Racket
And Other Stories
This collection of short stories exposes the minuscule rebels trapped inside many of us – the obedient, law-abiding tenants – living in Singapore who are trying to break out of conforming to the country’s conservative social norms, risking stigma and gossip.
The Voice Behind the Words
Vicky Chong is a Singaporean author whose work delves into the nuances of domestic life and the historical echoes of Southeast Asia. Her narratives are celebrated for their lyrical precision and emotional depth.
With a short story collection and multiple short stories published in literary anthologies, Vicky continues to explore the intersections of tradition and modernity through the lens of the everyday.
Full BiographyLatest Works & Short Stories
A View of Stars: Stories of Love
Especially for fans of love stories comes a collection written by established and new authors. This anthology is partly inspired by true stories and partly by well-known epic tales.
Letter To My Son: Marriage Lessons
Every boy goes through several rites of passage as he grows up to become a man. He learns from siblings, peers, teachers and other adults. But perhaps no one has as much influence over him as his parents. This is not surprising as they look after their son from a young age and build bonds of trust and love.
SAMPAN: The Twin Embryos & Every Page of Every Calendar
SAMPAN includes works of fiction, poetry, and creative non-fiction that respond to the theme of “Island of ______”, inviting contributors to recount how similarly – or differently – they see Singapore. The 22 contributors to SAMPAN hail from Singapore, India, Vietnam, Canada, the United States and more.
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Mongolica Magazine Q1 2024
"Mongolica" magazine, available in the international and local flight services of MIAT, is a seasoned and complimentary publication with a wealth of experience dedicated to showcasing Mongolia to a global audience.
“Marcher entre les lignes”, une déambulation littéraire à Singapour (Episode. 1)
“Dans ce premier épisode de Marcher entre les lignes, je vous conduis dans Racket and Other Stories, un recueil de nouvelles de l’autrice singapourienne Vicky Chong, publié en 2021 chez Penguin Books. Alors que je suis contrainte à l’immobilité, la lecture de ses textes me plonge de nouveau dans la ville.