KNiGHTS OF iRiS now on Google Play for Android Users

Dear Readers, Supporters, Fans & Friends…

In a blink of an eye, time flew past like the speed of lightning. I know many of you have been concerned about my absence from Social Media and have been asking me about my health on Facebook… I just want to thank you all for your care and concerns; it was really heart-warming to receive those messages of encouragement! I have been progressing in my road to recovery, and am glad to share that all’s well right now. ;)

Besides giving an update on my health condition, the main purpose of this blog post today is to share a really awesome news – especially for those of you who are using an Android phone! :D
 

 KNiGHTS OF iRiS is now on Google Play!

 

Aaaaahhhhhhhhh~!!! Yes, KOI has an E-book version now and it is available on Google Play for Android users! Woohoo~ How awesome is this?! ^^

 

Many of my (local and overseas) readers have asked for an E-book version of KOI, because it would be more convenient to read it on the go, anytime and anywhere. Therefore, AMDG Singapore (my Managing Representative Firm & the Publishers for my books) have decided to work with Google Play to put KOI up for purchase and download as an E-book!

 

“Knights of Iris” (KOI) is the second book I wrote and was first published as a paperback book on November 2012. The jump from a Non-fiction to a Fiction was kind of a mixed-emotion - In KOI, there are a lot of references made from my reality; details of myself that I have woven in, situations and emotions drawn from my personal experiences, and characters that portray people in my life. To me, KOI is not just a novel written from passion in writing, but a story that is a part of my life and dear to my heart as well.

 

Thus, I was delighted when AMDG gave me a surprise, telling me to check KOI out on Google Play. Although I have always preferred reading from the actual book itself – feeling the weight in my hands and loving the smell of the brown pages – I must say that the E-book gives off a totally different and interesting experience. I am someone who re-reads the same books every once in a while, so having KOI as an E-book is indeed convenient for me to read anywhere I go. For those whom have read KOI from the paperback book, you might want to get the E-book version for a different reading experience on the go. ;)

 

I hope that now with KOI made easily accessible and convenient for almost everyone, KOI can reach out to much more readers far and wide…

 

KOI is my dream, my passion and my vision. Hence, when I read comments or receive private messages saying that they can envision the movie already playing in their minds whilst reading KOI, I am heartened… Because my dream for KOI does not end here and when I am writing KOI, I too play the scenarios in my head like a rolling movie. J

 

Therefore, if you have enjoyed reading KOI, kindly share it with your friends and do leave me positive comments on Google Play under their ‘Reviews Section’ ya - And if you think that KOI should be made into a movie, do comment it at Google Play Reviews too – THANK YOU! And if you want to read and see more of KOI, tell me about it – I would love to hear from you! ^^

 

Meanwhile, please support the E-version of KOI on Google Play and hope everyone has an enjoyable time (re)reading “Knights Of Iris”!

 

Last but not least, to dear AMDG…

 

You have given me a great birthday present this year! A big THANK YOU for all your hard work and love~ J

 

XOXO,

Kasandra K.

 

P/S: OS users… It is regretful that the E-book version is only available on Google Play right now. Should the E-book make its mark on other platforms available to you, I will be sure to announce it. J

A Letter To YOU...

Dear Readers, Supporters, Fans & Friends,

Greetings! The year 2011 is coming to an end in an hours time; and before I usher in a new year, I'd like to sincerely, from the bottom of my heart...

Thank you ALL...

For Your Arduous Support

Towards "This Is My Story..."

In turn; helping to advocate my cause; creating awareness.

Your Support is truly appreciated, Thank You!

For Your Warm Care

Towards me as a person,

Always encouraging & cheering me on.

Your Care; which warms my heart… Is what further motivates me in moving forward, Thank You!

For Your Kind Concern

Towards my Work, Progress, Well-being & Health.

Reading your Wall Posts, Comments & Private Messages ALWAYS puts a smile on my face, Thank You!

And For The Record

Each of your concern towards me is like a gentle reminder...

A gentle reminder that I will never be alone;

That I have ALL of you Readers, Supporters, Fans & Friends like YOU;

Who are ALWAYS supporting, caring & concerned about me, always.

And ALL of these mean a lot to me... Thank You!!!

The past year has been a very stressful & pressurizing year for me as I write my SECOND book. AFTER writing my FIRST book; “This Is My Story...”, it had not occurred to me that I'd be continuing to write more books.

Back then, the content in “This Is My Story...” were excerpts from my journal and write-ups as part of my “healing process” to help me let go of my past.

Later, when it was brought to my attention that there are others out there who are in the same circumstance & predicament I had been in; and are just as helpless, my GrandMentor helped me see that I could actually Pay-It-Forward by helping others like how my GrandMentor had guided & enlightened me, thus changing & transforming my whole life since then, if not, I would have died years ago with my photo splashing all over the papers, and everyone would be wondering why would a girl like me commit suicide and NO ONE would ever know the whole truth & my life story would have been taken to my grave; if not for my GrandMentor’s timely intervention...

And eventually, it is with the hope that my little sister would not follow in my footsteps and make my mistakes that I wrote & shared “This Is My Story...”, with the intention to advocate a cause; create awareness so that others would not fall into the same pit-hole as I had.

After the publishing of “This Is My Story...”, again, I honestly did NOT expect to garner this much positive feedback, compliments, encouragement, support and well-wishes from kind souls (Readers) like you who've since become my strong Supporters, Fans & Friends. It was beyond my imagination & expectation that you would acknowledge me as an Author and express interest in my future writing.

