“Hilariously Funny! Singles of all ages need to read this book.”
~ Joan Rivers
Comedienne and Best Selling Author
Book Review – Santa Monica Daily Press
Book Review
‘The Perils of Cyber-Dating’
Julie Spira • Morgan James
More people are doing it now — going online to find mates. It can be a dangerous area to surf in. You don’t know what you are getting nor how truthful those profiles are.
“This book is not intended to scare or discourage anyone from online dating. It is a real-life guide to embrace and navigate the World Wide Web with fun and entertaining stories.” author Julie Spira writes in the introduction.
She states that there are over 40 million singles now online seeking love. It is not always what you see is what you get. “When choosing to go online in search of love, the most critical challenge is creating your online profile.” It seems that most people will fudge on their details. “I used to be honest about my age,” she admits, “I sometimes found myself cutting off a few years to fit into a search. It seems that is the unspoken rule for most women online and men now expect it to be the norm.”
Spira provides us with her list of dates she had through cyber dating. With over 250 dates in almost 15 years, a few marriage proposals and a divorce from a person she met online, she has experience to choose from. Some are humorous and some are fairly sad. She is still single but wiser. She started in her 30s and into her 50s, on and off.
She admits she was one of those early adapters to the scene. She started in the mid-1990s using the online dating possibilities offered on the Internet.
She sums up her reason for writing this book. “I have learned a lot throughout the course of my nearly 15 years of on-again, off-again cyber-dating experiences. While some of these memories have faded, before sending the others up to Internet Heaven — which is my version of the trash icon on my computer where I send my bad cyber-dates to with a one way ticket, I’ve decided to share them with you.”
In her accounting she lets us share in her dates with The Architect, the Neurologist, and the Plastic Surgeon. In between there was the Art Dealer, the Boy Next Door, The Investment Banker, the Drummer Boy. That is just to name a few.
She also gives us some rules of “Netiquette” we should follow if we are inclined to use the Internet for our dating pool. “We are living in the information at your fingertips mode as the Internet has become part of our daily lives, and we can find out more than we probably want to know.”
She therefore advises you don’t “Google” your date before the first date. One of her dates did and it was a disaster. She found out more about herself than she knew was out there. Also don’t discuss body parts on the first encounter. She had one person she dated who gave her the details of his colonoscopy between the entrée and the dessert. When it comes to your profile there should be a cut off rule of five to 10 years on your age and five to 10 pounds on your weight.
Not all cyber-dates were disasters.
This book is a must for this generation of singles, both male and female, who are into cyber-dating. It is possible to find someone if you know the rules.
The Cyber Love Basket
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!
The Perils of Cyber-Dating: E-book Edition Now Available
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 31, 2009 (Los Angeles, CA) Amazon best-seller, The Perils of Cyber-Dating: Confessions of a Hopeful Romantic Looking for Love Online is now available for purchase as an e-book to download and read immediately.
The e-book is available at the CyberDatingExpert.com and ThePerilsBook.com websites at the list price of $16.95.
Cyber-Dating Expert and author Julie Spira, will be signing copies of her book at the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books at UCLA on Saturday, April 25th at 4:00 pm in booth #610 as well as at Book Expo America-2009 on May 29th in New York from 9:30am-10:30am at table 19 in the Author’s Signing Area at the Jacob Javitz Convention Center.
ABOUT THE PERILS OF CYBER-DATING
The Perils of Cyber-Dating: Confessions of a Hopeful Romantic Looking for Love Online is a romantic tell-all memoir of the author’s hilarious, witty, and heartfelt stories spanning over 250 online dates in 15 years. Starting when she became the first on her block to put up an online dating profile, the book combines the author’s fairytale romances and heartbreaks along with her personal “rules of netiquette” for successful online dating. You’ll follow her journey as she skillfully navigates the web, hoping to replace what she once thought was the love of her life with a new Internet mate. Learn from an Internet industry pro, who after she had to start her life all over again, received four marriage proposals, a bouquet of fabulous dates, and survived a painful divorce from a man she met online who she should have done more due diligence on before tying the knot.
