Khaled Talib's Lounge Discussions

I've written 3 novels (thrillers) and presenting waiting for an answer my fourth. My debut was read by Creative Artists Agency for book-option potential some years ago. No contract was offered. I am presently working on my fifth thriller, a sequel to one of the books; the characters included a screenwriter with a military background and a Hollywood movie star who lives in Los Feliz (Gun Kiss).

I do my own book trailers to give it a personal touch; it is something I'm passionate about.

I've been an extra in a Chinese sword-fighting TV series here in Singapore (it was fun work). This is where I live, Singapore; born and raised. My debut was set in Singapore by the way (Smokescreen). Have a look at the revised trailer I uploaded.

Thanks, and have a great weekend! 

Hi all, I'm Khaled. I write thrillers and create my own book trailers so much so I have received praise from indie directors for it. My books read like movies; not the story per se (so many books out there can be converted into movies), but the way it is written. I give readers a visual sense. It's a style of writing I accidentally created without even realizing it and so far I've stuck to it until a new form comes.

One of my books was read by an agent and a known movie director at Creative Artists Agency. It was, however, declined for an option but I was happy that I got through the front door. What an experience. I've recently finished a crime novel set in South Australia and I am waiting for a publisher's editor to give the green light or not.

At the same time, I am working on a sequel to my third novel, Gun Kiss, which is set in California. Sometimes I wonder if I was living in the U.S. instead of Singapore what I would be doing because often times when I watch TV, I'll be wondering how does one get a job as a screenwriter or a subtitle translator or an extra.

I've been an extra once on a Chinese sword-fighting series. Never knew how much work is involved; I was on the set from 7 am till 9 pm just for one scene. Hard work, eh. So, now we know what actors and others put in to get things done.

I've done some amateur movie reviews for my Facebook followers, but that's about it though I spent many years working as a magazine journalist (lifestyle and current affairs). I have no known allergy and I like pizzas and chocolates. Tell me about yourself. I like to hear from you too...

Hi everyone,

I'm Khaled and I'm from Singapore. I've written four thriller novels, the fifth in progress. My debut, Smokescreen, was read by a producer at Creative Artists Agency, but it was eventually declined for option.

I'm also a member of the International Thriller Writers, and I'm looking to collaborate with anyone who shares the same passion. If you are a producer keen to read my works for option or a screenwriter who sees potential in my work, please let me know. My background is magazine journalism and public relations.

Best,

Khaled