Book signing at Chapters on February 20th, 2010

Thanks to the article about the book in the Brampton Guardian two days before the event, I can safely say it was a roaring success. Between 11.a.m and 4 p.m. we sold and signed 30 books, which apparently is a rarity in this business.
By the time we arrived at the book store there were people waiting, and Steven, the manager told us, there were many phone calls about the book the previous evening and that morning.
Many people interested in the book were from Hungary, or had family members, or friends who were Hungarian, but there were quite a few people, who just liked what the story had to offer and bought it.
I had quite a few surprising visitors as well. One couple from Fanshawe Drive, our old neighborhood; two old friends (Csöcsike and Pitti), Mike Toth dropped by between two hockey games, and Sue Krantz kept me company. Then the Bokors came by, introduced themselves, and became fast friends. It turns out we have quite a lot in common. Including people I write about in the book.They lived with the Egris shortly after they arrived in Canada in Toronto, and knew George Jonas as well.Did I say it is a small world?
There was one woman, who bought a book and when I asked who to sign it, said, it was for a middle school, and wanted to know if I would be willing to go and talk to the kids at school. I reassured her, that it would be my pleasure to go and talk to the kids about my experiences.
Another young woman rushed in and informed me, that her mother left a note on her refrigerator, that she was supposed to come by and pick a copy of my book for her. And I received a message, that some one, asked me to sigh a copy for her, but she can only come and pick it up Sunday.
At around 2 p.m. I had to send Peter home to pick up more copies, as I ran out. One person said, she is willing to wait for it. Peter was back with 15 more copies within half an hour and I managed to sell 10 more copies. I left 5 in the store in consignment.
We finally packed up a bit after 4 p.m. very happy. The staff at the bookstore were cheering me, and said they will be sending information to all the other Chapters, recommending me to have Author's appearances there too.
Now all I have to do is send the article to all the other newspapers as well and try to get reviews.
Well, so far so good.I keep my fingers and toes crossed for further good luck.