And it is with this acknowledgement, interest and support towards my work as an Author that I decided to continue writing my second book so as NOT to disappoint those who have been so supportive of my work & cause these past years.

In the past eighteen months that I've been writing my second book, the stress to not only write a good book, but one that will be better written than my first book and exceed it, sits heavily on my shoulders. The success of “This Is My Story...”; being on The Straits Times Top-10 Bestsellers  List for Thirty-Four Weeks (8 Months), has set a bar of expectations for me to fulfil.

These expectations naturally come with anticipation, and to meet that anticipation, deadlines need to be set. With the added pressure of deadlines, there are times when I couldn't promptly respond to your Private Messages, Wall Posts and comments you've left on my Facebook Wall... And I'm really apologetic that my replies take longer than usual. Besides this, I had also decided to stop writing my Blog for the time being to focus on solely writing my second book, thus you've realized I haven't been updating it...

These two matters are something I feel I should address, but the point I want to make, is that despite all these, you've been nonetheless understanding and patient. You gave me space to write, instead of hounding me to finish soon... And your encouragement and belief that my second book will be a good piece of work, gives me further confidence that I can ultimately do it. 

It is always heart-warming to read your notes of care and concern, telling me to “Take care of your health...”, “Don't sleep so late...”, “Jia You!”, “Don't stress yourself out...”, “I hope your writing for your second book is going smooth...” etc...  

Therefore, this letter is written specially to EACH & EVERY ONE of YOU… My incredible Readers, Supporters, Fans and Friends, just to let you know... 

I Appreciate YOU, Truly... THANK YOU!!!

Though you may think that you're just one person amongst all other Readers, Supporters, Fans or Friends... To me, every single one of you count... For it is with ALL your collective Acknowledgement, Interest and Support, that I am continuing in this path as an Author.

As I am writing this letter to you, my draft for my second book is being read by the respective “Authorities” and I can't wait to know how they'll receive it and what they might think; it's soOooo nerve-wrecking... The publisher told me that if it is not as good as the first one, or not up to their expectation, they’ll have to reject it.

Personally, I do believe in my writing and that my second book will interest them as much as my first (or even more), but you never know... One man's meat is another man's poison. Like “This Is My Story...”, not everyone can read it objectively, and agree with the content and my intention of publishing it.

So I'm really holding my breath and crossing my fingers.

Anyway, I know I'm being very vague and tight-lipped on my second book... Honestly, I wish I could share the story with you… But as you already know... A Non-Disclosure Agreement with the Publishing Unit binds & forbids me from doing so till its official they are publishing it…

But!!!

I've recently heard from AMDG that next year will be a busy BUSY year for me; with a line of activities planned... That means, there'll be lots of interesting Blog Entries for YOU to read!

So do stay tuned to my News & Updates via my Mailing List (http://www.kasandrakong.com/MailingList.htm) or Facebook Page (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Kasandra-Kong/212990087397)!

Going into the year 2012 in an hour’s time…

I wish you, my dear friend...

 A hearty and joyful year ahead!

With Love, Hugz & Kissess...

Kasandra K.

Right Here Waiting...

Hi Everyone...!!!

Especially to my dearest & awesome Readers, Fans, Friends & Supporters!

Finally, I've the opportunity to meet you, YES, YOU...!!!

(That is; if you are coming, for it has always been my wish to meet & get to know my readers personally thru such events!)

If you've seen the photos from my 1st - 3rd Autography session, you can tell I was indeed blessed to be able to meet so many wonderful & supportive readers of mine; whom we met as strangers, but now we are friends.

After many readers wrote me on my FB Wall & Private Messages asking when is my next Autography session... I'm glad AMDG has finally organized & arranged with POPULAR to hold one in honour of all my readers - In fact, I did feedback to AMDG regarding those request, and after EIGHT long MONTHS... Finally, here IT IS... My 4th Autography session!

But what makes me even MORE happier this time; was they took my feedback into heart when I told them most of my readers requested a location near them due to the far distance they have to travel either from their school or work place... And thus, THREE Autography sessions;  in THREE different locations were arranged this time round so as to ease my readers' travelling time.

Ms. Rena Shi, my Artiste & Talent Manager (AMDG) said to me... "Good Things Need Time To Execute... And A Successful Event Requires The Right Timing & Proper Co-ordination With Various Associates too you know...?"

"Yes Rena... And appreciate I do, truly!"

What can I say but...

Life's always full of surprises for me when I least expect it! THANK YOU Rena!!! I can't thank you, AMDG & POPULAR enough (And on behalf of my readers too) for your kind consideration & thoughtful gesture!!!

The following 3 locations are as follows:

VENUE:
Popular Bookstore

DATE & TIMING:
: Friday, 27th May 2011 7:00pm - 9:00pm @ Jurong Point

: Saturday, 28th May 2011 2:00pm - 4:00pm @ Junction 8 (Bishan)

: Saturday, 28th May 2011 7:30pm - 9:00pm @ Tampines Mall

 

Those who wrote me; asking if I could sign their Already-Purchased-Copy of "This Is My Story..." - That they had bought weeks or months ago...

YES U MAY! And of cos YOU CAN!!!

Please do bring along your copy of “This Is My Story…” to ANY of the 3 locations - I'll be MORE THAN HAPPY & DELIGHTED to autograph it for you regardless WHEN or WHERE you may’ve purchased it ya... :)

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C'ya soon... And Luv U ALL!!!