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The Tea Novel is almost here!
The Tea Novel is almost here!
Jasmine and the Perfect Brew is being published by Watchful Wizard Publishing this fall!
Some backend wrangling is still ongoing, but once those final changes go through, you should be able to pre-order your copy sometime in September. It's been a long time in the works, so I'm super duper excited!
Releasing soon: Jasmine and the Perfect Brew
Releasing soon: Jasmine and the Perfect Brew
Tea is just hot leaf water, isn’t it? Yet in the hands of cousins Jasmine Teh and Bryan Goh, it becomes something more. Nothing can convince Bryan that magic is real, not even his business partner, Long—a dragon with secrets of his own. But when Jasmine discovers that the tea she brews can cure broken hearts and heal physical ailments, she throws herself into creating a special blend that will solve her own crisis: her non-existent love life.
As Jasmine finds a home in Long’s mansion, she unknowingly unravels the secrets Long had thought were buried. The Penang Magical Council has been sniffing around, and Jasmine’s decisions could have disastrous consequences on the new family she has come to love.
Last two weeks to support Fantastical Tales from Around the World on Kickstarter!
Last two weeks to support Fantastical Tales from Around the World on Kickstarter!
My short story, "Falling Moon, Rising Sun", is being published in The Queen Arrayed in Gold and other myths and legends, forthcoming from Queen Anne's Lace Publishing on 31 October 2026.
"Falling Moon, Rising Sun" is a retelling of the Epic of Bidasari, focusing on Songs II and III. Find out more about the anthology and pre-order special editions here!
Releasing Soon: The Queen Arrayed in Gold and other myths and legends
Releasing Soon: The Queen Arrayed in Gold and other myths and legends
Come, sit beside the crackling hearth, and let us tell you a tale. We promise that what is contained within these pages is like nothing you've heard before...
In The Queen Arrayed in Gold: and Other Myths and Legends, you will feel the flames of the phoenix as she rises, become enchanted by the cadence of tribal tales from the Zou people, experience a narrative retelling of Songs II and III of the Malay Epic of Bidasari, meet Bigfoot, and much more. Full of mystery, magic, monsters, heroes, and villains, this collection features pieces from writers around the globe telling tales of our world—and those yet undiscovered.
Immerse yourself in this unforgettable gallery of myths, legends, and folktales and discover your new favourite story.
Releasing on 31 October 2026.
Upcoming events
Upcoming events
If you haven't already signed up for Flights of Foundry, now's a good time to do so! It's a virtual interdisciplinary convention that runs from 18 to 20 September (or, if you're on this side of the world, like me, from 19 - 21 September) and I'll be on 3 panels!
Keep 3 October free for the annual MYWriters Fest! I'll be teaching a workshop on writing Malaysian-based fantasy :) More details to come.
About Anna
About Anna
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!
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