instagram, and Facebook, which are likely to be more current than this website.
Enter the world of Absolution—starting with a free prequel novelette!
Enter the world of Absolution—starting with a free prequel novelette!
When Garett Regis Baya, Raja Muda of Bayangan, surrenders to Sultan Simson to save the remnants of his kingdom, he expects to be executed on the spot. Instead, he is taken captive to Maha, the capital city of Terang.
Made a servant in the Mahan Palace, Garett has to make peace with his current situation, while struggling to protect his fellow captives. How can he bear everything without losing himself or compromising on his principles?
In this prequel to Amok, discover how Yosua's family was brought to Maha through the eyes of his father, Garett.
Sign up here to get your free copy.
The cover art and design is by Dhiyanah Hassan and you can learn more about them here!
Latest news
Latest news
New online store!
New online store!
All titles are now available on Blue Hawk Publications' online store! Check out their local category for all Malaysian authors.
P/S there's a 20% sale running until 30 June, so you should start shopping now...
Upcoming events
Upcoming events
Anna will be at the KL Reading Festival this 27 to 28 June! Look out for the Malaysian Writers Society booth, where you'll be able to find all her books. She'll also be on the Our Self/Indie-publishing Journey panel at 2pm on Saturday
Our Self/Indie-Publishing Journey
Our Self/Indie-Publishing Journey
The age of content has opened up exciting new possibilities—not just for social media creators, but for individuals looking to publish and promote their own physical books. While tips on self-publishing are widely available online, very few resources speak specifically to the Malaysian context: how to actually get started here, and what it takes to succeed.
In this panel, our authors will share their personal journeys, offer practical guidance for aspiring writers, highlight the common pitfalls to avoid, and walk through what you need to know about copyright laws and regulations as an indie publisher in Malaysia.
For all of July, get Amok free on Smashwords, plus discounts on the rest of the series! Check out the sale at smashwords.com/sale.
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