Introduction: When the article in The Star about Snapshots! was published, Karen-Ann contacted me and told me about her project. I was somewhat fascinated and thought that this would be a good opportunity to give this project some publicity. Without further ado, I have great pleasure in introducing to you Karen-Ann Theseira ... Aneeta: Karen-Ann, let’s start with a little information about you....

Introduction: After I interviewed Chris King, one of the storytellers I had in mind to contact was Linda. I liked the website created for her and I also enjoyed reading about her work. Through our correspondence and this interview, I would hazard a guess that Linda is one extremely vivacious person. I will leave you to come to your own conclusion. Without further ado, I have great pleasure in intr...

Introduction ' Aneeta Sundararaj ploughed through the jumbled mass of words I initially came up with and correctly pointed out that what I needed was "structure". Her generous nature and spirit made her an excellent mentor.' These were the words Jamilah wrote in the 'Acknowledgements' page of her new book, Cool Mum Super Dad. Each time I read the words, I feel all warm inside. Indeed, I must s...

Introduction: The manner in which I 'met' Janet was interesting - I contacted her as I wished to interview one of her clients. That author declined to be interviewed and after a week or so, it occurred to me that I'd never approached a literary agent for an interview before. I thought, "Why not?" and asked her. I was mightily pleased when she agreed. I have learnt much from this interview with her...

Introduction: My first contact with Jenna Glatzer and her site, Absolute Write was from a piece I wrote entitled, What An Adventure. It has been almost 3 years since that piece was published and I've watched from afar how her website's just grown. It is a rare writer who has not heard of Absolute Write and the Forums, Absolute Write Water Cooler. For a long time, I have wanted to interview Jenna...

Introduction: When the link to my interview with Jenna Glatzer was posted in the Absolute Write Forums, I was expecting people to contact me with requests for interviews. What I did not expect was the speed with which I would be so contacted. However, if you've come across Kristen, you'll know she's really quick at getting things done. Usually, the people I interview will take anywhere between a d...

Introduction: Whenever I end my emails, I'm always at a loss: do I say 'Yours truly,' or 'Yours sincerely,' or 'Regards'? I have to think before I type. With Michelle, every email she wrote me ended with 'To your continued success'! and I was so intrigued by this. Still, I first came across Michelle's work about 2 months ago when I was surfing the net and came across an article she wrote. I therea...

Introduction: When I first published The Banana Leaf Men, Sharanya's request for an interview came hot on the heels of a nasty encounter with another journalist. Needless to say, I was somewhat reluctant to meet Sharanya at all. Still, I acquiesced and prepared for the interview. I expected to meet an 'old' lady and was on guard. When this young, beautiful girl with unbelievably long hair turned u...

Introduction: I met Lydia for the first time when I attended a 'Meet the Author' Session for her book, Life’s Like That - Scenes from Malaysian Life. This must have been about three years ago now. Since then, we've kept in touch and I often visit her blog. Without further ado, I have great pleasure in introducing to you Lydia Teh ... Aneeta: Lydia, thank you for agreeing to this interview. Lyd...