I just took the first step on the night of August 3rd at the Ipoh ACS Alumni Dinner held at Kinta Riverfront Hotel and was richly rewarded.
My first customer that night was a friendly and cheerful lady by the name of Madam Tan Kit Pheng. She need no persuasion to buy my book. Standing at my stall, giving me a very broad smile, all she did was just take a look at my book and declared firmly, “Okay, I want to have a copy of your book!” and that started the ball rolling.
As the hours ticked by, more and more attendees came and I was on hand to lure them to my stall where most of them bought my book and posed for photos for remembrance. Obviously they were book lovers.
Dr. Anthony Pun and his Australian friend, Mr Choong Chee Pew came to lend me their support. Together, they managed to get many of their friends to buy my book.
Among other early birds were my former teacher, Mr. Victor Chew and his lovely wife, Alexandra Chooi. They bought my book and we posed for some lovely shots.
Before long, more and more former students crowded around and made their purchases.
I was so honored when Dr. Ho Tak Ming, the author of “When Tin Was King” came over to buy my book.
More came over to buy after the dinner ended.
We wrapped the night up around 11.30 pm when the last customer who was also my good friend and supporter, Dato Narayanan Kannan bought a copy as a gift for Mr. Brian, the most feared discipline teacher ACS ever had.
“I don’t think I have ever seen your face before!” Mr. Brian joked to me.
“That was because I was a good student and did not break the school rules!” I told him and we all had a good laugh.
“No, I don’t cane the girls, only the boys!” he answered and more laughter came.
What a night!
Thanks everybody, for making it so memorable for me….. I really appreciate your support.
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Congratulations. A great success, to be followed by many more.
Thank you, 16 Leech Street! Maybe you would like to invite me to sell my book at your school’s reunion dinner! 🙂
What a good idea. Our annual reunion dinner is usually in Nov. Now they also organise an “open school” during the day so the alumni can interact with the students. I see whether can invite you to open a stall during the “open school” hours.
“I’ll be back” to tell you more.
Hi 16 Leech Street,
Thank you and looking forward to your good news! 🙂
Sorry, I don’t have good news.
The organising committee decided not to have a Open House event this year. The annual dinner is held in a Chinese restaurant, the San Lee How Fook. The place is too small to set up a stall.
I’ll sound you out if there are other opportunities.
Awesome… more book sale to come!
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A good book deserves a good sell. It is nice of the Ipoh ACS Alumni committee to allow the “launch” of the book at the Dinner. Each customer’s photo is a testimonial that the book is worth reading. The possession of this book is akin to the possession of a piece of Ipoh, its history, places and people. For all you Ipoh people living elsewhere, here is a good piece of nostalgia and a portal to the Ipoh of the past. It is like traveling back in time, what an exhilarating experience. Have a good smile, Ipohgal!
Hi IpohBornKid,
Thank you so much for your beautiful endorsement for my book, your generous sponsorship and also your help in getting friends to buy the book. 🙂
Yes, I am grateful too that the Ipoh ACS Alumni committee is so understanding and gracious in allowing a former student and an unknown author like myself to sell her book at their function. 🙂
That night, many gave their warm responses and support. However, the road ahead is still long and tough but I have the faith.
Thanks so much everyone, for giving me a chance to share my story. 🙂
Looking for ahead to reading through extra within you in a while!? I’m typically to writing a blog and i truly respect your articles.