Retrenched executive finally published his book with online publisher after 12 years

SINGAPORE - Jan. 13, 2016 - PRLog -- After 12 years of courting traditional book publishers unsuccessfully, Michael Lum, a retrenched executive, finally realized his dream by going digital with the help of Createspace, an online publisher.

“I have proposed my book to all relevant literary agents listed in various directories twice over. I had either rejection letters from them or there is no response. It’s a very frustrating exercise,” said Lum, an executive retrenched a couple of times.

He used his experience on retrenchment to write Make The World Your Oyster, challenging executives to leave their comfort zones and search for new pastures.

Lum conceptualized his book into a business parable — two dolphins in their midlife crises left their comfort zones in search of virgin territories. One, however, returned to her comfortable job while the other harvested the rewards by risking in the new opportunity zone.

In his foreword, Stephen Lundin, author of FISH! wrote, “Michael is a consummate storyteller whom I have known for some time. He is passionate about his work and the role of stories as teaching tools. This parable reflects precisely the realities of today’s corporate world to which we must respond or be left behind.”

Kirkus reviewd his book, “His narrative, both brief and amusing, makes his message to shake off complacency an easily digestible and entertaining experience. A vivid tale about sea creatures that highlights the need for strategic risk-taking.”

This book is available both in paperback ($14.77) and ebook ($9.77) from Amazon.

http://www.amazon.com/Make-World-Your-Oyster-Adventuring/...

Michael Lum lives with his family and with Kiko, a grey British Shorthair, in Singapore.

Michael is available for interview. A free copy of the book is available for review.

Contact:

Michael Lum
Singapore
Mobile +65 97911128
Email: mikelum7@gmail.com
Website: www.HardKnocksCollege.com