BREAKING NEWS!  My first science fiction novel "HAVAH" has just been conferred the Gold Book Award by Literary Titan! This award honors books that exhibit exceptional storytelling and creativity. It celebrates novelists who craft compelling narratives, create memorable characters, and weave stories that captivate readers. The recipients are writers who excel in their ability to blend imagination with literary skill, creating worlds that enchant and narratives that linger long after the final page is turned. As an indie author who self-publish, this award is a great endorsement to my fir ..read more

Just gotten the press release to over 400 news outlets for my debut novel via Literary Titan's service, one of which is shown below: The full script is as follows: The literary world is set to be captivated by the release of NG Keng Tiong's groundbreaking new science fiction novel, “HAVAH – A Love that Transcends the Metaphysical Realm.” This gripping narrative explores the boundaries of artificial intelligence, human emotions, and the essence of singularity. In “HAVAH,” readers are plunged into a world where advanced technology and human creativity merge. The story revolves around a brilli ..read more

Just received another 5-star review for my first sci-fi novel, this time from the popular author and reader platform, Literary Titan: NG Keng Tiong skillfully portrays the combat scenarios, imbuing them with a sense of immediacy and realism that is both thrilling and immersive. These scenes are not just about physical battles but also delve into the tactical use of futuristic technology, setting the stage for a high-octane reading experience. The character of HAVAH is intricately crafted, offering a nuanced look at artificial intelligence. Her evolving understanding of human emotions and exp ..read more

I've submitted my novel to Reader's Favorite for review and today they came back to me with the following 5-star review: The need for a rapid response to global threats leads to the development of the STRATOS team, an elite unit of combat-ready operatives prepared to take on and eliminate hostile targets at short notice. Keen to maintain the upper hand in a changing world, the country's top brass took it upon themselves to include an artificial intelligence project to assist in STRATOS operations. David Friedman is the mind behind EVE, the artificial intelligence program. With the personnel ..read more

Have been notified that my blog is listed as one of the Top 100 Science Fiction Blogs on Feedspot: Click on the above image to go there Currently I'm at the 75th spot so it may not be easy to spot for casual browsers and those first time visiting the site. Anyway, it's a good start.   ..read more

After ten months of working on my first sci-fi novel, I am pleased to announce that the book is finally released and available for order on Amazon bookstore, as print and Kindle editions. As usual, there isn't any fanfare or advertisement to announce its launch. Interested readers can click on the book cover to the right to go to Amazon and use the "Look Inside" feature to checkout before purchase. Happy reading ..read more

The beginning of a novel is important because it serves as a hook that arrests the readers' attention and keep them going page after page. Endings too are important because it's the conclusion of an exciting narrative.  How should a sci-fi novel end? Should it leave readers guessing? Give them a "feel good" aftertaste? Reduce them to tears? Or keep them at the edge of their seats and wanting more? Most fairy tales and fantasies tend to gravitate towards a "happily ever after" kind of ending, some with a slight twist of light humor or dark shades of uncertainty. Sci-fi narratives, on the ..read more

It's not often that I buy Christmas gifts for myself. This year, however, as I embarked on writing a sci-fi novel, I thought it would be good to get something related to what I'm writing. After some searching and reviewing, I decided upon the following books by Michio Kaku: 1. The Future of the Mind 2. The God Equation 3. Quantum Supremacy I will definitely find time to read through relevant parts of each book, and see if what I've written so far falls in line with Mr. Kaku's reasonings on the topics of interest. If need be, I might adopt some of his perspectives, or better yet, get his ad ..read more

Any engaging science fiction novel would invariably involved some kind of ultimate confrontation between the good and bad guys to bring the narrative to an intended climax. Mine is no exception. That's the good news. The not so good news is, I haven't the faintest idea what sort of villainy characters to bring into the story, especially when it's near the ending. So far, STRATOS has been invincible with their high-tech gears——a combination of impervious Warhawk Armors and deadly Raptor Rifles, and the dependable assistance of an intelligent AI entity, EVE. That definitely puts any ..read more

Déjà Vu! This is a French expression that implies the feeling of having already dreamed something that is currently being experienced. I've decided to name this pivotal chapter as such for a few reasons: STRATOS' second confrontation with a mortal enemy Wolf's past of a failed mission coming back to haunt him The effect of Viper's memories on some of the team members HAVAH doing a rerun of Viper to realize her humanity and some. With so much going for it, little wonder it's the longest chapter in the novel, and probably the most engaging in terms of action-filled and emotional ro ..read more