A Reader Writes

28^th October 2010

As Time Goes By……

Dear Lynn

It is with such great pleasure that I heard the news of your first book making it to the Top Seller List at MPH! It left me tingling with sheer pride and joy for you.

Congratulations my dear friend.

So wonderful to witness your journey of observations and reflections, capturing the many nuances of life as time goes by, some obvious, some subdued, brought to life in a voice that is sometimes familiar, often encouraging, probing, hinting, enticing, even nudging one to explore and discover for oneself. Delightful!

I get the sense that this is just the beginning of your flirtation with this “novel” idea of yourself as a writer. Your journey may have only just began. I am so excited for you, and wait with anticipation for your journey to unfold.

Your passion for life and living, your dedication to give your best and be your best, your compassion, charm and your wit, will no doubt be the guiding force to your exploration of this part of your journey.

I wish you a most adventurous time, as you explore and hone your skills, scheme and dream, return and thrill us with your next edition, or something with an absolutely new twist. I am sure it will smack of your passion, your unique footprint, and delight us in every way.

Continue to shine your light and live with passion.

All my very best, with love and admiration,

Ms Halimah Kellner

Vermont, USA

With thanks from Lynn Wong

A friend sent me the below link!
I had to pinch myself ... real hard!
Can it be true?


AS TIME GOES BY - my very first book made it to the
Best Seller List at the MPH bookstores!
That's pretty amazing. Remarkable as it may seem,
my dream has become a reality.
whopeeeeee...


I would like to thank everyone for making this possible.
Indeed I am overwhelmed and at the same time deeply
humbled by this experience.


Praise God!
Just me (still in a state of euphoria...heheheh)


Subject: Bestsellers list for Fiction , Non-Fiction,
Teen Reader and Children at MPHONLINE.COM

Click on below and it will take you directly to the page under
the header of List of Bestsellers ....


http://www.mphonline.com/MobilePage/nsearch.aspx?do=detail&pcode=9789838081993

Lynn Wong- the author writes

"As Time Goes By.." is written by a lady, for the ladies on issues that concern

ladies but that is not to say that it cannot be a good read for the Male

population as well. However, from the color scheme, cover including over all

design, and contents, the book admittedly aims to attract the Female Readership.

It is Daring To Be Different!

Break The Convention.

Think Out Of The Box.. Challenge The Norm.

Hey, look at the design of ATGB for example. Who would want to put her own photo

on the cover unless she is Angelina Jolie, or Cameron Diaz or Catherine Zeta Jones?

Names that sell! Ouch! Double Ouch!!

Still I did.

There are some raised eyebrows no doubt and...ahem...plenty of applause,

maybe for different reasons! Perhaps, you could look at it and tell me!

I would like to be distinct. The book has only been in the market for about

3 weeks and I think people are curious, bordering on liking her distinctiveness.

(Anyway, that's that I've been told.) By the way, ladies are the ones seeking the 

book. Maybe it's a sign that we are'maturing', gradually and eventually breaking

the shackles of average-ness or mediocrity that stifles our growth progress.

Ladies need to know that they too have voices that deserve to be heard.

It takes courage, patience and perseverance if you want to make positive changes.

And you can be the change you want to see happen in and around you.

When someone says to you it can't be done, look him in the eye and firmly reply,

"Watch me." If another, even if she is a well-meaning friend, says to you "Why go

through all the hassle?" Stop her in her tracks, cup both her cheeks, look intently

at her and whisper, "Why not. It's worth it"

At this juncture, we shift our focus to the men who are forever scratching their

heads and throwing up their hands in exasperation on pounding tables in 

frustration; wondering why they are once again the receiving end of a cold war,

open floodgates of tears, stormy emotional weather? Uh-duh!

Talking about the relationships with the women in their lives!

What did the poor fellow do? What did he say (or didn't say)?

Gosh you know, he hasn't a clue.

ATGB reveals a woman's heart. It doesn't provide ALL the answers,

of course but you, Prince Charming (who is forever thinking that you are

God's gift to women but unfortunately treated like a second hand treadmill)

will find answers to some of your relationship challenges with women!

It's a book for everybody, really.

Yes, even for the macho man with his wash-board abs and the man who would

like to be seen as being in touch with his feminine side.

Enjoy the read and have a good laugh on the house!

Shopping at MPH Bookstore, One Utama, PJ

Dear Ms. Lynn,

Just thought I'd write and let you know.
We were thrilled to finally see your book "As Time Goes By..." at MPH
yesterday Wednesday (13th October)

My niece, Sarah, who is 9 years old but already an avid reader, was
the first one who spotted the book!  As you can see she was soooooo
excited that when I took her photograph holding the book, her hands
shook!
Still there was no denying the joy and excitement written on her face
as she smile broadly for the camera.

Congratulations again!  We are so proud and happy for you.
You do Malaysia proud!

Best regards,

Marina Chesterfield
A fan

Word of Commendation on "As Time Goes By.."

Dear Lynn,


Reading your recently published book entitled "As Time Goes By"
is a most wonderful, enjoyable, exhilarating and unforgettable experience.


You are indeed a very talented writer.
You express your thoughts and feelings very well.

The choice of words is so appropriate and superb.

I can relate to many situations narrated in the book
whether as a child or someone in the workplace.
The experiences so beautifully described in your book
are relevant and meaningful to all who have an
opportunity to read your masterpiece.


I salute you on your fine achievement.
May you continue to write more books in the future.


Your friend,


Ms. Tan Lee Kiang

(ex-Principal Assunta Secondary Girl School Petaling Jaya)

 

"As Time Goes By.." - a book by Lynn Wong

It's a gift a son can present to his father or a teacher to a student.

A good read anywhere, anytime!

A Dedication to Ms Lynn Wong on the launch of

" As Time Goes By "...

From: 

Mr. Christopher Saklatvala

Writer, Painter & Poet