I'm a writer and visual storyteller deeply inspired by my heritage and the Asian cultures I'm steeped in. It doesn't hurt that I also love speaking about this passion with a little lightness and humour!
When I was a child, I didn’t see myself in any books I read and today I'm driven to change that - one word and one picture at a time. I'm excited to share my stories with you!
Because don't we all deserve to see ourselves in a story?
"Maureen’s story rose to the top as one of the best of the hundreds of entries."
“A universal story for children searching to discover their own uniqueness.”
“It was beautiful, absolutely gorgeous. We loved everything about it … beautiful lyrical language and imagery that really shone through.”
One of 17 creative voices to be chosen by WNDB in 2022. I received a year-long mentorship with author Cindy Baldwin to work on my middle-grade novel set in Malaysia.
My grandad...handsome, wasn't he?
"I was stunned at how much time and thought she had put into preparing ...and then how spontaneous, fun and thoughtful she was as our conversations unfolded. Helping to organise the Hong Kong Literary Festival in 2023, Maureen was as professional, kind and engaging as any such host i've ever known, and as a writer herself - as well as so many other things - she brought more to our interactions than I had any reason to expect. "
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"She showed our senior elementary girls how refreshing it is to read stories where the contexts are relatable, and the characters look like them and carry some of the same emotions as they do. To be seen and heard in a diverse world is comforting.
Maureen’s hands-on techniques were engaging and facilitated meaningful interaction during the workshop. The girls thoroughly enjoyed the sessions.
"Your kind and encouraging words have bolstered my confidence and belief in my own abilities as a writer. I cannot express enough how much your workshop has meant to me. Your expertise and genuine passion have made a lasting impact, and I will carry the lessons and inspiration with me as I continue to pursue my writing dreams."
"Her advance research into her panellists' work and ability to weave together connecting themes and comments makes for a nimble and engaging style of moderating that moves beyond typical questions and answers. Events gain a richness that mirror the warmth of conversations between close friends."
"Maureen is insightful, witty, and completely invested in the story she is uncovering and telling. She conducts each conversation with the utmost respect for all people involved. When Maureen takes the mike, you can expect an engaging, entertaining and thought-provoking discussion."
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