Sarawakian author Malcolm Mejin with his first Penguin-published title "Lost in Space". His next book is due to be released by year end.
KUCHING: The latest book in the Diary of a Rich Kid series by Sarawakian author Malcolm Mejin is set to be released by the end of this year.
"The Ghost of Mount Hantu" will be the fifth title in the series and the second to be published by Penguin Random House SEA.
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"I never imagined I would release two Penguin-published titles in the same year.
"It's a dream come true and I'm genuinely thrilled about it," Mejin said when met recently.
His previous book "Lost in Space" was published by Penguin in June.
The new book will take readers on an eerie glamping trip in the mountains, where the characters uncover a secret lurking in the shadows.
"It blends supernatural and spooky elements with humour that will tickle readers of all ages," Mejin said.
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The Diary of a Rich Kid series began as a passion project in 2017 when Mejin wrote it for fun, with no intention of publishing.
However, after encouragement from a friend, he went on to self-publish the first book in 2018, followed by two more titles in 2020 and 2021.
Last year, Penguin Random House SEA offered him a publishing deal after he submitted a new manuscript.
"This unexpected opportunity is something I'm deeply grateful for," he said.
