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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!
NEW RELEASE: Jasmine and the Perfect Brew
NEW RELEASE: 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.
Releasing 24 November 2026
Releasing 24 November 2026
Book Launch at George Town Lit Fest
Book Launch at George Town Lit Fest
Date: 29 November 2026, Saturday
Time: 14:45 - 15:45
Venue: Multi Hall, Wisma Yeap Chor Ee
Author: Anna Tan
Moderated by Yee Heng Yeh
NEW RELEASE: The Queen Arrayed in Gold and other myths and legends
NEW RELEASE: 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.
NEW RELEASE: A Spoonful of Malaysian Magic 2: Modern Folktale Retellings
NEW RELEASE: A Spoonful of Malaysian Magic 2: Modern Folktale Retellings
An elderly woman receives an unexpected visit from the legendary Hang Tuah. Pari-pari, bunian, and other mythical creatures form friendships with humans—offering companionship, protection, and even love. Participating in the Unduk Ngadau binds a pragmatic university student to her culture in unexpected ways, while a lake in Sungeiway is briefly invaded by heaven.
A Spoonful of Malaysian Magic 2: Modern Folktale Retellings immerses you in a world that is both modern and magical, familiar and strange, as 14 Malaysian authors retell fairy tales and folklore from across Malaysia. Stir a little spoonful of magic into your tea, whether you’re from these shores or from far away.
Stories by:
Adib Faiz · Arda Mori · Chloe Hor · Ho U-minh Mahinda · Ilnaz A. Faizal · Iris Haris ·
Janelle Ambrose · John Ho · Joni Chng · Joshua Lim · Katyln Denise · Nadiah Zakaria ·
Nisa Lee · Terence Toh
Illustrations by:
Abigail Asrina · Afique Asyraf · Munkao · Waheda Samsuri
Preorder now!
Preorder now!
NEW RELEASE: Wish You Were Here
NEW RELEASE: Wish You Were Here
A houseman bargains with death on a brutal night shift.
A family holds a birthday party (but where on earth is the guest of honour?)
A refugee chases education across borders that refuse him.
Wish You Were Here is the fourth anthology from the Dutt Award for Literary Excellence. This colleciton gathers 19 stories by familiar and upcoming Malaysian writers, including the winner, Shumin Tan, and runners-up Joshua Lim, Sumitra Selvaraj, and Puvana Gnanasagaran.
With stories that explore loss of loved ones, places, or people we once were, the anthology takes its title from one of the most deceptively simple phrases in the English language. Four words scrawled on postcards. Sent from destinations around the world by people who could not stop thinking of someone they had left behind: wish you were here. We hope that Malaysian readers will find their own life experiences mirrored in these stories. As the editors write in their introduction:
"Absence is not a single thing. It can be the gap left by a person who has died, but also the gap left by a version of yourself that you can no longer inhabit, or the dissonance of a society that feels more artificially intelligent than humanly connected."
Oh look another Kickstarter!
Oh look another Kickstarter!
Krakens in therapy. Superheroes in crisis. Adventurers whose biggest challenge is their own self-doubt. What happens when self-care, self-improvement, and mental health collide with fantastical worlds and magical creatures?
Find out in TWO new short story collections featuring twenty authors all with a unique spin on the theme.
Volume 1: Self-Help & Other Fantasies
Features tales of self-help, self-care, self-improvement, and self-discovery with a magical twist.
Volume 2: It’s Dangerous to Grow Alone
Explores concepts of support, therapy, and community and how they can bolster and heal the soul—with a healthy sprinkling of the fantastical.
While stories may brush up against serious themes, all tales are PG-13 or lower, no explicit content.
All work by humans. No AI generated content.
Upcoming events
Upcoming events
It's the Year of the Book Launch!
The George Town Literary Festival (GTLF) 2026 runs from 27 to 29 November this year, and I will be participating in 3+1 book launches! (Whew!)
Saturday, 28 November
Saturday, 28 November
15:45-16:45: Outside Appearances by Liza Khan (Gerakbudaya). I'll be moderating this launch for the lovely Liza Khan! - Launch Hall, Wisma Yeap Chor Ee
17:00-18:00: A Spoonful of Malaysian Magic 2: Modern Folktale Retellings, edited by Anna Tan and Hamizah Adzmi (Teaspoon Publishing) - Multi Hall, Wisma Yeap Chor Ee
Sunday, 29 November
Sunday, 29 November
11:30-12:30: Dutt Award for Literary Excellence - Non-fiction Hall, Wisma Yeap Chor Ee
14:45-15:45: Jasmine and the Perfect Brew by Anna Tan (Watchful Wizard Publishing) - Multi Hall, Wisma Yeap Chor Ee
17:00-18:00: The Lushness of the Sea: A Marine Conservation Anthology (Malaysian Writers Society). Okay, I'm not doing anything at this launch, but I have a story in this anthology!! - Launch Hall, Wisma Yeap Chor Ee
SEE YOU THERE!
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.
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The cover art and design is by Dhiyanah Hassan and you can learn more about them here!
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