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I am going to Hong Kong tonight and stay for 2 weeks. I will be catching up with friends and family and promote the book on the side (Yes, family and friendship come first despite what it may seem!). I have already received orders of close 40 copies in total. In addition, I will discuss […]

Yes, I was once 24 years old as well (not so long ago :>) Tonight I was invited to a French colleague’s 24-year old birthday drink. As a birthday gift, I gave him an autographed copy of my book. I added that my book is actually suitable for learners of all ages, not just for more […]

I am going to Hong Kong this Friday for a 2-week vacation. I usually only offer complimentary copies of my book to journalists and the like. However, for this trip, I will make an exception to my childhood friends in Hong Kong. Each time when I go there, they usually generously treat me for dinner […]

I would like to share my thoughts on this topic which is close to home as I have been living in London for over 10 years. Let me try to apply the basic framework of my book on this. 1) Psych yourself up for the challenge (section one) Londoners need to accept the fact that […]

Christmas has arrived in London. Look at the picture showing seasonal decoration at Oxford Circus. Speaking of Christmas, may I gently suggest that my book can be a great gift to your friends and family (not enemies obviously). These are a few reasons: 1) My book on adult learning is relevant for people pondering on […]

Perhaps this is a new trend. I was at my birthday dinner tonight with a group of friends. One of them who bought a copy of my book told me that he prefers to “read” audio books and he finds it more effective for retaining the information. Actually this is the second person who bought […]

It is most appropriate to use a British expression “over the moon” to express my feeling. Apologies that I have picked up a few linguistic “vices” living in London for over 10 years. Among them: “How are you faring?”, “I reckon that..”, “lovely” & “cheers”. Anyway, I had coffee today with a friend of mine […]

My first online interview on my book at ExpatFocus.com! The questions are listed below. Please click on the link to read -> Book Interview at ExpatFocus.com 1) Raymond, please tell us about yourself. 2) What do you like/dislike about expat life? 3) You recently published From Latecomers to Late-bloomers. What is the book about? 4) What […]

A few days ago I found out that an ex-colleague of mine had left her copy of my autographed book behind (meaning she did not take the book with her). How did I find out? Actually the new colleague who replaced her told me that she had found my book at the desk and started […]

This is the last M of my initial marketing review. Some brilliant marketing ideas from friends that I am compelled to share: 1) Add my website link to LinkedIn – An oversight on my part. Now completed. 2) Add post to WeChat (a popular Chinese Social Network) – Suggested and carried out by my friend […]