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, 𝘍𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘊𝘩𝘰𝘱𝘪𝘯 - 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
Find out more about ONE FM 91.3 via onefm.sg

SIMON LIM
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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. &nbsp;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.&nbsp; 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?&nbsp; What's the underlying theme of "Finding Chopin"?&nbsp; What does it take to construct a novel? Let's get into the thought process of a novelist such as Rachel.&nbsp; Get to know Author Rachel Tey by downloading this podcast for free, and listening to the interview.&nbsp; This interview was first heard on the radio show, NIGHTS WITH SIMON on ONE FM 91.3, a station of SPH Media in Singapore.&nbsp;
MEET THE AUTHOR, RACHEL TEY (BOOK TALK) Join Rachel Tey for a morning of reflection and music as she shares about her novel, 𝘍𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘊𝘩𝘰𝘱𝘪𝘯 - a quietly powerful tale of memory, silence and the ties that bind. &nbsp;Includes a reading, Q&amp;A and book signing. Book will be available for purchase.
Sat, 25 Oct 2025 11am &ndash; 1pm Venue: National Library Building, Level 1 Lobby (100 Victoria Street, Singapore 188064) Admission: Free with registration&nbsp;<a href="https://peatix.com/event/4580568">peatix.com</a>
RACHEL TEY Website <a href="https://racheltey.com/">racheltey.com</a> Instagram<a href="https://www.instagram.com/rapunzelinparis?igsh=MTZhdDg3ZmI0d2F5dw==">@rapunzelinparis</a>
FINDING CHOPIN <a href="https://epigrambookshop.sg/products/finding-chopin?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAactzSLJsYtd1Xq1FkfejQIZNC5Unrh3xqP5WEN6HWgtSAwA4_47e6_0T-O9-g_aem_WOMsyzrAnF3KMCey_aic8w">epigrambookshop.sg</a>
ONE FM 91.3 Find out more about ONE FM 91.3 via <a href="https://onefm.sg">onefm.sg</a>
SIMON LIM Follow Simon Lim on Instagram via <a href="https://www.instagram.com/simonlim.personality?igsh=MWpvM3ExMmVqZjhlMw==">@simonlim.personality</a>
@onefm913 @rapuzelinparis #bookauthor&nbsp; #novel&nbsp; #novels #storytime&nbsp; #story #novelist&nbsp; #epigrambooks&nbsp; #epigrambookshop&nbsp; #writer&nbsp; #nightswithsimon #radiodj. &nbsp;#nightswithsimonlim &nbsp;#radiosingapore &nbsp;#singaporeradiodj #singaporeradiodeeays #singaporedj &nbsp;#announcer &nbsp;#radiosingapore &nbsp;#singaporeradio #ラジオdj &nbsp;#こんばんは.

Make new discoveries, learn about dream travel destinations, and get inspired to improve your well-being. A dose of positivity on weeknights, with the velvet-smooth Simon Lim and his guests.

Your weeknights are made better with Simon's velvety voice as he takes you through new discoveries, dream travel destinations, and inspirational talk for positivity and good well-being.

Simon is also frequently joined by guests who provide insight into matters surrounding wellness, self-help practices and more.

Your weeknights are made better with Simon's velvety voice as he takes you through new discoveries, dream travel destinations, and inspirational talk for positivity and good well-being.
Simon is also frequently joined by guests who provide insight into matters surrounding wellness, self-help practices and more.

Nights with Simon Lim

Your weeknights are made better with Simon's velvety voice as he takes you through new discoveries, dream travel destinations, and inspirational talk for positivity and good well-being.
Simon is also frequently joined by guests who provide insight into matters surrounding wellness, self-help practices and more.

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