ABOUT CYBER-DATING EXPERT, JULIE SPIRA
Julie Spira is an author, cyber-dating expert, and radio show host. Known for always being on the leading edge of technology, Spira served as an executive for several Internet and communications companies. She is the host of “Ask the Cyber-Dating Expert™ ” radio show heard on Saturdays at 11:00 am, pacific time on BlogTalkRadio. She shares her stories to empower singles to try online dating. Spira created the social networking site, CyberDatingExpert.com for singles and couples to share their online dating stories.
For more information or for media appearances, please contact info@CyberDatingExpert.com
Visit her at www.CyberDatingExpert.com.
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Intimate Interface: Dating in a Web 2.0 World
INTIMATE INTERFACE: DATING IN A WEB 2.0 WORLD
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
LOS ANGELES, Calif. - MAR. 11, 2009
With the advent of social networking sites like Facebook, MySpace, Twitter and the myriad Internet dating sites, it’s a wonder the laws of attraction aren’t written in HTML. Julie Spira’s new book, The Perils of Cyber-Dating: Confessions of a Hopeful Romantic Looking for Love Online is a hilarious and heartfelt memoir of a woman’s romantic journey in cyberspace – and the perfect guide for those who are digitally dateless.
Spira’s tale begins in 1994, when she becomes the first on her block to put up an online dating profile. As a single woman living a glamorous life on the west side of Los Angeles, the author’s ‘Sex in the City’-like escapades keep her Inbox full as she tries to replace the man she thought was “the one” with an Internet mate. A hopeful romantic, Spira keeps her head up even after an Internet match that leads to a painful divorce.
In an effort to speed up readers’ searches for their own perfect matches, The Perils of Cyber-Dating combines Spira’s candid narrative with valuable online dating tips. Her ‘Rules of Netiquette’ provide guidance on the basics of cyber-dating, including tips for creating appropriately revealing profiles and definitions for the descriptions found on the profiles of potential suitors. She also discusses how technology has shifted the playing field of the dating game, reassuring readers that all it takes to get started is an email address.
Comedienne and best-selling author Joan Rivers calls The Perils of Cyber-Dating “Hilariously Funny!” She adds, “Singles of All ages should read this book.” Celebrity photographer and author of Glamour Girls Patrick McMullan calls Spira “A very glam gal.” Dr. Pat Allen, author of the best-seller Getting to “I Do” says “The Perils of Cyber-Dating gives hope to singles everywhere with an email address that they can successfully meet someone online.”
Matchmaker, Julie Ferman of Cupid’s Coach calls the book “A wonderful companion for singles looking for love online.” She adds, “Online dating memberships should come with a handbook and many doses of humor. Julie Spira provides both.”
An entrepreneur and Internet industry pioneer, Julie Spira has been on more than 250 cyber-dates. She holds a bachelor’s degree in television and radio from Ithaca College. This is her first book.
About Morgan James Publishing
Morgan James has revolutionized book publishing – from the author’s standpoint. Their Entrepreneurial PublishingTM model enriches authors as well as the company. Morgan James Publishing was selected for Fast Company Magazine’s Fast 50 for 2006 for their leading creative thinking, significant accomplishments and stands to have a significant impact on the industry for the next 10 years. For additional information, visit http://www.MorganJamesPublishing.com
The Perils of Cyber-Dating Reaches Bestseller Status on Amazon.com
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The Perils of Cyber-Dating: Confessions of a Hopeful Romantic Looking for Love Online Reaches Bestseller Status on Amazon.com
February 13, (Los Angeles, Ca). Cyber-dating expert, author and radio host, JULIE SPIRA’s, new book THE PERILS OF CYBER-DATING: CONFESSIONS OF A HOPEFUL ROMANTIC LOOKING FOR LOVE ONLINE (Morgan James Publishing) reached bestseller status on Amazon.com today.
Just in Time for Valentine’s Day! Cyber-Dating Expert Launches New Book
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Contact: Valerie Allen Public Relations
310-264-1888
Just in Time for Valentine’s Day!
