My Very First Book Launch

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Wednesday, December 21. 2005

My Very First Book Launch

I woke up and got ready at a leisurely pace. My folks were more kan cheong (eager) than I was and were already out at the doorstep patiently waiting for me half an hour before I ventured out. Wah, these two are really my greatest fans.

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Reached Mid Valley by 10.20am and had some time to pose around the small area right in the heart of MPH where the book launch was held. As me and mom were searching for the page where my story was printed, someone came from behind and covered my eyes. It was my dearest bezzie! I was so happy she could make it despite her busy schedule. She told me that it was our Heavenly Father who made it possible. I'll let her tell the story if she wants :-P

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And then Rapunzel came! Later on I said, "Thank you for kambing!" To which she replied, "Don't mutton it!" Heh.

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Followed by Jude, who got me started on Book Project 2 in the first place. For my birthday this year, she gave me Book Project 1 with the name card of the project's creator nestled within. One thing led to another and here I am, a published author. Jude, thank you so much. Without you, this would not have been possible.

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I was one of the three speakers today and found it to be a fun experience. Had fun bashing the male species up - well, not really lar. But I think Jonathan Lim whom I met very unexpectedly there was the one who said, "Woi!" to my "Do such guys even exist anymore?" statement hor? Heh heh.

Anyway, Rina took a video of most of my speech. Those of you who want me to upload or mail it to you (as well as the music video above), drop me a line or say aye here. I was wearing pink, wrote a love story and talked about meeting love at unexpected places. No wonder this guy who asked for my autograph called me, "Ms. Romantic" :-P

Also had loads of fun book signing, answering some questions and being interviewed by The Sun. All you need is a good gel ink pen and a firm smile in place. Those who asked me questions to prep me, thanks. They helped!

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With my fellow writers. 15 out of 23 of us turned up.


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As usual, couldn't resist pulling a silly face at bezzie



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Also met fellow writer Yvonne Foong. Buy a T-shirt and save her life!


To all my dear friends who sent their well-wishes via sms, online and a call, thank you. It made today very, very meaningful :-D Watch out for your autographed books coming your way! Or claim them from me when we next meet ;-)
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*Congrats twinnie! Wish I was there. mbeekkkkkkkkkk (",)
#1 twinnie on 2005-12-21 04:57 (Reply)
*congrats cc!!!

ooo... i see pink everywhere wink wink
#2 lisa on 2005-12-21 05:08 (Reply)
*CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! Wow, I personally know a published author! Yay! claps hands and dances in a circle

Can upload the video? I dunno whether it'll be too big to send via email...

Can't wait to see the book!! ooooh!
#3 irene (Homepage) on 2005-12-21 05:32 (Reply)
*Congratulations!!! So happy for you :-) Sorry I missed your book launch. Wish I had been there. Anyway, I'll be definitely getting a copy of the book, and want you to personally sign it, hehehe...
#4 jotay (Homepage) on 2005-12-21 08:39 (Reply)
*sniff snff.
am proud of you man. like, wow.
#5 vagus (Homepage) on 2005-12-21 09:44 (Reply)
*Pebbles, emmmbeeeekkkk back to ya!

Lisa, yalor, that's me fav pink jacket :-D

Irene, hv sent the link to ya ;-)

Jotay, sure thing! When you wanna meet up?

Vagus, thanks man!
#6 coolcat (Homepage) on 2005-12-21 12:01 (Reply)
*Aerosmith once sang,

Pink it´s like red but not quite,
And I think everything is going to be all right,
No matter what we do tonight.

Wishing you smooth sailing all the way in the literary world.....
#7 BeerBrat (Homepage) on 2005-12-21 12:17 (Reply)
*WOW! Congratulations!

Sorry I could not make it but I was tied up at work. It would have been really great to properly introduce myself after that chance meeting in the petshop.

You looked beautiful.
#8 DATA on 2005-12-21 12:26 (Reply)
*you looked great! pink is so romantic too! :-) heh.

can't wait to get my autographed copy... then i can show to others and say, i know her wan u know... :-)
#9 alicey (Homepage) on 2005-12-21 13:52 (Reply)
*Congratulations Coolkitty!

I wanna video, I wanna video!
#10 MarkLaRoi (Homepage) on 2005-12-21 15:51 (Reply)
*Congrat Ariel! Wishing you all the best! By the way, you looked beautiful ( as always! ). Heheh! And you got tagged by me! Visit my blog and you'll know.
#11 coffee81 (Homepage) on 2005-12-21 20:57 (Reply)
*BB, thanks! What's the title of that cool song?

Data, emkoi sai for de compliments :-P :P

Alice, yeah! Remember to pester Fooman when he goes back from KL, ya?

Mark, will send the link to ya ;-)

Coffee, tank u, tank u hugs Aiks, kena tag lagi :-P
#12 coolcat (Homepage) on 2005-12-21 22:40 (Reply)
*To the kind sweet maiden in pink
A toast to you, we drink.
Felicitations, a dream's come true
May your published works accrue.
#13 timkwan on 2005-12-22 00:42 (Reply)
*Tim, my heartfelt thanks :-D
#14 coolcat (Homepage) on 2005-12-22 01:31 (Reply)
*Pink
#15 BeerBrat (Homepage) on 2005-12-22 22:41 (Reply)
*Wow wow... good to see the pics and to hear what happened during the book launch. You are on your way to realizing your writing dreams! :-) Congrats!
#16 gracetansc (Homepage) on 2005-12-22 23:15 (Reply)
*Thanks :-)
#17 coolcat (Homepage) on 2005-12-23 02:41 (Reply)
*U ah, so humble wan leh. Without you, there will be not much pics AND video. Am so glad you made it that day :-D
#18 coolcat (Homepage) on 2005-12-25 05:52 (Reply)
*Wah!! Pics and video by Rina but editing is by Coolcat. Me just snapt it away saja.... but it's very nice. :-)
#19 Anonymous on 2005-12-25 05:37 (Reply)

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