I Published My
First Book
In 2020, I published my first book “Superficiality” an anthology of 10 short stories. I thoroughly enjoyed writing the book and stand by each story proudly.
They aren’t just short stories, I lived in my character’s lives, researched deeply and spend a lot of time with people resembling the characters to write something truly real of the human condition. I firmly believe that to be a writer, is to first hone your thinking. It is everything. Then comes the writing, and hopefully I’ve worked on my craft enough to write with some degree of flair and poetry.
As Superficiality was published during the pandemic, I did not get a proper book launch or a prolonged shelf space of a bookstore. Instead, I had a fun online book launch in my house and I did do decent sales for a Malaysian fiction by an unknown teehee.
Superficiality
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Panam
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Chennai Calling
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Kitty Kat Decides To Lose Weight
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The Tai Chi Warrior
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The Young Doctor
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The Chinese Teacher
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The Tings
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Flat Kids
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Caged
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Superficial
Superficiality ✳︎ Panam ✳︎ Chennai Calling ✳︎ Kitty Kat Decides To Lose Weight ✳︎ The Tai Chi Warrior ✳︎ The Young Doctor ✳︎ The Chinese Teacher ✳︎ The Tings ✳︎ Flat Kids ✳︎ Caged ✳︎ Superficial
The Stories
A young doctor comes to terms with the grueling life of the medical profession, struggling with ethics and responsibilities. A retiree navigates the petty squabbles and rivalries in her Tai Chi group.
A part-time moneylender must face the consequence of his decisions as he juggles his day job. An avowed dancer questions the thin line between committing to art and selling out in the cutthroat world of his profession. Weaving in and out of these stories is the ever-outspoken Swensen who sheds lights on entrenched perspectives.
Infused with an edgy, urban energy, but also nuanced and compassionate as it tackles poverty, class, culture and animals, Lin Dee’s debut collection questions the superficiality at the heart of the modern Malaysian life and the possibilities that lie beyond.
Superficiality
Tee Lin Dee
244 pages, Paperback
First published: November 2020
Genres: Literary Fiction, Contemporary
Price: RM20
Delivery charges: RM3 (WM) RM6 (EM) For international, email me your location to enquire.
Superficiality
Each copy of my book comes signed.
I’ll be happy to have coffee with any of my website purchasers :)
My book was sold in Kinokuniya, Popular and Gerakbudaya
“I love your first book. Thank you for telling amazing Malaysian stories. Looking forward to your next book”
From an Instagram follower