Cyber-Dating Expert Launches New Book
The Perils of Cyber-Dating: Confessions of a Hopeful Romantic Looking for Love Online Now Available on Amazon.com
February 5, Los Angeles, CA Cyber-dating expert, author and radio host, JULIE SPIRA, is launching her new book THE PERILS OF CYBER-DATING: CONFESSIONS OF A HOPEFUL ROMANTIC LOOKING FOR LOVE ONLINE (Morgan James Publishing.)
Spira’s romantic tell-all memoir is like Sex and the City” in a Web 2.0 world. Over the last 15 years the sexy and sophisticated Spira has been on over 250 online dates, received several marriage proposals, and was divorced from someone she met online, who she should have done more due diligence on before tying the knot. Ever the optimist, Julie jumped back into the cyber-dating world and after a fairytale courtship became engaged to the doctor who saved her father’s life- but they never made it to the altar. You’ll follow her journey as she skillfully navigates the web, hoping to replace what she once thought was the love of her life with a new Internet mate.
The witty and heartfelt book is filled with her hilarious “dating disaster” stories, happy romantic journeys, as well as valuable tips about cyber dating. Want to steer clear of Mr. Wrong and find Mr. Right? Learn the ropes from a super-successful cyber dater. Spira’s “Top Ten Rule of Netiquette in Cyber Dating” offers priceless knowledge to help you navigate the online dating world. Every single person with an email address will want to read this book!
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Author Bio:
Julie Spira is an author, entrepreneur, radio show host, and super-successful cyber-dater. Spira served as a top executive at several leading edge Internet and communications companies; and today, as a cyber-dating expert, she shares her stories to empower singles on the Internet dating scene. She is a gifted mentor and sits on the board of several charitable organizations in Los Angeles. The book is now available on Amazon.com and Barnesandnoble.com. Visit her at CyberDatingExpert.com.
Upcoming Book-Signing Events:
Step Up Women’s Network ‘s Saint Valentine’s Soiree at Social Hollywood, Thursday, February 12 at 8 pm. 10% of net proceeds will benefit Step Up Women’s Network. Call 213-382-9161 for tickets.
Single Mingle, Cupid.com at Main Lounge in Santa Monica, Friday, February 13 at 8 pm. Tickets at www.cupid.com.
“Be My Valentine” Dance/Mixer, No Waiting Dating at Aura Night Club in Studio City, Sunday February 15 at 6:30 pm. Tickets at www.nowaitingdating.com
Speed Dating Event, Cupid.com at Warehouse Restaurant in Marina Del Rey, Wednesday, February 18 at 7:30 pm. Tickets at www.cupid.com.
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Praise for the Book – The Perils of Cyber-Dating
Praise and rave revues for Julie Spira’s online dating book, THE PERILS OF CYBER-DATING: Confessions of a Hopeful Romantic Looking for Love Online. Click here to purchase your copy.
“It’s like Sex and The City in a Web 2.0 World.”
~E. Jean Carroll
Columnist, “Ask E. Jean” Elle Magazine
“Anyone who has ever tried online dating will relate to Julie Spira’s stories and not feel alone. The Perils of Cyber-Dating gives hope to singles everywhere with an email address that they can successfully meet someone online.”
~ Dr. Pat Allen
Author of the best-seller of Getting to “I Do”
“Thank goodness there are still hopeful romantics left in this world!”
~ Cheryl Woodcock
Producer and Correspondent, Entertainment Tonight-The Insider
“I’ve seen too many women put in jeopardy by unscrupulous Internet dating contacts. That’s why this book is your must-have navigation guide to help you safely travel through the perilous landscape of cyber-dating. Plus, Spira’s personal stories are a hoot and a half!”
~ Diane Dimond
Journalist and Author
“Online dating memberships should come with a handbook and many doses of humor. Julie Spira provides both. A wonderful companion for singles looking for love online.”
~ Julie Ferman
Founder, Cupid’s Coach
“Julie Spira tells a compelling story, shares intimate moments, and transforms her experience into means of larger good.”
~ Veronica De Laurentiis
Best-selling Author of Rivoglio La Mia Vita
“This book is a fantastic journey that takes you through the jungle of online dating adventures! It reads like an entertaining and fun novel, and teaches you along the way. Julie dishes like she is your best friend, as she takes you into the heart of her vast dating experiences. Definitely pick it up!”
~ Dr. Diana Kirschner
Best-selling Author of Love in 90 Days
“There are always telltale signs whether or not a man is “The One”. Read this book and learn from Julie so you won’t be caught in a “Bermuda triangle” of Internet dating.”
~ Donna Sozio
Yahoo! personals dating expert and author of Never Trust a Man in Alligator Loafers
“This book is a must for this generation of singles, both male and female, who are into cyber-dating. It is possible to find someone if you know the rules.”
~Dane Robert Swanson
Santa Monica Daily Press
“As relationship experts, we love to recommend Julie’s advice for online daters. A must-read!”
~ Matt Titus and Tamsen Fadal
Co-Authors and Relationship Experts
“Julie Spira’s a Very Glam Gal.”
~ Patrick McMullan
Celebrity Photographer and author of Glamour Girls
The Perils of Cyber-Dating – Countdown to Valentines Day
All of us at CyberDatingExpert.com are jumping for joy! We are one month away from the official book launch of The Perils of Cyber-Dating: Confessions of a Hopeful Romantic Looking for Love Online
Praises and rave reviews are coming in for the book which will be out during Valentine’s week and we are counting down the days.
The book is a romantic tell-all memoir filled with hilarious, witty, and heartfelt stories spanning over 250 dates in almost 15 years online. As a pioneer in the Internet industry, I became the first on my block to put up an online profile. You will follow my journey as I skillfully navigate the web to replace what I thought was the love of my life and had to start all over again. Ever the “hopeful romantic” I will provide details on how to steer clear of “Mr. Wrong” and how to find “Mr. Right” and perhaps live happily ever after.
There will be many appearances on radio and television as well as book signings during the month of February, and the days are filling up fast. To stay up to date on the book launch and read great tips on food, fashion, and dating from a super-successful cyber-dater who has already received several marriage proposals while looking for love online, sign up for the mailing list and your FREE REPORT on the rules of “netiquette” from the upcoming book at CyberDatingExpert.com. To book an interview, contact us at info@cyberdatingexpert.com
10% of the author’s net proceeds will benefit Step Up Women’s Network.
About Step Up Women’s Network
Step Up Women’s Network is a national non-profit membership organization dedicated to strengthening community resources for women and girls. Through teen empowerment programs for underserved girls, women’s health education and advocacy, professional mentorship and social networking opportunities, Step Up educates and activates their members to ensure that women and girls have the tools they need to create a better future. www.suwn.org.
Cyber-Dating Expert Launches New Book with New York Publisher Morgan James
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
NEW YORK — DEC. 22, 2008
An early adopter of the Internet in the Web 1.0 world, with nearly 15 years of online dating experience, Julie Spira seeks to empower singles everywhere to try Internet dating with her new book, The Perils of Cyber-Dating: Confessions of a Hopeful Romantic Looking for Love Online.
Recently signed to Morgan James Publishing, a New York publisher, Spira’s tell-all cyber-dating memoir is set to be released in February 2009. Entertaining as well as informative, The Perils of Cyber-Dating™ delves into the newest technologies of the Internet dating scene including text messaging, the BlackBerry, MySpace, Facebook and more. From setting up an online profile to the best practices for responding to an online personal ad, Spira provides an exclusive look into the world of online dating based on her personal experience from more than 250 dates.
Author, entrepreneur and cyber-dating expert, Spira was involved with several Internet startups in the 1990s. The first on her block to put up an online dating profile in the early days of Internet dating, Spira continues to embrace the newest social networking advancements in the world of Web 2.0. For more information, including Spira’s “Rules of Netiquette” for successful cyber-dating, visit her Web site at www.cyberdatingexpert.com.
About Morgan James Publishing
Morgan James has revolutionized book publishing — from the author’s standpoint. Their Entrepreneurial Publishing™ model enriches authors as well as the company. Morgan James Publishing was selected for Fast Company Magazine’s Fast 50 for 2006 for their leading creative thinking, significant accomplishments and stands to have a significant impact on the industry for the next 10 years. For additional information, visit http://www.MorganJamesPublishing.com.
The Perils of Cyber-Dating™
The Perils of Cyber-Dating: Confessions of a Hopeful Romantic Looking for Love Online.
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