Simon Lim puts the spotlight on Author Rachel Tey. Rachel shares about her debut novel, "Finding Chopin", which is a mother and son's story of self-discovery and healing. This story has also been described as one of loss and grief, beautifully imagined and told with empathy and grace.
Go behind the scenes with Rachel on the kind of research she had to do in order to write this novel.
What did Rachel learn from the process of writing this novel, "Finding Chopin"?
Do novelists like Rachel write with the end in mind? Or does the story evolve organically, and the ending is really based on how the story develops?
What's the underlying theme of "Finding Chopin"?
What does it take to construct a novel? Let's get into the thought process of a novelist such as Rachel.
Get to know Author Rachel Tey by downloading this podcast for free, and listening to the interview.
This interview was first heard on the radio show, NIGHTS WITH SIMON on ONE FM 91.3, a station of SPH Media in Singapore.
MEET THE AUTHOR, RACHEL TEY (BOOK TALK)
Join Rachel Tey for a morning of reflection and music as she shares about her novel, ππͺπ―π₯πͺπ―π¨ ππ©π°π±πͺπ― - a quietly powerful tale of memory, silence and the ties that bind. Includes a reading, Q&A and book signing. Book will be available for purchase.
Sat, 25 Oct 2025
11am – 1pm
Venue: National Library Building, Level 1 Lobby (100 Victoria Street, Singapore 188064)
Admission: Free with registration peatix.com
RACHEL TEY
Website racheltey.com
Instagram@rapunzelinparis
FINDING CHOPIN epigrambookshop.sg
ONE FM 91.3
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SIMON LIM
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