It was standing room only on Sunday May 3, 2009, where Cyber-Dating Expert Julie Spira presented her first published book, The Perils of Cyber-Dating: Confessions of a Hopeful Romantic Looking for Love Online at Book Soup on the Sunset Strip in West Hollywood.

The author mingled with the crowd and then read several excerpts from her book. This included her Profile Definitions, where she described her personal and funny side-by-side comparisons of “What they Say” and “What they Mean” in an online dating profile. In addition, Spira shared a few hilarious stories from her chapter entitled, “The Joy of Cyber-Dating” with those who broke her personal rules of netiquette. This included “The Tennis Pro” and “Oy Vey” who both had startling endings to what should have been a perfect date.

After a brief question and answer period, Spira signed copies of her book and raffled off her Cyber Love Basket, filled with over $3,000 in romantic gifts guaranteed to spice up your love life as well as a weekend for two to the legendary La Quinta Resort and Club in La Quinta, California.

Guests who purchased a copy of The Perils of Cyber-Dating received a VIP gift bag, with over $200 in items and gift certificates.

Spira thanked her sponsors and supporters who included: Beyond Physical Therapy, Byu-Ti Salon, Elite Travel International, Great Skin, Dr. Judi Bloom, The La Quinta Resort and Club, Lock and Key Events, M Salon on Melrose, Massage by Solla, RH restaurant at the Andaz Hotel, Shirin Mottandi, Singular Magazine and SingularCity.com, SimplyAgeless411.com, Step Up Women’s Network, Steve at Claudio d’ Italia, and SuccessfulMatch.com.

For more information, visit http://CyberDatingExpert.com or contact info@CyberDatingExpert.com

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Cyber-Dating Expert to appear at Book Soup in West Hollywood, Book Signing and Presentation for The Perils of Cyber-Dating!

Julie Spira will share her hilarious, witty, and heartfelt stories in this romantic tell-all memoir spanning over 250 dates in 15 years online.

WHO:            Cyber-Dating Expert and radio show host, Julie Spira will be signing copies of her new tell-all memoir, THE PERILS OF CYBER-DATING: CONFESSIONS OF A HOPEFUL ROMANTIC LOOKING FOR LOVE ONLINE.

WHAT:          Over 40 millions singles are online dating now. Learn from the Cyber-Dating Expert on how to create an online dating presence with an irresistible profile.  Spira will share her 15 years of online dating stories which includes four marriage proposals, one husband, and one fiancé. You will follow her journey as she skillfully navigates the web to replace the love of her life with an Internet mate.

PRAISE:      Comedienne and best-selling author Joan Rivers calls The Perils of Cyber-Dating, “Hilariously Funny!”  She adds, “Singles of all ages need to read this book.”  Elle Magazine columnist E. Jean Carroll says “It’s Like Sex and the City in a Web 2.0 World.”  Dane Robert Swanson of the Santa Monica Daily Press calls The Perils Book “A must for this generation of singles both male and female, who are into cyber-dating.” After over 250 cyber-dates, Spira has seen it all.

Highlights of the event are Q & A with Spira, readings from her book, and a drawing for one lucky winner to win her one-of-a-kind Cyber Love Basket filled with over $3000 worth of romantic items guaranteed to spice up your love life.  The first 50 in attendance who purchase a copy of her book will receive a VIP gift bag worth over $200.

WHEN:            Sunday, May 3, 2009. Begins promptly at 2 P.M.

WHERE:         Book Soup Bookstore in West Hollywood, located on Sunset Strip at 8818 Sunset Blvd. Los Angeles, CA  90069 (310) 659-3110

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: For additional information please contact:

Julie Spira

(310) 433-7786

 julie@CyberDatingExpert.com

The Cyber Love Basket

What’s new and exciting at CyberDatingExpert.com? It’s the one of a kind, Cyber Love Basket.

We have been busy putting together an incredibly exciting gift for ONE lucky winner to receive on Sunday, May 3, 2009 at Book Soup in West Hollywood.

What’s in the Cyber Love Basket? It’s a collection of romantic items worth over $3,000 and will be given away at Book Soup, at 8818 Sunset Blvd. in West Hollywood at the appearance and book signing of The Perils of Cyber-Dating from 2:00-3:00 pm. Everyone who purchases a copy of The Perils book at Book Soup will be entered into the drawing. Do you want to increase your odds of winning? There will be one raffle ticket for each book purchased, so perhaps you can pick up a copy for a friend or relative.

Gifts in the Cyber Love Basket include:

~One MAGNUM 1.5 L bottle of my favorite French champagne, Vueve Clicquot

~A gift certificate to GR8T Skin for a 60 minute Signature Facial, including a microdermabrasion, spa, and massage facial

~A gift certificate for dinner for two at RH at the Andaz Hotel, the “in place” to be seen in Hollywood

~One 60 minute massage by Solla (from acupuncture to reflexology those toes will love it)

~A sterling silver picture frame for you and your soon to be loved one

~One gift certificate for a 100 minute “Red Carpet Anti-Aging Treatment” from Estetician Shirin Mottandi, which includes a Diamond Tip Microdermabrasion and Ultrasonic deep cleansing facial

~One gift certificate from Master Stylist Steve at Claudio d’Italia in Brentwood for a consultation, shampoo & conditioner, and blow dry

~ A TEN (10) package certificate for private pilates sessions with a trainer from Beyond Physical Therapy

~Oooh La La Romantic Interlude Bath Salts

~A box of Love Nips (Little notes that say I love you)

~One set of the Diva High Maintenance Drama Candles from the Diva Gift Collection

~A bottle of Jaqua Pink Champagne Shower Syrup

~One hair cut and blow dry by Fary at M Salon on Melrose

~A bottle of Kama Sutra “Original Oil of Love” Massage Oil

~Three private hypnotherapy sessions with Dr. Judi Bloom

~One gift certificate for a Lock and Key Mixer

~Three months of a GOLD level membership to MillionaireMatch.com

~A gift set of Menus and Music, including a cookbook with a CD for dinner and dessert by Sharon O’Connor.

And more romantic goodies than I can even mention including a copy of the latest edition of Singular Magazine and a surprise gift from Frederick’s of Hollywood.

And it gets better. The Grand Prize is a Free Gift Certificate for a Romantic Weekend Getaway to the beautiful La Quinta Resort in La Quinta, CA worth $500!

Does this sound romantic and exciting to you? If you are single and just enjoy being pampered and want to feel good about yourself or if you are ready to attract the man or woman of your dreams, being the winner of the Cyber Love Basket may just help jump-start your search. If you are already in a relationship, there is so much for you to enjoy in the Cyber Love Basket together with your loved one.

Imagine taking a bubble bath while reading the book, The Perils of Cyber-Dating, after your massage and facials, or having a romantic dinner with your cyber-date listening to your new CD with the music from the San Francisco String Quartet while dining on the delicious items from your new recipe book and sipping on fine champagne.

Plus, the first 50 who purchase books at Book Soup during the event will receive a goody bag worth over $200 including a private massage or private pilates session with a trainer from Beyond Physical Therapy in Marina del Rey, a FREE olive butter treatment from BYU-TI salon in Santa Monica, and a FREE online dating coaching call with Cyber-Dating Expert, Julie Spira.

I look forward to seeing you on Sunday, May 3rd at Book Soup at 2:00 pm. You must be present to win!