My Experience at KLAB 2025: Author Interview
Other than my book being launched at the Kuala Lumpur Alternative Bookfest (KLAB 2025) in Central Market, as previously mentioned, I was invited for an author interview session by the publisher, and I was so (crazy) nervous. I am not a person who is good at talking—I’m introverted, so you can imagine the challenge.
Even though the questions asked were all about my book, I felt like even that was hard. All the memes about how authors can write but can’t explain their books came crashing into my mind.
What is your book about?What inspires you to write your book?What is the favorite parts of your book? (No spoilers)To whom you would recommend this book to?And if Oxy are harmless to us, what flower/plant will you like to be?Yet, I did it—smiled and talked (despite all the jitters and kitters) in my voice and my whole body. I was seriously trying my best to look calm on the outside. I didn’t get enough sleep yesterday because of my nerves (like maybe 3-4 hours).
It was really helpful to have other authors with me there and not be alone. It allowed me some time to think and recall the answers in my head. It was also a fun session to learn about other local authors and their books too.
You can check out their books (from left to right):
The Misfits: The Case of the Pink Flamingo by Nathaniel Sario
The Mountain Heals by Athena Don
Siri Detektif Vampire by Cik Puan Ilya Abdullaah
Dallergut: Kompleks Pedagang Mimpi (by Lee Mi-ye) (translated by Alia S.S)
After the one-hour-long session, a few of the readers (and even the authors) came to get my signature. I was pumped, proud, and still a bit shy. Sorry though to the first person who came up for a signature; I think I was so nervous I signed differently. Haha, lol.
There’s also a little surprise at the end, as I even got the chance to meet another author (whom I knew from TikTok/social media), and I got her signature on her book, The Revenge of the Violent Hues, by Nadiah Zakaria. She was there, to support her friend and I got lucky.
Despite everything, I’m glad it’s done, and I was able to finish the interview without many issues. I just love seeing and feeling the actual book in my hands. I even bought a few from the booth. I am so excited!
P.S. It ranked Top 5 at first, then climbed up to Top 2 on Sunday, the last day of the event. Hehe, thank you for everyone’s support!
Author Checklist Completion Rate (100%):
Publish 
Interviews
Book Signing
A commemorative day at Central Market:
Kuala Lumpur Alternative Bookfest [KLAB]
Pesta Buku Alternatif Kuala Lumpur 2025
29 Januari – 2 Februari 2025
Central Market Kuala Lumpur
One fine Sunday 12-1pm afternoon.
Since the event ended already, you can still get the book online through:
