TOM K.E. CHAN
Hi! My name is Tom and I am a poet at Peel Street Poetry and PoetryOutLoud Hong Kong.
My FIRST poetry collection, Listen, is published in Atmosphere Press and his poetry chapbook is published in Earthbound Press Poetry Series (Vo.2, No.7).
My short story, The Battle of the Masks, is also published in the Hong Kong Writers Circle's 17th Anthology, After the Storm.
My other poems can be found in Verve Poetry Press, Proverse Hong Kong, Voice & Verse, HK Vanities and Cha: An Asian Literary Journal.
“A piece of creative writing, like a day-dream, is a continuation of, and a substitute for, what was once the play of childhood.”—Sigmund Freud
Throughout my experience as a writer and educator, I have always been firmly committed to the idea of developing creativity as part of lifelong learning.
To read extensively. To write creatively. To learn by doing.
Therefore, with my expertise in creative writing, I wish to share my love and passion for literature and creative writing with fellow Hong Kong / international writers and students in Hong Kong.
As well as receiving an MFA in Creative Writing from The University of Hong Kong in 2020, I also earned a BA (Language and Communication) from The University of Hong Kong in 2019.
Furthermore, I completed my PGDP at The Chinese University of Hong Kong in 2023.
In September 2023, I will work as a Primary English Teacher at La Salle Primary School.
Creative Writing Projects
Here are some of the creative writing projects I’ve initiated and successfully completed with my students.
I work with students individually or as a group to bring their creative ideas to life!
Year
2/09/2020 - present
Student Book Publication—Katelyn Lee (HKIS)
Congratulations t0 Katelyn Lee who published her FIRST middle grade dark fantasy, The Battle for Peace in 2023.
The Battle for Peace tells the grappling tale of four demon hunters and their treacherous journey to save humankind and bring peace to the Kingdom of Paven.
The book will be sold at Fun to Read bookstore starting June 5. Part of the proceeds will support kids4kids for their reading and writing programs.
The BOOK LAUNCH is on the 11th June, 3-5 p.m. at the Fun To Read Book Outlet in Causeway Bay. See you there!
The Student Gazette—A Strictly Students’ Newspaper (2022-23)
In 2022, I have initiated a Student Gazette project for Grade 5-6 students who have an interest in writing an article about a topic of their choice, from serious topics of COVID-19 to lighter topics of ASMR and Anime.
You may view the student gazettes below:
Poetry Collection, Chapbook & Anthology
You can purchase my chapbook and poetry collection here! Click on the book and you’ll be there!
My short story and poems can also be found in the anthologies listed below.
LISTEN
Atmosphere Press (2023)
VOL. 2, NO. 7 (chapbook)
Earthbound Press (2021)
AFTER THE STORM
“The Battle For Face Masks”
Hong Kong Writer’s Circle (2021)
WHERE ELSE
“Like That”
Verve Poetry Press (2023)
POEMS FROM THE PANDEMIC
“Again Someday on Breaking Tides”
Peel Street Poetry (2022)
MINGLED VOICES 6
“The Reptilian”
Proverse Hong Kong (2021)
Poetry in Motion
“carnival LOOKS”
HKVANIT1ES
Michele Salati (2021)
MINGLED VOICES 5
“Pickled Chicken’s Feet”
Proverse Hong Kong (2020)