Having said that, I'm happy that some turned up specifically for the book talk. Eric Forbes was there as were Kenny Mah and Spiffy who came all the way from Seremban. Then there was Fam who saw me on Resensi Sabtu on RTM and Len who had bought the book earlier and came so I could autograph her nicely wrapped book. Patricia who was shopping for book gifts bought two copies of Honk! and one copy of Life's Like That for some overseas friends. She said I should promote it as gifts for foreigners. Couldn't agree more.
There were others too who lent me their ears but a few couldn't be bothered and continued to pore through the books on their laps.
Since Chinese New Year was a week away, I bought a box of oranges and gave them to members of the audience who spoke up when I asked for some Malaysian traits.
A good session in all. Hop over to Kenny's for a more detailed write-up of the event, complete with Gong Xi missiles and Fa Cai lumps.
No. 3 (in red) helping me to throw oranges to participating members of the audience. The lady in red on the far right ended up with four oranges!
Eric, Kenny and Spiffy were very supportive - Kenny especially who guffawed throughout my reading of excerpts. Thanks, guys.
Spiffy, sorry I forgot to mention to the audience that you came all the way from Seremban. Thanks for going the distance.
Articulate and personable Kenny is young and available!
(L-R) Kenny, Spiffy, Eric and MPH bookstore staff, Poh Choo and Kok Seng. (No. 3 who took this pix has shaky hands.)
7 comments:
Hi Lydia
Sorry, couldn't be there but I bought your book in Kinokuniya, KLCC on Sunday anyway... Keep up the great work!
Hi Grace, thanks! Hope you like it.
Hopped over from Ilene's. Had planned to go to Midvalley that day but friends opted not to for fear of traffic. Sorry to have missed the launch. Am getting the books from Popular. All the best!
WMW, thank you. I was also afraid of getting caught in a jam. Surprisingly when I arrived at 2.00 pm, the road was clear! Moral of the story : be there by 2pm and you'll be able to get in without a hassle :)
aiyor Lydia..u dun havta mention so many times tht i came all the way from Seremban. heheh...i dun mind at all. it was a great pleasure having to meet u in person..;o)
p/s: can u send me the pictures we took together? =)
Grace, I told you before that I would mention it, remember? But I forgot, that's why must make up for it now. Sure, will do.
Note to readers : The two Graces who commented here are different people :) The first one couldn't make it for the talk, the second one did.
Lydia - clever idea with the oranges to get the audience to contribute. Looks like a good turn out. BTW Your cardboard clone is looking extremely attractive.
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