Wayne Ng’s SWEETMEAT, pitched as YELLOWFACE meets The Bear, following a Michelin‑starred chef’s rise from 1990s Hong Kong to Toronto’s culinary uber-elite, an ancient wealthy society of cannibals, to Marc Côté at Cormorant Books, for publication in 2028, by Julia Kim at The Rights Factory
Wayne had a great conversation with bestselling author Bill Arnott and was honoured to be featured in his Showcase. 🧭Bill Arnott is the bestselling author of A Perfect Day for a Walk, A Perfect Day for a Walk by the Water, the Gone Viking travelogues and Season memoirs, award-winning titles that are among BC’s top-selling […]
Wayne was thrilled that CBC Ottawa’s ALL IN A DAY BOOK CLUB, hosted by the extraordinary Alan Neal, chose JOHNNY DELIVERS as their October read! Wayne couldn’t have asked for a better celebration of stories, community, and seriously groovy vibes. It was a far-out book club extravaganza filled with egg rolls, book talk, and some […]
LiterASIAN Arrives in the Capital! Monday, Sept 15, 2025 | 7pm – 8:30pm From The Margins To The Centre: Asian Writers Reclaim The Page Wayne looks forward to moderating a panel with this rising generation of Asian Canadian authors who are challenging the limits of diaspora storytelling and reshaping the national literary landscape. Jinwoo Park, […]
🏆Johnny Delivers made The Seaboard Review of Books: Best Reads of 2025! Wayne thanks Laura Patterson of The Seaboard Review for her generous and thoughtful review of JOHNNY DELIVERS. He is deeply moved by how fully she engaged with Johnny’s story and by her insight into the emotional, cultural, and historical layers that shape his journey. Her […]
Every writer needs someone to champion their hard work. Wayne is thrilled to share that he has found a literary agent to do just that— the amazing Julia Kim, at The Rights Factory. Julia is a fierce advocate for authors, racialized voices, and the transformative power of storytelling. Wayne is beyond grateful to partner with […]
Wayne was delighted to chat with Open Book about JOHNNY DELIVERS for their Long Story Novelist Interview series. Read the full interview at: Open Book: A City Teenager Sells Weed with a Side of Egg Rolls to Keep His Family Afloat in Johnny Delivers Here’s a sneak peek at a few of the questions: Open […]
Wayne is delighted that THE GLOBE AND MAIL’s Margaret Cannon says “he’s got style to burn” in her glowing review of JOHNNY DELIVERS! Margaret Cannon’s review of JOHNNY DELIVERS in THE GLOBE AND MAIL “Johnny Delivers, Wayne Ng (Guernica Editions, 283 pages) This delightful novel is Ng’s fourth. It’s a sequel to his second book, […]
🧧Wayne was excited to see JOHNNY DELIVERS featured in All Lit Up Canada’s roundup of new books by Asian Canadian authors for the Lunar New Year! 🐍Wishing you a joyful Year of the Snake filled with wonderful reads! 💫JOHNNY DELIVERS is available wherever books are bought or borrowed. Get your copy now!
Wayne is absolutely thrilled to be featured in Ottawa Life Magazine! “Wayne Ng’s award-winning books reflect his fascinating life and unique perspective, making him not just an excellent writer but also a captivating storyteller.” Reproduced below from Ottawa Life Magazine – January 14, 2025 Wayne Ng’s “Johnny Delivers” is A Journey Through 1970s Toronto Culture and […]